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If you have noticed your dog struggling to get up on the sofa or heard him groan as he rises off the floor to take his first few steps, you may be seeing the beginning stages of osteoarthritis in your dog. Especially if your dog is entering his senior years,...

As a devoted dog parent, there is nothing worse than seeing your best friend deal with tummy issues. When it comes to your poor dog vomiting, it is easy to get scared and overwhelmed by the internet's answer to your pup's upchuck woes. However, it is important to stay calm...

Being a pet parent has a funny way of bringing out the med student in all of us. Suddenly, you find yourself inspecting everything that comes out of your dog with newfound courage and precision. Your text messages with your significant other become a string of poop reports. Naturally, nothing...

You have likely seen the strange, shelled mollusk referred to as a mussel on the menu of your favorite seafood restaurant. Interestingly enough, these slippery sea creatures can provide more than a delicious meal. In fact, a mussel species native to the crisp waters of New Zealand is making waves...

Our canine companions have long been a fixture at the dinner table, eagerly awaiting the moment when they can lick the leftovers off your plate. In fact, dogs are commonly depicted in movies and television shows merrily munching on table scraps. However, our family fur babies should actually not be...

We may not think about it very often because their diet never changes, but your dog is susceptible to gastric distress. If you have ever wondered, “Can dogs get indigestion?” the answer is yes. We tend to think of indigestion in humans as being the result of a greasy meal...

Good digestive habits are an imperative part of your dog's continued long term health.  Plenty of exercise, high-quality food, and regular check-ups at the vet are all essential practices in making sure your dog is as healthy as possible.  But what about supplementing your dog's health routine with a dog...

You may have heard that it takes humans approximately 6 hours to fully digest a meal, but how long does it take a dog? To answer this question effectively, we need to identify all of the following: What is the size, age, and breed of your dog? What does your...

Unless you have a full-time dog walker, you probably come in contact with your dog’s poop on a daily basis. Let’s face it, it’s hard not to notice what it looks like when you’re the one having to pick it up. Typically your dog’s feces should be a couple of...

Your dog’s digestive system is complex, and at times, can be a little temperamental. While some GI tract issues can be fixed with a simple dog digestive supplement, other health problems may need a more aggressive treatment plan. There are many possibilities for why your dog may be experiencing gastric...