Avian Flu & Raw Food Diets: Can Dogs Eat Raw Chicken? Avian flu is a growing concern among poultry producers and health organizations. Recent warnings advise pet parents not to feed dogs raw poultry, but what about raw food diets that include chicken, turkey and duck? Ensure raw poultry is…
Movie Night Munchies: Is Popcorn Safe for Dogs? Be cautious when sharing popcorn with your dog on movie night. A few plain, popped kernels are ok for most healthy dogs, but avoid salt, butter, xylitol, flavorings and GMO corn. Never give popcorn to dogs with grain sensitivities or chronic illness….
Festive Grain-Free Doughnut Holes for Dogs: Grinch Bits This popular dog treat recipe makes grain-free doughnut holes boosted with healing herbs. Great for dogs with common conditions like allergies, itchy skin, arthritis, digestive problems, poor dentition, anxiety, food sensitivities and cancer. Helps reduce inflammation and support immunity. Easy to make….
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…
Homemade Halloween Dog Treat Recipe: Pawfect Pumpkin Spice Spookies Make Halloween cookies for your favorite canine trick-or-treaters – but avoid common food allergens like grains and dairy. Coconut flour and pumpkin puree make these treats super healthy, and healing spices help with common health conditions. Make spooky faces using dog-safe…
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…