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• Will a few raisins hurt my dog?

Nope – do not feed raisins to your dog ever. Too many raisins can cause a number of health problems for your dog, the largest issue is severe toxicity which can lead to acute renal (kidney) failure (...)

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• How can I treat a yeast infection in my dog's ear without going to the vet?

Apple cider vinegar is the best solution for fungal infections that works with dogs, especially if your pooch loves the water. All you have to do is apply diluted apple cider vinegar directly on yo (...)

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• What vets say about raw feeding?

The following is American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA's) position statement on raw diets: “AVMA discourages the feeding to cats and dogs of any animal-source protein that has not first b (...)

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• Should you starve a dog with pancreatitis?

Our understanding regarding how best to feed (or not feed) dogs with pancreatitis has undergone significant changes over the last few years. Back when I was in veterinary school in the 1990s, we le (...)

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• Can squirrels have banana chips?

Banana chips are dried slices of banana that are crispy and have a sweet taste. Small animals appreciate variety in their diet, eating all kinds of fruit, plants and nuts in the wild. Add a few ban (...)

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