by Clayton Bolinger | Feb 21, 2024 | Dogs, Immune Health
Once identified, autoimmune diseases should be treated by a veterinarian as they can be life threatening to your dog. Similar to type 1 diabetes in humans, autoimmune diseases in canines occur when their immune system mistakenly attacks normal body tissue due to...
by Clayton Bolinger | Feb 13, 2024 | Cats, Cognitive Health, Dogs
The age-old question on whether if dogs or cats are more intelligent has historically been left up to debate. In addition, due to society’s inclination to categorize ourselves as “cat-people” or “dog-people”, it’s difficult for personal bias to not enter the argument....
by Clayton Bolinger | Jan 28, 2024 | Canine Behavior, Dogs
Imagine, you walk through your front door after a long day at work to see your anxious dog panting beside the scattered pieces of your living room couch. Severe separation anxiety, reported to be found in approximately 13% of canines, can lead to destructive...
by Clayton Bolinger | Jan 25, 2024 | Breed Spotlight, Dogs, Heart, Eye, and Brain Health
Resembling that of a teddy bear, the Chow Chow is a distinctive and loyal breed with a fascinating history. Originally bred to hunt and guard sacred temples, Chow Chows typically have strong work ethic when it comes to protecting their guardians. Due to the Chow...
by Clayton Bolinger | Jan 12, 2024 | Canine Behavior, Dogs, Optimum Nutrition
Roughly 79% of dogs will eat grass at some point in their lives. In fact, it’s so common for dogs to eat grass that it’s a natural characteristic observed in most wild dogs. Two widely held misconceptions are that dogs will eat grass if they have an upset...
