Have you noticed that Apoquel has commercials now? Now that we’re in the midst of spring allergy season (I’m feeling it) many pet parents are noticing that their dog is uncomfortable. With allergy season comes red, itchy paws, red inflamed skin, and gunky ears – to...
I recently updated a blog post about The Farmer's Dog and took advantage of a 50% discount for new subscribers. In this blog post, I'll share the ordering process, the proteins offered versus what I chose, the shipping, Rodrigo's thoughts, and my experience with The...
I love how innovative people in the pet industry are; someone is constantly coming up with something new. I'm always tempted to try new things, but I'm particular about ingredients and spending money on something I can make at home. So when a company asked me to write...
So, for five weeks, I followed a new (to me) raw feeding model called “rotational monofeeding” with my dogs; I did modify a portion of this diet that I disagreed with (more below). This is a raw feeding model that, like others, attempts to replicate...
Years ago, one of our dogs, Sydney, had recurring yeast issues that presented in her ears, on her tummy, armpits, and groin area that I called “yeasty skin.” I got tired to repeat visits to the veterinarian that didn't resolve anything and chose to treat...
Summary: Garlic has many health benefits for dogs, including helping dogs naturally repel fleas and ticks, detox the system, and fight cancer. For dogs that weigh 10 to 15 pounds, 1/2 clove of garlic is recommended. For dogs that weigh 20 to 40 pounds, one clove of...
As a raw feeder, I'm surprised when I connect with pro-raw local veterinarians. I'm lucky to live in a progressive area where people love their dogs – I'm not the only Crazy Dog Lady. Despite my pro-raw stance, I understand entirely why veterinarians...
I love gardening (vegetables and flowers), and I'm eagerly waiting for the day when I can head off to the nursery to get seeds and starts for my raised vegetable garden. Until I can get started, I'm looking for pet-safe houseplants that are easy to grow. Despite years...
When we switch our dogs to raw, we expect a lot of changes beyond an improvement in our dogs' health. I expected shiny coats, less doggy smell, no issues with fleas, and no grass burning when they go potty. Raw feeding held up to the hype. But urine grass burns are a...
Every time things aren't going right in my world, I inevitably find out that it's Mercury Retrograde, and this gives me a sense of calm because I now have something mystical to blame for the fact that my partner and I aren't communicating well, the dogs aren't...
In 2021, the FDA gave conditional approval to a new drug for dogs diagnosed with canine lymphoma, Laverdia. That same year, my dog was diagnosed with lymphoma (but prior to the FDA approval). Scout went through the CHOP protocol, which is a chemotherapy protocol that...
A couple of years after I transitioned Rodrigo to a raw food diet, he had a setback with his health. He went from occasional loose stool and diarrhea to daily diarrhea and experiencing rapid weight loss. I was feeding my dogs a raw diet, everything had been...
Plai, also known as Thai Ginger, essential oil has a rich, earthy ginger-like scent that I love. It's used to ease discomfort, support clear airways, and balance our emotions – basically, I diffuse this oil to create a calming environment in the house,...
There is a growing number of brands that produce CBD oil and hemp seed oil and, at first, I thought they were interchangeable. I thought “hemp” was another term for “CBD.” I was wrong. Hemp seed oil and CBD oil don't have psychoactive effects...
When I started making dog food, it took forever. I was over thinking everything. But I wanted to get it right so I kept learning and today, making dog food is easy. I no longer focus on balance per meal, instead, I balance over time which allows me more...
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.
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