Welcome to Keep the Tail Wagging
A Blog About Raw Feeding, Pet Wellness, and Life with Dogs
Does your dog have allergies? Digestive issues? Anxiety? Yeah, I can relate. After years of vet appointments, I finally began looking into natural solutions to my dog's allergies and digestive issues. And they worked. My dog's vet said he wouldn't live long past his 3 birthday. He's now a happy, healthy old man. Today, I'm nerding out on all things dogs as I learn how to raise all of my dogs naturally.
I write about DIY raw feeding, choosing natural options for our dogs, and dog mom life.
Welcome to my world!
Are You New to Raw Feeding?
Here are a few resources to introduce you to a species-appropriate diet for your dog.
Transition to Raw
Thoughts on Balance
Save Money on Raw
About Salmonella
Raw Feeding Book
Raw Feeding Models
Raw Food Co-Op List
Raw Feeding Courses
Recent Blog Posts
Sharing my experience as a raw feeder and what I'm learning about raising dogs naturally. I'm a DIY raw feeder, I believe all dogs are unique, and training is on going.
The Best Online Canine Nutrition Courses for Raw Feeders
Several years ago, I took the Pet Food Nutrition course offered by Dogs Naturally Magazine, one of the biggest pet-focused websites. While the courses they offer are very informative, if someone is building a business in pet nutrition, the DNMU certifications may not...
Easy Homemade Dog Food Recipes with Dr. Harvey's Base Mixes
There is a growing interest in homemade dog food. Whether it's cooked, raw, or a combination of the two, discerning pet parents want to ditch the synthetic nutrients, high carbs, and other questionable ingredients, switching to whole, fresh foods that support gut...
The Omnivore Misconception: Unraveling the Truth About Dogs
The pet food industry has been peddling the myth that dogs are omnivores for decades because it allows them to produce high-carbohydrate and plant-based diets at low costs. For proof of this, search online, and you'll find that most websites that claim that dogs are...
How Soon Do the Benefits of Raw Dog Food Appear?
Many people switch their dogs to raw dog food because their dog has allergies or has developed health issues, hoping that feeding fresh food will do the trick. But how long does it take for our dogs to experience the benefits of a raw diet? The time it takes can vary...
Easy Venison Homemade Dog Food Recipe
Venison is a lean, healthy red meat option for dogs prone to protein sensitivities. I like to add it to my dogs' diet because I believe in feeding a balance of red and white meat. Venison can also be expensive for people who don't have access to hunted meat or don't...
Are Most Homemade Dog Food Recipes Nutrient Deficient?
A common argument against homemade dog food recipes is that they are deficient in essential nutrients, leading to serious health conditions in our dogs. As someone who has avoided this risk through research, software, and a base mix, I've been guilty of rolling my...
Raw Feeding for Dogs
I transitioned our dogs to a raw food diet in April 2013. Within the first two weeks of feeding a hybrid diet (raw in the morning, kibble in the evening) I saw massive improvements. I now share my experince to help others.
The Omnivore Misconception: Unraveling the Truth About Dogs
The pet food industry has been peddling the myth that dogs are omnivores for decades because it allows them to produce high-carbohydrate and plant-based diets at low costs. For proof of this, search online, and you'll find that most websites that claim that dogs are...
How Soon Do the Benefits of Raw Dog Food Appear?
Many people switch their dogs to raw dog food because their dog has allergies or has developed health issues, hoping that feeding fresh food will do the trick. But how long does it take for our dogs to experience the benefits of a raw diet? The time it takes can vary...
Easy Venison Homemade Dog Food Recipe
Venison is a lean, healthy red meat option for dogs prone to protein sensitivities. I like to add it to my dogs' diet because I believe in feeding a balance of red and white meat. Venison can also be expensive for people who don't have access to hunted meat or don't...
Why I Switched to Raw
DIY raw feeding saved my dog's life. Rodrigo had itchy skin, rashes, chronic ear infections, joint issues, digestive issues and more. Traditional medicine didn't help, but adding fresh food to my dog's diet cleared up most of his health issues in less than two weeks.
Raw feeding was the answer and DIY raw feeding is more affordable for multi-dog homes, but it's not easy to learn. I share my start as a raw feeder in my book, Raw Feeding from A to Z, to help others on their journey to a healthier dog.