Congestive heart failure is, in most cases, caused by the disability of the left side of the heart to flow blood out and through the body, resulting in edema accumulation. Edema is the presence of fluid in tissues or body cavities...
Obesity is the primary nutritional disorder in dogs. Various recent surveys have estimated that 34% - 59% of all pet dogs in the United States, Europe and China are overweight or obese....
Fully 53% of dogs in the U.S. are reported obese, putting them at a greater risk of arthritis, circulatory problems (high blood pressure), pancreatic disorders (pancreatitis), diabetes, liver disease and more....
Dogs are classified as carnivores, but they like a variety of foods. Whether commercially manufactured or home prepared, dogs need to consume a nutritionally complete diet daily, to keep them physically fit and healthy....
While dogs do not require dietary carbohydrates in most situations, they both have the ability to digest, utilize and benefit from them (including grains) as part of a nutritionally balanced diet....
