Surprising Ways Chamomile Can Improve Your Dog’s Well-Being

Surprising Ways Chamomile Can Improve Your Dog’s Well-Being

Chamomile is a widely known herbal medicine utilized since ancient times by the Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks for its evident medical properties. Today, chamomile is commonly used as a mild sedative and an antispasmodic. It relaxes muscles, is rich in antioxidants,...
7 Ways Your Dog Can Be Exposed to Salmonella

7 Ways Your Dog Can Be Exposed to Salmonella

It makes me laugh when I see an article that warns pet parents to avoid feeding raw due to salmonella. When you read these articles, they are completely unbalanced in that they never discuss the many places a dog can pick up salmonella. Instead, pet parents walk away...
Are Mushrooms Toxic to Dogs?

Are Mushrooms Toxic to Dogs?

Ten years ago, I was preparing to bring home puppies and I was so excited. At the time, I thought I knew all of what I needed to know because I read a few books, asked a few strangers about their dogs, and I started watching television dog trainer programs every...
Before You Buy Supplements for Your Dog, Read This

Before You Buy Supplements for Your Dog, Read This

Every year, I used to publish a blog post sharing the supplements I add to my dogs' meals, and then I realized this was a bad idea. My goal was to give people examples of what they can add to their dogs' diet, but what people were taking away from the post was: a list...
My Biased Review of the Animal Diet Formulator

My Biased Review of the Animal Diet Formulator

This review of the Animal Diet Formulator is from the perspective of a pet parent and not a raw brand or veterinarian. There may be aspects of the program that a veterinarian or raw food brand may like or dislike that doesn't make it on my radar. Keep that in mind...
The Amazing Benefits of Bee Pollen and Honey for Dogs

The Amazing Benefits of Bee Pollen and Honey for Dogs

Does honey improve a dog's health, or is it just added sugar to the diet? Natural sugar, but sugar, never less? I've tried these products in the past, but not long enough to notice any changes in my dogs. However, I've added local raw honey and bee pollen to my tea or...
Embark Vet: Do Dog DNA Tests Really Work?

Embark Vet: Do Dog DNA Tests Really Work?

Do dog DNA tests really work? This is the question I've been trying to answer for years. I've had my dogs DNA tested three times now. THREE TIMES! Why so many? Because I wasn't 100% certain so I tested my dogs using three different companies and here is what I...
30 Ways to Save Money on Raw Dog Food

30 Ways to Save Money on Raw Dog Food

Interest in Raw Feeding is Growing This isn't surprising to me. I'm not excited about the price point of new raw brands.  I couldn't afford to feed raw even if I fed our dogs these brands part of the time.  My concern is that these high prices are going to...
DNM Pet Food Nutrition Course Review

DNM Pet Food Nutrition Course Review

“My cat got stomach cancer from eating red and yellow dyes in 9 lives. Poor thing. I assumed it was safe.” ~ Facebook User I see stories like this on social media all the time.  Pet parents are learning the dangers of the ingredients used in...
Will My Dog Develop Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)?

Will My Dog Develop Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)?

The following is an article by Joseph Powell that shares his thoughts on the cause of dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs. With his permission, this article was shared on Keep the Tail Wagging and has been reviewed/approved by a holistic veterinarian. If you have an issue...
The Definitive List of US Raw Food Co-Ops You Need to Know

The Definitive List of US Raw Food Co-Ops You Need to Know

Jump to CO-OP List What is a Raw Dog Food Co-Op? A raw food co-op is an organization that facilitates bulk purchases of raw pet food for local raw feeders. Over the years, I've noticed that many raw food co-ops have the following characteristics: A couple of people...
Surprising Benefits of Shiitake Mushrooms for Dogs

Surprising Benefits of Shiitake Mushrooms for Dogs

The topic of bone broth came up in a raw feeding group and within that discussion, someone mentioned that they make mushroom broth for their dogs. What? Mushroom broth? That's a thing? Yep, it's a thing. The idea of feeding mushrooms to dogs is as hard to accept as...
Complete Nutritional Benefits of Chia Seeds for Dogs

Complete Nutritional Benefits of Chia Seeds for Dogs

DepositPhoto/Alely My love of chia seeds started with the Chia Pet. But I didn't know that the sprouts were edible, let alone good for dogs. Today, chia seeds are a regular part of my dog's diet, fed primarily as a healthy, natural source of fiber to support their gut...
13 Amazing Benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil for Dogs

13 Amazing Benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil for Dogs

When I started writing about better nutrition for my dogs, I wrote a post listing coconut oil as an alternative to fish oil.  This week, I learned that not only is it not an alternative, but many people don't believe there is a benefit to feeding coconut oil to...
Recipe for Fermenting Seeds for Dogs

Recipe for Fermenting Seeds for Dogs

  Now that I'm on the fermentation bandwagon, I began to wonder what else I could ferment for my dogs.  And the answer was easy!  Seeds. I know that my dogs' raw diet isn't perfect and I also know that taking control of my dogs' diet is a marathon, not a sprint. ...

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