Jason Nicholas, BVetMed

Updated: February 6, 2019

If you’re contemplating the ketogenic diet to cut back on carbs and sugar or eat better in general, there are some things you should be aware of to best ensure that you don’t endanger the health and safety of your pets while you’re improving your own.

Updated: December 14, 2018

Milo, a 3-year-old shepherd/beagle mix was laying motionless on the floor, his head covered by a bag of Ruffles potato chips. Milo was completely unresponsive and barely breathing! Thankfully, Kristi’s nursing skills and instincts kicked right in! Here's their story.

Updated: April 12, 2020

Ease your dog's adjustment period by being well prepared with products and aids that can help your new dog settle into their new life faster. This article covers everything from calming aids (incl pheromones and music), to how to turn bedtime into sleeptime, as well as safe toys and crate essentials.

Updated: September 26, 2018

As is common for people on diabetic-friendly or ketogenic (keto) diets, or any other low carb diets, Melissa replaced the sugar called for in her bread recipe with xylitol, an all natural and increasingly common sugar substitute that’s safe for people but extremely toxic to dogs. Here's her story.

Published: July 25, 2018

If you have chosen to feed your dog a grain-free diet, and especially if it's a food that contains peas, chickpeas, lentils, or potatoes in place of the grains, you should be aware of the possible link between grain-free diets and the development of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).

Updated: September 21, 2020

Not everyone has A/C and not every dog is able to spend all their time indoors, so here are some tips to help dogs stay cool this summer.

Updated: November 17, 2020

Foxtails can cause debilitating pain and infection. Embedded foxtails can manifest in your dogs in any number of ways.

Updated: January 4, 2021

In many cases, peanut butter is safe for dogs. But newer 'healthy' peanut butter and other nut butters on the market could be deadly to them.

Updated: February 23, 2021

Unfortunately, few pet owners are aware of some of the worst dangers for dogs. Here are 10 common situations that result in trips to the vet or Animal ER.

Updated: November 17, 2020

There are many popular chews and toys for dogs, but some of them can be quite dangerous. Find out which dog chews and chew toys to avoid.