Why Dogs Love Bones

December 28th, 2009

Ever wondered why dogs love bones so much?  Dogs are “hard-wired” from their genetic past when their ancient ancestors, the wolf, roamed the wilds and make a pack kill. The members of the pack gorged until the dominant animals had their fill and then the more submissive animals received what was left. Many wild carnivores [...]

Healthy Dog Meatballs

December 23rd, 2009

Here’s a quick and easy recipe for making healthy meatballs your dog will love.
1 cups of pre-cooked rice
1/2 cup cooked green beans (finely chopped into small pieces)
1 pound ground turkey or chicken meat
1/2 cup grated  Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mix all of the ingredients into a large bowl and [...]

Doggy Dieting

December 16th, 2009

The last time we went to the vet, we were shocked to see how much weight our little diva had put on over the past year. I knew what was coming even before we got into the vet’s treatment room. Sure enough, the vet brought up the fact that our little miss had put on [...]