Why Give Dogs Liver
I have older relatives who squirm at the memory of having to eat liver as a child .. but as with so many things, grandma was right! Liver holds a wide range of nutrients, including copper, zinc, iron, vitamins and more.
Why Give Dogs Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is a staple in my dog’s diet, and has a wide range of benefits.
Making Eggs? You Can Make a Calcium Supplement
You know what they say about eggs … incredible, edible and lots more! They take very little time to prepare, can be used alone or in recipes, and provide a highly digestible protein for your dog. If that didn’t offer enough reasons to include them in your dog’s diet, here’s another reason: You can use eggshell as a calcium supplement.
Simple Homemade Dog Food Recipe – Variation 3
This homemade dog food recipe contains cooked spinach and butternut squash, along with chicken and beef. This is healthy and easy to make.
Arthritis in Dogs – Foods to Consider
Arthritis is common in dogs, just like it is in people. So what can we do for our furry friends who are feeling achy, inflamed and sore from arthritis? There are some dietary and lifestyle adjustments we humans can use — look into them for your dogs too!
Think it can’t happen to you?
We all hope bad things won’t happen to us. Unfortunately, this concept applies to pet food just as much as anything else.
Simple Homemade Dog Food Recipe – Variation 4
Making healthy, homemade dog food is easy, quick and allows you to customize ingredients. This basic homemade dog food recipe uses turkey as a protein source, with several other healthy ingredients. It makes about 3 1/2 to 4 pounds of food.
Homemade Dog Food Recipe – Granola for Dogs
This recipe is a granola made with oatmeal, quinoa and more. Great for your dog, and you too!
Warming Foods for Dogs
When you think of the idea of warming foods, you may consider soup, stew, or other foods that are warm or hot in temperature. But in Traditional Chinese Medicine, warming foods – those with Yang energetics – are foods that add heat and dryness to the body. Depending on your dog’s situation, this may be good or bad.
Warming Recipe for Dogs
This recipe uses warming ingredients. It is ready in about 20 minutes and is customizable for small or large batches.
Dog Food Recalls – What to Do?
I am sure you saw my email the other day about the latest dog food recall. It seems every time we turn around, we see another pet food recall. From plastic, prescription medications and even euthanasia drugs found in pet food, how can we have confidence in what our pets are eating?
Foods Recalled – Dangerous Levels of Vitamin D
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just sent out another pet food warning! This time, it is for potentially toxic levels of vitamin D. Several dogs have already gotten sick, and tests have found excessive levels of vitamin D in many dog foods. The FDA notes this is a developing situation, and more recalls may occur.