Nutrition

My dog was fed popcorn. Now he is having a hard time walking and he has a bloated stomach. What do I do?

This question for our Pet Doc comes from the concerned owner of a three year old Shih Tsu named Toby Jo who eats too quickly and therefore has trouble keeping his food down. Can our Pet Doc solve Toby’s eating problem and help him regain normal and comfortable eating habits?

Thinking about changing your dogs to a new dog food because it is less expensive? Or maybe your dog has been sick to his stomach and you want to try out a new food. It may even be that your vet thinks your dog is allergic to lamb. Whatever the reason for the change in dog food, you must take it very slow to allow your pup’s tummy to adjust to its new food…

Dog owners want what is best for their pets and for many people that means feeding an all natural dog food. There are two varieties of all natural dog food: commercially produced and raw. Depending upon your budget and the time you have to devote to your dogs diet, one of these may better suit your needs than the other…

The dog food recall of 2012 was not as expansive as the one in 2007, but you need to know which foods to avoid and some tips to keep your dog healthy

Dog food production is regulated at several levels, including federal, state, and sometimes local levels. However, you have to keep in mind that much of the regulation that concerns dog food is focused on proper labeling and is not monitored on a regular basis unless there is a potential problem…