The Amazing Foods You Can Find at a Raw Food Co-Op

The Amazing Foods You Can Find at a Raw Food Co-Op

I order 99% of the food I feed my dogs from a local raw food co-op. A raw food co-op is an organization that brings raw feeders together, helping us order ingredients, supplements, and other products as a group to keep costs low. By ordering in bulk, we can buy for...
The Difference Between Freeze-Dried and Raw Dog Food

The Difference Between Freeze-Dried and Raw Dog Food

As dog owners, we always want the best for our dogs, especially their nutrition. Traditionally, dog owners have chosen between kibble and canned dog food. But over the past decade, we've seen a rise in fresh food options, including raw, cooked, freeze-dried, and...
DIY Veggie Mix to Boost Your Dog’s Gut Microbiome

DIY Veggie Mix to Boost Your Dog’s Gut Microbiome

I began adding a vegetable mix to my dogs' diet to help one of our dogs lose weight. I continue making a veggie mix to add fiber, antioxidants, food for the gut bacteria, and additional nutrients to my dogs' diet. Although dogs are carnivores, they benefit from adding...
An Easy Bone Broth Recipe to Boost Your Dog’s Health

An Easy Bone Broth Recipe to Boost Your Dog’s Health

I fill my freezers with bone broth for the dogs several times a year. It's an easy recipe and offers many health benefits. What is Bone Broth? Bone broth for dogs is a nourishing liquid made by simmering animal bones and connective tissue over 24 hours in a slow...

Is it Possible to Prevent Littermate Syndrome in Puppies?

I am not a dog trainer or behaviorist. If you have issues with your littermates, please get in touch with a professional dog trainer for guidance. Working with a trainer made raising littermates easier for us. When I was researching adopting littermate puppies, all I...
Best Knives for Preparing Raw Dog Food

Best Knives for Preparing Raw Dog Food

When I was new to DIY, I spent every Saturday cutting up chicken for the meat grinder. I went through three meat cleavers before I realized, “You get what you pay for.” In this post, I will share how I chose my knives, the best knives for raw feeders, and...
Dispelling Myths About Coconut Oil for Dogs

Dispelling Myths About Coconut Oil for Dogs

I saw a graphic on Instagram the other day that questioned the benefits of coconut oil. This excited me because MCT and coconut oil are a daily part of life, as well as my life with dogs. This graphic inspired me to dive deeper into the benefits of coconut oil for new...
Creating Connections: How to Start a Raw Food Co-op

Creating Connections: How to Start a Raw Food Co-op

I have been raw feeding for the past ten years and got my start by connecting with some wonderful people who ordered in bulk from a raw food company. I learned what they had going was called a co-op, and their hard work and dedication to bringing these wonderful...
Understanding the Benefits of MCT Oil for Dogs

Understanding the Benefits of MCT Oil for Dogs

I recently began consuming a teaspoon of MCT oil with my morning tea. I'm also adding the same dose to the morning meals of our senior dogs. I feel more awake, energetic, and happy after only a few days of this routine. So, let's talk about the benefits of MCT oil for...
Feed Real Dog Food Nutrition Course Review

Feed Real Dog Food Nutrition Course Review

When I began my raw feeding journey, it never occurred to me to find a course to take to help better understand feeding fresh food to my dogs. I joined several Facebook raw feeding groups and learned the following: Feed 80% muscle meat, 10% bone, 5% liver, and 5%...
Celebrating National Raw Feeding Week: Who Started It?

Celebrating National Raw Feeding Week: Who Started It?

National Raw Feeding Week is a holiday created by Kimberly Gauthier (that's me) in 2018 when I noticed that raw feeders didn't have a day on Pet Holiday calendars. As I considered this atrocity, I decided we needed a full week. Later, I learned that there is a full...
Grass-Fed Beef vs. Bison for Raw-Fed Dogs

Grass-Fed Beef vs. Bison for Raw-Fed Dogs

As a dog owner, you want to ensure your dog gets the best nutrition. In recent years, bison has become increasingly popular as an alternative to beef, making bison a possible option for dogs with a beef intolerance. But what are the differences between the two...
Discover the Hidden Benefits of Medicinal Mushrooms for Dogs

Discover the Hidden Benefits of Medicinal Mushrooms for Dogs

Medicinal mushrooms are becoming increasingly popular in pet health due to their natural healing properties. Besides providing essential nutrients and antioxidants, specific varieties of these fungi offer a boost to your dog's body and mind that can be hard to find...
Is Peroxyacetic Acid (PAA) Safe for Pets?

Is Peroxyacetic Acid (PAA) Safe for Pets?

When I was new to raw feeding, I couldn't find raw green tripe. But I found canned green tripe and happily fed that to my dogs until I learned about carrageenan gum. I received many comments from people warning me about the dangers of carrageenan gum. I panicked. Was...
Is the SpotOn GPS Fence Safe for Dogs?

Is the SpotOn GPS Fence Safe for Dogs?

I received a SpotOn GPS Fence training collar for Apollo in exchange for my honest thoughts. I originally planned to return the collar to the company because I didn't want the smoke from the dog training community. But fellow dog lovers were interested in my thoughts...

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