dog care, Life with a dog

My Goals for this Informational Blog

In the pages of this blog, I keep Reggie’s spirit alive by making a difference in pets’ lives everywere. I offer you Awareness, Education, and even shocking information that will change how you feed and care for your dog. Among other things, I cover startling facts about the pet food industry, pet healthcare, vaccines, holistic care, natural remedies, medications, reasons for home cooking, sickness, disease, … Continue reading My Goals for this Informational Blog

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pet food industry, Pet Food Ingredients

LAWSUIT: ‘PRESCRIPTION’ DIETS EVADE REGULATIONS

On February 17, 2012 Hill’s Pet Nutrition made one of the most profitable marketing moves in pet food history: they filed a trademark application for the term “Prescription Diet.” Previous to this, nobody thought about how lucrative selling the same crummy ingredients could be if they simply required a prescription from vets. It was an ingenuous way to sell virtually the same foods found in … Continue reading LAWSUIT: ‘PRESCRIPTION’ DIETS EVADE REGULATIONS

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Reggie, rescue dogs, Shelter Adoption

Great Reasons to Adopt a Shelter Pet or Take One (or two) Home from a Rescue Organization

Did you know you can often adopt a pet from a shelter or rescue for a fraction of the price of buying one? And possibly save on early ownership costs and receive valuable new-owner support? STORY AT-A-GLANCE Today is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, which is observed each year on April 30th to bring awareness to the millions of dogs and cats across the … Continue reading Great Reasons to Adopt a Shelter Pet or Take One (or two) Home from a Rescue Organization

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Natural Healing

Common Issues that Require No Rx and No Vet Visit

RECIPE: WOUND CARE Calendula is one of those multipurpose herbs that belongs in everyone’s emergency kit. Known for its abilities as a wound healer, pain reliever, anti-inflammatory and for its antimicrobial and anti-fungal properties, calendula is a powerful ally when it comes to helping the body balance back into health. There are several ways to administer calendula, including as a lotion, which works particularly well … Continue reading Common Issues that Require No Rx and No Vet Visit

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dog care, IBS

BENEFITS OF MCT OIL FOR DOGS

Today, we will cover some of the many benefits of including MCT oil as a supplement in your dog’s diet. MCT Oil (Medium Chain Triglycerides, or fatty acids) is a liquid derivative of coconut oil with a variety of health benefits for dogs – and humans! Increased metabolism, energy and weight loss: MCT oil can increase feelings of satiety, without the use of carbohydrates. It … Continue reading BENEFITS OF MCT OIL FOR DOGS

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dog care, Valley Fever

Your Pet’s Cough Might Hide a Deadly Secret

A dramatic rise in cases of a deadly fungal infection is alarming pet owners and veterinarians alike. Originating from the dust and soil of the southwestern US, this stealthy predator is more prevalent than ever, attacking unsuspecting pets with devastating consequences. STORY AT-A-GLANCE Veterinarians in the Tucson, AZ area are warning pet parents that cases of valley fever, a fungal disease, are on the rise. … Continue reading Your Pet’s Cough Might Hide a Deadly Secret

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toxic chemicals

Chemicals You Are Unknowingly Exposing Your Pet To

Groundbreaking FDA action reveals a disturbing source of danger to your pets, hidden within the very place designed to keep their food fresh. STORY AT-A-GLANCE In a bit of welcome news, a February 28, 2024 “Constituent Update,” from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that: “… grease-proofing substances containing Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are no longer being sold by manufacturers for food … Continue reading Chemicals You Are Unknowingly Exposing Your Pet To

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dog care, exercise

The Exercise Mistake Every Dog Owner Makes

While keeping your dog active is key to a healthy lifestyle, there’s a common oversight many pet owners make that could be doing more harm than good. Article by Dr Karen Shaw Becker STORY AT-A-GLANCE While the vast majority of canine companions in the U.S. are under-exercised, there are certain situations in which a pet parent can actually overdo it in the exercise department, for … Continue reading The Exercise Mistake Every Dog Owner Makes

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Misleading Labels

Misleading Labels

Would it surprise you that more money is spent on marketing and packaging than on the ingredients in the food? Marketers are paid big bucks to come up with terms like “gently handled,” “ethical sourcing,” “accents of fruits and vegetables” or “farm-raised beef.” Or they’ll use terms like “unique nutrient and antioxidant package.” That could mean the food contains fruits and vegetables … or it … Continue reading Misleading Labels

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Cancer in Dogs, Dog Diet

Find Out What’s Causing & Fueling Canine Cancers

Cancer is the leading cause of death in dogs. It’s all the more heartbreaking because dog owners can spend hundreds and thousands of dollars on treatments for what’s often an incurable disease. Cancer develops over a long period of time. The potential for cancer begins when carcinogens damage and alter the DNA in a cell. With every passing decade, the number and concentrations of carcinogens … Continue reading Find Out What’s Causing & Fueling Canine Cancers

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Separation Anxiety

Separation Anxiety VS the Velcro Dog

A clingy dog, or “Velcro dog,” is a dog that wants to be where you are all the time – and that’s OK, as long as it doesn’t become separation anxiety. A “Velcro dog” wants to be where you are, no matter what and no matter where. Many of these dogs follow their owners from room to room, even into the bathroom. Some breeds, like … Continue reading Separation Anxiety VS the Velcro Dog

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