Veterinarians often recommend fish oil for canine arthritis. That’s because fish oil is a natural anti-inflammatory proven to provide relief to painful joints. A study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Association concluded that arthritic dogs “had a significantly improved ability to rise from a resting position and play at six weeks (of […]
The Latest Scoop on Grain-Free Food & DCM
The most recent paper on this topic was published March 17, 2022 in the journal “Frontiers in Animal Science.” It has the same conclusions the FDA report and several other papers have had (despite the misreading of that research by many): There is no credible link between grain-free food and dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs. In […]
Newborn Puppy Facts
New born puppies and moms have a very unique biome that requires every factor to be in place to sustain the life of delicate new born puppies. Puppies require warmth from their mother to be able to digest and absorb nutrition. Puppies cannot self regulate their body temperature and because of this puppies are born […]
Behavior Differences in Dogs from Pet Stores Versus Breeders
Published on May 8, 2013 by Stanley Coren, Ph.D., F.R.S.C. in Canine Corner Some new research which looks at differences in the behavioral characteristics of dogs obtained as puppies from pet stores compared to those obtained from noncommercial breeders has produced some disturbing results. The research appears in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical […]
What’s for dinner?
The topic of what to feed your dog is as controversial as it is interesting. I wish to begin this topic by saying that I am not a professional canine nutritionist and I am not an expert. I am simply sharing what I have learned from those I consider to be experts along with my […]
Smart breeding – increasing your Australian Labradoodle’s chances to a good life
Behavior issues are the primary reason why owners give up their pets. We’re all talking about the latest behavior modification technique, and often blame poor handling or inexperience, but at the core of many behavior problems lies a basic genetic predisposition of the dog to react in certain ways. With less emphasis on physical traits, […]
