Sharing information to help you create optimal health, joy, and vitality for your dog!
Sharing information to help you create optimal health, joy, and vitality for your dog!
Does your dog go a little too crazy when you are away? It could be a sign of separation anxiety. We all want our dogs to be jumping with joy whenever they see us because it makes us feel loved and important. But if the stress of you being away is causing problems, it’s time to address what …
Does your Valentine have four legs, fur, and a cute little black nose? For many of us, our dog is our Furry Valentine. Who else loves us so unconditionally and is always there, no matter what? While your dog needs to stay far away from the V-day chocolates, there are many other ways to show …
For most of us pet parents, sooner or later we need the services of a doggie daycare or boarding facility. Even for those of us who try to include our dogs in everything we do, situations come up where we are in need of having someone we trust to take care of our dog. Whether …
Halloween is one of our favorite times of the year. There are so many cute dog costumes, fun dog-friendly events to attend and scary yard decorations. But Halloween can be downright frightful for your four-legger. Here are some Halloween dog safety tips to keep your holiday enjoyable for everyone. Candy is for the kids with …
I’m a big fan of traveling with my dog and know first hand that a few dog travel tips can help you make it a great experience. In my opinion, it’s all in the planning and making sure you do your research ahead of time. You will have a much more successful and fun trip if …
There is nothing I love more than taking great photos of my dog. This isn’t always as easy as the end result makes it look. Dogs don’t have the longest attention spans, are often quick to give in to distractions and very rarely hold still. Even harder than getting a great shot of a dog, …
Keeping your dog safe while driving in the car is one of the most important things you do as a pet parent. We’ve all see the cute image of a dog enjoying the breeze as his parent drives happily along. The reality however, is that your dog needs to be restrained for his safety as well as yours. …
Making cookies for you and your dog need not be two separate events. With this recipe, you can make something for the two of you with just a few simple modifications. This is a small batch recipe, making just enough for a few fresh cookies for both of you as a special treat. The cookies …
These simple homemade chicken jerky treats for your dog are a snap to make and take the worry away from buying jerky from the store. Ingredients: 1 lb chicken (stir-fry cut) 4 Tbsp water 2 Tbsp local wild honey 2 Tbsp un-sulphurated blackstrap molasses 1 Tbsp dried rosemary Preparation: Grind the rosemary with a mortar …
You might enjoy the taste and benefits of the occasional shot of wheatgrass for yourself but wonder about wheatgrass for dogs. Benefits of wheatgrass Wheatgrass is one of the best living sources of chlorophyll available. It has over 100 elements that are needed by our bodies. It’s loaded with amino acids, enzymes, protein, vitamins, and …
Choosing the ingredients of what your dog eats is essential to good health. Muy dog loves fresh baked cookies in a variety of assortments! These biscuits are very simple to make and are a bit hit at our house. 2 cups whole wheat flour (we use Bob’s Red Mill) 1/4 cup wheat bran 1/8 cup rolled …
Does your dog like eggs? There are many benefits of eggs for dogs. They are a great source of protein and they provide many vitamins, minerals, good fats and various trace nutrients. A large egg contains about 77 calories, with 5 grams of fat and 6 grams of protein with all 9 essential amino acids. …
Home-cooked meals for dogs This recipe incorporates whole food goodness in an easy to make recipe that you and your dog can share. It contains quinoa, which is an ancient seed, not a grain. So even if your dog is grain-free you can feed this recipe. Ingredients: ½ lb. beef stew meat ½ cup goat milk 1 ½ …
