What is Strontium and could it be toxic for your dog?

I have heard some people say they can't get a dog because they live in an apartment or don't have a back yard. Here are my thoughts on this and how you can ensure your dog’s happiness, no matter where you live.

There is a way to prevent disease and kick out toxins. I hope learning how will add years to your dog's life!  

Is your dog lumpy? Are you worried about what that the lump is “something serious?” You are not alone, most people worry and the purpose of this article is to help you worry less.

In this interview with best-selling author Rodney Habib, you will learn why he is so exceptional in helping dog lovers around the world, what his childhood was about, one gift from his mother that made him be such an amazing communicator and teacher, and what Sammy, his soul-dog, taught him....

How do you choose an Omega-3 oil? From the outside, sourcing a relatively simple product might seem easy, but sourcing the right and safe Omega-3 is like looking for a needle in a haystack.

Often called a stealth pathogen, Bartonella is neither a real bacteria or a real parasite. It can cause serious health conditions in dogs, including heart inflammation, cardiac valve disease, and possibly even hemangiosarcoma. Click here to learn how dogs can contract Bartonella, what the symptoms of Bartonella infection are, and...

The main purpose of this Cushing’s disease series is to clarify some misconceptions about this adrenal gland disease, uncover some lesser-known connections in the disease developments and openly communicate the benefits and limitations of both, conventional and holistic approaches to treatment and prevention.

Read more about trauma, a condition that affects 9 out of 10 people and many dogs. Find out why it's responsible for emotional suffering, disease, cancer, and lost lives, and read about how working through it can change lives. 

I hope you enjoy this interview I did with Dr. Karen Becker. I admire Karen for her lifetime achievements, expertise, humility and tireless service to the cause of natural and holistic nutrition, healthcare and animal welfare. Enjoy!

I hope you enjoy this interview! Dr. Karen Becker and I go as far back to courses of homeopathy in the late nineties, and I have always enjoyed connecting with her. Watch to learn how you can lengthen your dog's life and live with no regrets.

I would like to share this very well-rounded, common sense podcast on the topic of COVID, with the hope that if many people listen to it, perhaps we will be able to go back to normal soon.

  This article could save you thousands in dental bills by showing you how you can keep feeding your dog bones and avoid broken teeth. 

Don’t adopt a dog until you consider these 10 points. You and your new best friend will be much happier.

Your dog’s neck is vital to their health because it's in charge of the nerve, blood, and energy flow supply to the muscles and organs, and it also connects the brain with the rest of the body. Read this article to find out why I would NEVER attach a leash...

An essential resource for every dog lover with a lumpy dog...  If you  find yourself confused about what to do when you  find a lump or immediately think of the worst-case scenario, I hope this blog will be useful.

Diabetes is one of the most frustrating diseases vets see, and it is so easy to prevent in many dogs. Diabetes happens almost exclusively in dogs on kibble, and this article explains the biology behind it. If you feed your dog a raw or cooked diet, you are very likely...

Do you worry about how to keep your dog safe? Learn about our new page that includes info on toxic plants for dogs, car safety for dogs, dog first aid, and much more. I hope it will help you prevent accidents and prepare you in case an emergency does occur....

For many decades, people have been resorting to wound care products that are toxic to the bacteria but also to the body’s own cells. Hydrogen peroxide, Hibitane soaps and antibiotic creams damage the skin cells around the margin of the wound, delay healing and cause more visible scars.

Find out why hydrogen peroxide does not need to be in your medicine cabinet. I am sharing a simple six-step all-natural method with you for treating wounds, incisions, stings and other skin ailments.

The status quo isn't always the best option so here are some reasons to follow a different and all-natural routine when it comes to treating wounds and incisions.

When I was released from the hospital following a surfing accident, the hospital staff gave me zero instructions on how to take care of the wound! The only thing the nurse did was apply a big blob of Polysporin antibiotic ointment, which I washed off immediately. This whole experience made me...

Does your dog like to drink from puddles, creeks and rivers? If so, here’s everything you need to know about Giardia, a tiny microorganism that can cause a lot of digestive issues if your dog has a weakened or inflamed gut. Learn how you can help strengthen your dog’s intestinal...

Here are 10 reasons why dark-green algae should be in every dog's diet.

Over the years, I have frequently written on the topic of mineral and nutrient depletion in dogs, and data shows that almost every dog that doesn’t get supplements is lacking the essential minerals and vitamins needed for a longer, healthier life. In fact, mineral deficiency leads to body depletion, organ...

A long and healthy life can be so simple. It only takes one step to make a dramatic change.

Anxiety, fear and aggression in dogs can be genetic or a result of their environment, and how you react in stressful situations can either increase or diminish the level of anxiety or fear your dog experiences. Here’s what I have learned over the last 30 years, and how you can...

Empower yourself with knowledge! If you’ve missed some of my articles over the past few months, here’s your chance to seize a unique opportunity to improve or maintain your dog’s health. Click here for a compilation of my best articles of 2021 (so far) and receive important information you’ll need...

Puppies, puppies, puppies! In Part 3 of my puppy series, I dive into 16 more mistakes people make when raising their puppies, such as allowing puppies to jump and lick, using improper equipment, reinforcing poor recall, giving puppies the wrong kinds of toys, improper exercise and so much more. Learn...

New puppy owners are faced with many decisions, and often one of the most perplexing is choosing the right puppy food. Throughout my career, I’ve seen puppies start out on “life stage” processed puppy food and the health conditions that have resulted, and I’ve also helped countless clients raise their...

This is not an easy article for me to write and I do not want to seem like a party pooper but I do need to think about the safety of your dog. Repetitive  exercise, twisting and jumping may look like fun for your dog, but can result in long-lasting injuries.

I love meeting new puppy owners — most of them are not unlike “human baby” parents. They worry the most about their firstborn because everything is exciting and new, but also a little scary, as it is difficult to determine good advice from the bad. Unfortunately, there are three harmful...

Do you know why I love what I do? I’ve found my passion in life helping thousands of dog lovers every year learn the four steps to creating a healthy life for their dogs: feeding our dogs natural food, providing our dogs with essential supplements, putting our dogs through a...

Here is all you need to know about treating your leaky dog naturally without cancer-causing hormones.

Has your dog ever had a bleeding or broken nail? Learn how to treat an injured nail and stop it from bleeding. Recognize the difference between a common nail injury and a toe nail bed tumour. Discover the causes of toe tumours in dogs and ways of preventing them.

What are true allergies in dogs and how can they be treated naturally? Here are 5 common causes of allergies in dogs (and people), as well as, a 5-step plan to help your dog overcome allergies, naturally.

Recently, I came across a program where the author’s goal was to discredit doing a detox or cleanse; suggesting that they are a hoax. This prompted me to look at the objections the author made and share my professional point of view of cleanse and detox procedures in dogs, based...

Today is not the first time that I have written on the topic of regret. Vets witness regret on a daily basis when working with pet guardians who wish they hadn't waited for so long to deal with a health problem. Regret is the “best friend” of a whole bunch of characters...

What has more vitamin C than citrus? I want to take a moment to highlight an especially potent herb that can be very beneficial to your dog’s health and that is parsley.

Here is a first-aid guide for dogs and what to do if your dog has acute lameness, is limping or cannot walk or run. Also, learn how best to approach ongoing chronic mobility issues.

Help keep your dog's heart healthy by following a six-step heart disease prevention program.

This ingredient can help your dogs, teeth, heart, helps fight cancer cells and is well-known as an anti-inflammatory. Have you guessed what this amazing food is?

When our dogs are young we don't seem to worry as much about their future health, but as the years go by our worries tend to grow. Read on to learn my key steps to worry less, and how to prevent cancer in your dog. 

Hypothyroidism in dogs can be prevented and, in some cases, treated naturally with a few simple steps. Learn how in this article. 

Allergies in dogs are one of the most common and also most commonly misdiagnosed conditions. In this article, you will learn what the true causes of allergies are, how to addressthem and get access to all you need to know to resolve your dog’s problems. 

I find it so beautiful when the most unlikely events occur. It is as if the universe talked to us in a mysterious way and that there was a true connection between this and "the other" world.

Daily, I see dogs, pulling and choking on the leash attached to either a choke chain, martingale, prong or even a shock collar. Here are some important tips on how to prevent your dog from suffering from collar-related injuries. 

Since Pax came on the scene and flooded our lives with unbound and sometimes “untamed” happiness, some of you have been asking how different Pax and Skai are. I thought it would be fun for me to share about some of the similarities and differences between my two dogs, I...