Every week If you're reading this and feeling attacked, then it's possibly because you've had a question about a health issue or simply needed the support of a fellow pet parent and sought veterinarian advice on social media. If you've posted your question in a group,...
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...
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....
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...
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...
Click Here to Order Colloidal Silver Do you have colloidal silver in the house? Have you heard of colloidal silver? Let me tell you about this cool “supplement” that every one pet parent needs in their dog raising kit. A friend of mine told me about...
Ten years ago, I was preparing to bring home puppies and I was so excited. At the time, I thought I knew all of what I needed to know because I read a few books, asked a few strangers about their dogs, and I started watching television dog trainer programs every...
When my dog is in pain, I listen to our veterinarian, not strangers on Facebook! ~ Kimberly Gauthier, worried dog mom This is going to be somewhat of a rant post, but I'll throw in some useful information as well. This week Johan and I found ourselves at the emergency...
I love peanuts. Not peanut butter, just peanuts. And I used to share them with my dogs. Peanuts are a healthy snack, so, of course, they're safe for dogs. Or, at least, that's what I thought. After years of snacking on this natural treat, I switched to organic...
Several years ago, one of our dogs helped himself to the last piece of chocolate cake. My first reaction was to panic because I've always been told chocolate is toxic to dogs. A call to the veterinarian called my anxiety; he wasn't showing signs of illness, and it was...
Does honey improve a dog's health, or is it just added sugar to the diet? Natural sugar, but sugar, never less? I've tried these products in the past, but not long enough to notice any changes in my dogs. However, I've added local raw honey and bee pollen to my tea or...
This blog post was originally written in June 2012; it has been updated with new information and republished. Over the past month, I’ve been doing a lot of research on pet insurance companies. I started in a group, asking what people thought of pet insurance and...
Summary: If you're looking for a product to help remove the anal gland scent from fabric, try Nature's Miracle Advanced or a DIY Thieves Cleaner (ingredients below). 16-ounce glass spray bottle 3 tbsp of organic witch hazel 50-80 drops of Germ Fighter by Plant Therapy...
What are Anal Glands? “The anal glands or anal sacs are small glands found near the anus in many mammals, including dogs and cats. They are not found in humans.” ~ Google Anal Glands discharge a small amount of fluid when pressed during a potty break (pee or poo), and...
Years ago, one of our dogs began to develop yeasty ears regularly. I tried everything to prevent it from turning into an infection. This happens due to an overgrowth of yeast, a fungus that naturally resides on a dog's skin and in their ears. However, certain factors...
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.
