If you have a dog, then you’ve probably thought about the food you’re feeding them and whether or not it meets their nutritional needs. But do you ever consider what happens to that food after they chew it up? Do dogs digest food in a similar way to humans? And what...
Like any species, dogs are not all created equal. Yesterday, my neighbour made a passing comment to me about how he thinks I don’t ‘let’ Charlie come in the house often enough. Two things went through my mind: 1. Try stopping this dog from getting out of the house on...
Naan, chapati, roti, paratha and the list goes on…Indian bread is delicious! Us humans can be quite nostalgic about food — what we ate growing up is often extremely appealing and comforting to us throughout our lives. We recently discovered that it seems to be...
Your pet certainly means a lot to you. They are important parts of our families that give us company and emotional support in times of distress. Thanks to their many benefits, more than 65 percent of American households own pets, mainly dogs and cats. One way...
Feeding Street Dogs: The dos and don’ts Last week we discussed how to keep your pet dog healthy on a vegetarian or vegan diet. This week we address the issues surrounding the feeding of stray dogs and how we can contribute to their general health and overall...