Food & Treats

We celebrated Matilda and Cow’s 7th birthday with some dog-friendly tacos. This wouldn’t be our first time enjoying tacos on the blog, you might remember our Cinco De Mayo refried …

Does your dog’s water bowl remain untouched at the end of the day? Do you feel as though you never catch her drinking? Water is an essential nutrient. You know …

When prepping some potatoes for Thanksgiving today, I realized that I had just two taters left in the bag. I was overloading my pot as it was, so I decided …

Canned pumpkin is basically the whole grail of dog tummy health. Is your dog constipated? Pumpkin. Are her anal glands firing off in the house? Pumpkin. Does she have diarrhea? …

It’s been a few days since Easter, and maybe you bought a huge ham that’s still sitting in the fridge. If you’re tired of leftover ham sandwiches and tempted to …

It’s heartbreaking to keep trying new foods to help your “allergy dog,” only for her to continue being itchy, gassy, sick, and miserable. Yet, so many of us watch our …

If you follow dog accounts on social media, or you’ve been around this blog for long enough, you’ve definitely heard of people giving their dogs “raw meaty bones.“ Of course, …

Dogs can share many wonderful foods with us. Other foods that we love, though, are toxic. For example, grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure, even in small amounts. And …

Do you ever add water to your dog’s kibble? It’s an extra step for your routine, and depending on how you do it, you might create a mushy mess that …

Thanksgiving is around the corner, and for the most part, that means fatty foods and seasoned sides that aren’t safe for dogs. This year, don’t risk a trip to the …

Turkey balls are a one-ingredient treat that your dog will love. It’s one of those things that was born of necessity. I like to include herbs like parsley and basil …

Do you ever go on a smoothie kick, feel great for a week, and then go back to your old habits? To make healthy choices that stick, you have to …

Does your dog hate her new medication? Or that new food that you spent way too much money on? Or does she turn their nose up at her new chew …

Have you heard the buzz? Everyone and their vet is saying to stop feeding grain-free and to switch to a grain-inclusive kibble from one of the big brands. In case …

Matilda and Cow were born sometime in May about five years ago. Matilda was probably born at the end of May, making her a Gemini, according to a pet psychic …

Any time your dog’s appetite changes, there is a chance that it is due to an illness. So, it’s worth investigating the cause when your dog turns her nose up …

Is your dog under her ideal body weight? It’s much easier to put weight on a dog than to slim them down, and that’s why you have to make sure …

Does your dog spring up from a dead sleep when you start chopping carrots? So many dogs do, but even if your dog hasn’t shown a love for veggies, there …

When you reach inside your turkey, you’ll find a goody bag that your dog will go crazy for.  If you’re not using the giblets to make soup, stuffing or gravy, …

Just a few things distinguish mankind from animals: Our ability to communicate through complex verbal and written language, our self-awareness, and our ability to eat “people food.” Oh wait. No. …

A huge German Shepherd tearing away at a whole chicken looks so natural, like a wolf devouring their prey.  But you might have a harder time picturing your sub-10 pound …

Is anise seed like catnip for dogs? Dogs seem to love the scent of anise – who doesn’t? You’ll instantly recognize the scent of the sweet herb as licorice. Anise …

Are you feeling overwhelmed by articles, news clips, and passing advice about what your dog should eat? “If your dog eats that, they will die at an early age and …

Matilda and Cow were born in the Central Valley in California, and they probably still remember getting leftover tacos from their former owners – Cow surely charmed the taco truck …

What could be more tasty than a snack that you can share with your very best friend? Making beef jerky with your at-home dehydrator is fun, but it’s tricky to …

When you’re single on Valentine’s Day, but you have a dog or two, you’re not going to experience a shortage of love, far from it. My favorite part of being …

During the summer, it’s wonderful to spend a few minutes in the morning sun while the dogs chomp away at their breakfast bones. In the winter, my short-haired dogs can …

Finding healthy treat options for your dogs can be challenging, especially when your dogs have food intolerances or you feed a raw diet. These low-fat turkey trees make a great …

Small dogs are prone to dental disease because those tiny mouths can get crowded, allowing tartar to build up between teeth. As much as you brush with doggy toothpaste, you …

Over the past six months, I’ve been feeding Matilda and Cow a homemade, balanced raw diet. They’ve been thriving, and I’ve finally learned, experimented and fine-tuned the process enough to …