A Guide to Hip Dysplasia in Dogs

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Hip Dysplasia in Dogs Dogs love their humans unconditionally. Have you ever been greeted by your canine companion after coming home from a day of rough work meetings? Ol’ Bruce will jump on your lap faster than you can loosen your tie and ditch your computer bag. What about the love a dog shows you […]

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Can Dogs Eat Human Food?

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Bella and Max aren’t just any dogs. They are your dogs, and they are part of the family. After all, they go to doggie day camp while you are at work, and their bedtime dictates the rest of the household’s bedtime, too.   Let’s face it: Bella and Max are basically your children. They get pup […]

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Can Dogs Eat Carrots? And Other Unanswered Canine Questions

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“What’s up, Doc?”   Recently, my daughter and I were watching a classic Looney Tunes show when Bugs Bunny said this while munching on a carrot. My daughter, a self-proclaimed 9-year-old comedian, gave her beloved Corgi a carrot and asked, “What’s up, dog?” In a moment of dog-mom panic, I thought, “Can dogs eat carrots?”   […]

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A Vegan Diet for Dogs: Is it Worth It?  

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Vegan Diet for Dogs Many people treat their dogs like a four-legged, fur-covered child. That dog IS their fur baby and a part of the family. So, it should be no surprise that many humans who follow a vegan or vegetarian diet also provide a vegan diet for dogs in their lives. However, is this […]

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What’s in the Bag: A Canine Companion’s Guide to Dog Nutrition 

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Dog Nutrition Maybe your pup dines on freshly prepared chicken breast served from a silver platter. Maybe your dog loves to plunge head-first into a bowl of name-brand dog food. Or perhaps they get whatever table scraps “accidentally” fall to the floor. For as many puppy tummies exist, there are just as many dog nutrition […]

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Critical Signs of Stress in Dogs 

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Stress. What stress?! When it comes to our day-to-day, people are pretty accustomed to being stressed out, even if just a little bit. When it comes to our fur babies and four-legged best friends, though, we don’t want stress to even be a part of their vocabulary. The goal is that they have everything they […]

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VDI Laboratory Recommends Vitalize® Trixsyn® to Support Joint Health 

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It’s no secret. Americans love their pets. In 2024, 66% of U.S. households own pets, with dogs then cats leading the favorites. What might astonish you is that 97% of those pet owners consider their pets part of the family.  Let’s face it: dogs and cats offer us companionship, unconditional love, entertainment, therapy and daily […]

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An Introductory Guide to Dog Reproduction 

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Dog Reproduction At BioZyme®, we encompass care that comes full circle for all animals. That means caring for the animals that provide food and fiber to feed and clothe the world. It means caring for the animals that are beside our sides as faithful companions. And, of course, caring for the animals that live on […]

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What to Give a Dog for Pain at Home 

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We never like to see our fur babies in pain. And they don’t appreciate the discomfort either. There are options for pain relief we can give a dog when it is in pain at home. Important disclaimer: the Vitalize Team is not, and does not purport to be, a team of veterinary specialists. Don’t confuse […]

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Acid Reflux in Dogs: Managing GERD & Gastric Health

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Acid Reflux in Dogs Many of us have experienced heartburn. Perhaps after overindulging at a family holiday potluck or eating way too many of Aunt Janet’s famous spicy meatballs. You are experiencing acid reflux, and, often, your next step might be reaching for the antacids.  Fortunately, we can identify and treat our own discomfort. However, […]

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