New Year Resolutions for Pet Owners

With 2012 just a few days away I have been thinking about new years resolutions. This year I am again going to include my dogs in my list of resolutions and I encourage you do to the same. Nothing motivates you more than those sweet dog eyes “reminding” you its time to walk or whatever [...]

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Human Grade Dog Food

Here is an excellently written article by Lucy with The Honest Kitchen about Human Grade Dog Food. There are many dog food companies who claim their food is “human grade” however there are very few that can legally label their food as “human grade.” What dog owners need to know is that dog food manufacturers [...]

Dog Diarrhea and My Offended Nose

Between my husband and I Sadie and Rusty get out for a walk pretty much everyday. Sunday, when Chris was out walking  Sadie and Rusty, they found something nasty to eat. Chris told them to leave it but not fast enough it turns out. Fast forward a day to Monday, Chris comes home from work, [...]

Dr. Tims Dog Food Review

Dr. Tim is a veterinarian and a dog musher who owns Alaskan Huskies. He developed Dr. Tim’s brand dog food as a way to provide his working dogs with a food, which would provide enough nutrition and calories. Besides dog food formulas, Dr. Tim also sells massage balm for working dogs, a de-worming treatment and [...]

New Year’s Resolutions for a Happy Dog

It’s that time of the year when we look back and see the things we want to change for the coming year. We resolve to bring in the New Year with changes, which will make for a better year to come. I propose to you, as a responsible pet owner, to include your pet among [...]

AAFCO Admits to Euthanized Pets in Pet Food

// AAFCO president admits dead/rendered animal remains from euthanized pets are used in making pet food. AAFCO is short for The Association of American Feed Control. They are the regulatory group responsible for regulating pet food. AAFCO could easily ban the use of rendered pets as something allowed into our dog’s food, but they don’t. [...]

Don’t Forget You!

// My dogs are my kids, yes I know they’re not four legged humans covered with hair, but I still call them my kids. I make sure they have the best of everything. I spend hours researching everything from the dog food I feed them, to the beds they sleep on at night. I learned [...]

Managing Your Multiple Dog Household

// Managing Your Multiple Dog Household Guest post by: Carrie Boyko of All Things Dog Blog Every week or two I receive at least one letter asking for help in managing a houseful of dogs, other pets, and kids too. It’s really not rocket science—more like team management. If you know you’ll be tied up [...]

Dog Food Storage Containers

Are you tired of ripped bags, spilled food and stale kibble. Finding a good way to keep your bag of dog food from becoming stale can be a difficult task. One of the first things to look for when shopping for a food storage container, is a sound sealing lid. Air is the enemy of [...]

Arthritis in Dogs

// Arthritis is one of the most common afflictions for dogs; it affects one in five dogs in the United States. Arthritis is a debilitating condition which causes inflammation and pain in a dog’s joints, and usually affects elbows, hips, shoulders, back and neck. It can affect one or more joints and can be present [...]

Signs of an Overweight Dog

Do you know if your dog is overweight? Many of today’s dogs are overweight or obese. When determining if your dog is overweight take into account your dogs breed, age, and size. Most veterinarians use a 9-point scoring system to evaluate the body condition of your dog. A 1 means your dog is grossly underweight while a score of a 9 shows your dog is extremely overweight. The ideal score is a 5, which is just right.

Dog Food Review – Pure Woof Gold

My dog Sadie has a very sensitive stomach. I cannot give her pretty much any treats, raw bones, etc. without her getting diarrhea or vomiting. Because of the sensitivity of her stomach, I started to research dog foods. In my research, I found that the majority dog food contains several chemicals and preservatives, which are [...]

Top 6 Tips for Finding the Healthiest Food for Your Dog.

// There are several reasons to feed your dog a diet of all-natural dog food including: higher energy, a softer and healthier coat, less poop with little or no smell, healthier joints and a longer life. Here are six tips on what to look for when you purchase your next bag of dog food. 1. [...]