Looking to switch your pup to a vegan diet? Maybe you've heard the success stories, but are unsure whether it's a good option from a veterinary per...

"My dog's anal glands often need to be expressed. What's going on? Do I need to change his diet?" -- Kevin L. Dear Kevin, The underlying cause of ...

My dog was diagnosed with a brewer's yeast allergy through a food allergy blood test. I see that brewer's yeast is an ingredient in v-dog kibble. S...

"My Chiweenie, Pippi, was recently diagnosed with pancreatitis.  She has been on v-dog for a long time and otherwise seems very healthy and I'm ve...

Dr. Richard Pitcairn, DVM, published Dr. Pitcairn’s Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats in 1982 to encourage healthier diets for com...

"My dog has diabetes. Is a vegan diet safe for him?" -- Helena N. Dear Helena, In humans, a plant-based diet can dramatically decrease insulin need...

"One of my senior dogs has been diagnosed with kidney disease and the vet wants me to put her on Royal Canin kidney support which I've heard bad th...

"My dog has been diagnosed with osteoarthritis and my veterinarian has prescribed painkillers along with a meat-based diet. I don't want to feed hi...

I have Dalmatians and they are prone to urinary tract stones. I am concerned that purines present in certain ingredients will cause problems for t...

"My dog has Intervertebral Disc Disease and has had a surgery for it in the past. To keep her spine healthy, my vet has put her on Wellactin fish o...

"What's the story on grain-free diets for dogs? Is it true that dogs have trouble digesting grains?" -Michelle C. Some individuals (and very few ve...

"I'm considering switching my dog over to a vegan diet. Do I need to be worried about urinary stones?" - Luke T. There has never been a published s...