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...
With the rapid growth of the raw feeding, we're seeing many people offering meal formulation services where they provide balanced recipes for dogs. I was tempted to do the same last year and invested $600 (yeah, you read that right) of my money into a meal formulation...
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...
My dogs love green beans. I love green beans. But this isn't something I would have thought to add to my dogs' diet until a veterinarian recommended it for Sydney to help her lose weight. Today, green beans are a regular part of my dogs' raw food diet,, and I explain...
If you're interested in feeding a raw food diet then you may be weighing the difference between homemade and store-bought raw dog food. Homemade raw dog food is less expensive but comes with a learning curve. Store-bought raw dog food is expensive – period....
What is a Raw Dog Food Co-Op? A raw food co-op is an organization that facilitates bulk purchases of raw pet food for local raw feeders. Over the years, I've noticed that many raw food co-ops have the following characteristics: A couple of people manage the business....
If you've been on social media, then you may be aware of the connection between grain-free dog food and heart disease, specifically cardiomyopathy. I've kept quiet because this related to kibble brands and I don't feed kibble nor do I write about kibble. But two...
Welcome to Raw Foodie Friday! This week, I fed duck frames to my dogs. It's one of my favorite things to feed my dogs during the summer because the dogs can eat outside, I feed them whole, and the dogs are super mellow all evening after dinnertime. What are Raw Duck...
Are you looking for balanced raw dog food recipes? Would you like a nutrient spreadsheet that lists many of the common foods we feed to our dogs and the nutrient levels? If your answer is “yes,” then read on for this amazing opportunity… CLICK Image...
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.
