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When it comes to dog ownership, there’s one topic that truly seems to capture our attention: our furry friends’ poop! It’s funny how just a couple of loose, watery poops can instantly send us down the rabbit hole of research, scouring the internet for answers like we’re pursuing our own canine Google medical degree. Sound familiar? So, if you find yourself wondering how to quickly firm up your dog’s stool, the solution is simpler than you might think! Focus on high-quality pr

What pet parents should be aware of when thinking about vegan or vegetarian dog food. The topic of vegetarian and vegan dog food sparks curiosity, debate, and strong opinions among pet owners. Unlike cats, which are obligate carnivores that depend on meat and animal protein for their survival, dogs are classified as omnivores. This means their digestive systems can handle a wide range of foods, including plant-based ingredients. However, just because dogs can eat plant-based

Do you know the difference between all of the three working dogs listed above? This is probably one of the most unpopular topics for any dog breeder and trainer. And my somewhat pep talk a frustration. What are service dogs? This is a hard question as service dogs are trained for specific disabilities in order to perform the tasks that can help those individuals live without fear of anything getting in their way. There is no one overarching service dog, they are all different

Ok so every time I send one of my puppies to live with their furever families I keep saying raw diet (in any of its variations eg commercial, homemade, BARF, Prey, single protein, the ones that are referred to as ‘species appropriate’) is what dogs are designed for. My adults are fed raw (thanks to awesome radowg food , trust me I've done my homework! It's one if not THE BEST one out there), however, I do understand not all families willing to deal with raw meats so I do supp

Let's continue on the topic of RAW DIET and the next question that comes to mind is HOW MUCH TO FEED? Regardless of tones of myth and misbelieves and even more marketing schemes, that’s pretty easy despite it being a major question for newcomers when starting with any type of raw (let's just call it “species-specific diet” for now). It really isn’t worth getting hung up on, I mean common sense says you feed your dog an amount that fuels their lifestyle and activity levels wit

Did you know that dogs have a high acidic content across their digestion system (the pH level in a dog’s stomach is about 1, In humans, it’s more like 5–6)? Nature had them designed as carnivores, hence they can effectively deal with protein, fat and bone. POOP FACT SPOILER (a bit grouse but so true ) Dogs are not designed to digest and metabolize carbohydrates or whole vegetables! This is why you will see seeds and grains expelled whole, in your dog’s faeces. Or if you feed

Let's start with bones and what kind and how much to include in your dog’s raw diet. Good bones to include as part of your dog’s meals are all the smaller ones — wings, necks, feet (yes with chicken claws) or drumsticks from an organic chicken, turkey or duck. These are typically the most accessible and easy to find ones. And to answer your question even before you would have one popping up in your mind: no, it doesn’t matter if a dog swallows these whole — their stomach will

Prepare yourself this will be a lengthy read 😅 The single biggest concern around raw or SPECIES SPECIFIC feeding is how to get the correct nutritional balance. LET ME TELL YOU ONE THING- No matter what deficiencies there are in feeding raw there are way more in feeding dry kibble, and believe me there are plenty of very serious ones. In the last few years, kibble companies at least are attempting to “better” their kibble quality to get a balance of nutritional components,

Here is an eyeopener for many of us dog owners! Nowadays it's so easy to get into the marketing scheme when big brands are competing for the ever-growing dog food market. Many people (and even many veterinarians, trust me I have had quite a few conversations over the years with different vets on this hot topic) believe that all foods that are labelled as “complete and balanced” contain approximately the same amounts and levels of nutrients. This presumes that pet food makers

So the wait is almost done and you are about to finally bring your newly acquired four-legged family member home. You did your due diligence and puppy-proofed your house and got all of the essential puppy supplies. So now comes the big question of what and how to feed your puppy so he/she would thrive and grow healthy. We all can agree that the best puppy is the one with the healthiest start in life. For me, this means the one borne of and nurtured by a mother that has been b

The most popular dog food is dry kibble because it is convenient and affordable and accounts for more than 60% of all dog food sales. Unfortunately, dry dog kibbles are far from perfect. The good news is, that you can vastly improve a dry kibble diet by making simple additions of cooked (yes I wrote cooked🧐if you are unable to deal with raw meats it's still a better option than HIGHLY processed dry food) or raw foods. Today as consumers we have many dog food choices but the

Protein rotation in raw feeding is the practice of switching protein sources types daily, every few days, or weekly.  I would recommend feeding your doh a minimum of 3 different protein sources (the more the better, think of having the same meal day after day after day) and here's why🤗👇 👇 Protein rotation in raw feeding is the practice of switching protein sources types daily, every few days, or weekly.  I would recommend feeding your doh a minimum of 3 different protein s

Kefir, otherwise known as the “grain of life” has so many health benefits. Many people in Canada and the US compare kefir to yogurt because they kinda look similar, but kefir is like YOGURT ON STEROIDS 😂😂! Kefir is a FERMENTED food that’s loaded with probiotics and beneficial yeasts (30 different strains) that help ward off the PATHOGENIC YEAST (don't confuse good and bad yeast bacteria strands) and bacteria. Being born in Eastern Europe I have grown up drinking kefir and e

Got an allergic dog, or one with sensitive GI? Or perhaps an elder dog with arthritis or one recovering from a surgical procedure? Consider duck meat as dietary addition or main protein. When it comes to feeding protein to your pets, the default choices that typically come to mind are chicken and beef. However, there may be times when you want to explore more novel forms of protein as a way to introduce new flavors, and duck meat is one option. Not only is it tasty, it’s also

The Samoyed coat has long been labelled the breed's crowning glory. And indeed, there is nothing quite so breathtaking as a beautifully groomed biscuit or white Sammie in full coat. For the groomer and bather, too, it's undoubtedly been somewhat of a breathtaking task, for there's no escaping that preparing this breed for the show ring takes time and effort. However, nothing quite matches a Sam in full feathers, and a ring full of immaculately prepared dogs is a magnificent s

Here is a bit of a different topic for you to read. Yes you know the raw is best but you can’t accommodate your dog’s raw diet needs for whatever reason. And trust me don't let anyone blame you for being a bad owner. But if you got yourself into the dry kibble game don't fall into scummy marketing schemes! So the questions that I often get are: What’s the best dry dog food? What should I feed my dog if I cannot do raw? Here’s what to look for in good-quality dry dog foods: Yo

Some commercial dog foods contain too much copper- its slow accumulation is quietly harming, and in too many cases, even killing some dogs. We all know good nutrition is critical for the health and longevity of our dogs, and most of us rely on commercial dog foods to help us achieve that. Now, what if I told you those complete-and-balanced diets – the quality food you’ve carefully chosen for your dog – may be slowly killing him/her? High copper levels in dog food can cause a

Sadly, zinc deficiency in Arctic and northern breeds is relatively common yet can go undiagnosed. So are you and your vet constantly chasing symptoms in your dog, but your vet can never quite manage to solve the medical mystery of what is wrong with your furry friend? While you should always consult and work with your vet, your vet may only know about zinc deficiencies in northern breeds if he has specialised knowledge of those breeds. Zinc deficiency in northern breeds is co

Foxtail grass, which is a native grass that occurs naturally in some outdoor areas, is common but potentially dangerous to pets. These dangerous weeds when dried out can embed within your dogs coat, skin, ear canals, gums, nose, and eyes with their barb like cluster of spikes.  This could lead to abscesses, infections, and even death as they work their way through the soft tissue of your dogs.  Foxtail barbed seed heads can work their way into any part of your dog, from the n

Did you know that looking at your dog's number twos can be a firsthand in spotting a health problem? So what's your dog’s poo can tell you? (No, it doesn't speak but it can tell you a lot still ) I'll give you an easy hint system on how to spot a problem and get vet help if needed on time. And a few preventative poop health check tricks to keep up your sleeve all thanks to the mighty poo so here are the THREE BIG “C”s for you to remember COLOUR, CONSISTENCY and CONTENTS. Reme