Bluebaloo210

Thank you for all of the suggestions, I think I'll start small with the febreeze and build up to the baking soda and/or vinegar.

This is actually a common misconception: dogs are not carnivores (though they do belong to the order Carnivora-which includes other omnivores such as bears, racoons, skunks, badgers etc). They are in fact omnivores. As has been frequently mentioned in earlier posts, many dogs will eat vegetables, grains, and fruits in the…

Thank you so much for the info! I am amazed at the results you were able to achieve with your pets, and I am sure that the info you have posted here will be able to be used by many other pet-lovers!

I understand your perspective, clearly curricula will differ between countries. However, I have been able to look at three curricula from three of the five universities in Canada, and two of those three require full courses (semesters) in nutrition. The third offers a fourth year rotation in the nutrition service as well…

Cats can be really difficult to get to lose weight since the normal forms of exercise we would utilize with our dogs, like walking, playing fetch, and general horsing around, are typically not available. The number one component for weight loss in both dogs and cats is usually food intake though. How much food do you give…

"Also, do some research on the raw food diet (google BARF [biologically appropriate raw food] Diet). Keep in mind that vets don't get trained on dog nutrition (they are "lobbied" by pet food companies who tout the nutitional value of their brand). If you have the time and inclination, this diet is a great (and cheap with a…

While I'm not currently working with an obese dog, I am a second-year vet student, so maybe I can give you some advice. Owners absolutely adore their pets, and frequently show this by giving their pooches treats, table scraps, keeping their bowls fed, etc... This not only packs the pounds on fast, but it can lead to…