AnimalBiome Microbiome Testing Kit Review – Pt 2
Scout's holistic veterinarian recommended that I have his gut biome tested through AnimalBiome (now DoggyBiome). She believes it's important to find the underlying cause of his cancer by starting with his gut. I didn't have a great experience with...
5 Reasons Why I Stopped Feeding Life's Abundance Dog Food
Are you wondering if Life's Abundance is a the right home-based business idea for you? Here was my experience that led to me leaving the business.
What To Do When Your Dog Bites You
If you are having behavior challenges with your dog, please seek the help of a qualified, positive-based dog trainer. I am a dog nutrition blogger, not a dog trainer, and I cannot offer advice or recommendations. Years ago, Rodrigo bit me. It was my fault....
What to Do if Your Dog is Overheating
We're not hyperaware of the temperatures here in the Pacific Northwest, and I'm rarely concerned about dogs overheating. But our mild summers (compared to the rest of the country) don't excuse us from protecting our dogs from heatstroke, and I've learned to keep our...
What You Need to Know About Feeding Broccoli Sprouts to Dogs
Can dogs eat broccoli? The obvious answer is yes, but not everyone agrees. I received an email from a passionate pet parent warning me about feeding broccoli. "Everyone knows that broccoli is toxic to dogs." I respectfully disagree but was intrigued. Is there...
Why My Dog Has Diarrhea and Easy Home Remedies
When I was new to raising dogs, a veterinarian told me that dogs always get diarrhea, and it's no big deal. He's also the vet who told me that it's normal for a cat to vomit once a day and that Rodrigo would die shortly after his third birthday. Well, he was wrong....
Keeping the Kitchen Clean When Feeding Raw Dog Food
When my partner and I became dog parents, we agreed that I would take the lead with the dogs (diet, veterinarian, training, etc.), and he took the lead with the house and yard. He didn't anticipate that I'd switch the dogs to raw, and despite the compromise...
5 DIY Natural Cleaning Products that aren't Toxic to Dogs
We have hardwood and tiled floors throughout our home that require sweeping and mopping several days a week. And blankets and bedding are washed once weekly. Not long ago, I began cleaning the floors and counters with a mixture of white vinegar and warm...