Just like people, dogs have two kidneys that serve to regulate blood pressure along with calcium and vitamin D metabolism, but they also help in the creation of new red blood cells. The kidneys help … [Read more...]
How To Treat and Prevent Gallbladder Disease In Dogs
A silent but deadly epidemic is taking place that affects thousands of dogs every single year. A ruptured gallbladder caused by a mucocele is one of the new leading causes of canine deaths. That's … [Read more...]
How To Cut A Dog’s Nails Without Harming The Dog
One of the most frequent requests we receive is from readers wanting to learn how to cut a dog's nails without harming the dog. The primary concern of most dog parents is the fear of clipping too … [Read more...]
Should I Monitor Dog Blood Pressure
When your dog goes to the veterinarian, their vital signs and weight are generally checked, but what about dog blood pressure? Think about all of the times you’ve visited the vet with a dog. Has the … [Read more...]
How To Help Dogs With Mitral Valve Disease
If your dog has been diagnosed with mitral valve disease or you want to know more about dogs with mitral valve disease, you’ve come to the right place. As always, Fidose of Reality brings you the most … [Read more...]
Ten Lies Told By Dog Food Makers
Smart marketing is one of the basic tenets of any industry. In the case of the dog food industry, it’s all about caveat paw emptor: pet parent buyer beware. Working in the pet industry for close to a … [Read more...]
Grain Free Dog Foods May Link To Heart Disease
Heart disease is a growing and common diagnosis in dogs. Max the Cocker Spaniel wasn’t doing so well. At the time, his mom, Patty Troup, was far from home and visits a local veterinarian with her dog. … [Read more...]
Journey of a Dog With IMT: One Year Later
One year ago, my dog was diagnosed with IMT, immune-mediated thrombocytopenia, a life-threatening disease that nearly took him, without warning, from this world. I was devastated, shocked, but … [Read more...]
What Dog Food Is Best For My Dog?
If you are fussy about the food your dog eats, this is the blog post for you. I will always tell my readers that the best dog food for your dog is the one that works best for them. If you have no idea … [Read more...]
Unexpected Warning Signs of Dog Cancer
Marley’s Story Marley sat down and a lump appeared. Marley stood up and it disappeared. Long time readers of this blog know that we believe in the ‘don’t wait, aspirate’ rule of thumb when it comes … [Read more...]
