A 2018 study by Reid et. al reviewed popular dog food ingredients and their nutritional value among four different international databases. The premise of this study was to assess foods …
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Hippocrates, the father of medicine, is quoted as saying, “bad digestion is at the root of all evil” and “death sits in the bowels.” What Hippocrates likely meant was that …
It’s true that the health and vigor of dogs and cats fed raw diets “shine” in all respects. Commercial raw diets generally have less ingredients, less additives compared to kibbles, …
Bloat is a life-threatening emergency that affects dogs in the prime of their life. The mortality rate for gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) approaches 50 percent. The keys to survival are early …
There’s a famous old song with the lyrics, “You say potato, I say potahto; let’s call the whole thing off.” The songwriters obviously weren’t intending to compare the nutritional characteristics …
Sweet Potatoes vs. White Potatoes: What is the difference for your pet? Read More »
Mushrooms are fascinating fungi. Think about it: certain mushrooms are the only straight, out of the ground fungi we and our companion pets can eat. Indeed, they are a member …
For some of us, coconuts conjure up images of palm trees and tropical locales. For others, they take us back to mouth-watering memories of our mother’s home-baked coconut cream pie …
A classic post that takes us back to the knowledge foundation. Confusing food allergies with food sensitivities (or intolerances) is a common mistake, not only among companion pet guardians, but …
Food Sensitivity vs. Food Allergy: Is it not really just the same thing? Read More »
From the archives! One of Hemopet’s most popular posts detailing how to dehydrate dog treats from organs to muscle meat and from start to storage! Please remember to make sure …
While having a dog with diarrhea is certainly not your choice, telling a veterinary professional your companion dog has diarrhea is a common but non-specific complaint. Think about all of …
