Is the Trash Can a Danger Zone for Dogs?
Gunny here. . Ya, ya, ya – I’ve been on vacay – watching you humans, shaking my head. I can’t keep my mouth shut on this one. .How many times do we dogs break into the trash? Do you blame us? . I mean, look at the smells! Smell the smells! It’s like a rich, vibrant,...
Why Aren’t Pets Getting Better?
It’s so frustrating for pet owners! They put in a lot of effort—they spend money, research endlessly, and try things that have worked for others. But still, their pets don’t get better. . Have you seen the video about Pottenger's cats? [Here’s the link] Make sure you...
Picking Good Toys for Your Cat: A Guide
Picking out toys for your cat can be more complicated than it seems! If you’ve ever glanced at the packaging, you’ve probably noticed how every product claims to be top-notch. Whether it’s “premium fabric” or “high-quality catnip,” it’s designed to convince you that...
Should You Feed Baby Food to Your Pet When They’re Sick?
You’re probably going to think that I’m going to say no, and if you’ve grown up in the conventional veterinary system, you’re going to think that I AM saying, “No, baby food is for babies. You have to feed something specific to dogs and cats." . But maybe you’ve been...
Can Apple Cider Vinegar Benefit Your Dog’s Health Safely?
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has gained popularity as a potential health supplement for both humans and pets. When considering its use for dogs, it’s important to understand what ACV is and its potential benefits and limitations..Understanding Apple Cider Vinegar . ACV...
What’s a Good Fiber Source?
Like many of our articles about a specific ingredient, I’m going to start with a few things that are NOT great sources of fiber for your pet: . Psyllium fiber (aka meta#>^il - I changed the letters so my post doesn’t get blocked). Why is this NOT a good source of...
Veterinarian Recommending Tooth Extraction for Your Cat?
Are you considering, or is your veterinarian recommending, removing all — or even some — of your cat’s teeth? . It’s one thing if the teeth are rotten and infected (that’s bad oral hygiene). It’s something else when they are calling it “resorptive lesions” and wanting...
Important FAQs About Bird Flu
The purpose of this post is to present a myriad of facts, which will be different than our typical more conversational post you see here. it is not our intention to sound cold or emotionless. Never ever EVER do I want to see animals die. But I do want you to know...
How to Cook Meat Correctly for Your Furry Friends
This post is going to be start with information about what NOT to do. Hang with me, though. I’ll get to what you should do, but want to give some context about why you should do it that way. . Some people come in the office and they assume I’m gonna tell them they...
Putting the H5N1 HPAI Bird Flu in Context
The ongoing discussion surrounding the H5N1 bird flu has generated a fair amount of concern. It is crucial for pet owners to approach this situation with calmness while still taking the appropriate measures to safeguard their pets, particularly cats... which are...