Warming & Cooling: The Power of Food Energetics for Dogs
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), food is not simply fuel—it's medicine. TCM emphasizes food energetics, which refers to the inherent energetic qualities of ingredients and their influence on the body's internal balance. This ancient approach doesn’t count...
5 Reasons Every Raw Feeder Should Invest in Nutrient Testing
When it comes to raw feeding, diet alone isn't enough for me. I need to confirm that what I'm doing is actually working for my dogs and I do this through nutrient testing with ParsleyPet. This is something I do every other year; the first time I sent in hair samples...
4 Healing Paw Balms for Dogs that I Love
What are Healing Paw Balms? A healing paw balm is a solid-ish product (think vaseline consistency or a little thicker) that soothes dry, chapped, or cracked skin. I was introduced to them when Rodrigo used to lick his paws incessantly. And someone recommended Bag Balm...
What I Learned from Using an Electric Dog Fencing System
This blog post discusses the electric dog fencing system, a controversial topic that triggers some dog lovers. Please take the time to read it fully before commenting. Thank you. When it comes to social media, there are topics that can destroy your reputation and...
Foods that Keep You Up at Night and an Easy Fix
This post was originally published on my blog DogMomStyle.com. Could the foods I eat be keeping me up at night? Have you ever tossed and turned all night only to fall into a deep sleep an hour before your alarm goes off? It happens to me all the time. I don't feel...
How to Reuse Store-Bought Jars Safely
Last year, I made a vow to reduce my use of single-use plastic containers and plastic storage containers. I am concerned about the environment and I worry about how the long-term use of these containers will impact my dogs' health. A few years ago, I began setting...
What Raw Feeders Need to Know About Air-Dried Bones
Real Dog Box offers a monthly subscription box, which includes air-dried bones, chews, and treats. I've been a customer longer than I can remember, and my experience has been 100% positive. Each month, I receive three bags of air-dried treats and three bags of...
Can Raw Feeders Freeze Eggs for Their Dogs?
If someone were to give you 100 pasture-raised, certified organic, and humane eggs, would you take them? If you had asked me this question a year ago, I'd say no. I'd try to find a few friends who can help me out by taking some of the eggs, but I'd know that I'd have...