Below you will find post about various studies, or things we find interesting, or feel is important to share. Ideally, we will be able to make the studies available for download so that you can read the study for yourself. Unfortunately, some of them will not be open access so we will only be able to provide you a summary of the study. We will always inform you if it is a pilot study, include information about the sample size and controls.

 

Dog weight loss plans and nutritional deficiencies 

Before starting a weight loss plan for your dog, it’s important to rule out other health issues first. Canine Obesity Canine obesity is a major problem, with estimates around 30-56% of dogs.    One contributing factor in canine obesity is the fact that foods have a diverse range of energy densities. On the lower end for

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Antibiotics & Antibiotic Resistance

Key Takeaways Antibiotics Antibiotics can be amazing. They are a significant reason why the average human life expectancy has gone from around 48 years in 1900 to around 78 in 2022. We previously wrote about some of the longer-term effects of antibiotics and steroids on the microbiome of our dogs and cats; How they That

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Dog CBD Safety Study

There are probably, at this point, thousands of CBD pet products. Ranging from tinctures, soft gels, gummies, treats, and CBD Peanut Butter or Coconut Oil to name a few. Not a Fan of Peanut Butter for Dogs), but that’s another thing entirely. See Here for our reasoning. In 2021 according to some reports, the sales

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Pain Awareness-Recognizing Pain in Our Companions

September is Pain Awareness Month. Just like Humans, Dogs and Cats both suffer from pain, but until someone invents a device that allows them to tell us they are in pain, we are stuck guessing. We are forced to interpret based on their behavior if they are in pain. How Common is Chronic Pain Chronic

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Once Daily Feeding?

While these types of studies are important, it’s important not to get ahead of them and jump to conclusions. This is why we absolutely despise memes or infographics, as so much information gets lost when trying to fit all the information on a single image.   It’s also important to remember that every dog is ultimately

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Studies/Surveys Purportedly showing benefits of Vegan Pet Food

Vegan Dog Diet Could Save you Massive Vet Bills Study- NY Post Vegan diets are healthier and safer for dogs, study suggests- The Guardian Now even DOGS are being told to go vegan! Pooches who follow meat-free diets have fewer health disorders and are less likely to need medication, study claims – The Daily Mail

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