Just because a food is wet or dry doesn't tell you anything about its nutritional value....
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Yes, we always recommend that you take at least a week to transition your dog's food from one food to another food....
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Free-choice feeding could make your dog overweight. Some dogs can manage themselves well. They eat enough to be full....
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Life stage nutrition is a critical topic. There are three different stages that your dog can be in—puppy, adult, or senior....
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Yeah, I always recommend that clients stay away from anything that has a pork product in it because that tends to be what causes the most GI upset ...
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Many human medications don't cross over to dogs, and so you certainly want to call your veterinarian before you give your dog any human medications...
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Everybody thinks of the obvious ones; maybe your pet is limping, or they're favoring a leg....
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Getting that commercially prepared diet that has that AFCO statement on it (AFCO has checked that food) is the best way to ensure your dog has the ...
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Not necessarily. Wet dog food is 75% water. It tends to be higher in fat than dry dog food, consequently, dogs love it. Is it more nutritious?...
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Many things can cause pain in dogs, such as if they have a sore paw, they cut themselves, or if another dog has bitten them....
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Suppose they had a bite of people food, and you've noticed maybe they're just not feeling a hundred percent....
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With a physical exam. It’s what we do, all day, every day. When you see dogs for a living, you get very used to seeing what normal is....
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It can. Usually, you'll see intestinal upset because the microbes in their intestines don't like quick change....
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It could. Free-choice feeding is one of the culprits in obesity....
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Not necessarily. I think that's a myth going around. I've heard that a lot....
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There's no right or wrong answer. It depends on lifestyle, and it can be breed-specific....
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It can. It's all about calories. Four potato chips for them is like a bag for us, especially for smaller dogs....
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I think it's less necessary for their breed. I know there are some diets out there targeted for specific breeds, and I think that's great....
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If you ask the dog, absolutely. It's more nutritious. It tastes better....
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We get asked that a lot. The best food for a puppy is puppy food. It is formulated to meet all of their nutritional needs and requirements....