Did you know that one of the top reasons for vet visits is allergies? And did you know diagnosis and treatment continues to elude both vets and dog parents alike? Here’s the problem all dog owners face when allergies flare up … its VERY hard to figure out the root cause. Every dog is different. And…
A dog’s diet must provide all of the nutrients it needs to stay active and healthy. The main components in a dog’s diet are protein, fats, minerals, vitamins, and water. Dogs derive energy from protein and fat. I researched this subject as it was an assignment in my Canine Nutrition certification course and I provide…
In a word, yes. Although there are exceptions to the rule, most commercial dog foods provide a good foundation for good health. But there are always some nutrients that are left out due to cost or destroyed during manufacturing, transportation and storage. So what exactly happens when dog food is made and stored? I researched…
Absolutely not. “Teacup” Boston Terriers Don’t Really Exist BUYER BEWARE: Beware of sellers who advertise teacup Boston Terriers or teacup puppies. Many unscrupulous breeders are advertising teacup Boston Terrier puppies for sale in an effort to poach on unsuspecting buyers out of their hard-earned cash. The truth is that there are no such things as…
When I put my Boston Terrier Orbit next to the other Boston Terriers at the Boston Terrier Nationals, it became evident that she was slightly overweight. She was the chubbiest one in the bunch. She’d lost that lean athletic look. And then the guilt sank in. Of course, I blamed myself. I’m the one feeding…
How does your dog’s food change when heat is applied? Is it true that kibble has carcinogens? These are questions to ask if dog nutrition is vital to you. As a dog owner of two allergy-prone dogs, this topic is of high interest to me. I’ve had to research this for my Canine Nutrition course…
Deciding to feed my dogs raw food feels like I’ve crawled into an outrigger without a paddle to trek across the ocean in a level 10 storm. I decided to make the switch at 3 am on March 12, 2021. I was scared, nervous, and excited all at the same time. It’s been 3 months…
The joy in realizing I need 120 pieces of bone, trying to fit it all in the freezer, getting their bowls right and the supplements I use to keep their raw meals balanced.
We’ve been brainwashed to believe that dry kibble designed in laboratories are superior dog food. We can somehow raise a child, cook and feed them but we’re told we can’t cook or feed raw to our dogs? But fresh food is better. For humans and for dogs. And this is our journey back to raw feeding.
My two Boston Terrier’s were suffering from allergies and yeast infections. Their symptoms were: Shedding more Losing fur around the ears Losing fur around their rear flanks Losing fur below their rib cages Thin and brittle fur I went to three different vets (two conventional one holistic) who helped me get rid of their allergies…
