Causes of Dog Diarrhea
Every dog will have diarrhea at some point in their life. Diarrhea refers to passing very watery or soft stools and is one of the most common clini...
Prevotella Bacteria and Carbs for Dogs: How A Dog’s Diet Affects the Microbiome
As a quick refresher from our earlier blog post, the microbiome is the ecosystem of bacteria and other microorganisms living on or inside an animal...
Why the Dog Digestive System is the Key to a Healthy Dog
It’s been said that “the key to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” Well, the same can be said for dogs. The gastrointestinal tract is the key ...
Blood in Dog Stool: Crisis Mode, or Wait-and-See?
You’re on a regular walk with your dog, and she stops to squat and poop. When you go to pick it up, you see red – literally. Is my dog pooping bloo...
Types of Dog Parasites: Giardia and Coccidia in Dogs 101
While worms in dogs are the largest group of potential intestinal parasites, there are other types of intestinal parasites, like giardia and coccid...
Guaranteed Analysis & Ingredients: A Practical Guide How to Read Dog Food Labels
Have you ever looked at a dog food label and thought, ‘well this is a load of jargon!’. You aren’t alone! Reading dog food labels and understanding...
What Stool Color Means: From Yellow Dog Poop to Black Dog Poop
While at times it may feel like “50 shades of brown”, dog poop color can be extremely insightful and a window into dietary or other nutritional fac...
The Effects of Metronidazole on Dogs’ Gut
Raise your hand if your dog has ever been on metronidazole, otherwise known as Flagyl™, to treat diarrhea 🙋🏽♀️. Chances are there are several hand...
Canine Nutrition: Macronutrients vs Micronutrients
Understanding (and then providing!) proper nutrition is one of the most important roles for pet parents. Nutrition is not only a foundational aspec...
Computer Vision and Dog Poop
How to get a glimpse into your dog’s health in 10 seconds
In our last computer vision article, we chatted about the areas where computer vision ha...
What Are the Different Types of Stool Tests for Dogs?
The dog stool sample-perhaps the most dreaded veterinary request of dog parents everywhere. What most people view as a vet’s sick way of torturing ...
Types of Dog Parasites: Worms in Dogs 101
The word parasite can be scary, especially when put into context of infecting your beloved pup. As a follow up to our brief overview on types of...
