German Shepherd’s chronic diarrhea

German Shepherd's chronic diarrhea can come from: Indulgent treats (GSD are the worst for GI upset from 'excess') Overrich foods (Keep it simple and moderate-to-low calorie food) Access to cat food (Even next door on their porch) #COMMON# Hyperacidity Syndrome #COMMON# Bacterial Overgrowth Syndrome These go “hand-in-hand” in that the GSD produces excess stomach acid … Read moreGerman Shepherd’s chronic diarrhea

Of Import to Everyone With a Pet Dog: Canine Endocardiosis from Dental Disease

This article is even going on my fishy sites because it seems like, MOST fishy-pond-owners ALSO have a beloved dog.  And most people with dogs only get dental-cleanings with extractions for their pet, BECAUSE of rotten breath. Not actually because of the REAL reason you should:  Older dogs have painful mouths that constantly shed bacteria … Read moreOf Import to Everyone With a Pet Dog: Canine Endocardiosis from Dental Disease

Positive Reinforcement is a Strong Idea with Weak Results

More than forty years ago people didn’t take any crap off their dogs. Dogs were NOT our equals and we didn’t join THEIR pack. They were admitted to OUR pack and were absolutely expected to be respectful to us, or they were “sent to the farm” Excessive Barking, Bad Behavior, And How to Avoid Alpha … Read morePositive Reinforcement is a Strong Idea with Weak Results

BONE BROTH and BEEF BONES Notes that’ll surprise you I think.

Marrow Bones and Bone Broth  A note for dog owners.  I want NOT to bombard with information about dogs and cats but sometimes I see something “enough times” to think that “Hmmm I should say something about this because people won’t know.”  It’s about bone broth.  Bone broth is a soup or stock made with … Read moreBONE BROTH and BEEF BONES Notes that’ll surprise you I think.

THC in Grams: That’s How “They” Discuss Delta 8 THC in Dogs

It’s obvious to an outside observer that CBD manufacturers have everything to lose with THC becoming more and more accessible.  CBD doesn’t work without micro-traces of THC.  Which is fine if you use CBD with less than 0.3% THC and give enough to hit some THC-mark that works.  But I believe that THC in one … Read moreTHC in Grams: That’s How “They” Discuss Delta 8 THC in Dogs