There’s no doubt about it – dogs love to eat, and they’re usually not particular when it comes to their choice of cuisine. Because dogs are generally so eager to eat anything and everything in sight, when a dog starts to unexpectedly lose her appetite, it can be very concerning. However, there are numerous reasons…
When dogs become nervous or agitated, sometimes the causes of their excitement can be addressed directly – socializing the dogs; creating a safe and nurturing environment – but sometimes the causes of their stress can be unpredictable. For example, sudden, loud noises like thunder or fireworks can make a dog extremely nervous, since they are…
Arthritis in dogs can be a challenge to manage. Physical activity – even walking – can be extremely painful, and dogs who suffer from this condition may be reluctant to move at all for fear of experiencing severe discomfort. While arthritis can manifest itself in any part of a dog’s skeletal structure, it most frequently…
For dogs, the occasional tummy trouble may not be anything to worry about, and could be due to something as simple as a mild stomach bug or eating something that doesn’t agree with them. (Although sudden and severe nausea accompanied by fatigue and signs of pain should immediately be addressed by a veterinarian.) If your…
Medical cannabis is a growing field, and an area still misunderstood by many. The Cheech and Chong stoner stereotype is still very pervasive, and can limit how open people are to the real health benefits of cannabis and hemp and products like Cannabidiol (CBD.) And those benefits don’t just apply to people; cannabis and hemp…
“Oh yes I give my dog a tincture with full-spectrum 1100 mg CBD hemp oil with all of the cannabinoids and terpenes possible!” Did that sentence sound like a foreign language? It certainly did to me when I first started learning about CBD. I was constantly asking and Googling terms, and eventually I enrolled in…
Hemp can be confusing. Deciding whether hemp CBD oil is right for your family and your pets can be a big decision, but it can be hard to know where to start — especially with misinformation flooding the internet. To help you start your search for the right CBD oil for pets, check out the…
Hemp oil for dogs is becoming increasingly popular among holistic veterinarians and pet owners seeking alternative, all-natural solutions for common pet health concerns. Though cannabidiol (CBD) has been gaining acceptance as a legitimate medical treatment for humans for the past decade, medical researchers are now discovering numerous health-enhancing benefits for pets, too. Here are five…
CBD oil is a new and growing industry. While this is an exciting time for the pioneers of the market, this can also be a scary time to be a consumer. The FDA has only recently approved a product with CBD oil, but that product is intended for human use for people with a rare…
Hurricane season in the Atlantic begins on June 1 and ends on November 30. This year, the tropics have produced a few surprising storms. Having a hurricane preparedness plan for your pet is vital. As they say: prepare for the worst, hope for the best. I live in the Tampa area of Florida, and last…
