I’m not a nutritionist or a veterinarian. I don’t spend hours and hours per week studying and discussing canine dietary needs like many enthusiasts do. I want my dogs to live forever though, so I do try to feed them the best diet I can, get them regular healthcare, and avoid putting extraneous and dangerous chemicals into their bodies.
There is a GLUT of information online about dog nutrition and health. Some of it is great and some of it is nonsense. Additionally, I’ve found that many vets know very little about nutrition, so doing your own research is important. I’m no expert by any means, but I occasionally post about what I’ve learned regarding diet and nutrition. Please feel free to join the conversation by commenting on any post.
It always surprises me when people offer to send me & Snick food, treats, books… all sorts of things that they want me to test out and write about. For example, most recently someone wanted me to do a "give away" of a new book on my blog. I haven’t read the book and don’t know the author, but apparently I was supposed to feel flattered that they wanted to use my blog to promote their book. (?) Needless to say, I say no a lot more often than I [click to continue reading...]
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Welcome to the second installment of the One Question Interview series. Today’s answer is from Dr. Harvey Cohen, nutritionist and dog lover. Question: If you had the opportunity to communicate and teach one concept to all dog owners everywhere, what would it be and why? Answer from Dr. Harvey Cohen Feed fresh unadulterated food to your dog. Avoid preservatives, chemicals, dyes, coloring agents, salt and sugar. Keeping your dog away from chemical additives is the most important thing you can do to achieve optimal wellness. This nutritional choice, to eliminate [click to continue reading...]
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An important part of responsible dog ownership is providing your dogs with preventative veterinary care and immediate attention to injuries and illnesses. People often ask me what I mean when I say my dogs are on a limited vaccination protocol or I mention other limited medications. Basically, I try to give my dogs the least amount of prophylactic chemicals that I feel will still do the job. This does not mean that I am not responsible in the care of my pets. I have put a lot of thought, research [click to continue reading...]
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Recently, someone on a Shiba board asked for recommendations for a good vet to neuter their dog. One of the responses was "Why do you want to do that to your dog? If you are a responsible owner and control your dog, there is no reason." Well… there are more than a few reasons why truly responsible owners have their companions spayed or neutered. Even if “you are a responsible owner and control your dog” there is no guarantee that your dog will never be loose without permission (how many [click to continue reading...]
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