Dog Nutrition

Spending on pets is up, but are they healthier as a result?

Posted By Dr. Kim on Nov 26, 2018

On the surface this might show more concern and care for pets, and we’re certain that pet owners feel they are spending more because they believe they care more for their pets than previous generations may have. However, just because more money is being spent does not necessarily equate to better health or quality of life for pets. THE PROBLEM Here is a news item from 2014 on this topic – and not much has changed in fact...

Real Food, Real Health

Posted By Dr. Kim on Jun 24, 2018

Recently I was approached by a medical journalist writing an article for a “natural” pet food company – whatever that is supposed to mean. His questions all centered around digestive diseases and issues, as well as the myopic and reductionistic approach to treating these illnesses using a variety of commercial, packaged, processed foods – even the kind that is supposed to be breed specific. I had to take a deep...

Dog ACL Brace – Natural Recovery

Posted By Dr. Kim on May 17, 2018

Those of you who have been reading this blog know that my American Bully King, re-injured his cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) back in February of this year. I’ll link below to both of the previous posts if you haven’t read them yet. Many people and vets call it an ACL tear so clients understand better even though in dogs it is CCL. We decided to take the natural approach and avoid the surgery – again no surprise...

CCL Tears in Dogs – Our Personal Journey, Pt 2

Posted By Dr. Kim on Mar 23, 2018

The bully life can be RUFF 😂💖😎 – this isn’t his best side lol. He’d be so embarrassed if he knew I took this photo. Full breakfast belly (raw fed dogs LOVE their food!). King doesn’t have to be told to follow the laws of health, sunbathing is one of his favorite pastimes as you can see! Since King’s CCL tear and wearing a brace he’s been able to gain back almost his full exercise daily so he’s...

CCL Tears in Dogs – Our Personal Journey, Pt 1

Posted By Dr. Kim on Mar 6, 2018

This personal journey on CCL (Cranial Cruciate Ligament) tears/ruptures in dogs part one, is going to be a LONG post. It dates back to November 2015 and features our very special “little man” King, our American Bully. The CCL is an important ligament in the stifle joint (knee) of the dog, so when it tears or ruptures that results in partial or complete joint instability, pain, and lameness. Unfortunately it is happening to...

Raw Chicken Necks and Dogs

Posted By Dr. Kim on Feb 8, 2018

Well there sure has been a lot of hullabaloo over this latest veterinary “study” on feeding raw chicken to dogs. Rather than reiterate everything that has already been rebutted on this “study” let me just share our podcast below and several articles that have taken the “study” apart step-by-step. For the record I’ve been feeding raw chicken necks to my dogs since I began raw feeding 14 years...