EPI in dogs prevents them from absorbing nutrients from their food. When that happens, it’s called malabsorption. Malabsorption is a serious problem … and EPI’s not the only cause. Read on to learn how to recognize the symptoms of malabsorption … plus conditions that might be causing the problem and what to do about them.
“I thought copper was an essential nutrient for dogs?” Well, you’re not wrong. But if copper is taken in excessive amounts, it can lead to copper poisoning in dogs. Large amounts of copper can lead to a liver disease called Copper-Storage Hepatopathy or copper toxicity in dogs. A few symptoms of copper poisoning in dogs
Before you give your dog heartworm preventives, you need to know about the dangers of heartworm medication. Even if read the package inserts, the manufacturers usually list a few adverse reactions your dog might experience … but they also tell you that their drugs are safe. And your vet will likely tell you they’re safe
Maria Thorisdottir lives in Surrey with her Golden Retriever, Theo who has taken a starring role in her training videos on Instagram during the lockdown. Originally from Norway, the Manchester United defender chatted with K9 Magazine about the differences in owning a dog in the UK compared to Norway and spoke candidly about how Theo
As a dog owner it can be seriously frustrating when your dog doesn’t listen. You find yourself calling your dog to no avail, training your dog produces sketchy results depending on the level of distraction. Training classes come and go but yet that dog just doesn’t want to pay attention when it matters most. We
Yellow Dog, the campaign creating awareness for the dogs that need space, is celebrating its 10th birthday – but there are still many people who aren’t aware of what it means when a dog wears yellow. Like people, not every dog wants attention when they are out and about. Some dogs are in training, some
Choosing the ingredients to include in your homemade dog food can sometimes be challenging. You need to make sure that what you are adding is safe for your canine pet. As pet owners, making homecooked meals puts your mind at ease because you know what kind of ingredients go into your pet’s stomach. It may
Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are chains of simple sugar building blocks that the body prefers to burn for energy. Examples of “short” chain carbohydrates include lactose, which is found in milk, and sucrose, which is table sugar. “Long” chain carbohydrates can be found in starches, such as bread, pasta, and rice. Regardless of the chain length, all