One of our dogs is going through chemotherapy for lymphoma and, sadly, one of the side effects of the chemo is a lower white blood cell count as the immune system is being challenged by the drugs. Thankfully, for Scout, the drop is slight and our oncologist isn't...
For years, I believed that bone barrow was too rich for dogs. All that fat in one (or two) meals can't be good. It'll lead to digestive upset, diarrhea, and possibly pancreatitis. Plus the thick raw bones that are chock-full of bone barrow are weight-bearing bones, so...
There are a lot of opinions on which nuts are dogs can and cannot eat,. I read in one discussion that we're supposed to peel the skin off of almonds before feeding them to our dogs. What the WHAT???? I love mixed nuts and buy a container of unsalted...
As a blogger, I've been introduced to several subscription boxes. I love the idea of filling out an online form and having cool products curated for me. Yeah, it's a great theory, but these companies are working with what they have, which lead to me being disappointed...
Have you heard of Seresto collars? They're flea and tick collars for dogs and sound like the perfect alternatives to the chemicals we put on our dogs. I was interested when I first learned about them but didn't bother looking further because my dogs didn't wear...
I used to feed our dogs rawhide chews – they’re cheap, easy, and last a long time. I knew of the dangers, but our dogs had never had a problem, so I continued buying them despite the warnings. Until rawhide chews nearly sent us to the emergency vet. Rodrigo’s Near...
On February 4, 2021, I found a lump beneath Scout's jaw. It's lymphoma. I will be documenting our experience to help others who find themselves facing a canine lymphoma diagnosis. Scout's veterinarian detected the cancer after sending off the sample from a fine needle...
This is a question that many dog owners ask at one point. The answer is obvious, but I've been feeding raw for years. For someone new to the diet, trying to envision how much food to order and how much it'll cost drives this question. When I think back to when I...
I've been feeding my dogs a raw food diet for years. And despite how long I've been feeding raw, I still learn something new about raw feeding and my dogs. I thought it would be fun to go back to the basics and explore the WHO WHAT WHY WHERE and HOW of DIY raw feeding...
Recently, a friend asked me what long-lasting chews I’d recommend. I laughed, then sighed because I completely get it. We live with four dogs, and I’ve become an expert at chews. I have a wide range of chews, from ones that my dogs can devour in under a minute to...
One of the benefits of feeding raw is the smaller, less smelly poop created by our dogs. According to some dog parents, their raw fed dogs also poop less. I looked forward to this gift from the Raw Feeding Universe, and after four years of feeding my dogs a raw...
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), food is not simply fuel—it's medicine. TCM emphasizes food energetics, which refers to the inherent energetic qualities of ingredients and their influence on the body's internal balance. This ancient approach doesn’t count...
When it comes to raw feeding, diet alone isn't enough for me. I need to confirm that what I'm doing is actually working for my dogs and I do this through nutrient testing with ParsleyPet. This is something I do every other year; the first time I sent in hair samples...
Last year, I made a vow to reduce my use of single-use plastic containers and plastic storage containers. I am concerned about the environment and I worry about how the long-term use of these containers will impact my dogs' health. A few years ago, I began setting...
Real Dog Box offers a monthly subscription box, which includes air-dried bones, chews, and treats. I've been a customer longer than I can remember, and my experience has been 100% positive. Each month, I receive three bags of air-dried treats and three bags of...
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.
