Dog health care & feeding articles – how to keep your dog healthy for a lifetime

How To Raise a Healthy Dog – My Philosophies
On my website, you won't be reading that you should feed your dog a premium commercial dog food like Science Diet or Iams. In my opinion, you shouldn't. You won't be reading that kibble is good for your dog's teeth (it isn't). Or that he needs booster shots every year (responsible vets no longer do this – it's unnecessary and harmful). Or that your dog should be spayed or neutered at 5 or 6 months old (that's too early). What you WILL be reading is my advice on sensible feeding and health care so that your dog lives a long, healthy life and seldom needs to see the vet. An excellent goal, yes? [read more]

The Best Dog Food For Your Dog
The best food for your dog is real food. Fresh food. Real chicken, turkey, beef, bison, venison, fish. Fresh vegetables. Yogurt, eggs, cottage cheese. No, this is not "people food." Calling real food "people food" makes it sound as though people are the only living creatures entitled to eat real food. That's not true. Dr. Martin Goldstein DVM says, "You can boost your pet's health profoundly by making one simple decision. All you have to do is change his diet from commercial-brand fare to something you may never have imagined giving him – real food." [read more]

The Second-Best Dog Food For Your Dog
There are no kibble or canned dog food brands that are truly healthy for your dog. There, I've said it. Of course, nobody wants to hear that, so I wish I didn't have to say it. It's true, nonetheless, and if you're reading my articles in order and you've already read my article above, you know WHY there are no kibble or canned dog food brands that are truly healthy for your dog. But if you can't (or won't) feed what your dog really needs, the best I can do is to point out what to look for – and look out for – when choosing a brand of kibble or canned dog food. [read more]

Vaccinations and Booster Shots: Needed or Not?
How many vaccinations do puppies really need? Does your adult dog need yearly booster shots? The official recommendations have changed. Find out what some vets aren't telling you....

The Type of Veterinarian I Recommend
Does your vet belong to the AVMA or the AHVMA? They're not the same at all and which one you choose makes a world of difference to the future health of your dog.

Spaying and Neutering: Pros and Cons
Advantages and disadvantages of spaying your female or neutering your male.

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