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Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) is a common disease in veterinary medicine and one of those ailments that can be devastating for a dog owner. Understandably, some first-time dog owners may want to know about this disease, and the dog breeds most prone to it. It’s good to be ready. When you’re ready with good information …

In my daily activities at the pet store, I get asked about various diseases that affect dogs. Clients who are looking into buying dogs as their first pets seem to be the ones with most of these questions. Recently, we have been getting questions about which breeds of dogs are highly prone to Degenerative Myelopathy. …

Wondering whether your pet Maltipoo can enjoy chicken with you, read on to learn how to prepare chicken for the maltipoo, its benefits, and what type of chicken to avoid feeding them. Can Maltipoos eat chicken? Maltipoos can eat chicken. Make sure that the chicken is cooked and unseasoned, it can be roasted, grilled, poached, …

Peanut butter is a delicious treat for humans. That much is certain. But how do dogs react to peanut butter? That is the question that this article seeks to answer. It’s good to know of any potential side effects before feeding your chi a spoonful of that awesome treat. Can Chihuahuas eat peanut butter? Chihuahuas …

Apples are truly one of life’s best things, seriously, I don’t know anyone who hates apples. I was curious if chis feel the same way about apples. Is it safe for a Chihuahua to eat an apple? Let’s find out. Can Chihuahua eat apples? Chihuahua can eat apples. Apples are a good source of Vitamin …

Knowing which food is good for your Chihuahua and which food is problematic is an important thing to do. The egg receives its fair share of controversy. You’ve probably read or heard that eggs (raw ones especially) were bad for some dogs versus others who swear by the egg. Today, we look into these claims …

Summer is a time for sun, fun, and merry. If you have your furry pal to savor in this niceness, summertime is twice the fun. You may want to share in the nice summer delicacies (such as juicy watermelons and luscious strawberries) with your wild ones. So, today, I’m out looking for any side effects …

Ever been preparing a cheese sandwich and looked down to see your cute chi demanding a piece of that snack? And how adorable are they when they’re begging for a little taste of human food with their cute doe eyes? It can be hard to say no. But before you give in to their demands, …

For professional dog breeders knowing what is safe or not safe for their dogs to eat is not an issue. But for us who just got into the hobby, or our dogs just got pregnant we may be wondering whether some of these human foods are good for soon-to-be-born puppies. Below is some research I …

I have recently read an article about a poodle who couldn’t stop barking at chickens, and then a forum post about how poodles are simply just pompous and kept for their looks, not their smarts. So, I dug a little deeper to find out if good looks are all there is to this lovable breed. …

Dog feeds can be expensive at times, or you may even run out of dog food. In such circumstances, having some standby source of nutrition for your dog can save you the worry. Fruits can serve as a good source of nutrients for your dog or even a good form of a treat. But some …

There has been confusion about two different plants sharing the same name ‘plantain’. While one is super beneficial to dogs (banana-like), the other is quite toxic to dogs. I did some research to understand the topic much better. Here is what I found. Can dogs eat plantain? Yes, dogs can eat plantain. Plantain is actually …