Dementia in Dogs
Dogs can develop dementia just like humans. Finding the most effective, least invasive method of dealing with, or preventing, this occurrence is important to dog parents.
Dogs can develop dementia just like humans. Finding the most effective, least invasive method of dealing with, or preventing, this occurrence is important to dog parents.
Just like us, dogs can get irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a chronic digestive system disorder that can cause discomfort, diarrhea, constipation, mucus in stool and other GI issues.
Dogs can get prostate cancer just like humans. Diet and lifestyle changes can help reduce risk, and some recommendations for humans may also be helpful for dogs. These suggestions, originally written for humans but probably helpful for our furry friends, include…
I have been dealing with urinary incontinence in my older dog for over a year now. She was always flawless in her housetraining, never the kind of dog who would go potty in the house. This is in contrast to previous dogs who may have left ‘presents’ occasionally.
Dogs can get pneumonia just like us. Therefore it is beneficial to know what kinds of natural approaches are used when we humans get pneumonia, as many are also relevant to dogs. Pneumonia can arise from viral, bacterial or fungal causes, or as a result of…
Heart disease is a big problem in America, at least for us humans. But have you ever thought about your dog’s heart health?
We dog parents know not to give our dogs hard, cooked bones because they can get stuck in the throat or intestines — not good! But what about bones that have been cooked down to a deliciously mushy batch of nutritional power?
If you are like me and you cook for your dog, you probably wonder about nutrient loss from cooking. Some nutrients are more easily destroyed by heat…
I got a call from a woman the other day whose dog got sick from eating some vegetables. She was confused about what to do next, since she knew vegetables were a health addition to any diet, including a dog diet.
Last time, I wrote about dietary supplementation. I believe supplements have an important place in the diet.
Dogs can experience age related issues like senility, arthritis, incontinence, disease and other conditions. Help protect him with food and TLC.
I take supplements. I have selected these items for different reasons. I also give my dog supplements, also selected for different reasons. For example…