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Canine heart disease and grain-free diets

Jul 17, 2018

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Is a grain free-diet bad for your dog’s heart? A new study out of UC Davis suggests that feeding dogs certain grain-free diets may predispose susceptible breeds to dilated cardiomyopathy. Breeds that are most likely to be affected by diet related cardiomyopathy are Golden Retrievers, Newfoundlands, and American Cocker Spaniels. It is thought that the grain-free diets contribute to low taurine—an

Pets and Obesity: What You Need to Know

Jan 27, 2015

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Just like humans, overweight pets run a high risk of developing illnesses that shorten their lifespan. This guide will help you manage your pet’s weight issues. Recent studies estimate that just over 50 percent of all pets in the United States are considered overweight or even obese. Being overweight can lead to diabetes, joint disease, respiratory problems, and more. But the good news is that wit

Heat Stroke is Dangerous for Pets

Apr 22, 2014

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Heat stroke is a common emergency caused by severe elevations in the body temperature. It frequently occurs in dogs in hot humid environments, such as pets left in cars during the summer months. However we do see it in late spring and the first weeks of summer when pets have not had time to acclimate to the heat. Predisposing factors include excess environmental humidity, water deprivation, obesit