Source: DepositPhoto When I was new to raw feeding, I wasn't comfortable feeding raw fish to my dogs because I worried about parasites or salmon poisoning. After joining the local raw food co-op and meeting more raw feeders, I decided to try raw sardines and I never...
I recently updated a blog post about The Farmer's Dog and took advantage of a 50% discount for new subscribers. In this blog post, I'll share the ordering process, the proteins offered versus what I chose, the shipping, Rodrigo's thoughts, and my experience with The...
So, for five weeks, I followed a new (to me) raw feeding model called “rotational monofeeding” with my dogs; I did modify a portion of this diet that I disagreed with (more below). This is a raw feeding model that, like others, attempts to replicate...
Summary: Garlic has many health benefits for dogs, including helping dogs naturally repel fleas and ticks, detox the system, and fight cancer. For dogs that weigh 10 to 15 pounds, 1/2 clove of garlic is recommended. For dogs that weigh 20 to 40 pounds, one clove of...
As a raw feeder, I'm surprised when I connect with pro-raw local veterinarians. I'm lucky to live in a progressive area where people love their dogs – I'm not the only Crazy Dog Lady. Despite my pro-raw stance, I understand entirely why veterinarians...
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...
What is Blood Work for Raw Fed Dogs? The blood work my veterinarian does is a CBD or a Complete Blood Count. The blood work looks at the red and white blood cells, platelets, and more… Cholesterol Digestive enzymes Electrolytes Endocrine levels Glucose...
Pets are potentially exposed to over 85,000 toxins every single day. A discerning raw feeding would like to believe their dogs are exposed to fewer toxins because raw feeding offers a natural detox of the system. What Does it Mean to Detox Our Dogs? Buying supplements...
I received a freezer dump that included wild goose and squid. My dogs love wild goose (nutrient profile on Patreon), but I've never fed squid. So my first step in introducing new food to my dogs' diet is to check out the nutrient profile. In a quick search...
Many raw feeders are trying to replicate an ancestral diet for their dogs, choosing foods for their dogs based on what they believe a grey wolf would or wouldn't eat. This logic is why I originally thought sweet potatoes weren't good for dogs – I didn't think...
There was a time when people thought fat was bad, both for humans and dogs. And then someone, not sure who, said that our fear of fat is wrong. Fat doesn't make us fat, it's the DIET OF PROCESSED FOODS we're devouring daily and the TYPES OF FAT WE EAT that is making...
I order chicken and duck feet regularly for my dogs. It's the crunch in my dogs' meals. Once, I received an order for duck feet with brown/black markings, and I didn't know if these were callouses or bumblefoot. I've seen this on chicken feet in the past; I was told...
‘Tis the season! If you have a raw feeder in your life and are looking for the perfect gift, this is the list for you. I've curated a list of 25 awesome gifts for raw feeders. I've been feeding raw for nearly nine years, and I used my experience to create this...
This blog post sharing the pros and cons of raw feeding was originally published in November 2014. It has been updated with new information and reposted. Thanks for reading. Several years ago, a woman contacted me because she wanted to know the pros and cons of raw...
This blog post was originally published in 2014. It has been updated with new information. Throughout this blog post, I alternate the following words – sensitivity, intolerance, and allergy. Before I switched my dogs to a raw food diet, I suspected that 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.
