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Less Toxic Alternatives to Flea Prevention Medication

Less Toxic Alternatives to Flea Prevention Medication

I read a quote, “Convenience Kills”. A bit harsh if you ask me. But it was meant to shock and catch the reader’s attention. Contextually, it talked about how, as humans, we choose fast, easy food, which poisons and kills us over time. How we quickly pop pills instead of learning alternative solutions to wellness. …

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By MaggieLovesOrbit.com, July 31, 2021
DIY Flea Repellant Recipe Using Essential Oil and Coconut Oil

DIY Flea Repellant Recipe Using Essential Oil and Coconut Oil

I’ve been making DIY flea repellent because my dog had an adverse reaction to Simparica.   Simparica Caused My Dog To Regurgitate Last June, I dosed Maggie with Simparica. Soon after, she started to regurgitate her food between 30 minutes to 6 hours of her eating it. I had all the various tests done. The first…

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By MaggieLovesOrbit.com, July 25, 2021
Whole Foods Raw Diet For Dogs

Whole Foods Raw Diet For Dogs

The concept of eating healthy is not new. Humans’ dietary choices include Atkins, Intermittent, Nutrisystem, Weight Watchers, Keto, Paleo, Mediterranean, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Pescatarian, Eat-Clean, Carnivore, and Alkaline to name a few. And although each diet has a different methodology there are certain common themes: Eat less processed Eat less sugar Eat as many whole…

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By MaggieLovesOrbit.com, July 13, 2021
How Much Protein Do Old Dogs Need To Eat?

How Much Protein Do Old Dogs Need To Eat?

Maggie is one year from being classified as a “senior”. And in classic dog mom form, I’m preparing myself by researching what I need to do to help her as she ages. I had previously heard that older dogs needed less protein, but there are more recent articles that were saying otherwise. So which is…

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By MaggieLovesOrbit.com, July 12, 2021
What Bones Are Safe For Small Dogs?

What Bones Are Safe For Small Dogs?

Raw feeders have been feeding raw meaty bones for decades to keep their dog’s teeth clean naturally. I myself feed a mixture of air-dried bones from Real Dog Box and more recently adding some raw meaty bones to the mix. This week Dr. Karen Becker shared a recent peer-reviewed study that found dogs who chewed…

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By MaggieLovesOrbit.com, July 12, 2021
14 Simple and Natural Tips To Help Your Dog Be Less Itchy In the Summer

14 Simple and Natural Tips To Help Your Dog Be Less Itchy In the Summer

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…

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By MaggieLovesOrbit.com, June 20, 2021
Do Dogs Need Carbohydrates and How Do They Digest Them?

Do Dogs Need Carbohydrates and How Do They Digest Them?

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…

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By MaggieLovesOrbit.com, June 19, 2021
Should commercial dog foods be supplemented with a good quality multivitamin?

Should commercial dog foods be supplemented with a good quality multivitamin?

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…

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By MaggieLovesOrbit.com, June 17, 2021
Is There Such A Thing As a Teacup Boston Terrier?

Is There Such A Thing As a Teacup Boston Terrier?

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…

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By MaggieLovesOrbit.com, June 17, 2021
My Boston Terrier Needs To Go On A Diet

My Boston Terrier Needs To Go On A Diet

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…

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By MaggieLovesOrbit.com, June 16, 2021
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