Who Dealt It? Is your dog farting all the time? Dr. Betsy Brevitz, DVM, and author of the “Complete Healthy Dog Handbook” claims there are a handful of reasons for a gassy dog. One major reason to keep in mind is the breed of dog. Short-muzzled dogs, like Pugs or Boxers, typically swallow more air…
Obesity in Dogs Obesity today is one of the most common nutritional diseases in dogs. Defined as exceeding ideal body weight by 20 percent, it’s a leading cause of many issues in pets. If portion control is not monitored, both puppies and mature dogs can gain weight exponentially. Causes of Obesity: There are many…
Signs Of Ear Infection In Your Dog Ear infections are one of the most common reasons pet parents bring their dogs to the veterinarian. They aren’t just uncomfortable for your dog and frustrating for you. When they are chronic, ear infections can be very painful and can lead to vertigo and deafness. Inflammation of the…
Does My Dog Have A Bladder Infection? Bladder infections (also known as Cystitis) are a lot more common in dogs than you would expect and thankfully, most are cleared up with a short course of antibiotics. But symptoms of several other serious urinary tract problems closely resemble those of bladder infections, especially in the early…
Chances are you’ve had a dog that’s developed a “hot spot” at one point in time. Perhaps even many times — if your dog is unlucky enough to have allergies, fleas, or another condition that causes them to scratch a lot. What is a Hot Spot? A hot spot is a condition which involves…
What Are You Feeding Your Dog & Cat? Here we can see the feeding recommendations per brand. In this image we can clearly see there is A LOT of filler in these brands and many other name brand pet foods. We recommend all pet owners to check out the back of their bag and look…
“A couple of weekends ago, several hundred lucky NYC dog parents got to meet The Dogist (aka Elias Weiss Friedman), the best-selling author and famed social media dog photographer, while sampling some great Only Natural Pet products. It was a fantastic turnout and we were so pleased to see more than 250 enthusiastic dog owners…
Pumpkin is great for upset stomachs!
Like humans, dogs can suffer from high blood pressure too.