Best Supplements to Boost a Dog’s Immune System

Best Supplements to Boost a Dog’s Immune System

As I learn more about canine health and nutrition, I have concluded that focusing on my dog's gut health and immune system is essential to longevity. The immune system is vital in protecting dogs from various infectious agents, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites,...
Ultimate Guide to Hemp Seeds for Dogs

Ultimate Guide to Hemp Seeds for Dogs

What are Hemp Seeds? Hemp seeds, also known as hemp hearts, are seeds derived from the hemp plant (Cannabis sativa). These small, oval-shaped seeds have a mild, nutty flavor and a soft texture. Hemp seeds are a highly nutritious food source consumed by humans. But can...
A Warning About Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) for Dogs

A Warning About Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) for Dogs

When a friend recently gave me the supplement, I tried palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) for dogs with Rodrigo, my senior dog. I was excited because I'd read that this is a powerful anti-inflammatory and thought it would reduce arthritis pain and allergy symptoms. I had...
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...
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...
Dispelling Myths About Coconut Oil for Dogs

Dispelling Myths About Coconut Oil for Dogs

I saw a graphic on Instagram the other day that questioned the benefits of coconut oil. This excited me because MCT and coconut oil are a daily part of life and my life with dogs. This graphic inspired me to dive deeper into the benefits of coconut oil for new...
Understanding the Benefits of MCT Oil for Dogs

Understanding the Benefits of MCT Oil for Dogs

I recently began consuming a teaspoon of MCT oil with my morning tea. I'm also adding the same dose to the morning meals of our senior dogs. I feel more awake, energetic, and happy after only a few days of this routine. So, let's talk about the benefits of MCT oil for...
Top Supplements for Raw Fed Dogs That Really Work

Top Supplements for Raw Fed Dogs That Really Work

I don't add supplements to balance my dog's diet; instead, I reach for supplements to address a specific health issue, support my dogs' gut health, and boost their immune system. The following is a list of supplements for my raw fed dogs listed by health condition. I...
Discover the Hidden Benefits of Medicinal Mushrooms for Dogs

Discover the Hidden Benefits of Medicinal Mushrooms for Dogs

Medicinal mushrooms are becoming increasingly popular in pet health due to their natural healing properties. Besides providing essential nutrients and antioxidants, specific varieties of these fungi offer a boost to your dog's body and mind that can be hard to find...
Best Digestive Supplements for Leaky Gut in Dogs

Best Digestive Supplements for Leaky Gut in Dogs

Two of our dogs were tested through Innovative Pet Lab (IPL). I chose to test Zoey and Apollo because they're healthy dogs, and the Innovative Pet Lab testing aims to give us a heads-up on potential health issues. I expected the tests to come back with stellar...
How to Safely Add Dandelions to a Dog’s Diet

How to Safely Add Dandelions to a Dog’s Diet

DepositPhoto Every spring al, I walk around our property and collect dandelions before I mow because dandelions are an organic, non-gmo, healthy supplement for me and my dogs. What are Dandelions? And Where Can I Find The Dandelions are “weeds” that are a...
Benefits of Trace Minerals for Raw Fed Dogs

Benefits of Trace Minerals for Raw Fed Dogs

I recently started adding trace mineral drops (and boron) to my dogs' water dishes (and my water bottle).  The concept of trace minerals was first brought to my attention by Rodney Habib.  And the discussion came back during a recent episode of The...
How Much Coconut Oil is Safe For Dogs to Eat?

How Much Coconut Oil is Safe For Dogs to Eat?

CocoTherapy blew my mind in 2018 when I listened to the founders speak on the many benefits. I immediately began adding a spoonful to my dogs' meals, only to discover that not all dogs like coconut oil. Bummer. Today, our dogs get coconut oil regularly; I've learned...
An Easy DIY Supplement for Raw Fed Dogs

An Easy DIY Supplement for Raw Fed Dogs

I'm not a fan of supplements because it's easy to get suckered into buying everything folks recommend, and before you know it, you're spending 30 minutes adding a 1/4 tsp of this, that, and that over there to everyone's meal. Read This Before Buying Supplements for...
Is Fish Oil Better than Fish for Raw Fed Dogs?

Is Fish Oil Better than Fish for Raw Fed Dogs?

I transitioned my dogs to a raw food diet in 2013 and began DIY raw feeding the following year. To some pet parents, raw feeding seems complicated; for me, it became easier to formulate a diet that meets my dogs' nutritional needs without supplementation as I learned...

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