If you see a black spot on your dog’s ear that doesn’t go away, and you’re not able to remove it, please seek medical care. It may be nothing to worry about. But you definitely want to rule out any Read More …
On this site, I often mention how important it is to find a good vet. I strongly urge my readers to find a practitioner with a holistic mindset. Recently, I had to take my own advice. We’re able to manage Read More …
My dog’s eyes are very precious. Especially since he doesn’t hear well anymore. Buddy is a Cocker Spaniel, and he’s now at least 14 years old. (We adopted him from a no kill shelter, and this is the absolute youngest Read More …
Is it possible to add years to your dog’s life? Unfortunately, I don’t know of any magic bullet or secret recipe, as much as I wish I did. But I can tell you how we’ve used the most natural approach Read More …
Last spring, our elderly dog developed a hot spot. This was a round red bald spot on his back. I presume it was itchy. That’s because he spent an inordinate amount of time scratching it. Many dogs develop these itchy Read More …
I am a dog parent who has discovered the wonders of pure natural coconut oil. Last spring, my dog had a nasty hot spot. He started licking it until it blend. Thankfully, he only had one of these. But it Read More …
Last Christmas, it seemed as if our dog was nearing the end of his life. He was sleeping a lot. And he wasn’t eating much. At one point, for a few days, he stopped eating altogether. This seemed the finish Read More …
With summer approaching, we need to protect our dogs from the heat. This is something I’ve covered before. But it’s such an important topic that I want to do a revisit. We all know to never leave a dog in Read More …
We’ve only used natural home flea treatments on our own 14-year-old dog. I like to think this approach has contributed to his longevity. Health wise, I can’t imagine there’s anything to be gained by using questionable chemicals. This is especially Read More …
If you spend any time on Pinterest, you’ll soon learn that body butter is all the rage. There are countless beautifully composed pictures of body butter, a white creamy mixture that looks almost good enough to eat. It seems as Read More …
