Deborah Shores, DVM
In the last 8 years, Dr. Shores has worked as a clinical veterinarian for dogs, cats, small mammals and non-human primates as well as a writer on the subject of pet health. Her passion is breaking down the intricacies of proper dog health care and dog nutrition.
Best Dog Food for Poodles: 9 Vet Recommended Brands
Poodles are one of the most diverse dog breeds out there. There are three “types” of poodles – the toy, miniature and standard. While...
Best Dog Food for French Bulldogs: 7 Vet Recommended Brands
French Bulldogs (Frenchies) aren't the most active breed, but they aren't lazy either. Feeding the proper amount of calories each day and picking the...
Best Dog Food for Australian Shepherds: 7 Vet Recommended Brands
Despite the name Australian Shepherd (Aussie), the breed does not come from the land down under; they're from California. There are two types of...
Best Dog Food for Shetland Sheepdogs: 8 Vet Recommended Brands
Shetland Sheepdogs (or Shelties) are high energy bundles of long, silky fur. Their characteristic long coat can reach the ground, and they are a...
Best Dog Food for Brittany: 7 Vet Recommended Brands
Brittany is a very unique breed. A medium sized hunting dog, they thrive in the field, retrieving birds. They were once only known among hunters...
Best Dog Food for German Shorthair Pointers: 7 Vet Recommended Brands
German Shorthair Pointers (GSP) is a unique and very active breed with a wide range of nutritional needs across their lifetime. The German Shorthair...
Best Dog Food for Dachshunds: 9 Vet Recommended Brands
Dachshunds come in two ‘varieties’ – the standard and the miniature. Their body weight can range from under 11 pounds for minis to 16-35...
Best Dog Food for Labrador Retrievers: 7 Vet Recommended Brands
While Labrador Retrievers (Labs) are known as one of the best family dogs, they are also known for becoming obese in their adult years....
The Best Sensitive Stomach Dog Foods
Stomach upset in dogs is very common because there are many dogs with sensitive stomachs and food allergies. There is no single approach to...
15 Safe Human Medications for Dogs
In most cases, you should be only giving your dog medications that were manufactured specifically for dogs. However, there are some human meds for...
Ask a Vet: How to Pick the Best Shampoo for Your...
Picking the right type of shampoo for dogs and their specific coat type is an important step. Dogs have natural oils in their skin...
The Best Hypoallergenic Dog Food Brands
Usually, it's dog food ingredients first to be blamed when a dog shows food allergy symptoms. While it's not always an allergic reaction to...
