Kidney and bladder stones in dogs.
Although various factors contribute to the formation of kidney and bladder stones in dogs (diets high in grain and vegetables produce alkaline urine, which allows certain stones to form), most stones are formed by increased concentrations of mineral salts in the urine. This can be a result of dehydration, so free access to water and […]
Omega fatty acids 6 and 3 administered in the proper proportion have proved beneficial for dogs.
Vegetable oils are rich in multiple unsaturated fatty acids such as Ω-6. Fish oil and fatty fish varieties are excellent sources of Ω-3. These fatty acids have proven their worth for dogs provided they are used as supplements in an optimal proportion: between 5 and 10 to 1. A higher dosage of Ω-3 appears to […]
Probiotics and prebiotics for dogs
More and more people use a health drink on a daily basis. Now, prebiotics are also used to boost dogs’ natural defences. Pro or prebiotics? Probiotics are a food supplement of live microbial organisms with a positive effect on health. Prebiotics are indigestible food components, such as inulin and fructo-oligosaccharides, which stimulate the growth and/or […]
Vomiting in dogs
Vomiting is the forcible expulsion of stomach and/or intestinal contents through the mouth .There are telltale signs which show that a dog is going to vomit. One sign is that the dog tends to lick her mouth incessantly maybe because she drools before vomiting. Another sign is you can see obvious contraction of the stomach […]