The Vet's Corner

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 […]

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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 […]

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Top 5 Winter Fun Activities and Top 10 Cold Weather Safety Tips

Written By: Tiffany Ruiz Dasilva, VMD, cVMA | Professional Services Veterinarian, Wild Earth What do you call a frozen dog? A pupscicle! Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, and we all know what that means… six more weeks of winter. If you thought you were out of ideas for fun winter activities to enjoy with your pup, […]

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Top 8 Fruits and Veggies Your Dog Should Never Eat

Written By: Tiffany Ruiz Dasilva, VMD, cVMA | Professional Services Veterinarian, Wild Earth While some fruits and vegetables can serve as a healthy snack and act as a good source of nutrients, others are downright dangerous for your furry friend. It’s critical to learn which you need to avoid. In this article, I will list some […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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.

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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. […]

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National Wolf Awareness Week

Written By: Tiffany Ruiz Dasilva, VMD, cVMA | Professional Services Veterinarian, Wild Earth October 16 – 22, 2022 is National Wolf Awareness Week, and we want to celebrate these amazing creatures who gave rise to the dogs we know and love today. A common misconception that has been recently popularized in the media is that dogs […]

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Celebrate National Farmers Day

Written By: Tiffany Ruiz Dasilva, VMD, cVMA | Professional Services Veterinarian, Wild Earth October 12 is National Farmers Day! While we don’t condone the cruel practices of animal farming, we wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate those farmers that produce the amazing fruits, vegetables, and grain that nourish us. These farmers work tirelessly to provide […]

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

If you’re a Pit Bull parent you’ll know that the breed can be prone to skin issues. Here’s what to look for and how you can help them be more comfortable!
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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 […]

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