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Bernie’s Gut Health Blog

Bernie’s Gut Health Blog focuses on pet digestion, nutrition, food and general health. Bernie also adds some tidbits of his own dog wisdom.

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Are You Switching Your Dog To Raw Diet?

Are You Switching Your Dog To Raw Diet?

It’s all about gut health, as gut health leads to better overall health. That’s why you may consider switching your dog to a raw diet. If you’ve ever thought about it, we’ve got some info on the benefits of gut health and a raw food diet for your dog.

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How To Prevent Stress Colitis In Dogs

How To Prevent Stress Colitis In Dogs

Oh, no! Your dog’s had colon blow, and you’re both a mess about it. Stress colitis in dogs is a common digestive disorder that happens when stress or anxiety brings about inflammation in a dog’s colon, but the good news is that there are steps you can take to help prevent stress colitis in dogs.

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How Long Can Dogs Hold Their Poop?

How Long Can Dogs Hold Their Poop?

So how long can dogs hold their poop? It’s an important question for dog parents, particularly because you’re worried about their comfort level (as well as your floor). The answer is that it really depends on the dog.

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What to Do About the Dog Flu?

What to Do About the Dog Flu?

It’s that time of year…and while we are dealing with one of the worst human flu seasons in over 10 years, it appears that the dog flu may be coming to a neighborhood near you. If it hasn’t already, that is. Want to know how to possibly help ward off canine influenza?

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What is the Best Treatment for Colitis in Dogs?

What is the Best Treatment for Colitis in Dogs?

When your dog's tummy is irritated, it may actually be a case of canine colitis you're dealing with. Colitis in dogs happens when his colon gets irritated or inflamed and can be a painful mess for your best friends. So what is the best treatment for colitis in dogs?...

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Why is Pumpkin Good for My Dog?

Why is Pumpkin Good for My Dog?

It’s the time of year where pumpkin pie abounds and you may wonder if pumpkin is good for dogs. Pumpkin IS a superfood for dogs, but it may not be the best thing to give your dog this Thanksgiving!

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Help! My Dog is Throwing up Clear Liquid

Help! My Dog is Throwing up Clear Liquid

Dog throw-up isn't the most fun, but it's even weirder when your dog is throwing up clear liquid and you don't know why. Here are some reasons that your dog is throwing up clear liquid and how you can help! Why does my dog throw up? When we think of reasons a dog is...

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Why Do Dogs Eat Grass and Throw Up?

Why Do Dogs Eat Grass and Throw Up?

It seems like every dog does it–dogs eat grass and vomit. Almost like they’re making themselves sick on purpose. It turns out that when dogs eat grass and vomit, that may be very much what they’re doing. The question is about why they need to vomit in the first place.

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Is Halloween Safe for Dogs?

Is Halloween Safe for Dogs?

It’s that time of year and all the good little furry ghouls and goblins are getting ready for the night the doorbell rings incessantly. While some dogs enjoy a good game of dress-up for the festivities, Halloween actually poses some risks for dogs–second only to 4th of July according to experts. So is Halloween safe for dogs? It can be, with some purposed precautions.

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Does My Dog Care About Artificial Coloring in Dog Products?

Does My Dog Care About Artificial Coloring in Dog Products?

When it comes to artificial coloring in dog products, you may think your dog doesn’t care. Maybe they don’t, but you should! Artificial coloring in dog products is no better for them than it is for humans. That means you may want to double-check ingredients before you give your best friend their favorite treat or chew.

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