Nutrition

Our Ask a Vet, Patrick Mahaney, has advice for the pet parent of two dogs who won’t eat and look miserable.

My dog died after giving birth. What formula should I give her puppies?

Have your puppy eat three to four small meals per day (instead of one large meal) and try to slow down his rate of eating as much as possible to promote chewing and minimize whole-food gulping.

I’d like to make some veggie bones for my dog but the recipe calls for parsley. Is that safe for my dog?

My Labrador eats his treats but doesn’t show any interest in his actual food. Do you have any advice on how to get him to eat?

Is it safe to feed my Boxer puppy deer meat?

I’m thinking about giving my Greyhound a green tea supplement. Is that a good idea?

My 5-year-old Boxer eats grass. Should I change her diet or give her vitamins?

I’m trying to figure out how to pick the best dog food for my Labrador. Any suggestions?

My Pit Bull’s stomach won’t stop grumbling. Can you help me figure out what to do?