Understanding Inflammation in Canines
Keeping your dog happy and healthy takes a lot. A lot of time, money, and maybe even trips to the vet for specialized care. Since canine health is of the utmost importance when it comes to ensuring your dog lives a good life, it stands to reason that dog owners should educate themselves about the […]
Managing Allergies in Your Canine
You may be intimately familiar with allergies; sniffing, sneezing, and wiping your nose over and over again at a certain point of year, or in the presence of pet hair or a specific food allergen. You’re not alone. In fact, over 50 million Americans deal with allergies each year. But did you know that dogs […]
Getting Your Dog in Shape This Summer
America is obese. We simply sit too much. Even those of us who work in standing environments will typically get home and plop ourselves on the couch until bedtime. The obesity epidemic in the United States is growing, but it’s not just a human problem. In 2017, a study by the Association for Pet […]
3 Canine Supplements You Need to Know About
When walking through the aisles at your local pet store, you’ll be greeted by rows and rows of pet supplements; ranging from dog hip supplements to natural dog joint supplements. How is one supposed to choose which supplements are right for their pet? At Wapiti, we make pet supplements that are created to support your […]
How Does Blood Stagnation Affect Dogs?
Blood stagnation. It’s a somewhat vague sounding term that can have serious consequences for your pup. Most commonly referred to in traditional Chinese medicine, blood stagnation is not an ailment that many are familiar with in the States. At Wapiti Labs, we combine western medicinal practices with the ancient healing arts to craft the best […]
4 Perfect Toys for Large Dogs
If you’re the proud parent of a large dog, you’ve probably struggled to find toys that can withstand her tough chewing sessions. Large and giant canine breeds have incredibly powerful jaws, allowing them to chomp through hard foods—and even bones—with ease. As you can imagine, most dog toys aren’t durable enough to handle that amount […]
5 Fascinating Facts About Geriatric Dogs
From Old Yeller to Chief in The Fox and the Hound, old dogs hold a special place in our hearts. With their greying fur and gentle manner, geriatric dogs are special in their own unique ways. These aging companions have some interesting quirks that separate them from their younger counterparts. At Wapiti Labs, we take […]
Prepping Your Dog for a Boarding Facility
At some point in your pet’s life, you’re going to end up leaving them for a period of time. Maybe it’ll be for a vacation or a work trip, but there will come a time when you need to start thinking about finding your pet a boarding facility where he can be cared for while […]
Supporting Your Canine’s Respiratory System
Your dog’s respiratory system is a work of art. Composed of multiple parts, the respiratory system is responsible for your pet’s breathing and cooling. When most people think of the respiratory system, they’re able to recall (for the most part) that it includes the nose, mouth, lungs, larynx, bronchi, and trachea. But when it comes […]
A Day in the Life of a Senior Dog
The bringer of the packages is back again. While I fear that he may be plotting my doom and that of my favorite human, I can’t find the energy to conjure the show of force that I used to employ in my youth to ward off this fiend. I lay here on my orthopedic bed […]
Understanding Renal Function in Dogs
As a responsible pet parent, you’re always looking for ways to support your dog’s physical and mental health. And one of the most important aspects of your pup’s well-being is proper renal function. After all, your canine’s kidneys play a pivotal role in forming and excreting urine and regulating fluids and electrolytes. In other words, […]
Do Dogs Really Have Iron Stomachs?
“My dog ate something she shouldn’t have.” That’s a sentence almost every dog guardian can relate to. Our canine friends lick, chew and eat things that an average human wouldn’t touch with rubber gloves. When many pet parents see their dogs gnashing down raw meat, old grass clippings and abandoned honeycombs, they assume that their […]
