When I posted a picture of Speedy dog sitting on our couch with her stormtrooper mask on May the 4th, I remembered that when I first adopted her, Speedy couldn't walk a half block, up a stair and could definitely not jump up on a couch.
Over the next 6 months, my husband and I helped Speedy lose 30 pounds. This little mutt fantastic had so much to teach me about character, tenacity and sheer will to live an active lifestyle. And especially about how "loving" a dog with food can cause the opposite effect parents want: unhappiness. Speedy lived to 15. She stayed at 67 pounds but not without a bit of work and supervision. She was especially fond of Oreo cookies - if they were left within reach- they were gone in 2 seconds flat. Who could get mad at this old lady?We just laughed and loved that she had earned her name back: Speedy.
Hello Obe fans! We are excited to share a guest post from one of our favorite veterinarians, Dr. Mori Afraz. We look forward to helping you on your journey to better pet health.
Out of curiosity, what do you think is the most difficult discussion that I have as a veterinarian on a regular basis? You guessed it. Nutrition! With obesity affecting our human and animal population, it is no wonder that this subject is the bane of many people’s existence. I am here to tell you that everything will be OK and we can get through this together!
An easy to understand guide on how much your pet should drink and why paying attention to your dog or cat's drinking habits can help you head off potential health issues early by Obe's Veterinarian Advisor, Dr. Ernie Ward.
With so many designer diets out on the market, owners today have an increasing number of options to optimize their pet’s nutritional health. One option, not lacking in controversy, is feeding companion animals raw diets.
Grains provide carbohydrates. There are a number of varieties and forms of carbohydrates but the body treats carbohydrates the same - regardless of the source. Carbohydrates are necessary and essential for muscle and brain function and are important sources of fiber and essential fatty acids.
One thing that most people are not aware of is that grain-free does not mean carbohydrate or starch-free.
