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The Downsides of Feeding Your Dog Commercial Supplements

The Downsides of Feeding Your Dog Commercial Supplements

According to the APPA (American Pet Products Association), supplements and over the counter medicines account for nearly $15 billion of the $62 billion pet industry. Though many consumers see supplements as an easy way to feed their dogs their vitamins, a healthy diet is the…

Raw Dog Food Diet: Common Newbie Mistakes

Raw Dog Food Diet: Common Newbie Mistakes

The raw dog food diet is about learning what each individual dog needs. Feeding raw will give you great insight into your dog’s dietary requirements, but until you’ve learned exactly what they need missteps are almost guaranteed.  We’ve all made them. Newbie mistakes are inevitable.…

Why You Should Be Feeding Your Dogs Turmeric

Why You Should Be Feeding Your Dogs Turmeric

Do you want to help ensure that your dog lives a long, healthy, pain-free life? Then turmeric (turmeric golden paste to be exact) is the answer. Just how beneficial is turmeric? Studies done by the Department of Small Animal Clinical Scientists show that curcumin can inhibit the…

Feeding Your Picky Raw Fed Dog

Feeding Your Picky Raw Fed Dog

When feeding a raw dog food diet, it’s essential that your dog eats a balanced diet of 80% muscle meat, 10% raw bones and 10% organ. Variety is very important, but as some raw feeders come to realize, introducing new proteins is sometimes easier said…