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Dogs are not intolerant to milk, and in fact no young mammal is intolerant until a good time after weaning.

The most abundant sugar in dairy products is lactose, which requires an enzyme called lactase to be able to digest

Many dogs prefer to eat cat food if given the chance because generally its higher in fat, which usually means

Glucosamine falls into a category of products called "nutraceuticals" which are not in fact drugs but are used to induce

There are several brands of dog food available which are designed to provide dogs with such a high fiber diet.

This is a great question. There are lots of human food items that are not good for dogs. Most would

"Greenies" are the best selling dog treat in the United States. You are right that CNN reported that some pet

Pork in itself is as harmless to dogs as chicken, beef or any other meat. However, there is a slight

It is an excellent idea to supplement your dog’s diet with fresh vegetables, and especially in substitution for a chew.

Its less common for Labradors to lose their shine, but unfortunately very noticeable when it does happen. You should look

An overweight dog can be subjected to unnecessary heath problems. He can no longer cope with the activities which are

This all depends on the level of activity. At six months old, we can safely assume that a Labrador is

It should be absolutely obvious to you and to others if your dog is dramatically heavier than he should be.

It is actually relatively common for dogs to eat various parts of the garden, including plants, earth and even rocks!

If your dog consumed one piece of chewing gum it is highly unlikely that your dog will suffer from any

People often give their dogs bones as they assume they can not be harmful as they are full of nutrients

The simplest answer is as much as your dog wants. A dog should always have a supply of fresh water

When changing a dogs food it is quite common to see symptoms such as diarrhea and bad gas. As I’m

Calcium supplements are available from most pet stores, often in combination with phosphorous (2:1 ration calcium to phosphorous) and vitamin