Breeding… Toxic Food, part 1 24 Feb 202224 Feb 2022 Garlic is considered to be less toxic for dogs than onion when used in moderation. Lee et al. (2000) studied wether dogs given garlic extract developed hemolytic anemia. Garlic extract…
Handling… The basics of dog nutrition – water-soluble vitamins 24 Feb 202224 Feb 2022 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) After being modified in the body, thiamine pyrophosphate is involved in the following processes: Carbohydrate Metabolism, neurotransmitter production of glucose derivatives, and lipid metabolism. Important for growing…
Breeding… Super foods packed with goodness 24 Feb 202224 Feb 2022 Omega-3s are a family of health-bestowing fatty acids. In the family of omega-3s, the most powerful is DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). It’s a structural fat found in the brain. Then there’s…
Breeding… The importance of properly walking and feeding a puppy 24 Feb 2022 And with puppy I literally mean puppies and young dogs before the age of approx. 15 months. A mismatch between body and bone growth is detected in ad libitum feeding…
Handling… Toxic Food, part 3 24 Feb 2022 Many dog owners use peanut butter to fill a Kong or disguise medication. Unfortunately, many types are sold containing sugar, which is sad enough - I always opt for the…
Handling… Toxic Food, part 2 24 Feb 2022 Recurring post – to be published during holiday seasons. Why? Chocolate toxication occurs especially on Valentine's day, Easter, Halloween, and Christmas ... Chocolate can be extremely toxic to dogs (Stidworthy…
