When someone tells me they want to switch dog foods, I usually ask what’s prompting the change. As a veterinarian for more than 35 years, …
Shopping for high-protein dog food may seem simple, but it’s actually a bit more complicated than it sounds. It can mean very different things depending on the type Read More >
When I was in veterinary school, it was made clear almost from the beginning that feeding raw food to your dog was a big “NO.” Now, 35 years later, Read More >
When I first started practicing veterinary medicine, feeding raw dog food was a lot of work. I remember one client who came in with a spiral notebook, which Read More >
If you start talking to people who are in the raw feeding community, you may hear a lot of confident claims that raw diets are Read More >
Most dog owners at some point find themselves standing in a pet store aisle or scrolling past an ad for fresh Read More >
Back when my husband and I traveled every weekend from New York City to a small “farm” in the Catskills, our cats and dog loved Read More >
A dog door really only has to do two things. It needs to open easily enough that your dog will use it without a fight, and it needs to Read More >
I used to think an insulated dog door was basically a regular dog door with a thicker flap. Once I started looking at them more seriously, I realized Read More >
Plenty of dog owners feed both raw food and kibble, and the reasons are usually practical. Some are transitioning to raw gradually and want to Read More >
Primal is one of the more recognizable names in raw feeding, and if you’ve landed here, you’re probably already feeding it or seriously considering it. This isn’t about Read More >
There are an endless number of products that claim to be the best for supporting canine joint health. Unfortunately, only some of what you’ll find Read More >
As a veterinarian, I’ve had many clients come to me over the years concerned that their dog may have a food allergy. You may not be surprised Read More >
A certain amount of shedding is biologically normal and unavoidable. However, there reaches a point where shedding becomes excessive and is worth a closer look at.
Besides Read More >
A dog that spends most of the day lounging around the house has very different nutritional demands from a dog that runs trails, Read More >
There are a few reasons dogs scoot, but anal gland problems are one of the most common. To understand why Read More >
We all have known and loved a Golden Retriever. Besides being one of the most popular family dogs out there, most likely due to their friendly Read More >
As long as storage and price aren’t an issue, Nom Nom is a perfect alternative to traditional dog food that may make you feel Read More >
Red Barn, if you’re reading this, can you make bully sticks for heavy chewers? Sticks, rings, slices, bones – you name it, I’ve tried giving them to Read More >
Pepper is my pitbull and boxer mix, whom I sometimes refer to as “Jaws of Fury.” She’s not an angry biter by any means. But, when she gets Read More >
When Pepper was a puppy, I had this wooden egg chair I used to love sitting in while writing. One day while sitting in the chair, I heard this annoying crunching Read More >