3 Reasons Why I Don't Feed Cold Raw Dog Food
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 attention and...
5 Ways to Help an Inactive Dog Lose Weight
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...
How to Feed a Raw Fed Dog with EPI
This blog post was originally published in January 2017, it has been updated with new information and republished after my dog was diagnosed with EPI (exocrine pancreatic insufficiency) in December 2019. Please keep in mind that I'm not a veterinarian. If you...
Are MINE Pet Platters Really Better than Dog Dishes?
"Research proves that the best way to feed our animals is from a flat surface. The patented MINE Pet Platter design encourages dogs and cats to unleash instinctive, healthier eating behaviors and engages their minds in a way that is both entertaining and...
Choosing the Right Test to Unlock Optimal Health for Raw Fed Dogs
As a raw feeder, I've taken control of my dogs' nutrition, which means I handle the sourcing, formulating, and meal prep—I also manage their health. It didn't take long after I began raw feeding that I became interested in maintaining my dogs' health because improving...
Benefits of Trace Minerals for Raw Fed Dogs
I recently started adding trace mineral drops (and boron) to my dogs' water dishes (and my water bottle). The concept of trace minerals was first brought to my attention by Rodney Habib. And the discussion came back during a recent episode of The...
Treating Partial Cruciate Tears Naturally in Dogs
I recently learned that our senior dog has a partial cruciate tear. This isn't our first experience; his sister had a partial tear years ago that we treated naturally, without surgery. Rodrigo doesn't have a full tear, which allows us more flexibility. Minimizing...
How Much Coconut Oil is Safe For Dogs to Eat?
CocoTherapy blew my mind in 2018 when I listened to the founders speak on its many benefits. I immediately began adding a spoonful to my dogs' meals, only to discover that not all dogs like coconut oil. Bummer. Today, our dogs get coconut oil regularly; I've learned...