Food Shaming

Food Shaming

In the world of dog enthusiasts, there are a few topics that can cause considerable division. One such topic is nutrition. Recently, I’ve unfortunately witnessed some harsh examples of food shaming. What do I mean by that? This phenomenon occurs when some dog...
Jimmy’s Walk

Jimmy’s Walk

Today I’m feeling incredibly grateful. I have those moments fairly often, but today there’s an extra special moment with a golden touch, and it’s all about Jimmy’s walk. Jimmy is a bit of an unlucky fellow who’s also had his share of...
Needing glasses?

Needing glasses?

One change that is common in older dogs is age-related cataracts. In this, the lenses in the eyes gradually become somewhat cloudy instead of transparent, as seen in the young dog. We can see this as a slightly bluish haze in our dog’s eyes, especially if the...
Rebellious or loss of hearing?  

Rebellious or loss of hearing?  

Not every dog becomes hard of hearing or deaf with age, but it is quite common for hearing to become markedly impaired in later years. Hearing can also sometimes appear variable, leaving us in doubt: if my dog does not respond to my calling, is he defying me, or...
Superfoods for health and longevity – part 6

Superfoods for health and longevity – part 6

In the final part of my mini-series on foods for humans that are also very good for dogs, I would like to address unsafe foods and additives for our dogs. Extensive lists of foods supposedly “toxic” for dogs are all over the Internet. When you add up all...
Superfoods for health and longevity – part 5

Superfoods for health and longevity – part 5

Today is the second-to-last part of my mini-series on superfoods you can add to your dog’s food today, whether you feed kibble, canned, cooked, raw, or a combination.  Each food I write about has unique properties that can contribute to better health and a...