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Deborah Shores, DVM

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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 Great Danes: 6 Vet-Recommended Brands

Great Danes are truly the gentle giants of the dog world. Noble and loyal, these even-tempered dogs have had a strong following for hundreds of...

Best Dog Food for Boxers: 7 Vet Recommended Brands

The Boxer's muscular build and high energy level make them tricky to feed. It's important to learn about the best dog food for Boxers...

Best Dog Food for Mastiffs: 10 Vet-Recommended Brands

There are many different types of Mastiffs, or molessor dogs, in the world, from the stout Bull Mastiff to the fancy Dogue de Bourdeaux....

Best Dog Food for Bernese Mountain Dog: 7 Vet Recommended Brands

The Bernese Mountain Dog is an ancient Swiss mountain breed that hails from the town of Bern, which, interestingly enough, has its official town...

Best Dog Food for Cocker Spaniels: 8 Vet Recommended Brands

There are two recognized types of Cocker Spaniels: American Cocker Spaniel and English Cocker Spaniel. They are very similar in their breed standards and...

Best Dog Food for Chihuahua: 9 Vet Recommended Brands

One of the smallest breeds in the dog world, the Chihuahua also became one of the most popular breeds over the past decade. This...

Best Dog Food for Weimaraners: 9 Vet-Recommended Brands

Weimaraners are large sporting dogs that were traditionally bird-hunting dogs in 19th-century Germany. This is an active and energetic breed, and the best dog food...

Best Dog Food for Miniature American Shepherd: 10 Vet Recommended Brands

Miniature American Shepherds, also known as “Mini Aussies”, are a wildly popular breed. Minis were first bred in the late 1980's in the United...

How Do Dogs Get Rabies and How to Prevent It?

A bullet-shaped rabies virus (RABV) belongs to the family Rhabdoviridae and the genus Lyssavirus (1). The degree of its pathogenicity (the ability of that...

45 Best Senior Dog Food Brands for Health and Longer Lifespan

When it comes to senior dog foods, many owners believe that they’re doing the right thing by choosing a food labeled specifically for senior...

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...

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...

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