Walking my dogs is the best part of my day because our walks are my main exercise. Our walks allow me to unwind from the day and boost my mental health. Plus, I love this uninterrupted time with my dogs. I find it fascinating watching them explore as we walk. Most of...
I was TODAY years old when I learned that we should store fish separately when preparing meals for our dogs. I add fish (sardines, salmon, mussels) to their dishes at mealtime instead of mixing seafood into my DIY raw blends; but I used to add it to the grinds to save...
We've had dogs for nearly thirteen years. And I've made a lot of mistakes over the years: I didn't correctly socialize my dogs. I didn't encourage confidence and independence. I humanized my dogs, treating them like my babies. My lack of knowledge contributed to a...
Thousands of articles list toxic foods for dogs, but few tell us what foods we should avoid for puppies. In 2022, we welcomed a puppy into our family. Bella is a mixed-breed puppy with Husky blue eyes, German Shepherd dimples, and a love for shoes. We feed our dogs a...
Living with four dogs and a cat in the Pacific Northwest means we live with pet odors and hair. On top of that, we have environmental allergies. We clean our home daily and use air purifiers around the house. So, I tested four brands to determine the best air purifier...
Two of our dogs were tested through Innovative Pet Lab (IPL). I chose to test Zoey and Apollo because they're healthy dogs, and the Innovative Pet Lab testing aims to give us a heads-up on potential health issues. I expected the tests to come back with stellar...
Boron is a trace element found in many foods and can be purchased as a supplement. Boron isn't considered an essential trace mineral, and humans get their recommended daily amount – 1 to 13 mg daily – through diet (we can't produce it on our own). But what...
Have you been told that DIY raw dog food isn't nutritionally complete? You're not alone. People often reference a “study” when trying to convince pet parents that homemade dog food is too hard to make and debunk the practice of balancing over time. In the...
I discovered this video after I read the SkeptVet's review of The Forever Dog. I was curious if anyone else had created any content debunking the book, Dr. Becker or Rodney Habib, and immediately found this video, published on September 23, 2022. In the video, Dr. Em...
Science isn't my favorite subject. I love reading, and I love learning new things but show me a study, and I'm likely to pass out and sleep for a few hours because interpreting someone's scientific findings is boring. I used to believe a great alternative was to...
DepositPhoto Every spring al, I walk around our property and collect dandelions before I mow because dandelions are an organic, non-gmo, healthy supplement for me and my dogs. What are Dandelions? And Where Can I Find The Dandelions are “weeds” that are a...
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. We spend the morning walking the dogs and the afternoon with family. Every year, we go around the table, and each person shares something they're grateful for – for me, it's my dogs. And I know I'm not alone. Here are...
So, this isn't really DIY, but it's as close to DIY as I can get outside of making dog food and treats. I made flat dog dishes for my dogs. In 2022, I saw many people using the MINE Pet Platters. I purchased four platters for my dogs and was inspired to introduce them...
In 2022, Rodrigo turned 12 years old, and his tastes changed along with his diet. Suddenly, my dog went from being food motivated to being a picky eater. Because I believe being “picky” is my dog's way of trying to tell me something, I began paying...
Years ago, one of our dogs was fat, and I took some flack on social media. It was brutal. But, to be honest, they weren't wrong. My dog needed to lose weight, but she was my couch potato, she was living with a partial cruciate tear and arthritis, and no matter how...
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.
