5 Foods that Aren’t Safe for Puppies

5 Foods that Aren’t Safe for Puppies

Thousands of articles list toxic foods for dogs, but few tell us what foods we should avoid for puppies. In 2022, we welcomed a puppy into our family. Bella is a mixed-breed puppy with Husky blue eyes, German Shepherd dimples, and a love for shoes. We feed our dogs a...
Is DIY Raw Dog Food Nutritionally Complete?

Is DIY Raw Dog Food Nutritionally Complete?

Have you been told that DIY raw dog food isn't nutritionally complete? You're not alone. People often reference a “study” when trying to convince pet parents that homemade dog food is too hard to make and debunk the practice of balancing over time. In the...
Debunking an Anti-Dr. Becker YouTube Video

Debunking an Anti-Dr. Becker YouTube Video

I discovered this video after I read the SkeptVet's review of The Forever Dog. I was curious if anyone else had created any content debunking the book, Dr. Becker or Rodney Habib, and immediately found this video, published on September 23, 2022. In the video, Dr. Em...
Spotting Bad Science in the Raw Feeding Community

Spotting Bad Science in the Raw Feeding Community

Science isn't my favorite subject. I love reading, and I love learning new things but show me a study, and I'm likely to pass out and sleep for a few hours because interpreting someone's scientific findings is boring. I used to believe a great alternative was to...
Toss Your Dog’s Bowl | DIY Raised, Flat Dog Dish (Steps)

Toss Your Dog’s Bowl | DIY Raised, Flat Dog Dish (Steps)

So, this isn't really DIY, but it's as close to DIY as I can get outside of making dog food and treats. I made flat dog dishes for my dogs. In 2022, I saw many people using the MINE Pet Platters. I purchased four platters for my dogs and was inspired to introduce them...
3 Reasons Why I Don’t Feed Cold Raw Dog Food

3 Reasons Why I Don’t Feed Cold Raw Dog Food

In 2022, Rodrigo turned 12 years old, and his tastes changed along with his diet. Suddenly, my dog went from being food motivated to being a picky eater. Because I believe being “picky” is my dog's way of trying to tell me something, I began paying...
How to Feed a Raw Fed Dog with EPI

How to Feed a Raw Fed Dog with EPI

This blog post was originally published in January 2017, it has been updated with new information and republished after my dog was diagnosed with EPI (exocrine pancreatic insufficiency) in December 2019. Please keep in mind that I'm not a veterinarian.  If you...
Is Fish Oil Better than Fish for Raw Fed Dogs?

Is Fish Oil Better than Fish for Raw Fed Dogs?

I transitioned my dogs to a raw food diet in 2013 and began DIY raw feeding the following year. To some pet parents, raw feeding seems complicated; for me, it became easier to formulate a diet that meets my dogs' nutritional needs without supplementation as I learned...
What You Need to Know About Feeding Broccoli Sprouts to Dogs

What You Need to Know About Feeding Broccoli Sprouts to Dogs

Can dogs eat broccoli? The obvious answer is yes, but not everyone agrees. I received an email from a passionate pet parent warning me about feeding broccoli. “Everyone knows that broccoli is toxic to dogs.” I respectfully disagree but was intrigued. Is...
Garlic for Dogs: A Natural Flea Repellent That Works

Garlic for Dogs: A Natural Flea Repellent That Works

The myth that garlic is toxic to dogs has persisted despite the abundance of information highlighting its benefits. Garlic has long been praised in natural health circles for its medicinal properties in humans, and when used correctly, it can offer incredible benefits...
7 Easy Ways Dog Owners Can Prevent Urine Grass Burns

7 Easy Ways Dog Owners Can Prevent Urine Grass Burns

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...
Surprising Benefits of Bone Marrow for Raw Fed Dogs

Surprising Benefits of Bone Marrow for Raw Fed Dogs

For years, I believed that bone barrow was too rich for dogs. All that fat in one (or two) meals can't be good. It'll lead to digestive upset, diarrhea, and possibly pancreatitis. Plus the thick raw bones that are chock-full of bone barrow are weight-bearing bones, so...

The Best Subscription Box for Raw Fed Dogs

As a blogger, I've been introduced to several subscription boxes. I love the idea of filling out an online form and having cool products curated for me. Yeah, it's a great theory, but these companies are working with what they have, which lead to me being disappointed...
How Much Raw Food Should I Feed My Dog?

How Much Raw Food Should I Feed My Dog?

This is a question that many dog owners ask at one point.  The answer is obvious, but I've been feeding raw for years. For someone new to the diet, trying to envision how much food to order and how much it'll cost drives this question. When I think back to when I...
What is DIY Raw Feeding for Dogs?

What is DIY Raw Feeding for Dogs?

I've been feeding my dogs a raw food diet for years. And despite how long I've been feeding raw, I still learn something new about raw feeding and my dogs. I thought it would be fun to go back to the basics and explore the WHO WHAT WHY WHERE and HOW of DIY raw feeding...

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