Give a dog a bone? Why, this seems like the most natural thing in the world and many pet owners will gladly throw leftover bones to their beloved companions. While in most cases the dog will be perfectly fine and grateful for the treat, there’s always the risk that a bone might splinter and do …
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The focus of my article today provides one of those moments that we have as dog parents. When our first reaction is a wave of panic that sweeps over us and is quickly followed by the self recrimination and guilt as we think, why did I let that happen?! Today I want to talk about …
Have you heard about how great antlers are as dog chews? And you think that you have found a handy shortcut, an antler hack from one of your local walks. Why buy ready made antler chews for dogs, when you can get them for free on your local walks? But, can you give a dog …
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Have you ever tried offering a raw bone to a dog who’s just had lunch? Chances are the dog will jump up and down to get to that bone. Not because he’s hungry, he’s not, but because it’s fun! And there’s that irresistible smell, obviously. Dogs love to chew, it’s a natural instinct for them …
These are strange times that we live in or at least that is my excuse for focusing so much on the role that chicken has in causing or preventing diarrhea in our dogs! You can read about boiled chicken here and on another day I wrote about whether chicken broth needs to be diluted before …
Is your head spinning? Are you looking for a simple home remedy to remedy your dog’s dose of diarrhea? Your gut (sorry for the pun) told you to go with boiled chicken but from what you have read, you are no longer sure? Lots of different and contradictory information. Many people claim that boiled chicken …
“Help, my dog ate a pork bone and I’m worried sick!” Dog forums are full of such questions from concerned pet owners and for good reason, as eating pork bones can cause a lot of GI problems to your beloved companion, some of them quite serious. Let’s examine these problems, see what you need to …
Dogs love bones. There’s no question about that. But just like anything else, feeding your pooch with bones has its cons, too. If you are not careful, your pet may suffer from broken teeth as well as mouth or tongue injuries. Or worse, the bone or pieces of it may get stuck in the dog’s …
Are you just starting to explore the world of dog bones? Stumbled upon a few articles about marrow bones and you don’t know the difference between a raw marrow bone and a filled marrow bone? If this is you, welcome along. In this post, I will take you on a whistle stop tour of all …
Like parents of toddlers, some dog owners are looking for that silver bullet. The item, activity or distraction that will occupy the dog and give us a bit of “me” time- without the constant pestering. Are marrow bones your silver bullet? And if so, how should you prepare them before giving them to your dog? …
