Just like humans, dogs can experience an upset stomach from time to time. This can be caused by various factors, such as dietary indiscretion, stress, or an underlying medical condition. While it’s always important to consult with a veterinarian if your dog’s symptoms are severe or persistent, there are several natural remedies that can helpContinue reading “Natural Remedies For Your Dog’s Upset Stomach”
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Metronomic Chemotherapy: A Gentler Approach to Cancer Treatment in Dogs
Cancer is a formidable adversary for our canine companions, and finding the best treatment options can be a challenge. One emerging approach in veterinary oncology is metronomic chemotherapy, which offers a gentler, more targeted way to combat cancer in dogs. This innovative treatment method may help improve your pet’s quality of life while minimizing theContinue reading “Metronomic Chemotherapy: A Gentler Approach to Cancer Treatment in Dogs”
Stay Away from the Kibble
When cancer hits, it’s often accompanied by weight loss, loss of muscle, and depression. All of these can significantly impact your dog’s quality of life. Consuming a good diet can improve your dog’s life tremendously. Food can actually prove to be ‘good medicine,’ and there’s a term for this known as ‘nutrition therapy.’ A high-qualityContinue reading “Stay Away from the Kibble”
Melatonin for My Dog with Cancer and Other Ailments
Melatonin is most well-known as a supplement to help us sleep. How could this help our dogs? And, more importantly, how could it help a dog with cancer?
What Does Dog Cancer Look Like: Pea Sized Lumps
What does dog cancer look like? Are pea-sized lumps a big deal? Short answer: yes. This doesn’t mean there is a need to panic. Instead, it means you should make an appointment with your veterinarian for a potential aspiration of the lump (using a fine needle to gather a small amount of cells to beContinue reading “What Does Dog Cancer Look Like: Pea Sized Lumps”
Coping and Grieving: Adults and Children Losing a Dog from Cancer
*Excerpts from ‘The Behavioral Side to Canine Cancer” written by Amber L. Drake (Chapter 8) Children are vulnerable enough already, and the whole idea of death is not something that they entirely understand. They are usually pretty close to our beloved dogs, as our children tend to spend a great deal of their time withContinue reading “Coping and Grieving: Adults and Children Losing a Dog from Cancer”
7 Benefits of Cranberries for Dogs
Cranberries provide a variety of health benefits that aren’t limited to humans. You may be aware that they can aid with urinary tract problems. But it turns out they’re capable of much more. Cranberries for dogs are incredibly beneficial. We don’t advocate serving cranberry sauce with your dog’s turkey necks. You don’t want to feedContinue reading “7 Benefits of Cranberries for Dogs”
13 Types of Cancer in Dogs
Dogs, like their human counterparts, are susceptible to several cancers, including lymphoma and even breast cancer. The good news is that veterinary oncology treatments are similar to those used to treat cancer in humans. We have compiled a list of 13 types of cancer in dogs to help you learn about which ones could affectContinue reading “13 Types of Cancer in Dogs”
KetoPet Sanctuary and the Ketogenic Diet for Dogs
The KetoPet Sanctuary was founded in 2014 by Dr. Lisa Freeman as a 501 (c )(3) non-profit organization. The sanctuary was developed to provide shelter dogs with terminal cancer with a forever home. The adopted dogs were generally given a remaining life expectancy of only a few weeks. However, their time at the KetoPet SanctuaryContinue reading “KetoPet Sanctuary and the Ketogenic Diet for Dogs”
Soak Your Dog’s Paws to Remove Toxins
Is your dog continually chewing and licking his paws? It’s not only a harmless pastime for them. It’s possible that their paws are scorching, itching, or have little cracks. This can be caused by a variety of factors, including harsh weather or chemical irritants that your dog steps on. Because dogs only sweat through theirContinue reading “Soak Your Dog’s Paws to Remove Toxins”