Dog Knowledge

A Complete Guide to Golden Retriever Skin Issues (and Fixes!)

Written By: Tiffany Ruiz Dasilva, VMD, cVMA | Professional Services Veterinarian, Wild Earth Golden Retrievers are most known for their friendly personalities and their beautiful golden coats. Unfortunately their dense undercoats store heat and retain humidity close to the skin. Coupled with the fact that they are also prone to allergies, Golden Retrievers are likely to […]

A Complete Guide to Bulldog Skin Issues (and Fixes!)

Written By: Tiffany Ruiz Dasilva, VMD, cVMA | Professional Services Veterinarian, Wild Earth Bulldogs are a popular and iconic dog breed known for their unique looks and lovable personalities. However, their notable skin folds along with genetic predispositions make them prone to certain skin issues. Identifying and treating these common skin problems is very important to […]

A Complete Guide to American Staffordshire Terrier Skin Issues (and Fixes!)

Written By: Tiffany Ruiz Dasilva, VMD, cVMA | Professional Services Veterinarian, Wild Earth If you are a American Staffordshire Terrier parent, you know just how amazing these dogs are– and you also know that these breeds can be prone to skin issues. Part of celebrating our love of these pups is making sure we keep them […]

The Truth About Meat & Dairy Allergies For Dogs

Written By: Tiffany Ruiz Dasilva, VMD, cVMA | Professional Services Veterinarian, Wild Earth When you walk into your local pet store and take a look at the variety of commercial dog foods available you will notice that most conventional kibble contains meat – typically beef and chicken. Meat has become a central component of dog food, […]

Can Plant-Based Dog Food Prevent Cancer?

Written By: Tiffany Ruiz Dasilva, VMD, cVMA | Professional Services Veterinarian, Wild Earth What we feed our dogs directly impacts their health. In fact, diet is a principal risk factor of chronic inflammation in both dogs and humans, and chronic inflammation can lead to inflammatory diseases such as cancer. In humans, plant-based diets, particularly those that […]

How Your Dog’s Food Can Be Medicine

Written by: Tiffany Ruiz Dasilva, VMD, cVMA | Professional Services Veterinarian, Wild Earth Did you know that food is one of the most important factors you can control when it comes to your health – and your dog’s health? Proper nutrition is vital to both health maintenance and disease prevention and management. Food provides nutrients […]

Pet Health and Wellness: A Veterinarian’s Perspective

Written By: Tiffany Ruiz Dasilva, VMD, cVMA | Professional Services Veterinarian, Wild Earth Your pet is a part of the family, and I have no doubt that you have given much thought to how to improve their health and wellbeing. The truth is that preventative care is at the forefront of wellness, and as pet parents […]

How Much Exercise Does a Dog Need Every Day to Stay Healthy?

Learn why exercising your pup does way more than just help your dog burn excess calories. Here’s how much exercise a dog of each size needs every day.

New Study: First Major Long-Term Study Evaluating Vegan Dog Food

Written By: Tiffany Ruiz Dasilva, VMD, cVMA | Professional Services Veterinarian, Wild Earth The results from a year-long plant-based dog study were just published! Spoiler alert: Plant-based dogs are just as healthy, if not healthier than those who eat meat. Keep reading to learn more about how this study is challenging what many people think about […]

Managing Your Dog’s Seasonal Allergies

Written By: Tiffany Ruiz Dasilva, VMD, cVMA | Professional Services Veterinarian, Wild Earth While many of us (fur babies included) have been long awaiting springtime, for others this means one thing – seasonal allergies. Just like humans, dogs can be affected by a variety of allergens in the environment, such as pollen, mold spores, and dust […]

The Best Vegetables for Your Best Friend

Written By: Tiffany Ruiz Dasilva, VMD, cVMA | Professional Services Veterinarian, Wild Earth There are a few vegetables that are quite good for dogs, and some of them are included in our Wild Earth dog food, treats and supplements! It is important to pay attention to how vegetables are prepared before you give them to your […]

Plant-based Dog Food: Myths vs. Facts

Written By: Tiffany Ruiz Dasilva, VMD, cVMA | Professional Services Veterinarian, Wild Earth There are so many myths surrounding plant-based diets for dogs. From plant-based diets having no protein to dogs basically being wolves – we have heard them all! So we put together a list of the top 5 myths, and used evidence-based research to […]