The incidence of canine diabetes has increased in the last few years and just like humans, dogs can develop diabetes at any point in their life. Healthy dogs with a healthy pancreas produce insulin, a hormone that helps in the metabolism of glucose. When a dog has diabetes, is because their pancreas is not producing [...]
People are getting involved. Animal lovers are getting together to help pet owners keep their pets during these hard economic times, and as a result, pet food banks also known as pet food pantries are opening up in many towns and cities accross the country. These pantries are operating through volunteers who love animals and [...]
When it comes to our pets and the vets it is no different from our relationship with our doctors. We should be in charge of OUR health and the doctors should be our consultants. As far as our pets are concerned, we should be the advocates for our pets since they depend on us for [...]
Are you sick and tired of pet food recalls and want to make your own dog food? I know I am, and although I still buy dog food, (only natural dog food made with human grade ingredients) I have started my dogs on a home-based diet. After doing some research here is what I found: 1. [...]
I have been looking for organic dog biscuits that are formulated with ingredients that do not affect the dog’s digestive system. One of the main culprits of food allergies in dogs is wheat or the gluten in wheat. When dogs develop an allergy to gluten they often get gas, diarrhea and an irritated rear end. [...]
