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The Animals

Is Chicken Healthy For My Dog?

Is Chicken Healthy For My Dog?

If you’ve read any of my books, or free starter guides, you know that I (as well as many other raw feeders), recommend starting your dog on a raw diet by feeding chicken. Chicken is a mild meat and is easiest on your dog’s digestive…

Should I Worry About Blood In My Dog’s Poop?

Should I Worry About Blood In My Dog’s Poop?

A bit of bright red blood is common for dogs new to a raw diet. The blood is typically from irritation to the intestinal tract and is known as hematochezia. As your dog’s body gets stronger and its stomach acids get healthier and more effective…

Can Heartworms Be Treated Naturally?

Can Heartworms Be Treated Naturally?

The conventional treatment, a series of injections with a drug named Immiticide (sometimes after antibiotic treatment with Doxycyline as a precautionary treatment for Wolbachia bacteria), is very risky for your heartworm-positive dog. The drug, made by Merial, can cause many side effects and is described…

All-Natural Tick Prevention For Your Dog

All-Natural Tick Prevention For Your Dog

Though they’re known to carry serious diseases, not all ticks transmit disease. In fact, many ticks carry no diseases. However, the threat of disease is always present with ticks, and these risks should be taken seriously. The good news is that most tick-borne diseases aren’t…