This summer, we said goodbye to our 16-year-old dog, Moe. Moe wasn't a Catahoula (she was a GSP/Bluetick mix), but she was a wonderful, special dog. She is deeply missed in our household. I'd like to share a story about Moe that changed how I think about dogs, and might also change how you think about them. [caption id="attachment_254" align="alignright" width="550"] Moe...
Talking about food means talking about calories and weight. Excessive weight shortens a dog's life and puts stress on joints as well as organs. Excessive weight can sometimes be due to thyroid issues but often it is from Free Feeding (we will discuss that in another blog) or from not feeding the right way, right amounts, not considering exercise and metabolism...
One of the first questions I ask when doing rehab/ behavior modification is: What do you feed, when do you feed and how do you feed? Food means survival to a dog. Food comes from the "Leader of the Pack" and brings security and safety. Think of what we have learned in our society today regarding how food can affect...
Does your dog suffer from allergies? Colitis? Other skin or digestive ailments? The kibble you are feeding her might be partially to blame. When one of our board members (Ramey) discovered her blue heeler mix (Dyna) had severe skin allergies, she tried everything the vet suggested: creams, sprays, prednisone, supplements, and prescription food. None of it seemed to help. Dyna was miserable; swollen, red,...