While we can all agree that there is nothing cuter than a chubby-bellied little pup, a whopping 95% of dog owners don’t realize that their pet is dangerously over the limit on weight. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention…
Americans trust the FDA to keep the food supply for humans and pets safe, so when the agency issued an alert over the link between grain-free pet foods and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) the public and vet community took notice.…
A recent report by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has raised a concern with dog owners. The investigation showed a correlation between grain-free dog foods and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a dangerous form of heart disease that can lead to…
Your dogs are a member of the family. Part of being a good pet owner is keeping your dog happy, active, and healthy. One of the biggest contributors to a healthy lifestyle is proper nutrition. When you walk into…
It is a common misconception that once you find a food that works with your dog that they should remain on the same brand for their entire lives. Dietary requirements often shift and change based on activity level, age,…
Bringing home a new puppy is exciting, but if you aren’t prepared for your new family member, you can go from happy to harried in a heartbeat. To ensure a smooth transition for your furry friend, here are our…
Assuming your dog isn’t sick, it can be difficult to discern when and for what you should be taking your dog to the vet for. Just like people, prevention and early detection of problems are important for your dog.…
Author: Linda Morales The FDA recently issued an update to consumers on the increase of Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs, last reported in June of last year. While this is notably a scary announcement for pup parents around…
Could your sweet tooth be deadly to your dog? According to The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) it could be. The FDA issued a warning that the common sweetener, xylitol can be deadly to dogs. While xylitol isn’t used…
This article is published by Earth M.D. @ https://www.earthmd.ca/blogs/health-and-nutrition-in-our-pets/dcm-a-response-to-recent-reports Date: June 28, 2019 Once again, we would like to address the topic of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). This article has been prompted by the recent publication by the FDA titled…