What is a Bland Diet for Pets?
I can tell you what it’s not!!! Ok fine… I’ll also tell you what it is. =) . First, where did this bland diet idea come from? It most definitely comes from humans who have had intestinal issues. . Humans are told to eat the BRAT diet. Bananas, rice, applesauce, and...
Four Lies Groomers Want All Pet Parents to Believe
You may have even heard these lies from your veterinarian, although it wouldn’t really be their fault. The grooming industry has worked very hard to perpetuate these lies, going all the way back to the 1960s. And once “they” got all of us on the same page saying the...
TWO Basic Training Tips for Your Dog’s Health and Happiness
In my world, pets are like toddlers. They’re permanent three-year-olds which makes them a whole lot of fun. But there are also a few things that we have to be able to get done as parents so it helps when our child knows some basic commands. Think of these like house...
ONE PET SYMPTOM YOU SHOULD NEVER IGNORE.
No matter how much you love your pet, there is always that back and forth in your head about “whether or not” to take your furry friend to the vet. You consider many things in these moments; not the least of which is time off from work, expense, and — of course —...
Pet Food Headlines Can Be Scary
Just a quick stroll through recent media headlines relating to pet food is a scary walk indeed: ******* Says its pet food is safe as allegations about sick animals multiply on social media — NBC News, January 18, 2024; ****** Recalled Pet Food May be Related...
When Should I Do Another Lab Test for my Pet?
At one point or another, every pet parents will one day be faced with that question of “to test or not to test.” Their concern, if they were to be honest is: Are we going to test ourselves into a financial hole? No one wants to take a risk with their pet’s health,...
What Should I Do For My Dog’s Scab
I think sometimes people get frustrated with me because I don’t answer their direct question about a scab they notice on their dog. That’s because I have answer the question that led to the question. =) Let me explain. x So, with anything having to do with scabs, we...
Would You Eat Dog Food for a Living?
I recently saw an ad asking for humans willing to eat pet food as pet food tasters. While I have no idea how serious the ad was, it made me think about how many pet parents would ever consider eating the pet food they feed their beloved four-leggeds. Most, of course,...
Is this health problem because of my dog food?
This post is to help people figure out when they need to change their food and when they need to to look for another culprit of the problem. What kind of problems are we talking about? Most commonly: itchiness, maybe even hot spots, ear infections, diarrhea or...
A Dog’s Thoughts on Thanksgiving
Yes. I have a lot to be grateful for. I’m a very lucky dog. But there are some things that yank my chain. An, you know me… I’m not going to let it go until I get it off my chest. My goal is not to rain on your Thanksgiving day parade. But there are some things worth...