How I feed my puppy a fresh raw diet!
Making kefir for your dogs, and yourself is really easy. I use kefir grains, which you can buy from many different places for pretty cheap. Let me know if you have questions!
What is Lar Par? Laryngeal Paralysis, also known as lar par, is when a dog loses normal function of their larynx. The larynx is located in the back of the throat, and covers the opening to the trachea, which is your dog’s wind pipe. The larynx opens and closes to help protect the wind pipe […]
What is a CCL injury? Inside of a dogs knee is a ligament known as the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL). This ligament is one of the most important stabilizers of the knee. Many refer to it as an ACL which is the most similar human structure. The CCL is located in the rear leg. Dogs […]
February is National Pet Dental Health Month. Why does dental health have its own month – because 70-80% of dogs and cats have gum disease by the time they are 3 years old! Taking care of your pets mouth and teeth is important for many reasons, even for their own daily comfort. Just like humans, […]
Being a mom to 4 dogs, everyday is always full of excitement. Each dog has their own personality and their own needs – emotionally and physically. Like most of us pet parents, I work and have a household to take care of. My dogs are my kids, and we go though life and emotions together […]
Having a dog who is a picky eater can be so frustrating! Especially when the food you want them to eat is full of nutrients and good things for their overall health. I am pretty lucky that 3 of the 4 in my house will eat most of everything. Then, there is Vegas my oldest […]
What are Fatty Acids? Fatty acids are part of dietary fat in a canines diet, also known as lipids. Fatty acids are very important for canines of all life stages, and are considered to be an essential nutrient in a canines diet (EFA). Essential fatty acids are a source of energy, and provide nutrients that […]
I will never forget how vulnerable I felt when my vet told me that Riley had compromised kidney function. Riley had been dropped off at my vet for an oral mass removal, which was scary enough. While my vet was running standard pre-anesthetic labs it was shown that her kidney function was off. My vet […]
Part 1 will cover supplement basics, important nutrients and what they do. In Part 2 I will dive into more detail of ingredients and nutrient breakdowns. Supplements can be extremely overwhelming. Walking into the pet store, or searching the internet, hundreds of items pop up. “All in one”, “all natural”, “complete” and many other appealing […]