An Acute Upset Stomach – What To Do? Regardless of how careful we are about what we feed our dogs and what we leave lying around the house or the yard and what we expose them to, it is inevitable that occasionally they pick up and eat something they shouldn’t, get into to something that isn’t quite good for them or perhaps contract […] Continue Reading>
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Diet Most of us are more concerned than most about what we feed our dogs. We do our research, talk to our peers and generally try to learn as much as we can so that we can feed them even more appropriately. Many have even expanded their research and their feeding techniques to encompass the art […] Continue Reading>
Considering Early Spay Neuter Early spay neuter. It has become a common practice in the United States, but at what cost? Rescue groups maintain that altering intact animals is the only way to curb the pet population problem. The AVMA believes that altering animals is best done early – before maturity in males (6-9 months as per the AVMA), […] Continue Reading>
Why Whole Food Sources are the Best Sources for Your Dog We spend countless time checking out supplements for our furry friends and spend countless dollars making sure that they get exactly what they need. What has held true since the inception of synthetic and refined foods is that whole foods are infinitely better for people AND dogs. No question. This goes for the foods we […] Continue Reading>
Joint Problems in Dogs Many dogs suffer from some sort of joint issue. Whether it is an inherited condition or acquired via other means, joint issues can effectively wreak havoc on a dog’s quality of life and in some cases result in death at a far younger age than normal. Genetics can play a part in many joint problems. […] Continue Reading>
With Winter Comes Dry Skin – Try Grizzly Salmon Oil! Summer has drawn to a close and fall is rapidly cooling. By this time of the year, many of us have already turned on our furnaces are are getting ready for a long chilly winter. What people don’t realize is that while heating our homes, we are drying out the very air around us. This […] Continue Reading>
What is Diatomaceous Earth? Parasites of any kind can be the bane of a pet owner’s existence. Parasites can be internal or external – from worms and bacteria to fleas and ticks. Many pet owners who wish to keep treatment of their pets as natural as possible, turn to diatomaceous earth as a solution to their parasite problems, but […] Continue Reading>
Sensitive Stomach? Give Your Dog Green Tripe. Just like humans, dogs can have sensitive digestive systems. Chronic diarrhea, periodic vomiting after meals, gas, gurgling belly, excessive drooling and reflux are all symptoms that can be caused by an overly sensitive digestive tract. Often, a sensitive digestive system is irritated and exacerbated by the very food that we are feeding our dogs – […] Continue Reading>
The Rolls Royce of Joint Supplements – Level 5000 Joint supplements are everywhere. Sometimes its hard for a pet owner to know just what is going to be best for their dog. Why not go with one that is PACKED with goodness? Liquid Health’s Level 5000 is, by far, the most powerful formula yet! Level 5000 contains exceptionally high doses of the most widely […] Continue Reading>
Yeast Infection AGAIN? Do Something About It! Many dogs suffer from periodic yeast infections. Yeast is a product that is found on all of us in small amounts. It lives throughout the body but mostly in the skin and digestive tracts. When it grows past the normal amount is when problems arise and there is an overgrowth of yeast or a yeast […] Continue Reading>
Omega 3 War – Fish Oil vs. Flaxseed One of the changes recently made at A Place For Paws was the removal of flax seed from both our Beef mixture and our Veggie mixture. While flax seed can be a source of Omega 3’s, after conducting a bit of research on the topic, we realized that its not actually the best thing to […] Continue Reading>
Pancreatitis and Dogs Many dog owners have found themselves dealing with a dog that has suffered a bout of pancreatitis. It is one of the most common exocrine pancreatic diseases in both canines and felines. Dietary indiscretion, surgery and various drugs can all be causes along with certain specific diseases like inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypothyroidism and […] Continue Reading>