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.
10 Best Dog Foods for Maltese: Brands Recommended by Vets
The Maltese dog breed has several genetic health concerns that can be effectively managed through diet. The best dog food for Maltese dogs will...
Best Dog Food for Beagles: 5 Vet Recommended Brands
While Beagles make great pets, it's often difficult for owners to find the right diet for these dogs to keep them in tip-top shape.
The...
Hypoallergenic Dog Foods: The Vet’s Buying Guide for Pet Owners
Most of us are already familiar with hypoallergenic products for humans – cosmetics, shampoos, and the like, but how much do you know about...
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...
Best Dog Food for Australian Shepherds: 7 Vet-Recommended Brands (Updated 2023)
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 Aussies...
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 double-coated dogs....
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 but...
Ask a Vet: What’s the Best Dog Food for Arthritis and...
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...
5 Best Dog Foods for Pugs
Pugs can be a problematic breed to feed because of the anatomy of their face, jaws, and nose, and they require special attention to...
5 Best Dog Foods for Huskies
Siberian Huskies are working dogs that were bred to pull sleds in the Arctic wilderness.
Circumstances have influenced the diet of these active dogs to...
How Accurate Are Dog DNA Tests?
In the very beginning, the use of dog DNA tests and determining the genetic origin of an individual dog was done mostly for fun...
Best Dog Food for Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: 8 Vet Recommended...
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (CKCS) breed was developed in the United Kingdom. These dogs were a favorite of King Charles II. They are...
