Author: Dr. Peter Dobias, DVM
Can dogs eat strawberries or should you consider another sweet treat for your pup? If you enjoy sharing healthy snacks with your best friend as much as I do with my dog Pax, you’re probably wondering what fruits are safe for dogs and which are toxic. While strawberries can be a delicious and nutrient-rich addition to a dog’s diet, there are some dos and don’ts that you should keep in mind before feeding them to your pup. So if you’re interested in learning more about the health benefits of strawberries, how to safely feed them to your dog, and what…
For every person out there asking if dogs can eat bananas or any other fruit, there’s usually at least one pair of pleading puppy eyes waiting quite patiently for their humans to finish their online search and give that they have their snack. Sharing fruits with your pup is a healthy (with some exceptions), low-calorie alternative to store-bought, processed dog treats. Check out our guide to learn which fruits are safe for dogs to eat and which are toxic. But let’s go back to bananas and reveal their health benefits! I’ll also give you more information on how to feed…
5. Other common canine diarrhea treatments 5.1 Are antibiotics needed to stop diarrhea in dogs? Antibiotics are unnecessary and sometimes contraindicated for dog diarrhea In my practice, I only used them as a last resort if a pathogen was confirmed and the diarrhea does not improve within 48 – 72 hours. Administering toxic chemicals at a time when the body needs to cleanse itself is not very rational and can overwhelm the digestive system. One of the most commonly prescribed antibiotics for the treatment of diarrhea in dogs, metronidazole (Flagyl)causing long-term disturbances of the bacterial flora, damaging the intestinal lining…
How to know if you are at risk of fatty liver disease: Diagnosis, prevention and treatment Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a medical condition characterized by the accumulation of excess fat in the liver cells, which is not caused by alcohol consumption. The disease ranges in severity from simple fat accumulation (steatosis) to more advanced stages, including non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), fibrosis, and even cirrhosis, which can be life-threatening. The incidence of NAFLD in the United States has increased, reflecting broader trends in obesity and metabolic syndrome. Estimates suggest approx 25% to 30% of the US adult population with NAFLD.…
My dear dogs, I know you are here because you care about your canine friends and want them to live forever. At the same time, we all know that one day, we will have to say goodbye. Losing a dog is like losing a child and sharing our experiences, knowing we are not alone, makes the loss easier to bear. This is why I decided to continue sharing a letter, I wrote to my beloved Skai, who died in May 2017. I wrote this on the way back from Norway, where I was doing business, and I admit, I cried…