Medicinal mushrooms are becoming increasingly popular in pet health due to their natural healing properties. Besides providing essential nutrients and antioxidants, specific varieties of these fungi offer a boost to your dog's body and mind that can be hard to find elsewhere. When Scout was diagnosed with lymphoma, I began adding medicinal mushrooms to my […] The post Benefits of Medicinal Mushrooms for Dogs first appeared on Keep the Tail Wagging ..read more

When I was new to raw feeding, I couldn't find raw green tripe. But I found canned green tripe and happily fed that to my dogs until I learned about carrageenan gum. I received many comments from people warning me about the dangers of carrageenan gum. I panicked. Was this canned tripe bad for my […] The post Is Peroxyacetic Acid (PAA) Safe for Pets? first appeared on Keep the Tail Wagging ..read more

I received a SpotOn GPS Fence training collar for Apollo in exchange for my honest thoughts. Honestly, I originally planned to return the collar to the company because I didn't want the smoke from the dog training community. Fellow dog lovers reminded me that it's essential to keep an open mind and continue learning, so […] The post SpotOn GPS Fence Review – Is it Safe for Dogs? first appeared on Keep the Tail Wagging ..read more

WARNING! This blog post may rub you the wrong way. After having several negative experiences with people who swear their dog is friendly when the dog isn't, having paid vet bills after one of my dogs was bitten by a “friendly” dog, and having been injured myself because someone didn't respect my boundaries – yeah, […] The post Why I Don’t Allow Strangers to Pet My Dogs first appeared on Keep the Tail Wagging ..read more

I was TODAY years old when I learned that we should store fish separately when preparing meals for our dogs. I don't mix fish into my meal prep; I feed fish as a side dish. I've heard of thiamin, but I've never heard of thiaminase until someone randomly mentioned it when discussing her meal prep […] The post Feeding Fish to Dogs May Lead to a Vitamin B1 Deficiency first appeared on Keep the Tail Wagging ..read more

We've had dogs for nearly thirteen years. And I've made a lot of mistakes over the years: My lack of knowledge contributed to a lack of confidence in my dogs. But the more I learn about dog behavior, the more opportunities I have to correct my shortcomings. Next week, another opportunity to learn more about […] The post The FREE Out of Control Dog Summit (2023) first appeared on Keep the Tail Wagging ..read more

Thousands of articles list toxic foods for dogs, but few tell us what foods we should avoid for puppies. In 2022, we welcomed a puppy into our family. Bella is a mixed-breed puppy with Husky blue eyes, German Shepherd dimples, and a love for shoes. We feed our dogs a raw food diet, and as […] The post 5 Foods that Aren’t Safe for Puppies first appeared on Keep the Tail Wagging ..read more

Living with four dogs and a cat in the Pacific Northwest means we live with pet odors and hair. On top of that, we have environmental allergies. We clean our home daily and use air purifiers around the house. So, I tested four brands to determine the best air purifier for homes with dogs. Benefits […] The post Best Air Purifier for Homes with Dogs first appeared on Keep the Tail Wagging ..read more

Recently, I had two of my dogs tested through Innovative Pet Lab (IPL). I chose to test Zoey and Apollo because they're healthy dogs, and the Innovative Pet Lab testing aims to give us a heads-up on potential health issues. I expected the tests to come back with stellar results. I was surprised when the […] The post Best Digestive Supplements for Leaky Gut in Dogs first appeared on Keep the Tail Wagging ..read more

Boron is a trace element found in many foods and can be purchased as a supplement. Boron isn't considered an essential trace mineral, and humans get their recommended daily amount – 1 to 13 mg daily – through diet (we can't produce it on our own). But what about our dogs? Do they need boron? […] The post Benefits of Boron for Raw Fed Dogs first appeared on Keep the Tail Wagging ..read more