Dog Knowledge

Anxiety in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Help

Written By: Tiffany Ruiz Dasilva, VMD, cVMA | Professional Services Veterinarian, Wild Earth We all love to see our pup’s tail wag. But did you know tail wagging can also be a sign of anxiety? There is no arguing that dogs feel emotions – anxiety included. While we wish our fur babies could be happy all […]

Where, oh where have your socks gone?

Written By: Tiffany Ruiz Dasilva, VMD, cVMA | Professional Services Veterinarian, Wild Earth Have you come home from a long day at work to find evidence of chewed up socks? Or do you feel like your socks keep disappearing? Socks are among the many items that dogs love to chew on, and it can be frustrating […]

10 Foods Your Dog Should Never Eat

Written By: Tiffany Ruiz Dasilva, VMD, cVMA | Professional Services Veterinarian, Wild Earth If you’re a dog owner, it’s important to be aware of the foods your dog cannot eat. It can be easy for dog parents to feed their dog snacks or scraps of food that they are eating, but many human foods are unhealthy, […]

Can Dogs Have Pistachios? Know the Risks

Can dogs have pistachios? While pistachios go well with almonds and the like in a bag of trail mix, pistachios and dogs do not mix. Read on to find out why.

3 Steps to Eliminating Your Dogs Itching & Scratching

Written By: Tiffany Ruiz Dasilva, VMD, cVMA | Professional Services Veterinarian, Wild Earth Have you been feeding your pup our Wild Earth Complete Protein dog food, but they are still suffering from itchy skin?  Here are a few steps to follow to ensure your pup is getting all of the benefits of our plant-based dog food. […]

A Complete Guide to Pit Bull Skin Issues (and Fixes!)

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 […]

How Long Will My Puppy Poop Worms After Deworming

Worms are one of the more unpleasant aspects of owning a dog. Seeing your dog rubbing its behind on the floor isn’t only gross but sad. Worms cause both stomach discomfort and itchiness, which can irritate your dog.  Puppies are the most at risk for contracting worms. Many pet owners wonder how long will my […]

Why Is My Dog’s Poop Orange? Should I Be Worried?

Written By: Tiffany Ruiz Dasilva, VMD, cVMA | Professional Services Veterinarian, Wild Earth As dog owners, we are all too familiar with our dog’s poop, and will often worry if we notice a change. For example, has your dog’s poop ever been orange? If so, what does this mean? Orange dog poop can be a sign […]

Do Pitbulls Shed? How To Manage Shedding

Pitbulls are a loving breed that is gaining popularity. Asking yourself do pitbulls shed may be a common question if you’ve begun to consider them for your own home. The simple answer is yes. Pitbull breeds do shed, and they aren’t a hypoallergenic breed. Read on for more information about their coats, how to manage […]

Do Dobermans Shed? How To Manage Shedding

The Doberman is a large dog popularly known for its guarding abilities. They’re loyal, intelligent, and have an athletic build. But do Dobermans shed? Dobermans shed, but they are moderate shedders. Dobies are single-coated breeds, meaning they do not have a thick undercoat. Though they shed throughout the year, you will never see dog hairballs […]

Do Shih Tzus Shed? How To Manage Shedding

Shih Tzus are renowned for their intelligence and their attractive two-layered hair. While their undercoats are soft and hairy, the topcoats are long, thin, and silky. But, do Shih Tzus shed? If so, how do you manage their shedding? Like other dog breeds, Shih Tzus do shed. However, they don’t shed much because they have […]