Does this fur coat make me look pudgy??

Has Fido packed on a few extra pounds? Maybe eating a few more than his fair share of snacks? If you are looking to slim your pooch back a few pounds, you can consider feeding  bison. Bison is a very lean meat. It is also hypo-allergenic, so if you’ve noticed that your dog has been itchy or has other signs of allergies try alternating their protein source to bison. Our Bison and Berries has Bison trim and organ meat as well as sweet potatoes, Saskatoon berries and lentils.

Keep your dog cool this summer!

Did you know your dog sweats through his paws! A nice way to cool your dog down on those long hot dog days of summer is to soak their paws in a kiddie pool! Dogs also enjoy frozen treats such as frozen apple sauce, to make this a bit easier for you to hold on to when letting your dog lick it, put a popsicle stick in an individual sized apple sauce and freeze. If you want to get gourmet you can blend a banana with some yogurt, applesauce  and strawberries and freeze in small containers. You can even eat one!!!

Does Your Dog Have Gas?

“Everyone produces gas. This includes the Queen of England, supermodels and Weimaraners. The first thing I recommend is to accept that no matter what you do, your dog still will have gas now and then. Gas alone, in the absence of vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, poor appetite, or failure to thrive, does not necessarily mean that your dog has a stomach problem.

However, if your dog’s gas seems excessive and it a nuisance to you, consider experimenting with a diet change. Humans with flatulence issues should avoid beans, cabbage, broccoli, and any other food with a demonstrated history of exacerbating their gas. Diet is the simplest way to deal with gas in dogs as well. Easily digestible diets often lead to reduced gas. Also consider eliminating rich human foods from your dog’s diet.”

Dr. Eric Barchas, DVM, is Dogster’s resident vet.

Daily Dog Tip from dogster.com