by Melissa English | Feb 11, 2020 | All About Dogs, Food, Health
There are many resources available to deal with a chubby puppy, but fewer resources to help an underweight dog gain weight. Dogs can sometimes struggle to maintain healthy body weight for various reasons and when recovering from protracted illness or a surgical...
by Melissa English | Feb 4, 2020 | All About Dogs, Food, Health
In the Clinician’s Brief of 2013 from the 12th Annual American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition (AAVN) Clinical Nutrition & Research Symposium showed a fascinating study relevant to the care and feeding our barking four-legged friends. It seems that dogs lose more...
by Melissa English | Jan 29, 2020 | All About Dogs, Food, Health
One of the most common and annoying health conditions in dogs is stomach issues. Loose stool, excessive gas, and occasional vomiting are all indicators of tummy upset. Gastrointestinal issues can be caused by the wrong food. Some dogs have sensitive stomachs. Other...
by Melissa English | Jan 27, 2020 | All About Dogs, Food, Health
October 12 is the annual date of National Pet Obesity Awareness Day. It was also the day in 2011 that Peggy Frezon chose to release her book Dieting with My Dog. Peggy Frezon has shared her weight loss experience with her dog and decided to write about their joined...
by Melissa English | Jan 21, 2020 | Health
While we may not get a treat every time we step on the scale, your dog may, especially if he stays still and the vet encourages good behavior with positive reinforcement. However, pet owners should also keep aware of their pet’s weight and occasionally weight them at...
by Melissa English | Jan 19, 2020 | All About Dogs, Health
Each dog is unique and can vary in size even within their breeds. The “average” weight for a cockapoo is impossible to determine. Each breed has its own unique physical characteristics. While the breed standard weight of two breeds could be 45 pounds, the breeds could...
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