Just like humans, dogs can experience a sensation akin to their leg “falling asleep.” While not precisely the same as in humans, dogs can exhibit similar signs of discomfort or numbness in their limbs. This phenomenon is often temporary and typically...
Today, pet parents are bombarded with new information weekly about how to raise healthier pets. With the release of The Forever Dog book by Dr. Karen Becker and Rodney Habib, it seems like many of us are in a state of information overload. Instead of creating content...
I remember my first cancer scare. I was petting Sydney and felt a lump on her side and was convinced that she had cancer. I called her veterinarian to make an appointment along with three of my friends. In the end, I learned that it was a fatty tumor. My vet was kind...
Regarding anxious dogs, I've found that exercise is the best cure. They say a tired dog is a well-behaved dog, and I don't disagree. With the upcoming shorter days, I may not be able to squeeze out that last bit of ‘bouncing off the walls' energy from the dogs....
This post is about when a dog won't eat; they aren't sick and simply choose to fast. If you suspect your dog is sick, please contact your veterinarian. This post was originally published in December 2014. It has been updated with new information. If your dog won't...
This blog post sharing the pros and cons of raw feeding was originally published in November 2014. It has been updated with new information and reposted. Thanks for reading. Several years ago, a woman contacted me because she wanted to know the pros and cons of raw...
This post about stopping my dog from itching was originally published in December 2014; it has been updated with new information. Please keep in mind that I'm not a veterinarian. If your dog is sick, call your vet STAT! Whenever someone reaches out to me about a dog...
This blog post was originally published in 2014. It has been updated with new information. Throughout this blog post, I alternate the following words – sensitivity, intolerance, and allergy. Before I switched my dogs to a raw food diet, I suspected that Rodrigo...
This blog post was originally published in August 2014; it has been updated with new information in September 2021. Years ago, someone shared an article with me stating that dogs that eat raw necks, gullets, and trachea in their diet are at risk for hyperthyroidism....
There's been a rumor for a few years now that commercial raw diets aren't balanced. I watched a Facebook Live a while back that was of a presentation calling out raw food brands, and I immediately started microwaving popcorn, waiting for the lawsuits...
Cathy and I chat about the benefits of CBD oil for dogs and if CBD treats work, if it's possible to foster without failing, and the benefits of bone broth for dogs and how easy it is to make at home. Does CBD Oil Work? The other day, I responded to a comment on my...
This post was originally published in 2014. It's been updated with new information to help more pet parents. If dog owners didn't have enough to worry about, now we have to be concerned that the Frontline we order online is counterfeit. A friend of mine who is a vet...
Cathy and I chat about our keeping the weight off of our dogs, the importance of pet insurance, and this trend of dogs with cicadas in their mouths. Oh and we went took a left turn into pet safe air purifiers, candles, and essential oils. Helping Our Dogs Lose Weight...
Lately, I've been getting a lot of emails from people who want a simple raw food recipe for their dog and I usually share a simple recipe that I use and direct them to contact a meal formulator for recipes that are tailored to their individual dog. But, the other day,...
Cathy and I chat about our dogs' personalities (do they match a human in the house?), the origin of our dog names, preference for male or female dogs, and I will start watching SOA because this is where Cathy got the inspiration for the name of one of her dogs. Do 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.
