Mother's Day is Not for Dog Moms
Years ago, a woman came under fire for stating that being a "dog mom" doesn't make you a mother. I remember being outraged by her article. How DARE she tell me that my love for my dogs doesn't compare to her love for her children - love is love. That article got...
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
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
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
Lately I’ve been hearing a lot about bone broth. In a couple of my raw feeding groups, someone has shared that they are feeding a bone broth. After I read that a fellow blogger using a bone broth to moisten his dog’s morning kibble, I decided to find a recipe.
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
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 how to care...
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...