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When Does My Dog Need Senior Food?

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When should I switch my adult dog to senior food and which senior food is the best? I’m especially concerned about the different protein levels in the two foods. – SG Dear SG, We’ve all heard that dogs age seven years to our one year, so a two-year-old dog is like a 14-year-old kid, a [...]

October 18, 2011 Ask the Vet, Canine 5 Comments

Is Horse Dewormer Safe for Dogs?

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Hello, I was told by a Jack Russell Terrier breeder that it would be ok to give my Jack Russel Terrier Liqui-Care P. for worms. I know this stuff is for horses. Is this ok or not? Thank you! – CO, Michigan Dear CO, If you’re a fan of my Ask the Vet blog, then [...]

September 20, 2011 Ask the Vet, Canine 7 Comments

Are Horse Treats Safe for Dogs?

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I’ve noticed that a couple of barn dogs like to eat HoofSnax or FlaxSnax if they are left within reach. I’ve wondered if the biotin in the HoofSnax would hurt the dogs in any way. Also I’ve noticed that the horses love dog Milkbones too. Would there be any problems with feeding the occasional horse [...]

August 23, 2011 Ask the Vet, Canine 5 Comments

Separation Anxiety

My dog gets really wound up when I leave in the morning for work. And he’s even more excited when I get home in the evening, jumping up on me and barking. Now I’m seeing marks on the doors like he’s scratching and I even found a “mistake” on the carpet. He’s never been like [...]

September 3, 2009 Ask the Vet, Behavior, Canine 0 Comments

Choosing the Right Joint Supplement

I have been using vita flex, flex free maximum strength joint support formula for over 15 years on my dogs, which has worked wonderfully.  I cannot seem to find it anymore, do you have any other suggestions? JP, Wyoming Dear JP, We carry Vita-Flex Flex Free® Maximum Strength Formula on our equine side—is that what [...]

July 30, 2009 Ask the Vet, Canine, Lameness 1 Comment