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....
This post was originally published in August 2015. It has been updated with new information and republished. With all of the mixed information about raw feeding, many pet parents are understandably worried about transitioning their dogs to a raw diet. Years ago, in a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A couple of years after I transitioned Rodrigo to a raw food diet, he had a setback with his health. He went from occasional loose stool and diarrhea to daily diarrhea and experiencing rapid weight loss. I was feeding my dogs a raw diet, everything had been...
What is Blood Work for Raw Fed Dogs? The blood work my veterinarian does is a CBD or a Complete Blood Count. The blood work looks at the red and white blood cells, platelets, and more… Cholesterol Digestive enzymes Electrolytes Endocrine levels Glucose...
I haven't experienced raising a diabetic dog, but the topic of diabetes in dogs has always fascinated me. I have a dog with Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) and wondered if diabetes would follow on the heels of the EPI diagnosis, but it didn't (more below)....
On November 13, 2015, Zoetis, Inc. announced a new dog flu vaccine. “The new, killed virus vaccine will be administered in two doses, three weeks apart, to healthy dogs, eight weeks of age or older. Annual re-vaccination is recommended for maximum protection....
Just like humans, dogs can experience a sensation akin to their leg “falling asleep.” While not precisely the same as in humans, dogs can exhibit similar signs of discomfort or numbness in their limbs. This phenomenon is often temporary and typically...
Today, pet parents are bombarded with new information weekly about how to raise healthier pets. With the release of The Forever Dog book by Dr. Karen Becker and Rodney Habib, it seems like many of us are in a state of information overload. Instead of creating content...
I remember my first cancer scare. I was petting Sydney and felt a lump on her side and was convinced that she had cancer. I called her veterinarian to make an appointment along with three of my friends. In the end, I learned that it was a fatty tumor. My vet was kind...
This post is about when a dog won't eat; they aren't sick and simply choose to fast. If you suspect your dog is sick, please contact your veterinarian. This post was originally published in December 2014. It has been updated with new information. If your dog won't...
This post about stopping my dog from itching was originally published in December 2014; it has been updated with new information. Please keep in mind that I'm not a veterinarian. If your dog is sick, call your vet STAT! Whenever someone reaches out to me about a dog...
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.
![Glacier Peak Holistics Pet Sensitivity Testing [Review]](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.keepthetailwagging.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/19042319/Glacier-Peak-Holistics-Sensitivity-Testing-Review-940x675.png)
