The Dog Health Blog is an extension of the website where I post many of my articles on dog nutrition, health problems, homemade dog food recipes, and holistic healing that boosts the immune system.
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~Andrea
Dog Health Coach
Author & Webmaster of three-little-pitties.com
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The best dog supplements should be nourishing, aid digestion, balance the microbiome (think gut and immune system here) and help expel toxins.
Continue reading "The Best Dog Supplements and Why the Vitamin Pill is Dead"
Why do dogs eat grass? It seems to upset dog owners to no end but I see it as a clue. One we should pay attention to.
What is renal failure and why the diagnosis usually comes as a shock?
Continue reading "What is Renal Failure and Dog Kidney Disease?"
When it comes to real, natural dog health – dog poop should not stink. So where does the nasty odor come from and how can we get rid of it?
Veterinarians often prescribe panacur for dogs to kill internal parasites claiming it is absolutely safe. Is it? What about side effects? Natural Alternatives?
Revolution? Yup. This is were raw dog feeders unite to further dog health and longevity.
Most of us are feeling stuck staying home. It's not fun, but it's a good chance to have quality time with the dog you love.
Continue reading "Staying Home? Now You Know How the Dog Feels"
I once heard vinegar kills fleas on dogs. It doesn't but it is a natural flea repellent, yeast and fungi killer, relieves itching, gobbles stink & conditions fur.
Continue reading "ThinkVinegar Kills Fleas? No, But Don’t Miss the Benefits of Vinegar "
Is peanut butter for dogs a healthy treat or a toxic food. Let me help you make a wise decision for your dogs health.
Continue reading "The Five Dangers of Peanut Butter for Dogs and How to Avoid Them"
Rimadyl for dogs may be king for side effects. Used for pain and inflammation of canine arthritis, know what it does.
Ever wondered if there’s a non-toxic herbal way that would prevent heartworm and intestinal parasites while building the immune system at the same time?
Just what is in dog heartworm medicine and when is it necessary? Let’s stroll through the lifecycle, med side effects and why natural herbs might be a better choice.
The benefits of kefir for dogs are outstanding. What is kefir, why is it one of the best dog supplements you can share and how much should a canine have?
When it comes to prednisone for dogs, the questions are what does it cure and what does it cause? We need to be informed.
What is silver sol? Why do I use it and recommend it to my clients? And why is it perfect for your dog? It began in 2009...
Even though the FDA put out a warning about dog seizures more than a year ago has anything changed? Is your dog still at risk?
My free raw dog food recipes are simple and rewarding. No scales or long ingredient list. I also share what common foods actually promote disease.
Fasting for health? You bet. It’s good for your dog so learn the benefits along with the intermittent fasting method for those who just can't say no at mealtime.
This bone broth recipe can be a lifesaver for a sick dog or simply add a boost of nutrients. It's super easy but it's the time that makes it healthy.
We all want to protect our dogs so let's talk a bit about the bordetella vaccine.
Continue reading "The Kennel Cough- Bordetella Vaccine Pros & Cons"
Worried about salmonella in dogs? Let me explain why salmonella poisoning your pooch is a long shot.
Continue reading "Salmonella in Dogs - Dog Food Recalls and the Barf Diet"
Whether you call it irritable bowel syndrome in dogs, canine IBD, inflammatory bowel disease or intestinal inflammation, they all have the same root cause.
What I learned from my naturopath for a heavy metal detox isn't just awesome for people. I've been using for my dog and I love it. Here's why.
Continue reading "Heavy Metal Detox With The Most Densely Nutritious Substance on Earth"
The benefits of the right colloidal silver is why I've kept it on hand for over ten years. I love it more every day.
How to heal dog infections without prescription antibiotics. I love home remedies for dogs.
Want personal dog health coaching? We'll dig deep to find the root cause of your dog's health issues and begin the process of rebalancing.
What are the pros and cons of both topical and pill form dog flea treatment? Are the health dangers real?
Continue reading " Dog Flea Treatment and the 4 Deadly Lies "
Lifes lessons are about learning and growing. You learn in school and at home but that may not teach you how to love your job, your life or create passive income.Learn from my mistakes.
Yes, dog depression exists. So does canine anxiety. They often go hand in hand. My mother had the remedy for anxiety and depression and now I'm passing it along to you.
Heartworms in dogs are a frightening. I want to share the herbs I wished I'd known about when my dog tested positive.
After decades of feeding dogs, reading labels, figuring out the ingredients, I can now share how to choose your dogs food based on science and manufacturing practices
What if you could attend dog health classes online and be able to ask questions during the experience?
Is your dog farting? Flatulence is dog digestion gone bad.
The dog food analysis on each bag or can of dog food has nothing to do with quality. And crude protein may be useless so here's what you should know
Continue reading "Warning: Dog Food Analysis Label Has Nothing to do with Nutrition"
Yes. No grain dog food is a great marketing tactic but doesn’t create a balanced diet for dogs. Here's why.
Clean dog teeth should be a natural occurrence so why is there so much dog teeth cleaning going on? What is causing all that tarter and periodontal disease?
A dog eating poop is not weird and he doesn't have an emotional problem. What he has is a digestion problem created by an imbalance in the microbiome and he's doing his best to fix it.
What's the largest component to dog teeth tarter? Carbohydrates. Even dogs fed a raw diet could have tarter or plaque. Did you know the same thing that creates tarter also damages the rest of the body? Here's how.
Using herbal support for older dogs, especially by supporting the liver and kidneys you may see amazing results in an older dog. Why? It's not the years in the dog but how well the body does or doesn't work.
My dream is to raise the bar on dog health so my 'about me' is just as much about you and your dog.
What is a fatty tumor? While a canine lipoma is not life threatening, it should be a major wake up call. If removed, why do more replace them? Let’s look at cause, prevention and natural healing methods.
Improve your dog’s health by using natural flea remedies. There was a time I rinsed 100 fleas a day off my 5 dogs. Then a flea med nearly killed one. Now fleas are just a memory.
Continue reading "Natural Flea Remedies Instead of Poisonous Pesticide Pills and Spot on"
Afraid of taking the plunge? I was too! But making your own dog food is so rewarding it will change your life as well as your dog's. Here's what drove me to do it and the side effects my dogs had.
Going green is the the only way tripe will benefit your dog's health.Your dog will drool. You may gag. But make no mistake, there is hidden value inside and out.
Some of us need to think outside the box to provide a canine raw diet. If you don't mind paying $4.00 or more per pound this page isn't for you. If on the other hand you need to budget. . .
Continue reading "Canine Raw Diet Ideas for Low Cost Raw Meat for Dogs"
Raw bones for dogs provide important minerals, protein, fats, collagen, vitamins, and enzymes in perfect proportions, especially if they are raw meaty bones.
Everything you need to know about giardia in dogs in 500 words. Topics include giardiasis, dogs, puppies, contagious, treatment, herbs, restore gut health naturally.
If dog pancreatitis has called on your canine more than once, I can help. While no one seems to know for sure it's cause; diet, fasting and two remedies will help immensely.
Continue reading "3 Steps to Live Easier with Dog Pancreatitis"
Important Notice
I sell NSP (Nature's Sunshine) herbs and supplements for your dog. While these are strictly tested and made for human consumption, I am the only one in the United States successfully using them for dogs for over a decade now.
To get proper doses for your dog you must purchase through me. I've spent a great deal of time learning the right combinations and doses per weight for your canine kid.
WARNING: DO NOT FOLLOWING DOSING DIRECTIONS ON THE LABEL. THEY ARE TOO POTENT FOR DOGS