AnimalBiome DoggyBiome Microbiome Testing Kit Review – Pt 1
This review of the AnimalBiome Doggy Biome microbiome testing kit was originally published in April 2019. A friend introduced me to AnimalBiome and I ordered two kits (BOGO Deal) and tested two of our dogs. What Is AnimalBiome? AnimalBiome (aka DoggyBiome) is a...
What You Need to Know About Feeding Raw Fish to Dogs
Source: DepositPhoto When I was new to raw feeding, I wasn't comfortable feeding raw fish to my dogs because I worried about parasites or salmon poisoning. After joining the local raw food co-op and meeting more raw feeders, I decided to try raw sardines and I never...
5 Reasons My Raw Fed Dog Vomits and When I Call the Vet
While I don't deal with this all the time, there are days when a dog vomits. It's part of life with dogs. I've been feeding raw for nearly ten years and I've found that my dogs vomit for a variety of reasons. It's not fun, but it can be informational. Please keep in...
5 Natural Alternatives to Apoquel to Treat Dog Allergies
Have you noticed that Apoquel has commercials now? Now that we’re in the midst of spring allergy season (I’m feeling it) many pet parents are noticing that their dog is uncomfortable. With allergy season comes red, itchy paws, red inflamed skin, and gunky ears – to...
The Farmer's Dog Food Review by a Raw Feeder
I recently updated a blog post about The Farmer's Dog and took advantage of a 50% discount for new subscribers. In this blog post, I'll share the ordering process, the proteins offered versus what I chose, the shipping, Rodrigo's thoughts, and my experience with The...
An Easy DIY Gravy Recipe for Dogs
I love how innovative people in the pet industry are; someone is constantly coming up with something new. I'm always tempted to try new things, but I'm particular about ingredients and spending money on something I can make at home. So when a company asked me to write...
DIY Home Treatment for My Dog's Yeasty Skin
Years ago, one of our dogs, Sydney, had recurring yeast issues that presented in her ears, on her tummy, armpits, and groin area that I called "yeasty skin." I got tired to repeat visits to the veterinarian that didn't resolve anything and chose to treat this at home....
Garlic for Dogs: A Natural Flea Repellent That Works
Summary: Garlic has many health benefits for dogs, including helping dogs naturally repel fleas and ticks, detox the system, and fight cancer. For dogs that weigh 10 to 15 pounds, 1/2 clove of garlic is recommended. For dogs that weigh 20 to 40 pounds, one clove of...