It’s a word that strikes fear into anyone who has a dog: Bloat. Technically called gastric dilatation and volvulus, bloat can affect up to 60,000 dogs in the U.S. every year, with as many as 33% of them dying from it, according to a 1996 study. At greatest risk are deep-chested large breeds, such as […]
There’s dog food and there’s people food — but that line can get pretty blurry in most of our homes. Our dogs lick our plates, get fed scraps, are given treats from our refrigerators, and when all else fails, are usually pretty resourceful about zeroing in on a dropped crumb or piece of whatever on […]
Does feeding time at your house go something like this: Empty food into dog’s bowl, put bowl down, 5 seconds later remove empty bowl? It’s possible you have one of those rare dogs who likes to graze throughout the day. But odds are, you can relate to the above scenario. Whatever type of eater your […]
Buying dog food is starting to feel a lot like buying toothpaste: Whitening? Brightening? Fluoride? Wholecare? Sensitive? Advanced Care? How’s a person to choose? If you’re trying to decide what to feed your dog, you may find yourself equally confused. Gone are the days when you simply went to the store to pick up a […]