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Dog Food Trial: Understanding Elimination Diets for Dogs
Does your furry friend suffer from itchy skin, constant ear infections, or recurring vomiting and diarrhea? These frustrating symptoms could point to a food allergy, food intolerance, or environmental allergy. While allergy testing exists, it’s not always definitive. That’s where elimination diet trials (also known as dog food trials) come in – a detective game…
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Dogs, Plants, and Pesticides
Dr. John Tegzes, VMD, Diplomat American Board of Veterinary Toxicology from Western University of Health Sciences, tells us about the dangers of pesticides and some plants for our pets. Which Plants Are Harmful For Dogs? “People are always very concerned about plants in their environment, what plants are toxic etc… We know dogs by their…
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Top Tips for Making Homemade Diets for Dogs
Tips for making dog food at home that is complete and balanced.
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Pet Poison Prevention Advice from a Veterinary Toxicologist
Dr. John Tegzes, VMD, Diplomat American Board of Veterinary Toxicology from Western University of Health Sciences, provides a quick overview of what can make your dog sick. Can Dogs Eat Leftovers? “Dogs sometimes have food seeking behaviors, they’ll get into the garbage and they’ll eat the scraps of food that we either throw away that…
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Is Salt Bad For Dogs?
Salt, also known as sodium chloride, is an essential part of your dog’s diet, just like it is an essential part of your diet. But, just as is true for human foods, large amounts of salt can cause problems. Let’s take a closer look at what amount of salt is good for dogs and what…
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Identifying Dog Dermatology Issues
Dog dermatology is a broad term that encompasses all skin conditions that affect dogs. These conditions can range from mild and easily treatable to severe and life-threatening. Some of the most common dog dermatology issues include: Below we go into further detail about some of the most common dermatological issues and skin disorders in dogs.…
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Potent Preservatives: Ethoxyquin in Dog Food
What is ethoxyquin? Ethoxyquin is an artificial preservative found in most manufactured American commercial dog food. While Australia and Europe do not allow ethoxyquin in dog food, it is an approved additive by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in animal feed. The use of ethoxyquin in dog and cat food by…
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Are Apples Good For Dogs?
Are apples good for dogs? Yes! Apples are not only delicious but also high in antioxidants and fiber. Dogs can eat apples as long as the core and seeds, which contain trace amounts of toxins, are removed. Just remember that moderation is key — treats should take up no more than 10% of your dog’s…
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Slow Cooker Recipe: Crockpot Lamb & Brown Rice Dog Food
How to make JFFD’s Lamb & Brown Rice dog food recipe in a Crock Pot.
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Instant Pot Ground Lamb & Brown Rice Dog Food Recipe
How to make JFFD’s Lamb & Brown Rice dog food recipe in an Instant Pot.