Dana Brown, DVM
Dana is a qualified veterinarian with background in animal care and training sciences and an avid writer on the topics of dog health. Her range of expertise is wide but her primary focus in on animal nutrition and specifically dog foods.
Dog Diabetes Diet: Vet’s Guide on What to Feed a Diabetic...
Diagnosis of diabetes in dogs is more common today than ever before (1). It's been estimated that about 1 in 100 dogs will develop...
Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Dogs: A Guide for Pet Owners
When caught early enough, tumors can be treated or removed, so it is vital to check your dog regularly and keep an eye out...
Lenticular Sclerosis in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments, Diet
Have you noticed a strange discoloration in one or both of your dog’s eyes and wondering what that is? There could be several reasons...
22 Signs and Symptoms That Require an Immediate Vet Visit
In most cases, if your dog looks like they need urgent medical attention, it is probably so. Some apparent medical conditions always require care...
Dry Eyes in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Dry eyes in dogs, known as Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), is a highly common canine eye disease. In North America, reported annual rates of this...
What Can I Give My Dog for Pain?
You've noticed that your dog is limping, and suspect that it could be arthritis setting in. You are worried that the dog is in...
Eye Infections in Dogs: Prevention and Treatment (Based on Studies)
Hang on, did your dog just wink at you? Unusual winking, blinking, rubbing, or pawing at the eyes is your pet's way of telling...
12 Ways to Prevent and Treat Dog’s Anal Glands
Anal gland problems in dogs are fairly common, appearing in about 2 - 12% of cases with dogs (1, 2, 3). They're generally divided...
A Science-based Guide to Sarcoma in Dogs
Cancer is the leading cause of death in dogs, but not all cancers are the same. There are many different types of cancer and some...
Bladder Stones in Dogs: Home Remedies and Veterinary Treatments
Bladder stones (urolithiasis) are clumps of mineral crystals that form in the urine. They can occur for a number of reasons, including genetics, diet,...
7 Vitamins for Dogs That All Dog Owners Need to Know...
Dogs, like humans, need vitamins in specific quantities for the proper functioning of their metabolism. Most often, a good quality dog food you're buying...
Low Protein Diet for Dogs: The Ultimate Guide
Once the vet informs you that you need to change your dog’s diet to be low protein, the questions start popping up: what is...
