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 […]
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 […]
We had some great questions from you guys from our recent blog posts. We answered! Check out our video on meal prepping and what to expect when fresh/raw feeding. Additional questions? Send them our way! Meal Prep What to Expect When Starting a Fresh Diet Photos of Prep Discussed in Videos Resources Raw feeding calculators […]
Check out Ruff Ruff Raw’s most recent podcast (Episode 6). We are honored to be featured on this episode. Tons of great information on feeding fresh and raw. Ruff Ruff Raw has some amazing resources on their blog and podcast and tons of great products on their online store! Apple Podcast available here! Use your […]
There are so many options when it comes to fresh and raw feeding. When researching the options, it can be extremely overwhelming to even know where to begin. Knowing what is the best for you and your animals comes down to decisions that only you can make for your animal. How I started feeding fresh […]
I know, I know. Trust me, I (and many others) have heard the same comment from many pet and non-pet parents. “Why would you feed your dog that? Why would you spend the time-they are just a dog? Why would you feed them what you are eating?”. But if we take a step back and […]