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...
One night I was cuddling with Rodrigo, doing the combo “I love you, puppy” – At Home Exam – rub and I noticed that his tummy was really dark. It almost seemed black. I rolled him over more, reassuring him what a sweet baby he was while ignoring his confusion, and...
Scout and Apollo love swimming in our ponds. Did you know that blue-green algae kills dogs? Occasionally, social media goes nuts with articles about dogs dying after spending the day swimming in local ponds and lakes. Each story raised alarms because I had never heard...
The following is an article by Joseph Powell that shares his thoughts on the cause of dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs. With his permission, this article was shared on Keep the Tail Wagging and has been reviewed/approved by a holistic veterinarian. If you have an issue...
Over the years, I've heard about the benefits and risks of using diatomaceous earth (food grade) with our dogs. I received some from a brand and was excited to try it, especially after a representative shared that she takes it daily in her tea, or a glass of water or...
10 Common Flea Myths [Originally shared by Only Natural Pet in 2015] Healthy dogs don't get fleas Fleas only live on dogs, not in the house Once you get rid of fleas, your good Keeping your home clean prevents fleas Topical flea and tick treatments are safe for dogs...
Well, the season is upon us, and many people will be asking about natural flea and tick repellents on Facebook. I do a few things to protect my dogs from fleas and ticks: I feed a raw dog food diet; bugs are more attracted to pets fed a diet high in starch. I add Bug...
This blog post was originally published in 2012. It has been updated with new information and republished in 2019. 3d rendered illustration of Skunk cartoon character with display board I grew up in the city. The animals I see regularly today, were creatures in books...
This post was originally published in 2012. It was updated with new information and republished in 2019. When Sydney and Rodrigo were puppies, they often itched after being outside. We were told that this could be due to the growing mushrooms in the yard. We added...
For the past few weeks, we have been living in a hazy world. My daily habit in the summer is the wake-up, stretch, and then look out the window. Usually, I'm greeted by the moon as it turns in for the day and the promise of a blue sky. Lately, I'm greeted by an...
This post was originally published 11/28/2012. It has been updated with new information and republished. One question I see often is “what multi-vitamin should I give to my dog?” My response is “a raw egg.” When it comes to a raw food...
This post was originally published in October 2015. I have updated it with new information, including new scores. I have to prepare the bathroom before the dogs become aware that Bath Day has come or else they'll bolt. I organized the bathroom, arrange a pile...
If you're new to raw feeding, you may have noticed that your dog drinks less water. This isn't a cause for concern if your dog is healthy otherwise. The moisture in raw dog food is a source of hydration, but that doesn't mean our dogs don't need access to clean water....
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.
