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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 2.5 month old lab food | 2/1/2012 | Labman |
| Q: Hey hi, I want to know which is the best dog food which contain fish oil,or sunflower oil for shiny ... A: For now continue the Royal Canin starter. Objective, factual information on dog foods is hard to ... | ||
| fussy dog | 1/31/2012 | Labman |
| Q: I have a saint Bernard who is 19 month old. She does not like dog food,i am feeding her at the ... A: Yes it is important to get her on dog food. It is quite difficult to ensure a good diet otherwise. ... | ||
| Dog with IBD | 1/31/2012 | Susan |
| Q: I have a 4 year old dog. She is a Brittany Spaniel and she was recently diagnosed with Inflammatory ... A: I just spent 20 minutes responding to your letter and promptly lost it. It was long and informative ... | ||
| Dog with IBD | 1/31/2012 | Susan Potts |
| Q: I have a 4 year old dog. She is a Brittany Spaniel and she was recently diagnosed with Inflammatory ... A: So sorry to hear this. No, Science Diet of any formula is not good. The makers of these and other ... | ||
| diet to support a healthy urine pH | 1/25/2012 | Labman |
| Q: I have a 2yr old Shih tzu(about 12 pounds) whose recent urinalysis showed that her urine pH was ... A: I can give a better answer for looking into this my self having several urinary issues myself. I ... | ||
| Rusty's diabetes; Walmart for pet insulin; | 1/24/2012 | NuVet Plus/ Marie Peppers, Pet Nurse |
| Q: I have a 28 pound dachshund that is 10 years old he has been diagnosed with diabetes and also ... A: Did you know you can buy his Insulin at Walmart? Have your vet write an RX and bring it to Walmart - ... | ||
| Very itchy Frenchie | 1/21/2012 | NuVet Plus/ Marie Peppers, Pet Nurse |
| Q: I am writing to ask for your advice. I have a 13 mth old french bulldog named Lola with really bad ... A: . I would do PEARLS probiotics ... Have you tried Pearls? SEE my post here: ( oh, the Bone meal ... | ||
| Switching foods | 1/20/2012 | Susan Potts |
| Q: So i have 2 dogs my border colluie who is 2, very fit and active with no medical issues, and my ... A: Blue is good, did you take the true Blue test? Their website has neat pages that gives you a lot ... | ||
| underweight dog with sensitive stomach | 1/8/2012 | Susan Potts |
| Q: My 12 year old German Shepherd mix has a very sensitive stomach and is unable to tolerate most dog ... A: You can look into Life's Abundance. http://www.pipschoice.com Also supplement NuVet Plus ... | ||
| recipes for special needs dogs | 12/27/2011 | NuVet Plus/ Marie Peppers, Pet Nurse |
| Q: We have a 2 1/2 year old chocolate lab, Maggie, with many allergies. The vet thinks mainly grass. ... A: Yes, I have a Recipe for Maggie your Lab with allergies; Dog good recipes and good natural ... | ||
| Diet for my dog with food allergies | 12/27/2011 | Susan Potts |
| Q: My dogs is allergic to chicken, and turkey. My vet told me to try venison and potatoe but I cannot ... A: I love Italian Greyhounds, they are so loving aren't they! I do have a suggestion if you are willing ... | ||
| Diet for my dog with food allergies | 12/23/2011 | Susan Potts |
| Q: My dogs is allergic to chicken, and turkey. My vet told me to try venison and potatoe but I cannot ... A: If your dog is having a reaction to the food, don't feed, Kibbles and Bits is junk anyway. For ... | ||
| 12yr old yorkie w/ possible calium oxalate stones | 12/22/2011 | Susan Potts |
| Q: I have a male 12 year old yorkie with possible calcium oxalate stones. We aren't 100% sure because ... A: When there are medical problems with dogs, it's best to do what your veterinarian suggests. If you ... | ||
| 12yr old yorkie w/ possible calium oxalate stones | 12/19/2011 | Susan Potts |
| Q: I have a male 12 year old yorkie with possible calcium oxalate stones. We aren't 100% sure because ... A: With your Yorke's health issues, I advise you to give his what your vet suggests. Even if he not to ... | ||
| kidney Issues and potassium in foods | 12/8/2011 | Susan Potts |
| Q: I have a 12 week old puppy who lost his left kidney last Saturday and is fighting to improve ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your little boy. I spent a good deal of time also trying to find the ... | ||
| Diet Chart for 2 month old Lab Puppy | 12/2/2011 | NuVet Plus/ Marie Peppers, Pet Nurse |
| Q: My lab pup is 2 months old. Can you please suggest a diet chart for her. We are feeding her human ... A: at 8 week old she should be on all puppy kibble - Just take the dry kibble and soak it for 15 mintes ... | ||
| Calcium Oxalate Stone Diet alternative to Royal Canin SO; | 11/7/2011 | NuVet Plus/ Marie Peppers, Pet Nurse |
| Q: We have a 10/11 year old Silky who weighs approximately 18 lbs (Not overweight) who recently had 8 ... A: Sure I can help with a diet recipe that's an alternative to the royal Canin SO. Can you tell me ... | ||
| dog food | 10/17/2011 | Susan Potts |
| Q: my pug want to eat the cat food instead of her dog food can it hurt her A: Dogs and cats have different nutritional requirements and even though your dog might love the taste ... | ||
| struvite stones dog food recipe; Hill's Science diet alternatives; | 10/14/2011 | NuVet Plus/ Marie Peppers, Pet Nurse |
| Q: Marie, I'm hoping you can help me. I rescued a shih tzu from some HORRIBLE people. When we found ... A: Alternatives for Hill's RX Dog food: yes, here is a recipe and supplement: She must take the ... | ||
| Kidney Stones and food | 10/11/2011 | NuVet Plus/ Marie Peppers, Pet Nurse |
| Q: I took my 10 year old Toy Poodle/Bichon (I say Bichon because he is suppose to be a toy poodle but ... A: Yes, contact me at my private e-mail.... I can give you a nice recipe for his condition.. ... | ||
| recreational bones for small dogs? | 10/8/2011 | Labman |
| Q: I have a a year and a half old, male Toy poodle (neutered). He's 7 lbs. I have heard about ... A: I don't think any real bones are safe. Neither does the FDA, ... | ||
| Black dots all over dog's belly | 9/27/2011 | Susan Potts |
| Q: ) For years whenever my dog is living in Florida she gets these black dots on her belly and her skin ... A: The black dots can be caused by an allergic reaction to something, and her immune system is on ... | ||
| Bladder Stones | 9/16/2011 | Susan |
| Q: I have a 1 ½ year old Maltese/Pomeranian mix about 1 ½ - 2 months ago she was diagnosed with a ... A: I have been flattened by a herniated disc and have not been able to be on the computer. this is why ... | ||
| Diarrhea | 9/14/2011 | Labman |
| Q: My dog has been eating Wellness Simple Solutions for a while.She was fine and now has the most ... A: I don't think the food she has been OK on would cause problems now. It is possible she has foraged ... | ||
| homemade food recipies for kidney & liver failure | 9/9/2011 | NuVet Plus/ Marie Peppers, Pet Nurse |
| Q: My dog Buster is 15yrs old, 25lbs & minpin/chiwahwa breed. He has liver & kidney Problems & thyroid ... A: No Hill's Science Diet when you can home-cook: altrnatives to Hill's RX dog foods: Hi, Write to me ... | ||
| Dog with kidney failure | 9/6/2011 | Susan |
| Q: I am a firm believer in a none commercial diet for my dog. However, my dog "Neo" has been diagnosed ... A: Conventional treatment focuses on treating symptoms and managing the disease with fluid therapy, ... | ||
| Frozen ready made pet foods | 9/1/2011 | Susan |
| Q: Do you know of anywhere which sells frozen, ready made healthy pet meals for dogs? I want to start ... A: Barbara, I do know a place or two that sell what you want and even a variation of what you want. I ... | ||
| RE: trying to find dry kibble (dry dog food) | 8/26/2011 | Johnny Morales |
| Q: Mr. Morales, I am NOT a vet therefore sought guidance from a vet regarding my boxer's problems. At ... A: I've been spending some time researching this question, believe it or not, and while it is not ... | ||
| Liver shunt diet alternative to Hill's dog food; | 8/24/2011 | NuVet Plus/ Marie Peppers, Pet Nurse |
| Q: Just came across your website. My jack Russell 2 yrs old has been diagnosed with micro vascular ... A: Yes, I have a recipe that's an alternative to commercial Hill's Dog food or Royal Canin Special ... | ||
| We have an American 1 yr old in need of advice on food | 8/24/2011 | Susan |
| Q: We are a young married couple with three small kid! We take parenting serious and love our dog like ... A: Sorry about no repsonse. Caught in hurricane in vT..no internet service or power. Write to me at ... | ||
| Food & Supplements | 8/23/2011 | Susan |
| Q: I guess I have 2 questions. I have a 3 year old black lab who seems to have had digestive issues ... A: HOw are you doing with Donia? Getting the help you need? Write to dazzlindaawg@aol.com since there, ... | ||
| Diabetic senior dog | 8/16/2011 | Johnny Morales |
| Q: I have a 14 year old diabetic lab. She has been on the vet prescribed Hills WD for 4 years now. ... A: I understand your dilemma. <b>It's hard to find good advice these days on what to feed a dog. ... | ||
| Diabetic senior dog | 8/16/2011 | Labman |
| Q: I have a 14 yr old diabetic/blind lab who is quite healthy. She gets 2 shots of Humilin N per day. ... A: While the WD may be expensive, it has been carefully formulated to meet your dogs needs. Ask those ... | ||
| Food & Supplements | 8/11/2011 | Susan |
| Q: I guess I have 2 questions. I have a 3 year old black lab who seems to have had digestive issues ... A: My heart goes out to you because when I rescued my abandoned, sick Yorkie four years ago, I went ... | ||
| My dog won't eat dry food | 8/10/2011 | Labman |
| Q: my boyfriend and I own male border collie who is a little over a year. Lately he has been looking a ... A: Have you talked to the vet? Although sometimes they end up on the thin side, it is rare for a ... | ||
| food | 8/9/2011 | Johnny Morales |
| Q: Can dogs be vegetarians? A: Simple answer is - not if you want a healthy dog. Dogs are definitively carnivores. I do know there ... | ||
| what can I feed him.. | 8/8/2011 | Labman |
| Q: I just got a 3 week old yorkie.. I been feeding him turkey and rice baby gerber and chicken and ... A: Puppies can't digest the lactose in cows' milk. Most places, including Walmart, that sell pet ... | ||
| food allergy? to blue buffalo dog food; | 8/5/2011 | NuVet Plus/ Marie Peppers, Pet Nurse |
| Q: i have two female shih tzu dogs. one is a year old and the other is 16 months. we had been feeding ... A: ... I would love to help you with your itchy doggie kids. The Blue Buffalo is a much better food ... | ||
| Schnoodle itching ; canine steroids for allergy; | 8/3/2011 | NuVet Plus/ Marie Peppers, Pet Nurse |
| Q: Please help, my schnoodle spends time between 2 households so that we can give her lots of loving! ... A: Oh Linda, POOR you and your poor dog! I am glad you did see a Vet. Let's try some natural options ... | ||
| my 5 month old wont finish her food | 8/1/2011 | Labman |
| Q: i have a 5 month old shiba inu named luna. i feed her blue buffalo with a little bit of wuvera ... A: Additives such as Nuvet shouldn't be needed. Modern foods are carefully formulated to have all the ... | ||
Dog Food (Canine Diet and Nutrition)
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NuVet Plus/ Marie Peppers, Pet Nurse
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