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When Should a Dog Be Spayed or Neutered?

When Should a Dog Be Spayed or Neutered?

Posted by Volhard Dog Nutrition on May 23rd 2023

Should you spay or neuter your dog? Are there alternatives to neutering or spaying? Isn't spaying or neutering the ideal approach to sterilization in dogs? Since when do we have a choice? Some … read more
Is False Pregnancy in Dogs Dangerous?

Is False Pregnancy in Dogs Dangerous?

Posted by Volhard Dog Nutrition on Apr 27th 2023

False pregnancy — also known as pseudo-pregnancy or "phantom pregnancy" — describes a series of symptoms, both physical and behavioral, that occur after an estrus cycle in an unspayed female dog th … read more
Do Dogs Get Tired of the Same Food?

Do Dogs Get Tired of the Same Food?

Posted by Volhard Dog Nutrition on Apr 27th 2023

"I've never seen Thor saying no to his meal," Mikaela said to herself after her dog refused his usual dinner. So she skips to Thor's beloved treats. Next meal, same story, and so on, until her bewi … read more
Are All Puppies Born With Worms?

Are All Puppies Born With Worms?

Posted by Volhard Dog Nutrition on Mar 30th 2023

Dogs of any age are susceptible to roundworms and hookworms, but they are most vulnerable when young. That is because worms are often passed from mother to puppies before the puppies are born. For … read more
What Causes Reverse Sneezing in Dogs?

What Causes Reverse Sneezing in Dogs?

Posted by Volhard Dog Nutrition on Jan 23rd 2023

Reverse sneezing, or paroxysmal respiration, is a fairly common condition among dogs. Parents associate it with the scary image of their dogs making a snorting sound as if inhaling their own sneeze … read more