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.
The Best Weight Loss Dog Food for Fat Dogs
Pet obesity is a growing problem in both dogs and cats (1). Studies found that it's related to poor food management on the dog...
The Best Low Protein Dog Food for Kidney and Liver Health
A low protein diet is recommended by a veterinarian only in very special cases, such as for dogs with kidney disease or failure, liver...
15 Best Sensitive Stomach Dog Foods for Upset Stomachs
Tummy troubles are common in dogs. Most of the time dog's digestive troubles can be solved by switching your pet's diet and the right...
The Vet’s Guide on Shopping for Hypoallergenic Dog Foods
Most of us are already familiar with hypoallergenic products for humans – cosmetics, shampoos and the like, but what how much do you know...
The Ultimate List of Toxic and Safe Plants, Seeds for Dogs
The idea of gardening when you have a dog can be daunting. Even if you do not garden but have plants around, not only...
Top 50 Best Grain Free Dog Food Brands
Many dog owners today are aware of the disadvantages that grains can have on canine health. Picking one of the best grain free dog food...
Hydrocortisone Cream for Dogs: What Is It and How to Use...
Hydrocortisone is a medicinal substance that is found in many human-grade topicals. Its main utilization is in treating inflammation or allergic reactions, particularly if...
Ask a Vet: What’s the Best Dog Food for Arthritis?
As dogs age, their health deteriorates, and the most common health problem in senior dogs is osteoarthritis (1). Unfortunately, canine arthritis is not exclusive to...
6 Vet’s Tips on How to Care for Senior Dogs
Our pets today live much longer than they did a few decades ago, thanks to advancements in veterinary care and a variety of medicine,...
Ask a Vet: Does Hypoallergenic Dog Food Really Work and Why?
If your dog suffers from itchy skin, your veterinarian may have suggested a "diet trial" or "elimination diet" using hypoallergenic dog food as the most...
Ask a Vet: How to Put an Overweight Dog on a...
In recent years, dogs - just like their human counterparts - have become more and more overweight (1). In fact, studies show that canine obesity...
The Vet’s Guide on DNA Tests for Dogs
Long before I went into veterinary practice, my first dog was a “pound puppy” – a stray that had been picked up by the...
