Cushing’s Disease, or hyperadrenocorticism, is one of the most commonly mismanaged endocrine disorders in pets. While it often shows up in middle-aged and senior animals, early patterns can be detected much sooner—and the earlier we recognize and address them, the...

Addison’s Disease, or hypoadrenocorticism, is a condition characterized by insufficient production of adrenal hormones—most notably cortisol and aldosterone. While Addison's Disease is relatively uncommon, adrenal imbalances that mimic Addison's are fairly common....

Introduction to Adrenal Function The adrenal glands produce cortisol, the body's key hormone for managing stress. When adrenal function is low, the body lacks sufficient cortisol, potentially leading to symptoms like anxiety and digestive disturbances. Adrenal...

When feeding our animals and even ourselves, we must be consciously aware of what the food is, where it comes from, and what food sources the animals we are feeding may have eaten. We no longer live in a time where obtaining meat sources for consumption is...

Author - Callie Goode In our modern life, we are absolutely obsessed with making everything bigger, better, faster, and more convenient. This mindset impacts every aspect of our human experience. Everything from how fast we move, to the food we eat, to how we...

Today it is very challenging to find real food sources for all living beings. It is a trend that began in wartime to ensure freshness and sustainability of food for our armed forces. We, unfortunately, have allowed this unhealthy way of life to continue by promoting a...

One of the essential choices to make is choosing the most nutrient-dense food for your pet. Even for the most experienced pet owners, it presents a complex and complicated decision. There are so many versions of food to choose from, including canned, dry, frozen,...

Potassium is an electrolyte and is vital to your dog's health. Potassium aids in the functioning of electrical charges in the heart, nerves, and muscles. If your dog is deficient in this critical mineral you may see that your dog is tired all the time, which is not...

It seems as though the pet food industry is as ever-changing as the human food industry. Whether you are a veteran or first-time pet owner, there are always more things to learn and know about how to keep our furry friends safe and healthy. We have long-left the days...

Could certain dog foods cause heart failure? Dr. Laurie DVM, a graduate of Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine with advanced training in nutrition, talks about taurine and DCM (dilated cardiomyopathy). Some breeds are predisposed to DCM but UC Davis has found a...