Chances are you’ve heard of using fish oil as a supplement to support joint health. For years fish oils have been widely accepted as the most potent source of omega-3 fatty acids to naturally help with joint pain and inflammation in both humans and dogs… until now. Enter the green-lipped mussel. The words “green-lipped mussel”…
One of the concepts I come across frequently in my practice is pet owners’ perception that “people food” is bad for their dogs. Here are my typical sarcastic responses: So let me ask you this: does “dog food” grow in a different land or place than “people food”? Are there crops in the United States…
As a pet parent, you know firsthand the deep bond that exists between you and your beloved dog. When the people we love hurt, we hurt – and it’s no different with the members of our family that just happen to be covered in fur. I’m confident that if I asked each client that came…
Protein is an essential part of a healthy, balanced diet – for both you and your dog – and it is especially important for dogs in recovery. But with so much information out there, it’s often difficult to figure out how much protein your canine companion needs. Is their protein intake high enough? Are they…
So, once a year you get that notice in the mail that your dog is due for a physical exam or yearly check-up and annual vaccinations. And every year you march into the chaos of the veterinary office with your dog in tow for your whole 15 minutes with the doctor… Let’s face it, 15…
‘Tis the season for cozy clothes, curling up by the fire and waking up to the magic of a world transformed by snow. As much fun as this time of year brings, the winter season also comes with challenges and potential dangers for our four-legged friends. Here are 10 tips to keep your dog feeling…
We all know that wonderful feeling of relaxation you get after a really good massage, but massage therapy can do so much more than that – and it’s not just for humans. Canine massage provides a wide range of physical and psychological benefits for your dog, and a basic massage you can do at home…
As pet parents we all have one thing in common, we love our dogs like they are our children. With that parental love comes a subconscious mindset to protect them. Naturally, this internal protection mechanism gets heightened when they’ve been injured, have had surgery, or when they are older and more fragile. During these times,…
As featured on Grey Matters Blog for the Grey Muzzle Organization In my first two blog posts on the Grey Matters Blog, we discussed simple signs to look for to identify if your dog has joint pain. We then introduced the concept of “The Pain Trial” which every dog owner should know about and be…
