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The (Dis)connection between Grain-Free Foods and DCM

Almost 4 years ago, in July of 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a public alert stating that they had reports of an apparent increase in the national incidence of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs. At the time, it was speculated (without evidence) that the perceived increase in cases was related to the consumption … Continue reading The (Dis)connection between Grain-Free Foods and DCM

The Eeyore Effect

Measuring the Emotional Toll of Aversive Training Methods The tension between dog trainers who use primarily reward-based methods (positive reinforcement) and those who rely more on aversive methods (positive punishment/negative reinforcement) is not new. Many trainers (myself included) believe that not only are reward-based methods more humane than methods that rely heavily upon aversives, but … Continue reading The Eeyore Effect

Feeding Smart with The Science Dog

New Book Announcement! “Feeding Smart with The Science Dog” by Linda P Case Description: In The Science Dog’s latest myth-busting book, Linda Case takes on canine nutrition and feeding practices. It seems that almost everyone has an opinion about how our dogs should be fed and what diet is healthiest for them. In this timely… Continue reading Feeding Smart with The Science Dog

Holiday Sale & New Book Announcement!

Science Dog Courses Holiday Sale! Use Coupon Code HOLIDAYS2021 Save 10 Percent on ALL Courses & Webinars! Sale ends January 1, 2022 Courses You May Like New Book Announcement! “Feeding Smart with The Science Dog” by Linda P Case Available March, 2022! Sign up for details and notifications! Yes, please notify me when “Feeding Smart”… Continue reading Holiday Sale & New Book Announcement!

Farting French Bulldogs

Yeah. Apparently it’s a thing. It is even enough of a thing that a group of scientists from Sao Paulo State University in Brazil decided to study it. More precisely, they studied a few dietary components that might contribute to unpleasant smells produced by members of this adorable (but sometimes stinky) breed. Is flatulence a… Continue reading Farting French Bulldogs

Evidence-Based Nutrition with The Science Dog Courses

Nutrition Courses and Webinars for Dog Folks (and their Dogs) Basics of Canine Nutrition Puppies to Senior Dog Food Smarts Master’s Class Certificate Program Other Popular Courses and Webinars: Nutrition Controversies in the Dog World Feeding Puppies for Health and Longevity Dogs are Carnivores, Right? Understanding Canine Body Signals Human Grade: Meaningful Distinction or Marketing… Continue reading Evidence-Based Nutrition with The Science Dog Courses

More Human-Grade Research… and a Rant

Dog foods that are produced with human-grade ingredients have increased in number and popularity in recent years. In addition to containing food ingredients that are classified and handled differently than typical pet food ingredients, these products are usually less highly processed when compared with extruded kibble (see “Human Grade Dog Foods: Some Science” for details).… Continue reading More Human-Grade Research… and a Rant

Wait. Should I like that?

A number of studies have shown that dogs possess the ability to learn new behaviors and even problem solve by observing the actions of other dogs or humans. Several forms of social (aka observational) learning are defined by researchers. Discussions regarding dogs’ proficiency, the types of tasks that can be learned, and the relative cognitive… Continue reading Wait. Should I like that?

Give Up the Gullet

I have written about this health issue before; in fact, more than five years ago in the essay “Got Gullet?. Sadly, here we are again, looking at beef gullets and thyroid glands. A Bit of Review The thyroid gland is a small organ found on each side of an animal’s trachea. When a cow is… Continue reading Give Up the Gullet

Nutrition with The Science Dog Courses

Basics of Canine Nutrition Puppies to Seniors Dog Food Smarts Master’s Class Certificate Program Other Popular Courses and Webinars: Nutrition Controversies in the Dog World Feeding Puppies for Health and Longevity Dogs are Carnivores, Right? Understanding Canine Body Signals Human Grade: Meaningful Distinction or Marketing Gimmick? (This one is FREE!) Yes, please send me information… Continue reading Nutrition with The Science Dog Courses