About a year ago the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first released a statement alerting dog owners about a possible link in canines between dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and a diet containing peas, lentils, potatoes and other legumes as a main ingredient. These ingredients are commonly found in diets advertised as “grain-free”. The FDA suggested … Read More »
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7 Dangers of Obesity in Dogs
Obesity is a growing problem for people in our society, and unfortunately, it’s the same for our pets. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, over 55 percent of dogs are obese. If your dog is obese, he or she will have a higher risk of chronic and life-long conditions. What is Considered Obese … Read More »
Common Sense and a Little Extra Care for the Dog Days of Summer
July and August are known as the “dog days of summer”. Have you ever wondered where the term “dog days of summer” came from? Ancient Romans associated the hottest days of summer with the star Sirius, which they called the “Dog Star”. Sirius is the brightest star in the constellation of Canis Major. For this … Read More »
