Switching Your Dog to Organic: Criteria and Transition
If you want to choose food made under organic production methods, that is a perfectly valid purchasing criterion. But the label does not replace a food’s suitability…
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Dog Perfume: Useful or a Bad Idea?
A dog does not need to smell like vanilla or fresh laundry to be clean. Perfume is an optional extra; it does not wash the coat or solve an unpleasant smell. Before…
Lymphoma in Dogs: Diagnosis, Care, and Quality of Life
The word lymphoma can be frightening, often before all the test results are even in. But this cancer is not something that can be reduced to a single prognosis. Its…
What Can a Dog Eat? Safe and Toxic Foods
A carrot that falls off the cutting board, a piece of chicken, the last spoonful at the bottom of a yogurt cup: can dogs share human food? An ingredient may be…
A Dove in Your Garden: What Does Its Presence Mean?
A turtle dove returning to the same branch and then dropping to the ground to peck for a few moments can become a pleasant little ritual. Its presence mainly suggests…
How Many Galops Are There in Horse Riding? A Clear Explanation of the Levels
The standard rider track in the Galops system includes seven levels, from Galop 1 to Galop 7. There are also other pathways, including Pony Galops and specialist…
What Do Snails Eat? Food and Calcium
A hole-ridden lettuce leaf can easily create the impression that you have found the perfect meal. In reality, lettuce is neither every snail’s favourite food nor a…
Diarrhea in Dogs: When Should You Be Concerned? - Dog Diseases
In many cases, the cause of diarrhea in dogs is mild and clears up within a few hours. In such situations, your dog’s diet may be the trigger. A short period of…