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Natural Care for Cats: A Guide to Feline Herbal Remedies
Written By: Dan Chruscinski
If you spend more than five minutes talking to me, you will quickly realize I am a massive dog person. I talk about dogs constantly. Because of this, people are...
Panic Free Poison Prevention: A Guide to Household Pet Hazards
Written By: Dan Chruscinski
A few years ago, I turned my back for exactly two seconds. In that microscopic window of time, a dangerous amount of chocolate vanished from the living room table.
I...
The Empty Bin Stare: Why You Need a Local Pet Food Subscription
Written By: Dan Chruscinski
There is a highly specific sound that strikes fear into the heart of every pet owner. It is the hollow, echoing scrape of the plastic measuring scoop hitting the absolute...
The Great Treat Debate: How Many Should Your Dog Actually Get?
Written By: Dan Chruscinski
In my house, "Treat Time" is a highly orchestrated, two-part theatrical event.
Act One stars Billy. The moment he hears a crinkle in the kitchen, he morphs into an Olympic...
Five Dog Grooming Mistakes All Pet Parents Make
Written By: Dan Chruscinski
We have all had that moment. You see a video of a dog sitting perfectly still on a grooming table, looking like a statue while their owner effortlessly glides a...
Gray Muzzles, Golden Hearts: How to Adapt to Your Dog’s Senior Years
Written By: Dan Chruscinski
There is a specific moment every dog owner recognizes. Maybe it’s a little extra gray around the muzzle (the "sugar face"). Maybe they take a few extra seconds to stand...
Canine Confidential: A Deep Dive into Dog Food Ingredients
Written By: Dan Chruscinski
Last year, we walked you through the legal gymnastics of Decoding Dog Food Labels. We covered the "95% Rule," the "Flavor Rule," and why AAFCO matters.
But knowing how...
Do Dogs Play Favorites? (And Why I’m Clearly Winning)
Written By: Dan Chruscinski
We need to address the elephant in the room. Or rather, the Bulldog and the Border Collie in the room.
In my house, there is a distinct hierarchy. It isn't...
Why Winter is The Most Important Time for Dog Grooming
Written By: Dan Chruscinski
Baby, it’s cold outside. We get it. When the temperature drops and the snow starts falling, the temptation to go into "hibernation mode" is strong. We swap jeans for sweatpants,...
A Guide to the Benefits of a Raw Food Diet For Dogs
Written By: Dan Chruscinski
If you ask ten different people about raw feeding, you’ll get ten different answers ranging from "it’s a miracle cure" to "it’s dangerous." The truth, as usual, lies in the...
If you spend more than five minutes talking to me, you will quickly realize I am a massive dog person. I talk about dogs constantly. Because of this, people are...
A few years ago, I turned my back for exactly two seconds. In that microscopic window of time, a dangerous amount of chocolate vanished from the living room table.
I...
There is a highly specific sound that strikes fear into the heart of every pet owner. It is the hollow, echoing scrape of the plastic measuring scoop hitting the absolute...
In my house, "Treat Time" is a highly orchestrated, two-part theatrical event.
Act One stars Billy. The moment he hears a crinkle in the kitchen, he morphs into an Olympic...
We have all had that moment. You see a video of a dog sitting perfectly still on a grooming table, looking like a statue while their owner effortlessly glides a...
There is a specific moment every dog owner recognizes. Maybe it’s a little extra gray around the muzzle (the "sugar face"). Maybe they take a few extra seconds to stand...
Last year, we walked you through the legal gymnastics of Decoding Dog Food Labels. We covered the "95% Rule," the "Flavor Rule," and why AAFCO matters.
But knowing how...
We need to address the elephant in the room. Or rather, the Bulldog and the Border Collie in the room.
In my house, there is a distinct hierarchy. It isn't...
Baby, it’s cold outside. We get it. When the temperature drops and the snow starts falling, the temptation to go into "hibernation mode" is strong. We swap jeans for sweatpants,...
If you ask ten different people about raw feeding, you’ll get ten different answers ranging from "it’s a miracle cure" to "it’s dangerous." The truth, as usual, lies in the...