Salmon poisoning disease (SPD) is a very serious and sometimes fatal condition, occurring when a dog eats raw salmon that is infected with the Neorickettsia helminthoeca parasite. This disease typically begins in the tissues of the small intestine, where it causes hemorrhaging. Soon after, it spreads throughout the body.

Here we discuss the most common presentation and what can someone who feeds raw do about it. 

Canned food is a very convenient way for feeding pets. It is easy to ship, store, and feed. Many people argue it is superior. A research team from the University of Missouri Led by Dr. Cheryl Rosenfeld has uncovered that Bisphenol A (BPA) present in canned dog food has tripled the levels of BPA in the blood of dogs consuming the canned food within just two weeks. The switch to canned food has also has also affected the gut’s microbiome (the bacteria inside the dog’s gut) in a negative way (dysbiosis). The impact of BPA cannot be overestimated.

Brian is one of a kind breeder. His unique approach in selection, breeding, and nutrition has produced several Champions and Grand Champions. Brian has successfully applied his scientific background to optimize the nutrition of his dogs over the years. In this interview we discuss how did he start feeding raw, his current standards, and the tips and tricks that will help anyone starting feeding raw an expert!

Socialization is an often overlooked aspects of a new puppy training. In this video made by The Dog Geek, an in-depth explaination of how socialization affects the development of your dog is provided.

Remember the horse meat scandal in Europe in 2013? When authorities found that meat packers mixed horse meat with beef to make that special burger? Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) found that many burgers sold in the UK supermarket had horse muscle DNA. The molecular test used is one of the most sensitive and specific tests available to investigators today and therefore proved beyond any doubt that horse meat was mixed with other meat. I don’t know about you, but I have strong feelings about eating someone’s pet. The scandal proved to be much wider than what initially thought and the same practice was discovered across Europe.

How real is the risk of Salmonella, E.coli, and other foodborne illnesses?  

We find it easy to toss food into the mouth of our pet dog especially when she looks at you with those puppy eyes and wagging tail. What harm can it do, right? It’s not like we’re giving them poison.

However, the way dogs metabolize food is far different from ours. What could be safe for humans may not necessarily apply to man’s best friend. So before you toss a treat into your mutt’s eager mouth, you should ask yourself – ‘is this safe for my doggy?’

When it comes to pets, we all have our preferences. Some like their pet companions docile and low maintenance (this is why there are cat lovers!), while, some, prefer a more active pet buddy. Enter dog lovers.