Thanksgiving Foods for Dogs: The Complete Nutritionist Guide
Most people either let their dog “clean the plate” after dinner, or they panic and give their dog nothing at all.
Nobody likes to see their dog in discomfort, and while there are many over-the-counter options available, I always prefer a natural approach when possible. Enter the wonderful herb, slippery elm. Let's tackle a common issue: diarrhea. Nobody likes to see their dog in discomfort, and while there are many over-the-counter options available, I always prefer a natural approach when possible. Enter the wonderful herb, slippery elm.
Understanding Dog Pancreatitis: Causes, Misconceptions, and the Benefits of a Homemade Diet
Understanding and avoiding this awful ailment can save your dog's life! What is Pancreatitis in Dogs?
TCM Food Properties: Your Complete List!
Based on the quiz results, you can use this list to choose foods that suit your dog's constitution. Whether your dog is hot, cold, or neutral, here are food options categorized by their TCM properties. These can be incorporated into homemade recipes to balance your dog's diet. Based on the quiz results, you can use this list to choose foods that suit your dog's constitution. Whether your dog is hot, cold, or neutral, here are food options categorized by their TCM properties. These can be incorporated into homemade recipes to balance your dog's diet.
TCM Quiz: Is Your Dog Hot, Cold, or Neutral in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Take the quiz to find out if your dog is warm, cold or neutral in TCM!
Homemade Dog Food FAQs
Common questions I get asked often on home cooking! ”But I’m a vegetarian and I don’t know if I can cook meat for my dog!” Look, I’m in this with you. I stopped eating meat about two years before I started cooking for my dogs (the irony!). The thing is...you chose to share your life with a carnivore, and they do NEED MEAT. Now, if you feel very strongly, you CAN use the modified vegan recipe, but I implore you to keep the eggs at least! I know the meat industry is terrible, I am equally as disturbed by it and your feelings are 100% valid, I don't want any of the animals to die or suffer ever...but our Furkids need/love/want meat. So if there’s a way you can reconcile with it, I hope you consider it!
Home Cooking for Dogs 101
Cooking for your dog is one of the absolute best things you can do for them. Eating whole, fresh, food is going to give them the best possible health for years to come. Cooking for your dog is one of the absolute best things you can do for them. Eating whole, fresh, food is going to give them the best possible health for years to come. While every dog can benefit from a parent willing to cook, it is especially great for:
The Reason I Don't Do Raw Feeding
As much as I appreciate the argument that dogs are indeed descendants of wolves (and agree), raw meat sold for human consumption is never going to simulate an animal that was just killed and is still pulsating with blood in the wild. It's a well known fact that dogs are extremely domesticated (50% of them would not know how to survive in the wild!), so feeding them like their ancestors, is relatively outdated thinking.
Emergency Care: Dehydration - Salt Water Enemas
I always recommend knowing how to administer salt water enemas to your dog and keeping a dedicated synringe (sanitized) for use at all times! One of the most fatal things to a dog, is dehydration. It is the symptom of so many diseases and conditions and unfortunately the only solution is to put them on IV fluids until the issue passes and the dog's immune system prevails and things return to normal in the body.
Ask Auntie M! Is Cheese an Okay Treat?
To feed or not to feed, that is the question!
From Gut to Glory: Nurturing Digestive Wellness the Holistic Way
In the intricate dance of health, our digestive system takes center stage, playing a pivotal role in our overall well-being. Imagine it as the conductor orchestrating the symphony of nutrients that fuel our bodies. Today, let's explore the harmonious realm of holistic digestive wellness – a journey that transcends mere nutrition and dives into the interconnected balance of mind, body, and soul.