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...
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...
Dogs will lick their paws for a variety of reasons. It’s up to us as pet owners to discover the underlying cause, which will sometimes require a visit to the veterinarian. Paw licking can be a normal canine habit, such as when your furry friend grooms themselves;...
Understanding how our dogs and cats evolved helps us understand who they are, where they came from, what we should be feeding them, and how we can add to their overall health, well-being, and length of life. According to historians, modern-day dogs and cats belong to...
Well-controlled studies in a diverse number of animal species have shown that calorie restriction, that is eating less, over a lifetime creates significant positive beneficial changes in physiological functions accompanied by a decrease in age-related disorders....
