This past week I had two patients that were being hospitalized long-term. Both of them had a very guarded prognosis and upon taking over their care, they each appeared quite dull. As much as I wanted to be hopeful, things did not look good and I deeply worried about them. From a medical aspect, both […]
What in the World is Going on With Grain-Free Dog Food?
In the past few years, many different brands of dog food have been marketing grain-free food to pet owners. There seem to be multiple reasons that grains have been cut from some dog diets, but the biggest reason I have been able to find is the idea that grains may not be necessary for dogs, […]
You are What You Eat: Animal Nutrition
You are what you eat is an expression that is told to people from childhood to adulthood. It refers to the body being affected by the food that gets put into it. What not everyone realizes is that this motto is equally as important for animals. Animal nutrition is the base of all animal health. […]