Raw feeding can be expensive, with costs keeping dog owners from transitioning to raw and forcing others back to kibble. I nearly gave up on trying to feed raw when a local raw feeder introduced me to our local raw food co-op. I saved hundreds during my first month of...
I primarily feed my dogs a raw food diet. However, when Rodrigo was about 12 years old, he occasionally preferred cooked food. I fed him more cooked food than raw during his last year with me. The following is an easy DIY cooked recipe for dogs. I do not advocate only...
The summer is ending, and it's time to clean up my vegetable garden. I don't particularly appreciate throwing away food, and all my friends have gardens, too, so I can't give the excess vegetables away. So, I created an easy dog treat recipe that incorporates...
Raw feeding has become more mainstream, and with the growing number of raw food brands available, transitioning a dog to a raw diet, no matter their age, is effortless. There are several ways to transition a dog to a fresh food diet; I believe ‘cold turkey' is...
What are Hemp Seeds? Hemp seeds, also known as hemp hearts, are seeds derived from the hemp plant (Cannabis sativa). These small, oval-shaped seeds have a mild, nutty flavor and a soft texture. Hemp seeds are a highly nutritious food source consumed by humans. But can...
There are several recipes for dog food and treats that list “whitefish” as an ingredient, and I never questioned this; I thought there was a fish called “whitefish.” Ruby of Real Dog Box informed me whitefish is a term used to describe fish...
I transitioned my dogs to raw in 2013, feeding a local commercial brand. Over the years, I've tried several fresh food brands (raw, cooked, freeze-dried, and air-dried), settling on what works best for my dogs. Today, I primarily feed DIY because I can control the...
B vitamins are a group of essential nutrients that play a crucial role in dogs' overall health and well-being. They are involved in various processes in the system, including energy metabolism, nervous system function, and healthy skin and coat maintenance. As my dogs...
CBD oil has become a popular dog supplement due to its potential therapeutic properties. Derived from the cannabis plant, CBD oil offers a natural and safe alternative for managing various canine health conditions. In this blog post, I will delve into the benefits of...
When a friend recently gave me the supplement, I tried palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) for dogs with Rodrigo, my senior dog. I was excited because I'd read that this is a powerful anti-inflammatory and thought it would reduce arthritis pain and allergy symptoms. I had...
I recently passed the Professional Canine Nutrition course offered by the Feed Real Institute. I'm now a Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist (CPCN), a goal I've had for a while because I thought the knowledge would add more credibility to my blog while teaching...
Five years ago, Rodrigo passed into his senior years without any issues. But as the years crept on, things began to change. People don't often talk about senior dogs in the raw feeding community; the focus is usually on the needs of a growing puppy, not an aging...
The topic of vaccinations always sparks a passionate debate between dog lovers. My thoughts on vaccinations were shaped by a decade of dog ownership, volunteering with a local rescue, and the online holistic community. Nutrition is a crucial aspect of responsible pet...
Recently, a content creator posted a question that received nearly 1,000 comments – Animal Communicators / Pet Psychics – Poll: Real or Imaginary? I was going to leave a comment but didn't because: I knew my response wouldn't be popular and didn't want to...
Our dogs love green tripe! I'm not a fan of the smell, but it doesn't bother me. I've always believed the benefits outweigh the smell, so we have a freezer full of this super protein, and I feed it to our dogs a couple of days a week (when I can remember to thaw...
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.
