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Probiotics vs. Prebiotics vs. Postbiotics for Dogs — What's Actually Different and Which One Your Dog Needs

June 02, 2026pet sweets lab

Every gut health supplement label mentions at least one of these three words. Most owners treat them as interchangeable. They're not — they survive manufacturing differently, work through completely different...

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Your Dog Got Sick on HPP Raw Food — And Bacteria Wasn't the Problem

May 30, 2026pet sweets lab

HPP processing eliminates the pathogens. It doesn't eliminate the fat content that triggers pancreatitis, the GI disruption from abrupt dietary transition, or the calcium-phosphorus imbalance that makes all-meat feeding nutritionally...

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5 Warning Signs Your Dog Is Omega-3 Deficient — And Why Salmon Oil Isn't Always the Answer

May 28, 2026pet sweets lab

Itchy skin, dull coat, stiff mornings, cracked paw pads, recurring ear problems — these aren't five separate issues. They're often the same fatty acid imbalance expressing itself in five different...

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Raw Egg Yolk on Dog Food Every Day — Is It a Coat Shortcut or a Hidden Risk?

May 25, 2026pet sweets lab

Cracking a raw egg yolk over your dog's kibble has become one of the most shared "natural feeding" tips online. The eggs are nutritious. The daily fat addition isn't as...

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Goat Milk for Dogs: Is It Actually Better Than Lactose-Free Milk — Or Just Better Marketing?

May 23, 2026pet sweets lab

Goat milk is marketed as hypoallergenic, easier to digest, and more natural than cow milk. The veterinary evidence says otherwise — and one version carries a pathogen risk that no...

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Dog Food Toppers Are Trending — But These Combinations Can Trigger Pancreatitis

May 21, 2026pet sweets lab

A topper that smells premium and makes your dog eat enthusiastically can still be quietly adding the fat load that triggers a pancreatitis flare. Here's what the trend isn't telling...

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The Best Vegetables for Dogs with Pancreatitis — And the One Preparation Rule That Makes Them Safe

May 19, 2026pet sweets lab

A vegetable is only as safe as how it was prepared. Steamed green beans and green beans sautéed in olive oil are the same food with completely different consequences for...

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Why Prebiotics Survive Pet Food Processing — But Probiotics Often Don't

May 17, 2026pet sweets lab

A probiotic is a living organism that must survive heat, shelf time, and stomach acid before doing anything useful. A prebiotic is a fiber molecule whose function depends on keeping...

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The Best Vegetables for Diabetic Dogs — What Actually Helps Blood Sugar (And How to Prepare Them)

May 14, 2026pet sweets lab

Vegetables don't lower blood sugar in diabetic dogs — they slow how fast it rises. Here's which ones have the right fiber-to-starch ratio for glucose management, which ones require strict...

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The Vicious Cycle Between Dog Diabetes and Pancreatitis — And How to Break It

May 12, 2026pet sweets lab

Pancreatitis destroys the beta cells that make insulin. Diabetes creates the lipid and inflammatory conditions that trigger pancreatitis. Each condition feeds the other — and managing one without understanding the...

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Why Dogs Go Crazy for Puppuccinos — And When That Enthusiasm Becomes a Health Risk

May 10, 2026pet sweets lab

The joy of a puppuccino is real — and so is the biology behind it. Fat, sugar, cold, and cream hit every reward signal a dog's brain recognizes simultaneously. Here's...

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What to Feed a Dog with Pancreatitis: The Protein and Fat Guide Every Owner Needs

May 09, 2026pet sweets lab

"High protein" on a treat label says nothing about whether the fat is hidden in the recipe, the coating, or the palatability system. Here's what the fat thresholds actually mean,...