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4 Reasons Your Dog is a Picky-Eater
| Jun042019Yes, we hear it all the time – dogs can become picky eaters! But did you know that most of the time it’s avoidable and can be corrected? Unfortunately, us human counter-parts are usually the problem. Let me explain! Reason #1 One of the main reasons dogs become picky eaters are because they are grazers, meaning they have a bowl of food that sits out all day and they nibble periodically throughout the day. For some dogs grazing isn’t an issue, but for a lot of dogs it can cause bad eating habits. Plus, grazing makes it difficult
Read MoreGet Your Milk Here!
| May152019If you have stopped by the Smilin’ Dog Bakery, you’ll know we’re avid fans of raw fermented goat milk. There are many uses and health benefits for both your cat and dog! Plus, most picky eaters dig it. You might have noticed in a previous blog that we mentioned goat milk, however, we think this superfood deserves its own in-depth blog. I bet you’re dying to learn more about this superfood! Am I right? Well, let’s jump in! Health Benefits Ok, so, raw fermented goat milk is loaded with active probiotics, living enzymes, omegas (fatty-acids),
Read MoreThe Danger of the Toads
| May012019If you live in Southwest Florida and have dogs or outside cats, you have undoubtedly heard about cane toads. The cane toad, also known as the bufo toad, marine toad, and bufo marinus, is an invasive toad that has sent thousands of dogs and cats to the vet each year. Due to the severe toad toxicity (or toad poisoning) caused by cane toads, it’s essential that you know how to take the proper precautions in protecting your pet. Identifying The first step to protecting your pets is identifying if the toad is an invasive cane toad
Read MoreKeto Diet for Dogs
| Apr142019Don’t be scared away by the word ‘keto’. We promise, if you read through this entire article and do your research, you can easily manage this unique ‘keto world’ for your dog. When done properly, the keto diet can have many health benefits such as preventing disease, reducing inflammation, and boosting brain function. I know, it’s crazy to believe that a small change in a diet can have such a positive effect. There’s a lot to learn, and we hope this article helps guide you in the right direction. What is ‘Keto’? The word keto is
Read MoreCan I feed my Dog a Vegetarian Diet?
| Mar312019The answer is “YES”! Since opening in the new location we have had an overwhelming flow of questions in regards to vegetarian diets for dogs. We do believe you will get the best well-rounded diet through a raw fed diet that alternates proteins to prevent allergies. A vegetarian diet can be done, however, you need to be willing to put in the work. The hoops you must jump through can be strenuous, from finding your dog does not enjoy the taste, to ingredient choices, and counting grams of protein. Plus, there are no scientific articles that we’ve found proving that
Read More5 Ways to Introduce your Pet to Omegas
| Mar152019There are a few ways to introduce omegas into your dog or cat’s diet. This article will go over those options. There are fish oil supplements, Smilin’ Dog Bakery treats high in omegas (Slammin’ Salmon and Swingin’ Smelt) and canned/cooked/raw fish. Wait! Before you continue reading checkout our article title Your Dog and Cat Need Fish Oil! That article goes over the benefits of omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fats (PUFAS). Fish Oils When choosing fish oil for your dog, you are choosing the purest and most direct method for your pet to consume omega
Read MoreYour Dog and Cat Need Fish Oil!
| Feb282019Recently we were asked, “Why does my dog need fish oil?” After a flood of reasons hit us we realized that most pet parents don’t know or understand the importance of fish oil and omega fatty acids – specifically wild caught fish oil and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. It’s important that the fish oil is wild-caught rather than farm-raised. When the fish oil is wild caught, it contains higher amounts of trace minerals and vitamins. This is due to the fish being able to eat foods found in its natural ecosystem and being of higher quality.
Read MoreWhat is Fido saying?
| Jul022018Not many of us speak dog and I have never met a dog that speaks English or any other human language. So how do you know what your dog is saying to you? Anthropomorphism, the relating of human emotions to dogs (and other nonhuman entities) is a major player in the miscommunication between dog parent and fido. As humans, we often think our dog feels guilty, shameful, or even jealous. So what is Fido really saying? He is talking but you are not listening, or actually not reading his body language or facial signals.
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