“Not Proven” Doesn’t Mean “Doesn’t Work”: Being Honest About Evidence Gaps
Tõendite puudumine ja tõend toime puudumise kohta on erinevad asjad. Kuidas hinnata teadmislünki, kliinilist kogemust ning kasu ja riski?
What Does a Study Really Show? 5 Questions to Ask About a Dog Health Claim
Viis küsimust, mis aitavad hinnata koera terviseväiteid: keda uuriti, kuidas võrreldi ja mida tulemused päriselt järeldada lubavad.
The white bag test: five questions to ask before choosing dog food
Imagine waking up one morning to find that every bag of dog food is completely white. No logos, beautiful pictures, gold “premium” lettering or promises that make one bag seem more valuable than another. How would you choose food for your dog then?
Dog food label terms: what do “premium”, “lamb & rice” and “veterinary” really mean?
What do premium, lamb and rice, and veterinary really mean on dog food labels? A closer look at ingredients, nutritional purpose, evidence and integrative veterinary criticism.
Medication Safety: Why “Safe” Does Not Mean the Same Thing for Everyone
A while ago, when I was updating FendaF’s article about chemical tick treatments, one seemingly very simple word kept bothering me: safe. We use it all the time when talking about medicines. “This medicine is safe.” “A lot of dogs use it.” “Side effects are rare.” “The medicine is approved.” But...
A Diagnosis Doesn’t Make Life Uncertain. It Makes the Uncertainty Visible.
August was a very different time for Faddy. Around 2.5 litres of fluid had accumulated in his abdomen and had to be removed. His heart was enlarged. He had very little stamina, and our walks were mostly 1–1.5 kilometres, slow, with pauses and entirely at his pace. Then came the medication,...
Complete vs complementary feed: is all wet food complete?
Complete feed vs complementary feed can look like a tiny wording difference on a can of wet food, but it actually tells you a great deal about how that food should be used. From the outside, a can of wet food may look like a perfectly ordinary dog dinner. Meat....
Maltodextrin in Dog Food and Supplements: An Innocent Carrier or Something Worth Avoiding?
Maltodextrin is one of those ingredients that can look completely harmless on a dog food or supplement label. A white powder, almost tasteless, highly soluble and technologically convenient. It is used as a carrier, filler, texture improver, stabiliser or processing aid in powdered products. It is also very common in...
Xylitol Poisoning in Dogs: How Dangerous Is It and What Should You Do If Your Dog Eats Xylitol?
If you know or suspect that your dog has eaten a product containing xylitol, contact a veterinarian or emergency clinic immediately. Do not wait for symptoms, and do not induce vomiting at home unless a veterinarian specifically instructs you to do so. Xylitol is one of those substances that can turn...
Can You Give a Human Supplement to a Dog?
Are human supplements for dogs a good idea, or is it better to choose a product developed specifically for dogs? This question often comes up when a dog needs something such as milk thistle, vitamin D, a herbal preparation or another supplement, and the only suitable-looking option already at home...