Let’s talk about a topic that pops up way more than it should—how to prevent dog diarrhea from sudden diet changes. If you’re a pet parent who’s ever decided to switch your dog’s food cold turkey (hey, I get it—sometimes you just run out of the usual brand), you probably know the mess that can…
Let’s be real for a second — keeping our pups healthy isn’t always as straightforward as reading a checklist off the internet. As someone who’s spent years managing high blood pressure in humans (yep, I’m an Internal Medicine Physician), I can tell you that health — whether it’s yours or your dog’s — is all…
As a veterinary assistant with a focus on pet nutrition, I’ve had the opportunity to observe countless dogs, each with their unique personalities, health conditions, and yes, tongues. You might be wondering, “What does a healthy dog tongue look like?” It’s a question I’ve been asked often by pet owners. Whether you’re a first-time dog…
Let’s face it—dogs licking their wounds is one of those things that just drives us pet parents a little crazy. It’s instinctual for them, sure, but when you’ve worked in veterinary medicine as long as I have, you start to see just how much harm this habit can cause. As a Veterinary Technician and Nutrition…
As a veterinary assistant with a special focus on nutrition, one of the most common questions I get asked is how to train a dog to take medicine easily. It’s something many pet owners struggle with, but the good news is that with the right approach, you can turn the experience into something that’s much…
If you’re a dog owner, you may have experienced the occasional mystery of your dog letting out some unexpected gas. While it can be funny, excessive gas in dogs is more than just an annoying odor. If you’re wondering, “What causes excessive gas in dogs?” you’re not alone! It’s a question that comes up frequently…
As a Veterinary Technician with years of experience, especially specializing in nutrition, I’ve seen firsthand just how tricky it can be to choose the right flea prevention method for pets. The options seem endless, right? Flea collars, spot-on treatments, oral medications, and even natural remedies—each claiming to be the best. But how do you sift…
If you’ve ever been out on a summer hike with your dog and suddenly noticed them panting harder than usual, slowing down, or acting a little “off,” you’re not alone. I’ve seen it more times than I can count in my years as a Veterinary Technician specializing in nutrition. Knowing how to recognize when a…
As a Veterinary Assistant with a focus on nutrition, I’ve had the opportunity to work with countless dogs and their owners, and one of the most frequent questions I get asked is, “Why is my dog’s belly turning dark?” It’s a question that causes concern for many pet owners, and rightly so. Dark patches on…