The Double Whammy: Dry Weather and Dry Food

 I often emphasize the crucial role of diet in your pet’s overall health. Today, I want to focus on something many pet parents might overlook: the impact of dry food on our furry friends, especially during dry weather. . Understanding Dry Food . Let’s break it...

My Beef With Colostrum

As a holistic veterinarian with roots in food animal medicine, I’ve seen firsthand the incredible power of colostrum—the first milk produced by mammals. As colostrum is now growing in popularity amongst humans for its health and anti-aging benefits, many pet...

Greek Yogurt For Pets: Is It Really the Best Choice?

You know how some pet parents beam with pride when they mention they’re feeding their furry friends Greek yogurt? They’re convinced that it’s not only the gold standard of yogurt, but it’s amazing for health. I laugh at myself as I type this because used to...

What is a Bland Diet for Pets?

I can tell you what it’s not!!!  Ok fine…  I’ll also tell you what it is. =) . First, where did this bland diet idea come from? It most definitely comes from humans who have had intestinal issues. . Humans are told to eat the BRAT diet. Bananas, rice, applesauce, and...

Pet Food Headlines Can Be Scary

Just a quick stroll through recent media headlines relating to pet food is a scary walk indeed:    ******* Says its pet food is safe as allegations about sick animals multiply on social media — NBC News, January 18, 2024;    ****** Recalled Pet Food May be Related...
The Problem with Mushrooms

The Problem with Mushrooms

Gunny hereI’m not sure if I’m writing about the problem with mushrooms or if I’m writing about the problem with social media. No. I don’t have opposable thumbs. So I’m not on social media directly. But I hear humans talking. You know. It’s the strangest thing. If...

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