How many times a day should you feed your dog or cat? Let's look at what we've learned from the most extensive study of aging in companion dogs to date. Over ten thousand dogs, representing over 100 breeds, have been enrolled in The Dog Aging Project. Dogs are often used as a model for humans, so...

The vaccine reminder from your veterinarian comes, or there’s an outbreak of parvovirus or distemper at your local shelter. You wonder, is my pet protected? In this blog post, I will review the purpose of titers, the best time to run them, and pets that should have special consideration when deci...

The Incredible Detoxifying and Cancer Fighting Properties of Broccoli Sprouts Want to level up your pet's nutrition? Nature designed a potent detoxifier and cancer-preventing superfood. Broccoli sprouts are a rich source of essential vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. Additionally, they are lo...

Did you know the difference between senior and geriatric? Many people use them interchangeably. You can find out where your pet stands, better understand the signs of aging and support them the best you can to help them. I have to say, when my dog Star started showing me she was no longer a ...

Slow Cooker Dog Food Recipe versus Pressure Cooker Dog Food Recipe Do you love your slow cooker but wonder if a pressure cooker would be better for making dog food? You may already have an Instant Pot and are curious about how it stacks up against the slow cooker for this particular recipe. In th...

Evidence Supporting Raw Food Diet for Dogs and Cats A recent study in Scientific Reports showed that dogs fed raw diets before six months of age were less likely to have gastrointestinal issues later in life (1). When I read this study, it reminded me of the “hygiene hypothesis” in humans. This t...

Want to boost your pet’s nutrition and save at the same time? This slow cooker dog food recipe contains turkey with chicken hearts and gizzards added. Organ meat is packed with protein, B vitamins, trace minerals, and COQ10. The recipe contains the following ingredients: 2 pounds of 85% groun...

It's Feline health month. I thought it would be a good time to talk about important considerations to keep our cats as healthy as possible. The best approach is a proactive one in which we take certain precautions to decrease the risk of health issues to prevent disease or intervene early in the ...

What You Need to Know Before Giving Your Dog Raw Bones I'm embarrassed to say that when I graduated from veterinary school over 30 years ago, I was taught was how dangerous a raw diet was and that "crunching" on kibble would help keep a dog's teeth clean. It wasn't until I noticed that dogs that ...

As a veterinarian, I always cringe when I diagnose a cat with diabetes. How will the person react? Will they want to euthanize their pet? It stuns me to know that 10% of cats newly diagnosed with diabetes will be euthanized. Another 10% will be euthanized in the first year of treatment for a ...

I like to rotate different proteins into my cat's routine. It's a treat for them, gives them a nice variety of nutrients and they are never bored. Venison has 50% less fat than beef and has healthy protein and fat as deer are usually grass-fed. Ingredients: 1 pound ground venison 2 TBSP...

As our beloved pets grow older, they become more susceptible to joint pain and arthritis, making it challenging to stay active. Proprioception exercises are essential to keeping senior dogs healthy and fit to prevent injury. In this blog post, I will review some simple proprioceptive exercises...