Wondercide is a well-known brand that offers a natural and holistic approach to repel fleas and ticks for pets. In 2016, Wondercide reformulated its products to remove hydrated silica, a common ingredient in pest control products, to enhance safety for pets and their...
I'm a self-taught raw feeder. When I started this journey, the courses available today weren't an option, so I learned through raw feeding groups, blogs, and books. As a result, I have an extensive library of raw feeding and canine nutrition books that I still...
Dogs are known for their unique ways of communicating with their owners, and one common behavior that many dog owners experience is their pet placing a paw on them. Depending on the context and the dog's personality, this action can have various meanings. The...
Selecting the right stuffed dog toys can provide endless entertainment and comfort to your dog. I couldn't have stuffed dog toys in the house for years because Rodrigo would destroy them in five seconds. Today, I have dogs that love playing with stuffed dog toys and...
I am not a dog trainer or behaviorist. If you have issues with your littermates, please get in touch with a professional dog trainer for guidance. Working with a trainer made raising littermates easier for us. When I was researching adopting littermate puppies, all I...
Walking my dogs is the best part of my day because our walks are my main exercise. Our walks allow me to unwind from the day and boost my mental health. Plus, I love this uninterrupted time with my dogs. I find it fascinating watching them explore as we walk. Most of...
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. We spend the morning walking the dogs and the afternoon with family. Every year, we go around the table, and each person shares something they're grateful for – for me, it's my dogs. And I know I'm not alone. Here are...
When we switch our dogs to raw, we expect a lot of changes beyond an improvement in our dogs' health. I expected shiny coats, less doggy smell, no issues with fleas, and no grass burning when they go potty. Raw feeding held up to the hype. But urine grass burns are a...
Last year, I made a vow to reduce my use of single-use plastic containers and plastic storage containers. I am concerned about the environment and I worry about how the long-term use of these containers will impact my dogs' health. A few years ago, I began setting...
I've been hearing about Embark Vet breed identification tests for years, and a year ago, I finally broke down and tested all of my dogs. I was hesitant to try because this was an investment to satisfy my curiosity. I certainly didn't. I'm not a rich woman. So I waited...
This blog post was published in March 2016; it has been updated with new information given the COVID-19 restrictions any of us are experiencing. We have four dogs and two of them are terrified of the veterinarian; the other two are attention hogs and love any...
Do dog DNA tests really work? This is the question I've been trying to answer for years. I've had my dogs DNA tested three times now. THREE TIMES! Why so many? Because I wasn't 100% certain so I tested my dogs using three different companies and here is what I...
SILEO is a prescription medication that promises to calm our dogs during storms and fireworks. It sounds like a dream come true, but is SILEO safe for dogs? What is SILEO? Press Release about SILEO by Zoetis. SILEO is a gel that is absorbed through the cheeks and gums...
Kimberly Gauthier (go-tea-ay) and Rodrigo
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.
