Unveiling the Secrets Behind Bobi’s Remarkably Long Life

Unveiling the Secrets Behind Bobi’s Remarkably Long Life

A fellow dog lover shared a video questioning the authenticity of the World’s Oldest Dog record set by Bobi, a dog living in Portugal. In summary, Dr. Cellini questioned the images of Bobi over the years, the genetic testing used to determine the dog’s age, and the...
What Raw Feeders Need to Know About Senior Dogs

What Raw Feeders Need to Know About Senior Dogs

Five years ago, Rodrigo passed into his senior years without any issues. But as the years crept on, things began to change. People don't often talk about senior dogs in the raw feeding community; the focus is usually on the needs of a growing puppy, not an aging...
3 Ways I Prep My Dogs for their Vaccinations

3 Ways I Prep My Dogs for their Vaccinations

The topic of vaccinations always sparks a passionate debate between dog lovers. My thoughts on vaccinations were shaped by a decade of dog ownership, volunteering with a local rescue, and the online holistic community. Nutrition is a crucial aspect of responsible pet...
How to Calm Dogs Naturally on the Fourth of July

How to Calm Dogs Naturally on the Fourth of July

The Fourth of July is coming, the worst holiday for pet parents raising anxious dogs. This is a beloved holiday, and I have decades of happy memories with family and friends. But today, I have dogs, and, let's be honest, the fireworks are a menace. It's not the...
If Your Dog’s a Jerk, Check the Gut Microbiome

If Your Dog’s a Jerk, Check the Gut Microbiome

Rodrigo was a sweet puppy. He was curious and adventuresome but always a sweet puppy. So, imagine my surprise when he morphed into a jerk, and I couldn't take him anywhere. I started with a walk on the Centennial Trail. A group of cyclists rode by, something Rodrigo...
12 Benefits of Golden Paste for Dogs [Recipe]

12 Benefits of Golden Paste for Dogs [Recipe]

Golden paste is a popular DIY supplement with many benefits for our dogs. Having lost two dogs to cancer, turmeric is an important part of my dogs' diet and something easy to make and add to their meals. Benefits of Turmeric (TOO-mer-ick) for Dogs Natural detox...
5 Reasons Our Dogs Have Never Had Fleas

5 Reasons Our Dogs Have Never Had Fleas

Years ago, when I was still taking my dogs to a traditional vet, the veterinarian combed through my dogs' hair for the longest time, repeating, “they don't have fleas.” “Of course, my babies don't have fleas!  They're raw fed.”  I...
5 Ways to Help an Inactive Dog Lose Weight

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...
Choosing the Right Test to Unlock Optimal Health for Raw Fed Dogs

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...
Don’t Panic When a Dog Eats a Cooked Chicken Bone

Don’t Panic When a Dog Eats a Cooked Chicken Bone

If you came across this post because your dog ate a cooked chicken bone, don't panic – call your vet immediately!  Do not leave a comment asking what to do – I am not a veterinarian.  I'm a content creator, and this post shares what I've learned...
Why My Dog Has Diarrhea and Easy Home Remedies

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....
The Best Natural Alternatives to Seresto Collars for Dogs

The Best Natural Alternatives to Seresto Collars for Dogs

Have you heard of Seresto collars? They're flea and tick collars for dogs and sound like the perfect alternatives to the chemicals we put on our dogs. I was interested when I first learned about them but didn't bother looking further because my dogs didn't wear...
5 Ways to Stop Raw Fed Dogs from Eating Poop

5 Ways to Stop Raw Fed Dogs from Eating Poop

I am not a veterinarian. Seeing a sign that one of my dogs is eating poop is so discouraging. They walk into the house, smacking their mouth as if they just finished eating something and there is nothing in the yard that they would be eating other than grass and poop....
How to Give a Dog Slippery Elm for Nausea

How to Give a Dog Slippery Elm for Nausea

One of the side effects of the Chinese herbs that I was giving to Sydney to treat her cancer is nausea and it sucked. I had to stop adding the herbs to her food, giving it to her separately, because she could (1) sniff them out and wouldn't eat and (2) the herbs...
How to Remove a Wart from Your Dog’s Face Naturally

How to Remove a Wart from Your Dog’s Face Naturally

I am not a veterinarian. Keep the Tail Wagging is a personal blog where I share my experience raising dogs. While the natural solution shared in this post worked for my dogs, I want to make it clear that this post isn't medical advice; I'm simply sharing my...

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