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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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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Make sure it meets all the AFCO requirements, which are the government requirements found on the back of the bag....
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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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Treats are a little bit different. If your dog has some food allergies, the treats would matter....
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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....
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In some situations, it can be more beneficial. I think that's more so in cats than dogs, which we can talk about in another video....
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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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Not necessarily. They're omnivorous, so they eat grass as part of their scavenging behavior....
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No more than it'll make us overweight. Everything in moderation....
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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 depends on your dog and what your dog's needs are....
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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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There's no right or wrong answer. It depends on lifestyle, and it can be breed-specific....
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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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You’d mostly see a lot of diarrhea, so we recommend making that food transition over at least seven days....
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This is my favorite point. So grain-free diets right now have been going around as the big fad—that's really important in people's opinions....
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Not necessarily. I think that's a myth going around. I've heard that a lot....
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Most of the time, yes. Just like people, most dogs have a hard time saying no when there's food put down in front of them....
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Human food won't necessarily make your dog overweight....