How much to feed your dog

Begging for donuts

Most dog-lovers have been guilty of feeding their precious pooch human food as treats from the dinner table at one time or another. I’m certainly guilty of that. However, after our recent vet visit, I’ve come to realize the importance of maintaining your dog’s weight. Obesity is one of the biggest health risks to our [...]

Recognize the signs of dog obesity

know your dog's weight

As I recently discovered during Hennessey’s latest check-up, it is important to learn to recognize whether or not a dog needs to lose a few pounds. Keep in mind that that dogs, much like humans, come in many different shapes and sizes. You should be familiar with what’s normal for your particular breed of dog.  [...]

Age-related dog food?

Best Friend

When you go to the supermarket or pet store, you’ll notice there are many types of dog food. There are foods for puppies, foods for adult dogs, and even foods for seniors? How important is it that your dog is fed a food appropriate for his age and lifestyle. While it’s true that once upon [...]

Are raw food diets really good for your dog?

homemade diet

Since the 2007 pet food recalls, more dog owners are turning to raw food diets.  Go to your favorite search engine, type in “raw food diet for dogs” and see how many hits you receive.  A recent check showed approximately 2,020,000 hits for this subject alone (1). Advocates claim raw food diets improve the condition [...]