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DCM is a disease in which the heart gets larger, leaving it weaker and less able to pump blood. Some larger breeds of dogs, such as golden retrievers and Great Danes, are susceptible to the ...
Vegetarian and vegan dog diet. A puppy eating a bell pepper. As in the human practice of veganism, vegan dog foods are those formulated with the exclusion of ingredients that contain or were processed with any part of an animal, or any animal byproduct. [1] Vegan dog food may incorporate the use of fruits, vegetables, cereals, legumes including ...
Feeding your dog over-the-counter raw meat from the grocery store can be dangerous to your dog since the bacteria levels that they can sell meat are different than bacteria levels for raw meat ...
2007 pet food recalls. Beginning in March 2007, there was a widespread recall of many brands of cat and dog foods due to contamination with melamine and cyanuric acid. The recalls in North America, Europe, and South Africa came in response to reports of kidney failure in pets. Initially, the recalls were associated with the consumption of ...
The consumption of grapes and raisins presents a potential health threat to dogs. Their toxicity to dogs can cause the animal to develop acute kidney injury (the sudden development of kidney failure) with anuria (a lack of urine production). The phenomenon was first identified by the Animal Poison Control Center (APCC), run by the American ...
What Seeds Can Dogs Eat? Lew Robertson/Getty Images. 1. Pumpkin Seeds. Like Dr. Attas mentioned, pumpkin seeds are fiber-rich and can help promote digestion and regular bowel movements. But the ...
Familial renal disease in animals. Familial renal disease is an uncommon cause of kidney failure in dogs and cats. Most causes are breed-related (familial) and some are inherited. Some are congenital (present at birth). Renal dysplasia is a type of familial kidney disease characterized by abnormal cellular differentiation of kidney tissue.
Following a diet high in fruits and vegetables may help reduce heart and kidney disease risk, especially for people with high blood pressure, a new study suggests.