I'm a firm believer that most dogs, just like most humans, probably aren't getting enough variety in their diet. Think about how may dogs eat the exact same processed food every single day of their entire life. The problem with this is that they're missing out on a huge variety of micronutrients and phytonutrients – nutrients that only come from plants, such as polyphenols. ...
Why I Feed My Dogs Lentils (Health Benefits + Recipe)
I just had an 8 lb bag of red lentils delivered to my house. One of the reasons I bought them is so my wife and I can make some lovely dals – we love Indian food – but I also got them for my dogs, hence the large quantity. Lentils are non-toxic to dogs, and can provide many health benefits when prepared correctly, such as extra vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. ...
Why I Give My Dog Fish Oil for Arthritis Instead of Flaxseed Oil and Glucosamine
My Foxhound, Maggie, is 9-years old, and unfortunately she has developed some arthritis in her hind legs and back. For a while, I was giving her glucosamine, and then I switched to flaxseed; however, after doing some research, I have switched to fish oil tablets. Fish oil tablets are far more effective at treating osteoarthritis in dogs than flaxseed oil and glucosamine. If ...
Why I Feed My Dogs Dry Roasted Cashews (Health Benefits + Recipe)
My wife and I love cashews. They've sort of become a staple in our house. We use them for all sorts of recipes – sauces, creams, stir-fries, salads – and sometimes we just snack on them raw or roasted. Since we buy them in bulk – typically 5 lb or more – I always have an abundance in our pantry, so occasionally I feed them to my dogs as a treat. They don't care for raw ...
Why I Feed My Dogs Mashed Sweet Potatoes (Health Benefits + Recipe)
I love preparing special, home-cooked meals for my dogs. If you're a longtime reader of this blog, then you know this is something I've been doing for many years. Recently, I added a new item to the menu: mashed sweet potatoes. When prepared correctly, mashed sweet potatoes make an excellent meal or treat for dogs. Sweet potatoes are perfectly safe for dogs to eat, and they ...
Why I Feed My Dogs Split Pea Soup (Health Benefits + Recipe)
One day I had a hankering for split pea soup, so I started to prepare a pot. As I was getting my ingredients out of the pantry, I remembered that peas are safe for dogs, so I decided to make a dog-friendly version I could share with my pups. Somewhat to my surprise, they loved it! Afterwards, I did some more research on feeding dogs peas, and I've been feeding them split pea ...
Why I Feed My Dogs Powdered Peanut Butter (AKA PB2)
A few months ago my wife and I heard about this product called PB2. It's become famous in the fitness world as a low-calorie alternative to regular peanut butter. It's essentially nothing more than peanuts that have been defatted, dehydrated, and turned into a powder. My guess is it's probably a byproduct of peanut oil. After hearing so many of our favorite fitness Youtubers ...
Can Dogs Eat Quinoa? Yes, But Only if You Cook It the Right Way
For the past decade or so, quinoa has become all the rage. Many people have adopted it as a healthier alternative to rice. Since rice is safe for dogs to eat – it's a common ingredient in many dog foods – then it stands to reason quinoa should also be safe for them. Dogs can eat quinoa but you have to prepare it in a way that is safe for them. Quinoa can be prepared many ...
What to Do if Your Dog Is Attacked by a Wolf
Something I never expected recently happened: my Bullboxer Pit was attacked by a wolf. Actually, let me rephrase that more accurately: my Bullboxer Pit attacked a wolf. It didn't go well. It was about 10 PM, and one of my dogs, Morty, wanted to be let out. I obliged and opened the front door to let him out. It quickly bolted outside, and after just a few seconds, I heard ...
What It’s Like Owning a Bullboxer Pit: Pros and Cons From a Real Owner
Exactly 18 months ago, at the time of writing this, my wife and I were driving down highway 80 in the middle of nowhere, when my wife spotted a little puppy trekking it down the side of the road. He was cute but in bad shape, so we picked him up, and ultimately ending up keeping him. At the time, he was too young to know for certain what breed he was. All I knew for sure ...
