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Colloidal silver for dogs is a controversial, but possibly effective anti-microbial agent.

Can Colloidal Silver Help My Dog?

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Colloidal silver is an anti-microbial that has a very long history of use. It has been shown to be effective in fighting infection, but there is controversy around colloidal silver, and around colloidal silver products for dogs.
Dogs with sensitive stomachs may become ill after eating food that irritates their digestive tract.

Dog Food for Sensitive Stomachs

The term “sensitive stomach” refers to a variety of gastrointestinal issues that can impact dogs of all breeds, age, and size. For dogs with sensitive stomachs, meals can cause discomfort and distress. Digestive issues can negatively impact our pet’s quality of life and leave many owners searching for a solution to help alleviate their dog’s digestive issues.
Puppies are cute, but first time dog owners may not be aware of all they need to know.

What to Know as a First Time Dog Owner

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Getting a dog of your own for the first time is a big step. If you're a first time dog owner you need to remember that you're taking responsibility for a living being.
Gastropexy in dogs untwists a dog's stomach. It can be used to treat bloat, or to prevent it.

Gastropexy in Dogs

What is gastropexy? Gastropexy is a surgical procedure done to “tack” or attach the stomach to the body wall, so it can’t flip or twist. Bloat—a dangerous condition technically called “gastric dilatation and volvulus (GVD)”—is when the dog’s stomach fills with gas and twists. It is life-threatening. If the stomach flips, the odds of a good outcome go down dramatically.
Dog food toppers can entice a dog to eat food when they're not eating and can add needed fiber and

Best Dog Food Toppers

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Dog food toppers are an excellent way to enhance your dog’s meals, whether to add variety to mealtimes, provide additional nutrition, or support specific health conditions. When it comes to toppers, you can choose from simple, homemade additions like lightly cooked meats and vegetables to commercially available wet and freeze-dried toppers designed to provide targeted nutritional support.
Nancy Kern is famous for telling dog owners their pup is overweight, but that doesn't mean her dogs are in peak physical condition either.

When a Cup is Not a Cup

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I’m infamous among my friends and colleagues for asking people if they are aware that their dogs are overweight. It’s because I have seen firsthand how fat dogs suffer in their senior years when they are too heavy to exercise without pain! And their burden of carrying extra pounds makes the ordinary aches and pains of arthritis even worse. AND YET, I have to give myself a stern talking-to from time to time about helping my older dog stay trim.
Our editors have selected the best dog gear of 2025.

Whole Dog Journal’s Gear of the Year 2025

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Here at WDJ, we’re always on the lookout for products that improve life with our dogs in any way. Every year, we talk with our experts and determine the toys, training and care tools, and treats that provide the biggest lift to them and their canine companions. These are their top picks for 2024!
A woman browses for pet food in a grocery store aisle.

Pros and Cons of Large Pet Food Companies

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From time to time why we don’t include foods from giant dog food companies such as Mars PetCare, Purina, or Hills.
Furunculosis in dogs is a skin infection that can stubbornly resist efforts to cure it.

Furunculosis in Dogs

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The word furunculosis sounds ugly and gross, which perfectly describes this skin condition, which grows under your dog’s fur.
Zyrtec for dogs can help with allergies and sensitivity to bug bites that cause itchiness.

What You Need to Know: Zyrtec for Dogs

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Zyrtec is safe for dogs, when used appropriately. Zyrtec, or cetirizine, is an oral medication available as a tablet or a liquid. If your dog reacts to a bug bite or has allergies and itches, your veterinarian may recommend Zyrtec.
A golden retriever scratching their ear.

Apoquel Quickly Addresses Itchy Skin

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A dog who constantly scratches himself due to dermatitis may respond well to Apoquel.
golden retriever licking feet

Why Do Dogs Smell Like Fritos?

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If your dog’s feet have a slight eau de corn chip, don’t worry. This smell is just from the normal bacteria that end up on dog feet throughout daily life.