Coconut oil for dogs is celebrated for its amazing health-boosting properties. Heck, we’ve even posted here on DNM about how great it is. But I have to admit … I’ve never really given virgin coconut oil or unrefined coconut oil to my own dogs.  My gut told me it wasn’t quite right.  Now I’m glad […]

It seems that every year or so, somewhere in the country there are dire warnings about an outbreak of leptospirosis in dogs. This year it’s Chicago’s turn, with TV news stations warning that “your dog could die just from sniffing.”  Sniffing rat urine, they mean. The warnings about lepto are especially dire because it’s a […]

If you’re not using aloe vera for dogs, you could be missing out on some very important benefits. But before you grab that bottle of aloe gel from your cupboard, there’s one ingredient you need to know about. Otherwise, you could accidentally make your dog sick. Aloe vera is a perennial, succulent plant that belongs […]

I’ve got good news and bad news about CBD oil for dogs … The good news is that it can help with many of your dog’s health issues from allergies to cancer. The bad news is that the CBD industry for pets is still unregulated. That means the majority of pet owners might be getting […]

Like every dog owner, you want to avoid fleas on your dog and in your home. And you don’t want your dog picking up ticks and risking tick-borne illnesses like lyme disease, skin irritation, or rocky mountain spotted fever. Wouldn’t it be convenient to just give your dog a tasty chew every month or 3 […]

What if I told you a little spice could make a huge difference in your dog’s health and even his lifespan? Turmeric for dogs is that spice, and it may even be sitting in your kitchen cupboard right now … I know it sounds crazy, but research shows it’s true … there are over 6,000 studies showing […]

You might not be the type of person to spray your lawn and garden with Roundup weed killer … but that doesn’t mean your dog is safe from it. Roundup is everywhere. It’s in your dog’s food, in his water and on the ground. Since your dog is exposed to it daily, the million-dollar question […]

Can dogs eat eggs? It’s a controversial topic – especially when it comes to raw eggs for dogs. People worry about problems like salmonella poisoning or even a biotin deficiency from feeding eggs to dogs.  So … is it safe to give a dog eggs? Let’s take a closer look. Raw Eggs For Dogs  Giving a […]

If your dog’s digestive system has been acting strange, there could be many reasons.  One possibility to consider is that he may have giardia in dogs, or giardiasis. In case you’re unfamiliar with giardia … it’s a parasite. That means it feeds off other living organisms (like dogs) to survive. Once inside your dog, giardia calls […]

Have you ever been confused by your dog’s blood work results? Especially when it comes to some of those metrics, like elevated liver enzymes in dogs? The numbers you get from your dog’s blood tests can be baffling, and sometimes veterinarians don’t do a good job of explaining them. A liver enzyme test can be […]