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Recommended Diets Dogs 2025

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  **Dogs with sensitive digestive systems. Feed below recommended dose if pet is sedentary or gaining too much weight   Allow 3 weeks and remove all treats, food toppers, no table food to make sure your pet is adjusted.  It also helps to eliminate any other things that may be causing them skin or digestive distress and rule out their main food being the problem.  ** Make sure its the Chicken Recipe for medium size dogs.  **Dogs with Skin sensitivities.  Feed below recommended dose if pet is sedentary or gaining too much weight       Allow 3 weeks and remove all treats, food toppers, no table food to make sure your pet is adjusted.    It also helps to eliminate any other things that may be causing them skin or digestive distress and rule out their main food being the problem.  ** Dog's with skin Allergies Chicken and Barley Recipe for the little guys to keep them energetic and full on low portions. Feed below recommend...

DIRECTLY FROM THE PROFESSIONAL'S: Senior Nutrition

 SUMMERY - Number one most important nutrient: SAFE CLEAN WATER - Protein is not bad for your senior cat. On a case-by-case basis manipulation of protein levels in a diet might be needed, due to the excess protein being filtered through already insufficient kidneys which contributes to glomerular hypertension and damaging the fragile nephrons. - Restricting protein preemptively or too early (before there is a demonstrable late-stage renal disease present) can be detrimental, and potentially cause muscle loss in senior cats - All pets should be fed a complete and balanced diet that provides nutrition for the gut and not disrupt the urinary system. It should also maintain skin and coat health. - Signs of an underlying medical problem: --> Reduced muscle from arthritis --> Reduced appetite due to loss of smell or taste -->Changes in metabolism (a diagnosis of hyperthyroidism or neoplasia) --> Reduced protein intake/digestion -->Bladder or urinary issues without cause ...

Dogs and Allergies to wild Rabbits !

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  Rabbit Allergies in Dogs  can occur due to various factors related to rabbits. Let’s explore this further: Allergies to Rabbit Meat : Some dogs may develop allergies to the proteins found in rabbit meat. These allergies are relatively uncommon but can cause symptoms such as skin reactions (itching, redness, hair loss), chronic ear infections, coughing, diarrhea, vomiting, and more. Interestingly, about  60-70% of immune cells in dogs reside within their digestive system . Improperly digested proteins can trigger allergic reactions. If your dog lives or has close contact with rabbits, they might also develop an allergy to rabbit dander. Treatment involves managing symptoms and avoiding exposure to rabbit proteins. Contact and Environmental Allergies : Dogs can also develop allergies to rabbit fur, dander, urine, or saliva. Dander and saliva are common culprits for rabbit contact allergies, especially in households with both dogs and rabbits. Symptoms include skin reactio...

Urogenital System: Bladder Stones, Canine Urethral Obstruction

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Urogenital System: Acute Renal Failure, Chronic renal Failure

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Urogenital System: Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease

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  Provided to you by: Atlas of Veterinary Clinical Anatomy Normal Urinary Tract  Another common cause is when females sit too close to the litter due to arthritis or other mobility issues, the unclean litter or residue of the litter (due to product composition) goes on their vulva which can lead to a UTI as well. Changing the litter type or cleaning it more often can lead to a reduction in UTI reoccurrences. If the litter has been ruled out its time to change their diet. 

Urogenital System: Female System: Ovariohysterectomy (Spaying), Pyometra,

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