I am a food hound!
Well, I’m a food hound, lab, Shepherd, mix. I heard my mom say she did some kind of a genetic test and some thing about a Shar-Pei. I don’t know. She calls me a smooshy face dog - as if that explains it all. I don’t think my genetics matter. I’m a dog. Through and...
My Beef With Rice
I have to admit I have some strong opinions. And I know some of my opinions are completely contrary to “everything you read on the Internet“. But there’s always a reason I disagree. So what am I talking about today? Rice. It’s everywhere. Even conventional...
The Naturally Healthy Pets Experience is Coming to Tampa
While I won't personally be able to attend this amazing event, I'm thrilled to promote it because of the awareness it will bring to pet parents in the Tampa area! Please plan to attend if you can! (You can grab your ticket here!) Aleyr Holistic Pet Store &...
What Happens in Veterinary Tele-Health Visits
Often times, I’m asked how I help pets via tele-health visits with their parents. Admittedly, I had my own doubts going into this brave new world of veterinary health options. When I first began doing this work (with a cat in Thailand, I believe!) I was tentative....
12 Days of Christmas: The Pet Edition
Gunny here... Finally the weather is getting a little colder so my fur is coming in handy!! Winter is my favorite season of all time and I've been told by my Mom that we may even get some snow this year. I hope so! As we're all getting into the holiday spirit, I...
How My Holistic Mom Manages My Vet Visits
Smallz here. I'm a close friend of Gunny, but he's outside so I've hijacked his blog because I was so proud of how my holistic mom managed my last vet visit. First of all, my veterinarian is a traditional veterinarian. He sells all the prescription foods,...
The Problem with Mushrooms
Gunny hereI’m not sure if I’m writing about the problem with mushrooms or if I’m writing about the problem with social media. No. I don’t have opposable thumbs. So I’m not on social media directly. But I hear humans talking. You know. It’s the strangest thing. If...
If Going to the Vet Were Actually About Your Pet
(As opposed to their bottom line) If you are trying to raise your family naturally, you’ll want to read this post about the four-legged members of your family. Finding the right vet will help you avoid making decisions that don’t support your personal philosophy about...
Now It’s My Toes?
What am I talking about? My cousin. She’s one of those white dogs. The big kind. The fluffy one that has all the extra toes on the back feet. I don’t know. I think I’ve heard humans call her great tyrant great tyrannical great pyromania. Why can’t I remember what...
Four Things You Should Never Tell Your Regular Vet
Why is this even a question - a consideration? Because shouldn’t pet owners be able to have a truthful, respecting relationship with their healthcare provider? Their veterinarian? After all, the pet owner is truly in charge of their pet’s health. xx In reality, pet...