Over the past couple of months, I've been testing out a new raw feeding app created by Kristin Clark of Raw Pets Thrive. The app, Raw K9s Thrive, is a simple way to help pet parents transition to raw and feed a more balanced raw diet to our dogs. The app is...
DepositPhoto/ dacasdo When I was young, I used to say things like “I'm so depressed” when I was merely bummed out about something mundane. And then I hit rock bottom, and my depression took hold of me and wouldn't let go, and I learned that depression is...
This post was originally published 11/28/2012. It has been updated with new information and republished. One question I see often is “what multi-vitamin should I give to my dog?” My response is “a raw egg.” When it comes to a raw food...
It's spring here in the Pacific Northwest (although it feels like summer) and Rodrigo has been licking his paws a lot. It's the grass, especially wet grass, that makes his paws itchy and I've learned how to help him naturally. His paws also bother him in the fall...
This post was originally published in October 2015. I have updated it with new information, including new scores. I have to prepare the bathroom before the dogs become aware that Bath Day has come or else they'll bolt. I organized the bathroom, arrange a pile...
This post was originally published October 2017. I have updated it with new information and republished because my cat is now eating raw! Last year, I received a few lectures about feeding my cat kibble. Jaffrey (RIP) and Cosmo have eaten kibble their entire lives...
My dogs eat grass. I'm usually not concerned, but I am curious about the behavior because there are times when it's concerning. In this blog post, we will delve into the reasons why dogs eat grass, explore alternative options that provide similar benefits, and stop...
I use essential oils daily. They help me wake up, boost my mood, alleviate allergies, stop a headache before it morphs into a migraine, soothe an upset tummy, and more. It didn't take long for me to wonder what essential oils can do for my dogs. So, I trusted Google...
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I love candles and will often burn them in several rooms in our home (all on the main floor). I never thought about the safety beyond leaving candles unattended. A content creator's Facebook Live opened my eyes to the possibility that burning scented candles and...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 1, 2018 CONTACT: Kimberly Gauthier Kimberly@KeepTheTailWagging.com Keep the Tail Wagging® Introduces the First Annual National Raw Feeding Week Celebrating and sharing the benefits of raw feeding for pets through social...
When it comes to raw feeding, I follow the KISS system – keep it simple, sweetheart (I don't like to use “stupid,” it's rude). I don't believe raw feeding needs to be complicated, stressful, or overwhelming. I've been feeding raw for years and earned...
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. ...
Raw feeding isn't cheap for everyone and people have become creative. If you don't have access to an affordable raw food co-op, you can try and cut a deal with a local butcher, connect with hunters and farmers, or place Craigslist ads for free meat. Examples 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.
