I have always given my recipe out for free because basic nutrition is a DOG GIVEN RIGHT FOR ALL! I am a firm believer that a gently cooked food, made with love, right at home, is the key to longevity. So here I give to you, my tried and true, lab & trial tested, holy grail of a recipe that is as easy as it is delicious! (so I’m told) You can also substitute the vegetables in this recipe using my Veggie Blend to make it even easier!
What is safe for chewing? Get in the know. To Chew or not to Chew, that is the question every dog parent should ask before making a purchase! Just because a product is for sale on the market, doesn't mean it's safe for your furbaby. Almost every item on the market has attributed to broken teeth, my Ameera broke her tooth on a Himalayan yak chew! wth, it's just cheese! So better safe than sorry when it comes to chewing. I know it can be tough with a heavy chewer and getting through those puppy stages, but I have solutions - don't worry!
Teeth need to be cared for more than once a year, find out why... Dental health is easily overlooked on dogs. Most people assume because they each crunchy kibble or chew on their toys that their teeth must be clean right?
While it’s important to seek your veterinarian’s advice about a lot of things, diet may not be one of them… Why you ask? Well, let’s talk about it!🩺🐶🍽️ While it’s important to seek your veterinarian’s advice about a lot of things, diet may not be one of them… Why you ask? Well, let’s talk about it!🩺🐶🍽️
Baking with healthier ingredients can be more challenging, and it requires specific techniques to get the best results. That's where my classes come in. I'll guide you on how to master these ingredients, ensuring your dog treats and cakes are not only delicious but also nutritious. If you love baking for your furry friends or are thinking about starting a business selling dog treats, it's crucial to opt for healthier ingredients. Almost every "dog cake" on the market is filled with poison, that's right, sugar is poison! Sugar feeds cancer cells and is something that dogs should have absolutely zero of! Dogs have less than 1/5 the taste buds that humans do, so don't worry - they don't know they're missing out! Not to mention that sugar becomes addictive and activates the same center of the brain as cocaine. Yeah, that's a no from me...
Nobody likes to see their dog in discomfort, and while there are many over-the-counter options available, I always prefer a natural approach when possible. Enter the wonderful herb, slippery elm. Let's tackle a common issue: diarrhea. Nobody likes to see their dog in discomfort, and while there are many over-the-counter options available, I always prefer a natural approach when possible. Enter the wonderful herb, slippery elm.
I’m sharing one of my favorite all-natural remedies for keeping your dog’s ears clean and healthy. This homemade ear wash is not only fantastic for ear care, but it also works wonders for cleaning paws and treating those pesky yeast spots on bellies.
Understanding and avoiding this awful ailment can save your dog's life! What is Pancreatitis in Dogs?
Based on the quiz results, you can use this list to choose foods that suit your dog's constitution. Whether your dog is hot, cold, or neutral, here are food options categorized by their TCM properties. These can be incorporated into homemade recipes to balance your dog's diet. Based on the quiz results, you can use this list to choose foods that suit your dog's constitution. Whether your dog is hot, cold, or neutral, here are food options categorized by their TCM properties. These can be incorporated into homemade recipes to balance your dog's diet.
Take the quiz to find out if your dog is warm, cold or neutral in TCM!
Common questions I get asked often on home cooking! ”But I’m a vegetarian and I don’t know if I can cook meat for my dog!” Look, I’m in this with you. I stopped eating meat about two years before I started cooking for my dogs (the irony!). The thing is...you chose to share your life with a carnivore, and they do NEED MEAT. Now, if you feel very strongly, you CAN use the modified vegan recipe, but I implore you to keep the eggs at least! I know the meat industry is terrible, I am equally as disturbed by it and your feelings are 100% valid, I don't want any of the animals to die or suffer ever...but our Furkids need/love/want meat. So if there’s a way you can reconcile with it, I hope you consider it!
Cooking for your dog is one of the absolute best things you can do for them. Eating whole, fresh, food is going to give them the best possible health for years to come. Cooking for your dog is one of the absolute best things you can do for them. Eating whole, fresh, food is going to give them the best possible health for years to come. While every dog can benefit from a parent willing to cook, it is especially great for:
As much as I appreciate the argument that dogs are indeed descendants of wolves (and agree), raw meat sold for human consumption is never going to simulate an animal that was just killed and is still pulsating with blood in the wild. It's a well known fact that dogs are extremely domesticated (50% of them would not know how to survive in the wild!), so feeding them like their ancestors, is relatively outdated thinking.
Hot weather can be tough on our furry friends, and heatstroke is a serious risk. Knowing the signs and symptoms, and how to prevent and treat heatstroke, can help you keep your dog safe and healthy. Hot weather can be tough on our furry friends, and heatstroke is a serious risk. Knowing the signs and symptoms, and how to prevent and treat heatstroke, can help you keep your dog safe and healthy. Let’s dive into everything you need to know about heatstroke in dogs.
Poisoning is a scary and serious situation, but knowing what to do can make all the difference. Let’s dive into the details of how to handle dog poisoning, including when and when not to induce vomiting, and the use of activated charcoal. Dogs are naturally curious creatures, and sometimes they get into things they shouldn’t. Poisoning is a scary and serious situation, but knowing what to do can make all the difference. Let’s dive into the details of how to handle dog poisoning, including when and when not to induce vomiting, and the use of activated charcoal.
Have you ever thought about what you’d do if your dog stopped breathing or their heart stopped beating? It’s a scary thought, but knowing how to perform CPR on your dog can make all the difference. While this app is dedicated to keeping our furry friends happy and healthy, sometimes emergencies happen. Have you ever thought about what you’d do if your dog stopped breathing or their heart stopped beating? It’s a scary thought, but knowing how to perform CPR on your dog can make all the difference. Let’s dive into when and how to give dog CPR, all in a super friendly and easy-to-follow way.
I always recommend knowing how to administer salt water enemas to your dog and keeping a dedicated synringe (sanitized) for use at all times! One of the most fatal things to a dog, is dehydration. It is the symptom of so many diseases and conditions and unfortunately the only solution is to put them on IV fluids until the issue passes and the dog's immune system prevails and things return to normal in the body.
Why would we waste time "spicing" up our dog's food? And what about garlic on the toxic list? Let's dive in! Often I have to go into depth about three ingredients in my food recipe, so I'll cover them in this article! It is commonly mistaken that garlic is a NO for dogs and there is much confustion over rosemary following a study on rosemary oil, so let's dive in.
Just say NO to these Ingredients when shopping! Browsing the isles or Instagram and contemplating a purchase? Favorite this article to reference those unhealthy ingredients that are a hard NO!
Our pets, with their adorable paws, wet noses, and soulful eyes, bring boundless joy into our lives. Beyond the cuddles and playtime, these seemingly small features play a significant role in their overall well-being. Today, let's delve into the art of holistic wellness, where we explore the care and attention required to keep your pet's paws, nose, and eyes not just healthy, but thriving.
Just like humans, our furry companions deserve a touch of holistic care to keep their skin supple and their coats shining. Imagine your dog's skin and coat as their own luxurious wardrobe, and let's embark on a journey to discover the secrets to holistic wellness that go beyond bath time and embrace the entirety of their well-being.
