Health

Everything that has to do with your dog’s health – from stomach aches to nutrition to broken bones. Let Canine Journal assist you with your pet health needs, but remember to take them to the Vet in emergencies!

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Glucosamine For Dogs: Is It A Solid Option For Canine Arthritis?

Have you noticed your furry family member having trouble getting around like she used to? She could be suffering from degenerative joint disease (DJD) — a pretty common problem in older dogs and among certain breeds. If you suffer from similar joint problems, you’ve likely heard of glucosamine supplements, but did you know similar supplements are available for dogs? Here, we’ll give you all the information you need about glucosamine for dogs to see if these supplements could help your pup remain active.

Taste of the Wild vs Blue Buffalo

Taste of the Wild Vs. Blue Buffalo: Which Food Is Best For Your Dog?

While searching for the best food to feed your beloved canine companion, you have likely come across the brands Taste of the Wild and Blue Buffalo. You want only the best, balanced nutrition for your precious pup as a pet owner. Determining the similarities and differences between the brands can help you determine which brand is right for you and your dog. Both Taste of the Wild and Blue Buffalo have received stellar reviews for providing high-grade nutrition that pet owners have come to trust, so it can be confusing to decide between them.

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Taste of the Wild Vs. Blue Buffalo: Which Food Is Best For Your Dog?

While searching for the best food to feed to your beloved canine companion, it is very likely that you have come across the brands Taste of the Wild and Blue Buffalo. Both have amassed a large and loyal following of pet owners who swear by their products. Their popularity is well earned given the quality of the dog food they provide.

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Q&A With Embark’s Veterinary Geneticist, Dr. Erin Chu

We had some burning questions about Dog DNA tests, and we feel lucky to have found an expert to answer them! We are so thrilled that Dr. Chu took time out of her busy schedule to answer our dog DNA questions and help us better understand how it all works. Read on to learn more about how one becomes a geneticist, how accurate dog DNA tests are, how they differ from humans and much more as we dig deeper into this topic…

Jeremy Dodge and dog Gus

Interview With “I and Love and You” Dog Food’s Jeremy Dodge

Jeremy is the Digital Marketing Manager at “I and love and you” (our top pick for best all-natural dog food kibble) and proud father to his 5-year-old Westie, Gus. He has been a pet lover his entire life and has only worked jobs that allow Gus to come to work with him. Jeremy and Gus got jobs at “I and love and you” in 2017 and could not be happier to be helping to bring high-quality pet food to dogs and cats across the country. Learn more about the company’s history and what’s next for this growing dog food company…

Nom Nom Now Vet Nutritionist Interview

Interview with Nom Nom’s Chief Nutrition Officer, Dr. Justin Shmalberg

Dr. Justin Shmalberg, board-certified veterinary nutritionist and Chief Nutrition Officer for Nom Nom. He guides all recipe formulation and advises on pet nutrition to ensure that Nom Nom delivers the absolute best food to the dogs and cats they serve. Dr. Shmalberg is a practicing vet and a clinical associate professor of integrative veterinary medicine at a leading University. He has published numerous scientific papers in veterinary medicine, frequently lectures on nutritional topics to veterinarians and pet owners, and is one of less than 100 board-certified specialists in small animal clinical nutrition in the country. Dr. Shmalberg is a firm believer in the benefits of natural, wholesome food for pets…

Renaldo Webb, Founder of PetPlate Natural Dog Food

Interview With Renaldo Webb, Founder Of Pet Plate

Renaldo Webb used to work as a consultant in the pet food industry. He saw firsthand how kibble was made and it shocked him. This is why he created Pet Plate natural dog food. Renaldo pitched his ideas to the Sharks on ABC’s hit reality TV show, Shark Tank, and has been successfully helping deliver meals to happy pups ever since. Learn more about how he “cooked” up the idea and what he’s learned along the way in our latest Top Dog interview with the Pet Plate founder…

Terri and dog Jinx (caption: Terri Rockovich, CEO & Co-Founder Of Jinx Dog Food Interview)

Interview With Terri Rockovich, CEO & Co-Founder Of Jinx Dog Food

Terri Rockovich has a history of building brands and a passion for pups. She and her two co-founders started Jinx after working together in the tech and startup space. The company officially launched in early 2020, amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. But it turned out to be good timing for this e-commerce business, providing dog food delivery via a subscription service when dog adoptions were peaking due to the pandemic…

Bridget Meadows (Caption: Interview With Ollie Head Of Food, Bridget Meadows)

Fresh Dog Food Industry Interview: Ollie Head Of Food, Bridget Meadows

Human-grade, fresh dog food is on the rise in recent years, serving up a healthier alternative to traditional dog food. Ollie, an industry leader and one of our top-ranked fresh dog food delivery services, creates scientifically and nutritionally backed recipes and customizes meals based on your dog’s unique needs. We recently had the opportunity to talk with Bridget Meadows, Head of Food at Ollie, and learn more about their expert-designed and tested food products. Ms. Meadows shares her background, insights into the natural pet food space, and helps shed light on everything that goes into creating yummy, healthy dog food…

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Interview With King Kanine CBD Oil Co-Founder & CEO, Jeff Riman

King Kanine (our top pick for best CBD oil for dogs) is setting a “high” bar for others with its high-quality sourcing, testing and standards. Learn how the company got started, about its mission and what’s next for the company in our interview with King Kanine’s co-founder and CEO, Jeff Riman…

Brett and Jada (caption: Top Dog Interview: Brett Podolsky Founder of Farmer's Dog)

Top Dog Interview: Brett Podolsky Founder Of The Farmer’s Dog

The Farmer’s Dog is one of the many fresh dog food products to hit the market. Their dedication and passion for feeding dogs healthy meals come from the founder himself. Brett found himself searching for a solution to help his sick pup and tried just about everything. It wasn’t until he started cooking homemade food for Jada that she began to turn around. Brett knew he was on to something and wanted to share his success story with other dogs, and thus The Farmer’s Dog was born…

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