I recently learned that our senior dog has a partial cruciate tear. This isn't our first experience; his sister had a partial tear years ago that we treated naturally, without surgery. Rodrigo doesn't have a full tear, which allows us more flexibility. Minimizing...
CocoTherapy blew my mind in 2018 when I listened to the founders speak on its many benefits. I immediately began adding a spoonful to my dogs' meals, only to discover that not all dogs like coconut oil. Bummer. Today, our dogs get coconut oil regularly; I've learned...
The rising prices of healthy dog treats have inspired me to begin making dog treats at home, and it's easier than I realized. This no bake recipe is perfect for pet parents who are short on time or not as handy in the kitchen. Treat your dog with healthy, organic dog...
In 2013, we adopted a puppy – Blue – and he was an amazing addition to our family. He was a healthy dog and I often wonder how raw feeding would have impacted his health over the years. We lost him too soon and the only health issue he suffered from prior...
I'm sure every pet parent can relate to my experience – sometimes, one of our dogs has gas. There are a few times when all of them have gas. A fart here and there doesn't cause concern, but when my dogs can clear a room, and their gas lasts for more than 24...
I'm an essential oils junkie. I have over 100 essential oils, I receive oils from two subscription services (linked below), and I reference Dr. Melissa Shelton's book at least once a week. Plant Therapy Oil of the Month Club – I receive one oil (sometimes two)...
I'm not a fan of supplements because it's easy to get suckered into buying everything folks recommend, and before you know it, you're spending 30 minutes adding a 1/4 tsp of this, that, and that over there to everyone's meal. Read This Before Buying Supplements for...
I transitioned my dogs to a raw food diet in 2013 and began DIY raw feeding the following year. To some pet parents, raw feeding seems complicated; for me, it became easier to formulate a diet that meets my dogs' nutritional needs without supplementation as I learned...
I’ve been using Life Line products for years, starting with their pollock oil, salmon oil, and kelp. Life Line’s fish oil products have expanded to six oils, and while it’s tempting to alternate between them, I decided to dive a little deeper to learn the benefits of...
If you came across this post because your dog ate a cooked chicken bone, don't panic – call your vet immediately! Do not leave a comment asking what to do – I am not a veterinarian. I'm a content creator, and this post shares what I've learned...
I was introduced to Project Sudz a few months ago. The owner offered to send me a gift box of their products, but I decided to buy my own. I don’t say this to garner respect because my choice to buy products that I could get for free is strictly selfish. 1. When I...
Scout's holistic veterinarian recommended that I have his gut biome tested through AnimalBiome (now DoggyBiome). She believes it's important to find the underlying cause of his cancer by starting with his gut. I didn't have a great experience with...
Not long after I launched Keep the Tail Wagging I was introduced to Life's Abundance pet food and saw it as a fantastic business that I could build from home. I was told that Life's Abundance makes dog and cat food with the finest ingredients, and I was excited...
If you are having behavior challenges with your dog, please seek the help of a qualified, positive-based dog trainer. I am a dog nutrition blogger, not a dog trainer, and I cannot offer advice or recommendations. Years ago, Rodrigo bit me. It was my fault....
We're not hyperaware of the temperatures here in the Pacific Northwest, and I'm rarely concerned about dogs overheating. But our mild summers (compared to the rest of the country) don't excuse us from protecting our dogs from heatstroke, and I've learned to keep our...
I'm a passionate writer in the Pacific Northwest who loves all things dogs. I share what I'm learning as I attempt to crack the code to longevity. Keep the Tail Wagging is a blog dedicated to the dog who inspired this journey: Rodrigo Gauthier - March 2010 - September 2023.
