DepositPhoto Last week, I ran into my veterinarian at the grocery store. I've known this woman for nearly 10 years and never knew that we both live in the same city (her practice is 2 cities south of us). It's a small world. Anyway, we got to gabbing and our...
The topic of bone broth came up in a raw feeding group and within that discussion, someone mentioned that they make mushroom broth for their dogs. What? Mushroom broth? That's a thing? Yep, it's a thing. The idea of feeding mushrooms to dogs is as hard to accept as...
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...
My dogs eat grass. I'm usually not concerned, but I am curious about the behavior because there are times when it's concerning. In this blog post, we will delve into the reasons why dogs eat grass, explore alternative options that provide similar benefits, and stop...
2019 Update: While I continue to add phytoplankton to my dogs' diet for the chlorophyll, I no longer add it as an alternative to fish or fish oil. You can learn more in my blog post: Phytoplankton, an Expensive Alternative to Fish Oil. In June 2017, phytoplankton was...
Rodrigo is the reason I'm a raw feeder today. Dealing with his tummy issues for six years has been a joy – sarcasm – and a learning experience – reality. At first, I thought it was normal for dogs to have diarrhea occasionally; I just didn't know...
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.
