This blog post was originally published in August 2014; it has been updated with new information in September 2021. Years ago, someone shared an article with me stating that dogs that eat raw necks, gullets, and trachea in their diet are at risk for hyperthyroidism....
There's been a rumor for a few years now that commercial raw diets aren't balanced. I watched a Facebook Live a while back that was of a presentation calling out raw food brands, and I immediately started microwaving popcorn, waiting for the lawsuits...
Lately, I've been getting a lot of emails from people who want a simple raw food recipe for their dog and I usually share a simple recipe that I use and direct them to contact a meal formulator for recipes that are tailored to their individual dog. But, the other day,...
I first heard about Ancestral Supplements from a friend on the east coast who has had trouble sourcing organ meat and began using Ancestral Supplements instead. Out of curiosity, I've asked her questions about the supplements a few times over the past year and one...
The other day I received an email from a new raw feeding who didn't know where to find raw dog food. Ohhhh, this brought back memories. When I started feeding raw, I had no idea where to begin. It never occurred to me that I could find raw at local pet stores or that...
I fast my dogs because I don't think it's healthy for their gut to be processing food constantly. I believe that their system needs a break and time to reset, and a regular fast by feeding once a day or not feeding once a week is a great way to strengthen their gut...
When I was new to raw feeding, I ordered every supplement that was recommended to me. My mistake was joining every raw feeding group that would have me and believing that the members were experts in dog nutrition. I couldn't have been more wrong. While I have met a...
During the first week of May 2021, I visited every independent pet store in my area twice after two people warned me that changes were afoot with the company. On my second visit to the pet stores, I placed orders for fermented fish stock and kefir. I should have...
Two of my dogs are on a diet and are eating less raw dog food for a few months. Rodrigo and Zoey should weigh about 60 lbs (at the most), yet they're both dancing around 63 lbs, which is too much weight for me. The average person wouldn't be able to tell, but I can...
I don't feed whole prey to my dogs. I primarily feed ground raw dog food. It's easier to mix ingredients when working with ground meat, it's less messy when the dogs eat, and it's easier to store/organize the dogs' freezers. When I started DIY raw feeding, I would...
Are you new to raw or someone who feeds commercial raw, but you're uncomfortable switching to DIY? When I started feeding raw eight years ago, I was feeding Darwin's Natural Pet Food, and although they are still one of my favorite brands, raising four big dogs makes...
Every year, the Western Washington experiences powerful windstorms and widespread power outages, which is a pain for raw feeders. Raw feeders who own several freezers risk losing thousands of dollars in raw dog food due to a power outage. The food will remain frozen...
As a dog owner, you always want to ensure your dog gets the best nutrition possible. One great way to do this is to stock up on healthy ingredients, like meat, fish, vegetables, dairy, and broth. However, sometimes it can be tough to keep track of how long these items...
If you clicked over to this blog post, then it's probably because you've heard the news about Answers Pet Food, and you're wondering what you should do next. You're reading this and wondering, “What's happening with Answers? – here's an update. Or your...
I have two gardens, a flower garden, and a vegetable garden. For flowers, I like pretty things, lots of color, and plants that repel fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes (rosemary, lavender, citronella, marigold, and catnip). I also prefer perennials so I don't have to...
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.
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