Prevention, Protection, and Natural Solutions For several months, my team has been nudging me: "Peter, you have to write on liver enzymes and liver disease. We are getting so many questions from our community on the topic." So today, I asked my dog Pax “for permission” not to join him and my partner on a dog walk and write on the topic of liver disease, elevated liver enzymes, and natural solutions instead. Liver disease is on the rise Liver disease is on the rise in dogs and people and significantly risks shortening their lifespans. Researchers in a recent study that followed 90 dogs identifi ..read more

  It's summerrrrr! Oh, don’t you love it? Unless you are in the southern hemisphere which means you are getting a little respite from the heat. I hope you and your dogs are getting out and enjoying the outdoors, mountains, and lakes! June has been a fun month for my team and me, and I'm excited to share our latest updates with you. JointButter: A Happy Success!  Our joint and mobility supplement for dogs, JointButter, flew off the shelves faster than your dogs chasing a squirrel!  We’re thrilled by your amazing responses and the reviews that are starting to come in. Here is ..read more

Enjoy Dr. Dobias’ interview with a board-certified canine reproduction specialist, Dr. Michelle Kutzler DVM PhD, DACT  Dr. Dobias: Dr. Kutzler, I am so glad to have you here! I couldn't wait to speak to you because there are so many questions that dog lovers around the world have about the side-effects of conventional spay and neuter procedures, and how to protect our dogs from and prevent dog homelessness at the same time.  Tell us how your journey started early on. Dr. Kutzler: I started this journey, probably like most veterinarians. In veterinary school, we were pretty much tau ..read more

Here's an amazing fact: Your gut microbiome contains about 100 TRILLION microbes, more than the number of stars in the Milky Way galaxy! Your dog's microbiome is equally complex. But what's even more impressive is how our dogs' microbiome affects their overall health, impacting digestion, immunity, mood, and more. One of the best ways to support our dogs' "nose-to-tail" health is by offering targeted gut support with a high-quality probiotic. The probiotic we formulated and I also give to my dog Pax (he takes two capsules per day) is called GutSense. And for a little while longer, you can sav ..read more

  Is it just me, or did May fly by in the blink of an eye? As we approach the summer months, I wanted to share a few health and longevity tips so you can spend more time going on adventures instead of solving medical issues for your beloved dogs.  But first, let me share a moment I had with a customer the other day. I don't log into our customer care phone system often, but on that day, I did, and the phone rang, so I answered it.  For privacy reasons, I will call the client, Linda. She shared that for many years, her dog has had an inflammatory bowel disease and hemorrhagic col ..read more

Reflecting on a Decade of Challenges and Blessings I wanted to share something personal with you today. As I recently turned 60, I've been reflecting on the challenges and blessings I've experienced over the past decade. When I turned 50 ten years ago, my then-new start-up company was struggling. I wanted to maintain my values and product quality, and bringing the new business to a sustainable level was extremely challenging. I also knew that if I took on investors, they would push me to focus more on the bottom line than on you and your dogs, and I didn't want this to happen. To make the nece ..read more

  Welcome back to our monthly recap of health tips and insights! Here is what has been happening in the world of holistic dog care.  Harnessing the Power of Laser Therapy: A Conversation with Dr. Laurie McCauley This month, I sat down had so much fun talking with Dr. Laurie McCauley, a passionate fire-cracker of colleague,  Dr. McCauley, who shed light on LIGHT! What I actually mean is the use of laser therapy in veterinary medicine and how you can effectively use it for helping your dog. Rib Bones for Dogs This month, I have also touched one of the most controversial topics ..read more

Are puppies who get omega-3 smarter and better behaved? Similar to other chronic health conditions that people share with dogs, our canine friends can also be affected by a condition called canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD) or dog dementia, which is similar Alzheimers disease in humans. Here are some of the most recent research and science behind CCD in dogs. Exercise can help to prevent dog dementia! A 2022 study in Scientific Reports involving 15,019 dogs from the Dog Aging Project, found that regular exercise could potentially ward off cognitive dysfunction in dogs. Dogs reported as inacti ..read more

Latest Science and Research: What is the right omega-3 dose? Are there any side-effects? No matter what age you are, you have most likely faced the challenge of dementia in your loved ones - parents, grandparents, partners, friends or even your dogs. My mother was affected by this condition too, and in a way, I lost her twice - once to the grip of dementia, and again when she left this world. This experience, but also witnessing a decline other people and patients in my life, has driven me to learn as much as I could about the mysteries of dementia, Alzheimers and cognitive decline in both, do ..read more

By knowing this, your dog may be very lucky In the last email about Pax, I explained why many dogs end up with health issues after they lose their sex hormone-producing glands and that we must change the way we prevent dog overpopulation and homelessness. I mentioned the invaluable work of Dr. Michelle Kutzler, Dr. Linda Brent, Dr. Karen Becker, and Dr. Ruth….  who have been trying to change the status quo through research, petitions, and education about hormone-sparing birth control. The argument makes sense: humans don’t get neutered and spayed to prevent unwanted pregnancies, so why sh ..read more