Inappetence can have many underlying causes, from physical to behavioral. Here are some common reasons your dog or cat may lose her appetite, along with tips to tempt her to eat. One of the clearest signs that something isn’t quite right with your dog and cat is when she goes off her food. A loss […]
Taking care of your dog’s paws isn’t just an occasional task. Tending to his tootsies year round helps ensure he keeps all four feet on the ground. When it comes to healthcare for our dogs, we sometimes take their feet for granted and leave them out of the equation. But your canine’s paws should be […]
Apitherapy refers to the medical use of bee products such as pollen, venom, honey and propolis to help treat a variety of conditions. Can this approach be applied to dogs and cats, and just how effective is it? Also called “bee therapy”, apitherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses products from honeybees to […]
Can honey and bee propolis help your dog or cat? Let’s take a look! Honey is a very special healer, both inside and out. The Manuka variety from New Zealand is the kingpin, but there are many other honeys from around the world that have something special to share with us. Honey contains health-enhancing antioxidants, […]
Hair loss in dogs and cats has many potential causes. Getting a definitive diagnosis from your veterinarian is the first step to solving the problem. Hair loss is a common problem in dogs and cats. Diagnosing the cause can be complicated, since most skin conditions, including those leading to hair loss, are outward symptoms of […]
An important key to taking the anxiety out of vet visits is to train your dog to calmly accept handling and gentle restraint, and to make the experience from start to finish as pleasant as possible. Sharing your life with a dog can help combat stress – until it’s time to visit the veterinarian, that […]
This innovative company has brought an ancient immune-boosting herb called Artemisia annua into the modern pet market – and it’s working wonders. Last year was challenging for most of us. Yet despite the pandemic, Adam J. Maust launched ArtemiPet™, an animal-focused offshoot of parent company ArtemiLife™, of which he’s the CEO. And it’s off to […]
From health benefits to environmental sustainability, there are a lot of perks to plant-based diets. But can our dogs thrive without eating meat or other animal products? “Can my dog be vegan?” Though many experts are hesitant to admit it, the answer to this increasingly common question is yes. But hold the phone…it’s not quite […]
Dog food made out of flies? Fly-based dog food is a new trend that’s here to stay! Let’s take a look at a few of the benefits. Nowadays, we have a greater appreciation of the role that diet plays in the health of our dogs. We’re starting to understand how allergies to pet food ingredients […]
Socialization is an important part of a dog’s development. But how can you introduce him to the world when we can’t freely interact with others? Here are eight suggestions to safely socialize your new dog during the pandemic. “There’s no such thing as too much socialization,” says veterinary behaviorist, Dr. Nicholas Dodman. But in the […]
