...in dogs but, until recently, when veterinarians referred to DCM, they were usually talking about primary (hereditary) DCM, which is common in certain large- and giant-breed dogs, such as Doberman...
...these same compounds in dogs with DCM eating different diets. The FDA has shown leadership in addressing and studying this problem to help protect dogs’ health. Their data has been...
...too much copper on diets that other dogs do fine on. Dogs with this disease may seem completely healthy but have high liver enzymes on bloodwork, or can be obviously...
...the pumpkin would provide significantly more than 10% of the dog’s total calories). Avoid fiber supplements containing added flavors or sweeteners such as xylitol, which can be harmful to dogs....
...normal! Heart disease is common in our companion animals, affecting 10-15% of all dogs and cats, with even higher rates in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Doberman Pinschers, and Boxer dogs....
...to other common ingredients commonly found in BEG diets, such as exotic meats, vegetables, and fruits. In addition, not all pet food manufacturers have the same level of nutritional expertise...
...dogs lack most of the metabolic adaptions to a strict diet of animal flesh that are seen in true carnivores such as cats or ferrets. Compared to true carnivores, dogs...
...cats unless they were very active dogs or if they were un-neutered adults. While I often heard conspiracy theories that this was so pet food companies could sell more food,...
...out what is or isn’t helping (I recommend keeping a journal of diet and symptoms). And even if diet alone doesn’t completely control your dog’s chronic diarrhea and a combination...
...testing. Between 20-30% of the healthy dogs had a strong positive reaction to one or more foods, depending on the type of the test. Another 53% of healthy dogs had...