We use elimination diets if we're trying to figure out if your pet is sensitive to a specific protein. So you often hear this as a food allergy....
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So, typically what we're going to have you guys do is consult with your veterinarian because there are many different types of pain medications out...
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A good physical exam. Again, if you had an ear infection, it would be painful....
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There will be vomiting, diarrhea, their appetite will start waning, and refusal to eat the food will occur....
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Prescription diets are extremely useful in many different circumstances because prescription diets treat or manage specific conditions....
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That should never happen. You should pick dog foods to begin with that you know you can trust....
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If you have a senior dog, your nutritional needs may differ from when you have a puppy....
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If your dog has a medical condition that requires a prescription diet, sure. But in general, I would say no.
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Technically, yes. Dogs are omnivorous. They're not solely carnivores like cats that are obligate carnivores....
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It’s simple to remove the dog’s collar and tags and suddenly they’re an unknown dog that no one has any idea who he is anymore....
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The only information that you're going to get is a number....
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I haven't seen anything. I've never seen where it developed tumors, or where it migrated....
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Well, we've poked your dog, so perhaps they’re a little bit traumatized from that. But as I said, most of them tolerate it very well....
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I'm definitely going to say “no” to that question, and the simple reason why is dogs are carnivores. I'm not even talking about domestic though....
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It won't—there's not a GPS microchip at this point. It will just give the number to whoever scans it....
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That's a good question. This question is becoming more and more popular....
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It's a tool that we can use that we basically can go onto AAHA's website and enter in that microchip number....
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Dogs can do so. I think there are one to two AAFCO-approved vegan dog diets on the market. However, my question is, why? Dogs are not vegans....
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There are some vegetarian options, for example, hydrolyzed protein....
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Nope, we just do it on a regular appointment. Sometimes they're here for vaccines, sometimes they're little puppies....