What is the Best Probiotic for Dogs?

The best probiotic for dogs is the one that has the right probiotic strains for the condition or conditions that you are trying to treat in your dog. Probiotics are helpful in treating many conditions including diarrhea in dogs, inflammation, and as an immune stimulant.  Pet food experts caution against a probiotic that has too Read More

What to Buy for a New Puppy?

There are many articles out there that focus on the things that new puppies need in their first months at your home.  We’ve seen the “Top 5 Things” and “25 Things” on other blogs – mostly they focus on attractive accessories that fit in with the lifestyle you have.  Don’t get us wrong, there is Read More

Can You Give a Dog Pepto Bismol?

The short answer to the question ‘can you give a dog Pepto Bismol’ is that it is not recommended to give medicine and drugs that are formulated for humans to your canine companions.  Do people do it?  Yes, unfortunately, all the time. When considering giving a human over the counter medication to dogs, you need Read More

Hunting Dogs and Diarrhea

When your dog comes down with diarrhea or runny stools it could be a cause for concern or it might be a simple issue you can take care of at home.  In most cases, diarrhea is simply caused by a change in diet, whether intentional or unintentional.  SportingDogPro.com   Dogs that have returned from hunting Read More

Prebiotics for Dogs

There are quite a few probiotic powders for dogs on the market.  Some are good.  Others, like DiarRice, are excellent.  What is the distinction between a really good probiotic and an okay one? As a consumer and dog owner, you probably want to know that the ingredients in the probiotic you give to your dog Read More

What to Give a Dog for Diarrhea?

From time to time, dogs can and will get diarrhea.  Whether it is because of a change in diet, or stress, or digging up some smelly thing in the backyard and eating it, your dog’s digestive system will react to the “digestive intruders” in the most unpleasant way.  Being prepared for these inevitable episodes will Read More