Calcium needed to balance a pregnant dog’s diet is part of her basic nutrition. Extra supplementation provides calcium on top of a diet that already meets her needs. Calling both “supplementing” blurs this important distinction.[1,2] Calcium supports the puppies’ developing … Continue reading →
Elimination diets sound simple on paper: choose foods the dog has never eaten before, feed them exclusively for a period of time, and see what happens. In practice, some cases require much tighter control. I’m currently working with a senior … Continue reading →
Gallbladder mucoceles can be serious in dogs. In this condition, abnormal mucus and bile accumulate inside the gallbladder, eventually forming thick, immobile material that can interfere with bile flow. In more advanced cases, obstruction, gallbladder damage, or rupture can occur.[1,5] … Continue reading →
