If you’ve ever noticed your dog’s urine looking a little off—maybe cloudy or murky—you might have wondered, what causes cloudy urine in dogs? As a Veterinary Assistant with a nutrition focus, I’ve seen plenty of worried pet parents come through with this exact question. It’s a common concern, and rightly so. Cloudy urine can be…
When I first started working as an Animal Care Specialist at a local shelter, I thought I knew a lot about dog nutrition—turns out, I had only scratched the surface. It wasn’t until I cared for a sweet senior Dalmatian named Jasper that I truly understood how crucial diet can be for dogs with special…
If you’ve ever caught a whiff of your dog’s breath and thought, “Whoa, why does it smell like metal?” you’re definitely not alone. As a Veterinary Assistant with a focus on nutrition, I’ve seen quite a few puzzled pet parents walk in with this exact question. What to do if your dog’s breath smells like…
If you’re like me, someone who has spent years working hands-on with animals as an Animal Care Specialist, you know that keeping dogs healthy is more than just feeding them any old kibble. Especially when it comes to dogs prone to kidney stones, diet plays a huge role. Finding the best diet for dogs prone…
As a Veterinary Assistant with a focus on nutrition, I’ve seen firsthand how kidney health can significantly impact a dog’s overall well-being. If you’ve noticed your dog slowing down, having trouble with their appetite, or showing signs of lethargy, it could be due to kidney issues. The kidneys are crucial for filtering out waste and…