This blog post was originally published in February 2015. It has been updated with new information and republished in September 2020. When we brought home Rodrigo and Sydney, I didn’t think about how often they needed to eat. I’ve always fed pets in the morning and in...
This blog post was originally published in March 2015. It has been updated with new information and republished. Enjoy! Why is it that the things that offer the most benefit to our dogs have such a strong smell: Green beef tripeTurmeric (which I kind of like)Apple...
Raw feeding is a big topic. But most people aren't looking for every answer under the sun, they want to know how to get started, so this blog post will cover how to get started. Why I Feed My Dogs a Raw Food Diet If you've come across this blog post, you probably know...
The other day, someone on social media mentioned that raw goat's milk is an excellent source of taurine. Something I had forgotten. This discussion inspired me to learn about other familiar sources of taurine for dogs. What is Taurine? Taurine is an amino acid that...
It makes me laugh when I see an article that warns pet parents to avoid feeding raw due to salmonella. When you read these articles, they are completely unbalanced in that they never discuss the many places a dog can pick up salmonella. Instead, pet parents walk away...
We are living in unprecedented times and I'm watching the news daily for an announcement from our Governor that we're under a mandatory shelter in place. I'm not going to panic and empty store shelves of supplies I don't need, but I do need to make sure that we have...
Are you looking for a stainless steel dog dish? Dog dishes are another thing pet parents are concerned about because the material can pose a safety hazard for dogs. Although they can be noisy, stainless steel dog dishes are affordable, dishwasher safe, durable, and...
This review of the Animal Diet Formulator is from the perspective of a pet parent and not a raw brand or veterinarian. There may be aspects of the program that a veterinarian or raw food brand may like or dislike that doesn't make it on my radar. Keep that in mind...
Interest in Raw Feeding is Growing This isn't surprising to me. I'm not excited about the price point of new raw brands. I couldn't afford to feed raw even if I fed our dogs these brands part of the time. My concern is that these high prices are going to...
A month ago we added a fifth dog to our family. Apollo is 8 months old and he's a Siberian Husky, Golden Retriever mix (aka Goberian). When I learned about the pending arrival of a fifth dog, I did some research to see if I could figure out why someone would...
“My cat got stomach cancer from eating red and yellow dyes in 9 lives. Poor thing. I assumed it was safe.” ~ Facebook User I see stories like this on social media all the time. Pet parents are learning the dangers of the ingredients used in...
One of the reasons I became active in the raw feeding community was to create a resource that would allow me to quietly soak in how everyone is feeding their pets. One topic that comes up, again and again, is the concept of fasting dogs and I want to...
I found an article on Facebook groups about Oprah and raw feeding. People were upset because Oprah was tellin people that raw feeding prevents cancer. However, no one had bothered to read the article – they were triggered by the title: 7 Reasons Why Oprah Feeds...
When feeding DIY raw, what do you do if you can't find a source for bone? I've been fortunate because I have several sources (raw food co-op, restaurant supply store, ethnic markets, local farms), so I haven't had to find a bone substitute – but not everyone is...
Welcome to Raw Foodie Friday! Every Friday, I post something about what I’m feeding my dogs a raw food diet. This weekend, I’ll be doing meal prep in anticipate for my trip to Las Vegas. I’m SuperZoo bound next week!!! What’s SuperZoo? SuperZoo is an annual...
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.
