Wynston was diagnosed with intrathoracic tracheal collapse in summer 2014. It had gotten progressively worse as he had gotten older to the point that he was coughing several times everyday. Some of Wyn’s coughing episodes were terrifying and turns out, it was up to me to help him. I didn’t want to put my boy through western medicinal treatments such as steroids and inhalers. What was I to do?! Wynston was suffering and I had to stop it. So I did – naturally!
A Pet Parent’s Guide to Thanksgiving Food for Dogs
Can you believe Thanksgiving is right around the corner?! It feels like we just got through the holidays. I’m definitely not complaining – time sure does fly when you’re having fun! This time of year is one for feasting, and sharing it all with our dogs! Well, maybe not the entire feast, but here’s a list of Thanksgiving food for dogs that you can and cannot share.
How do I help my stressed or bored dog? #BetterWithPets
In November 2015 I had the privilege of attending the Purina Better With Pets Summit in NYC. It was a phenomenal learning experience, and I sure hope I can attend again in the future! The theme of this year’s summit was emotional wellness and during the discussion panels, the talk about stress in our pets peaked my interest the most. The more I delve into the life of animals, the more I realize that they are so extremely emotional and sensitive, just as humans are. So how do we manage our pet’s stress? Is there good and bad stress? What can I do to make my dog or cat less stressed out?
Snazz Up Your Dog’s Meal With Nature’s Variety Instinct Raw Boost Mixers
My dogs never eat a boring meal. I do feed them kibble, but I always make it different and yummy by adding fresh meat, fruits, vegetables or a meal topper! I’ve fed my dogs Nature’s Variety treats before and they have also tried a type of raw food meal booster, so I definitely wanted to see how much they would love the Nature’s Variety Instinct Raw Boost Mixers.