Feeding & diet
Healthy-aging science for dogs — NAD+, joints, and honest labels, made readable for devoted owners.
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Healthy Low-Calorie Training Treats for Dogs: A Neurologist's Criteria
How to choose training treats that build behavior without building weight, with the biology of caloric density, texture, and digestive tolerance explained.
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Should I Give My Dog Food With Medication? A Neurologist's Timing Guide
A board-certified veterinary neurologist explains when food helps a medication work, when it blunts it, and how to time meals around pills in aging dogs.
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How to Work With a Veterinary Nutritionist on Your Dog's Diet
What a board-certified veterinary nutritionist actually does, how a consult unfolds, and why the process matters more than any single recipe.
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What Vegetables Are Poisonous to Dogs? A Nutritionist's Guide to the Ones That Matter
A board-certified veterinary nutritionist breaks down which vegetables actually threaten dogs — onions and garlic to rhubarb and wild mushrooms — and what the mechanism means for your aging dog's plate.
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How to Switch a Dog From Dry to Wet Food Without Wrecking Their Gut
A vet nutritionist's step-by-step plan for transitioning between wet and dry dog food, plus the digestive biology behind why slow beats fast.
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Do Dogs Need More Food in Cold Weather? A Neurologist's Read on Winter Appetite
Why cold weather can genuinely raise a dog's calorie needs, when increased eating is normal thermoregulation versus a symptom to investigate, and how to adjust portions safely as a dog ages.
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How Many Treats Can a Dog Have a Day? The Math Behind the 10% Rule
A neurologist and integrative vet breaks down how many calories from treats an aging dog can actually afford — and why the number matters more after age eight.
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Understanding Your Dog's Body Condition Score
A board-certified neurologist explains how to read a dog's body condition score at home, why rib palpation beats the bathroom scale, and where weight, gait, and gut health intersect.
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Can Dogs Eat Apples? A Neurologist's Take on Fiber, Seeds, and Aging Guts
Dr. Roger Clemmons walks through what apples actually do in a dog's gut, why the seed panic is overblown, and where the fiber-and-longevity story still needs more evidence.
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Can Dogs Eat Avocado Safely? What the Fat, the Pit, and Persin Actually Do
A veterinary nutritionist breaks down what happens when a dog eats avocado flesh, skin, or pit — and how much plain avocado is genuinely low-risk.
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Can Dogs Eat Strawberries? A Neurologist's Criteria Before You Hand One Over
Yes, dogs can eat strawberries in small, prepared amounts. A board-certified veterinary neurologist explains the criteria he actually checks first, the antioxidant mechanism behind the hype, and where he pushes back on skipping the fruit entirely.
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Are Onions Toxic to Dogs? Yes — Here's the Biology Behind the Warning
Onions damage a dog's red blood cells at any dose, cooked or raw. A neurologist explains the thiosulfate mechanism, the delayed symptoms, and why there's no safe amount.
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Can Dogs Eat Bananas? What the Fruit Actually Does for a Dog's Gut
A veterinary nutritionist breaks down banana's real nutrition math for dogs — potassium, fiber, and sugar — and which dogs should skip it entirely.
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Can Dogs Eat Blueberries? A Vet Nutritionist's Straight Answer on Amount, Prep, and the Antioxidant Question
A board-certified veterinary nutritionist explains how many blueberries a dog can safely eat, why prep matters more than the fruit, and what the antioxidant research actually shows.
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How to Change Food for a Senior Dog: A Vet Nutritionist's Step-by-Step Guide
A board-certified veterinary nutritionist explains how to change a senior dog's food safely: a gradual, monitored transition, senior-specific tweaks, and when to call your vet.