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Pet Wellness Advocate
I am a pet foodie. That does not mean I am anti-commercial pet food. Quite the opposite. It means I am fascinated by pet food, suspicious of pet food marketing, and deeply interested in helping pet owners sort actual nutrition from nutritional theater. Because let’s be honest: trying to choose a dog or cat food... Read more »
We tend to think we know our dogs inside and out. We notice when they’re hungry, when they want a walk, when they’re feeling playful. But pain? That’s the one thing they are wired to hide. And that’s exactly why arthritis in dogs is so often overlooked—or undertreated. It’s not that we don’t care. It’s... Read more »
I have some eye-opening information for you cat parents! I recently had an enlightening conversation with Dr. Michelle Dulake, the brilliant veterinarian and co-founder behind Fera Pet supplements. What she shared about cats and supplements is going to change how you think about your kitty's long-term health. You can listen to our full conversation on... Read more »
When I say “Do not ignore dog vomit” I don’t mean “just step over the mess and hope someone else cleans it up!” I mean consider it a possible sign of a serious physical problem. Ignore it at your peril. I recently survived two medical emergencies with my 10-year-old Weimaraner Maisie. The reason we dodged... Read more »
The New Dog Flu – What You Really Need To Know By now you’ve probably heard about the brand new H3N2 strain of dog flu that has swept through Chicago, sickening and killing dogs. Halo’s own veterinary expert, Dr. Donna Spector, happens to practice in Chicago, where she is a board certified internist so I... Read more »