“Oh, it’s closest to nature!” “My dogs have never been so healthy!” “You never see wolves with hip dysplasia!” Those were some of the things I heard when I first investigated feeding a “raw diet.” I even tried it myself for awhile, and of course, what you feed your dog is a hotly discussed and [...]
My wife discovered two treats that the dogs love more than anything and they’re 100% natural, 100% safe, 100% healthy, and very easy to make. The only things you need are a sink (regular kitchen sink), a knife (sharp - for cutting), a cutting board, and a dehydrator. Might I suggest one of [...]
INTRODUCTION
While I am a German Shepherd Dog breeder, I have much all-breed experience in handling, judging, and consulting; as a scientist I also have been drawn to certain medical aspects of cynology (dog science). This said, we proceed to the subject; viz., the fairly common occurrence of impaired health that is traceable to, or [...]
This is part two of a four part article on canine digestive issues written by Fred Lanting. Please visit Fred’s site to read the rest of the article.
Commonly called bloat, sometimes described as gastric dilation/volvulus (GDV), this is a terrifying and frequently fatal disorder that German Shepherds and many other deep?chested dogs experience. A twisting [...]
