My personal trainer has 4 paws
Just as humans are discovering new ways to stay fit and healthy – we’re learning that what’s good for us it also good for our best canine friends. Staying active – walking 10,000 steps a day. Staying mentally fit by learning new things. Being mindful of what we eat – be careful of food with preservatives, fresh whole foods are best for us and for them!
Teaching “Old” Dogs New Tricks
Agility -- Great for Dogs and Their Humans When I tell friends about my new hobby, I often get confused looks – the equivalent of the way your dog cocks her head and perks up her ears when she has no idea why you just made some kind of nonsensical noise. “Daisy and I...
Food for Thought — Allergies in Dogs, A Holistic Look
Food for Thought -- Allergies in Dogs, a Holistic Look by Dr. Janice Elenbaas An allergy is a sign of an overactive immune system. The body is working overtime to protect us from a perceived threat. There is overproduction of histamine in...
PawsGo Baking Healthy Treats for Your Dog
The Holidays mean baking and treats, so why not take a little time and bake some healthy treats for your BFF (best furry friend) or package them up for your friends with dogs?! My dogs love treats, and truthfully, I give them more than I should. Treats are...
Bone Broth, a Healthy Trend for Humans and Dogs
Bone broth is super trendy. All the hot restaurants are selling steaming cups of it at a premium price. Our local farmer’s market is selling it and our local butcher said the bone broth craze has chefs and butchers VERY excited! Scraped bones have...
Leash in Hand, Dog by My Side: Exploring a New City, 10,000 Steps at a Time
Before relocating to Buffalo, NY from the very walkable Del Ray section of Alexandria, VA, my husband and I considered what kind of lifestyle we wanted in our new city and thus, what neighborhood might best suit us. Buffalo, NY, it's pretty close...
What else is in your Dog’s Water? Is it safe?
What else is in your Dog’s Water? Is it safe? Our water contains many toxic elements as waste products from chemical, manufacturing and pharmaceutical industries. But the issue we do not consider is the toxicity created by our municipal water systems that add...
Healthy Natural Dog Food – How to read a label
These are the scary little things that appear on the back of pet food bags. Most of the time we want to avoid them since we really don’t want to know what is in most dog foods. And yes, they are written in English, but, unless you have a chemistry degree, you won’t...
My Journey On Expanding My Dog’s Diet by Sarah Mahrle-Thomas
If you are like me you are a dog lover that wants to give your dogs the very best you can. Finding a healthy diet that is cost effective can be quite the task. Reading ingredients, checking out the dogfoodadivsor.com site along with keeping up to date with pet food...