Anatomy of a Dog With Irritable Bowel Disease: Part 4 of 5
Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) took my dog from me way too soon. In writing this 5-part series about this dreaded disease, which sounds nasty, can be, and has the potential to be fatal,…
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Anatomy of a Dog With Irritable Bowel Disease: Part 3 of 5
True health begins with a varied diet of fresh, whole foods; avoiding redundant vaccinations and persistent pesticides; promoting repair with natural therapies that help restore normal function. In researching this blog series on…
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Anatomy of a Dog With Irritable Bowel Disease: Part Two of Five
Irritable Bowel Disease is manageable, but can be complicated to treat, sometimes leads to secondary gastrointestinal issues, and there are dogs who lose their lives to IBD-related issues. I am a dog mom…
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Anatomy of a Dog With Irritable Bowel Disease: Part One of Five
On October 11, 2008, time stopped. My spouse and I stood by as the veterinarian stopped my dog’s heartbeat, thus breaking our hearts in the process. To the best of my abilities, skills as…
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How to Find a Good Veterinarian
“My dog’s eye is bleeding, how could this have happened?” It was the mid 90’s and those are words I said aloud in a busy waiting room. “Look, no one can stay here…
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10 Touches To Save a Dog’s Life
Dogs make our lives better: They are ready at a moment’s notice to be mood enhancers, help people recover better after a heart attack, and just sitting and petting a dog can make…
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Can Dogs Eat Cumin and Other Spices?
Spices are sometimes used in pet food, but can dogs eat cumin? You likely have a bottle of cumin in your kitchen right now, but like all spices, you must be careful what…
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How to Say No To the Veterinarian
One of the most stressful things a dog parent can say to a veterinarian is no. The vet is a trusted source who holds your dog’s life in the palm in their hands:…
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Do Dogs Get Headaches?
Can dogs get a headache, and if so, how would we, their human counterparts know they were in pain? According to the National Headache Foundation, there are an estimated 45 million human headache…
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What Can I Do If My Dog Is Lazy
My dog is lazy and sleeps all day. My dog refuses to go for a walk. My lazy dog is a couch potato and won’t play. These are actual statements I’ve read on…
