Insect-Based Dog Food: The Other Side of the Story Dog food manufacturers are leaping on the profitable trend of insect-based products touted as a hypoallergenic, sustainable protein. Black fly larvae, meal worms, crickets, cockroaches and maggots are grown and processed with limited research regarding dogs’ digestion, immune system, development of…
How to Remove Skunk Smell from your Dog: Homemade Shampoo Recipe Never use water, shampoo or tomato juice on a freshly sprayed dog. Instead, make a paste of baking soda, hydrogen peroxide and liquid dish detergent. Contact your vet if your dog gets sprayed in his eyes or mouth, as…
Can Dogs Eat Tomatoes? Healthy or Harmful? Tomatoes can support a dog’s immune system, coat, vision and allergies. They can even help protect dogs from sunburn. However, dogs that are sensitive to lectin may find tomatoes too hard on digestion, acid reflux, allergies, inflammation and even autoimmune conditions. Tomatoes should…
My Dog Just Ate a Toxic Plant: What Should I Do? If your dog has eaten a toxic plant such as lily, tulip, daffodil or azalea: Remove the plant; Get a sample of the plant or take a photo; Ensure he is breathing normally; Don’t induce vomiting or give home…
Can Dogs Eat Apple Skin? The Secret Benefits of Apples Apple skins are a good source of fibre, water, vitamins A, C, K, C and potassium and support healthy digestion, elimination, immunity and cellular repair. However, stick with organic apples to reduce toxins from pesticides, and shred the apple peel…
Bone Broth Recipe for Dogs with Arthritis Bone broth has several healing nutrients that can help reduce inflammation and pain in dogs with arthritis. This home made bone broth recipe adds healing vegetables and medicinal herbs to boost your dog’s natural ability to repair, support and protect joints and decrease…
