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 […]
There are a lot of reasons to choose a prepared raw dog food. They’re convenient and they’re usually balanced. But don’t let that fool you into thinking that all raw dog food brands are high quality. A raw dog food diet can be a fantastic way to support your dog’s health, as raw food diets […]
World Mental Health Day World Mental Health Day (10th October) aims to increase awareness of mental health issues and at Barking Mad, we want to shine a light on mental health issues amongst our ageing population. As we age, it’s common to experience a range of mental health issues including social isolation, depression, and anxiety. […]
Often dogs lick their feet out of boredom but excessive paw licking is a sign something’s not right. And when you see redness and rawness between the toes it can be a sign of interdigital cysts in dogs. Here’s what to look for … and how to treat interdigital cysts in dogs. What Are Interdigital […]
If your dog’s shaking his head or scratching his ears constantly, it could be a dog ear yeast infection. One or both of his ears might have a yeasty smell, or black-brown gunk caking the insides. When your dog’s ears are crusty, smelly and inflamed, it’s a warningsign of a bigger health issue … Read […]
Whenever I notice veterinarians widely prescribing a new drug, I like to look at the history of that pharmaceutical. And gabapentin for dogs is no exception. History can tell us a lot … so can the money trail. I also look up the scientific research behind the commonly prescribed drug and other medications. I read those […]
