The time for travel has come. Have you packed your toothbrush, your swimsuit, your wallet? Have you taken out the kitchen trash, watered the plants today, fed the dog…wait…the dog. The dog is going with you. That means you have to put Peanut in his dog carrier. Have you prepared yourself for this task? Peanut hates to be locked up and there is no knowing how ballistic he will go in his dog carrier. He will bark, cry and probably bite any unsuspecting fingers that come his way. Is this Peanuts fault or your own?

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Believe it or not, most commercial dog food isn’t really healthy for your dog. Most commercially made dog foods contain animal parts that were never meant to be included in food. They also contain a host of preservatives and chemicals that are there to increase the food’s shelf life, not help your dog stay healthy. Keeping your dog fed with healthy dog food is not as hard as it sounds. Sometimes all it takes is reading the label. Sometimes, if you want to be one hundred percent sure that your dog’s food is safe, you can … read more

Dog food poisoning can come in many different forms and types and can be a frightening time for dogs and pets and can cause then to feel extremely ill with frequent bouts of diarrhea and vomiting. In this article we will discus what causes and can cause food poisoning in dogs and the most common reasons for this.

Before we continue on to see what can cause dog food poisoning it is important that we first explain how food poisoning occurs and how it affects the dogs body. This happens when he dog finds something of interest and that they like … read more

Many pet owners these days are opting to shift away from commercial dog foods and towards all natural dog food, often of the homemade variety. It’s not as hard as many think to move to a natural homemade alternative diet for your pet. You should consult your veterinarian prior to making changes in your dog’s diet. Your vet is a good source for your pet’s specific nutritional needs; they are familiar with your dog’s medical history and can make you aware of any special needs your dog may have for supplements, and inform you if there’s anything that should be … read more

If you’re interested in better health for your dog (and what dog owner doesn’t want that for their dog?), raw food is something you’ve no doubt heard about; perhaps you’ve even considered switching to a raw dog food diet for your pet. Many are interested in the idea, but get discouraged by the idea that feeding their dog a raw diet will be very difficult and complicated. This, fortunately, is not the case. A raw dog food diet can be implemented with relative ease, but does require a certain amount of research and preparation to be successful for your dog.

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If you’re like many other pet owners across the United States, you might have been genuinely scared by the dog food recall that came about this preceding year. The last thing you would like to happen to your beloved pet is dog food poisoning. Responsible dog owners want to feed their pets’ healthy dog food. Naturally it’s crucial that your dog eats up well and that he gets nutritious dog food, but if you’re fearful to feed your dog pet-food from the stores, there are other alternatives. You could consider coming up with a few dog food recipes and making … read more

All dog owners recognize that most dogs enjoy to eat, but oftentimes they come across themselves attempting to puzzle out which dog food to purchase. It has been said for the lengthiest time that dogs are our dearest best friends, but the truth presently is that dogs have moved up from being in the best friend category to the family member category. Since dogs are another member of our family we prefer to render our darlings the finest care and that likewise includes the best dog food.

Numerous dogs over time grow sick of consuming the same food, and they become … read more