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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
In 2013, we adopted a puppy – Blue – and he was an amazing addition to our family. He was a healthy dog and I often wonder how raw feeding would have impacted his health over the years. We lost him too soon and the only health issue he suffered from prior...
I'm sure every pet parent can relate to my experience – sometimes, one of our dogs has gas. There are a few times when all of them have gas. A fart here and there doesn't cause concern, but when my dogs can clear a room, and their gas lasts for more than 24...
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...
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...
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...
I'm a passionate writer in the Pacific Northwest who loves all things dogs. I share what I'm learning as I attempt to crack the code to longevity. Keep the Tail Wagging is a blog dedicated to the dog who inspired this journey: Rodrigo Gauthier - March 2010 - September 2023.
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