14 Herbs That Can Poison Pets (Infographic)
It may come as a surprise to you that some herbs that are good for humans, are bad for pets. Not only that, but there are herbs that are safe for some types of pets, yet are toxic to others. For example, Horsetail is toxic to horses, ironically enough. It helps dogs in several ways, […]
Experts Weigh in on Coconut Oil for Dogs (With Infographic)
Scientific studies are often lacking for natural supplements, leaving us with anecdotal evidence and little else. The health benefits of coconut Oil, however, have been studied quite extensively. We understand that proof at the scientific level is important to pet parents, as they try to navigate the natural health minefield. To that end, we searched […]
How to Care for Your Dog After Orthopedic Surgery
Joint pain is a reality for many dogs and sometimes it can lead to surgery to repair the problem. Our guest author has some tips to help your dog recover from orthopedic surgery. Ask your veterinarian about food and herbs that will help speed healing, such as Krill.
Indian Almond Leaves (T. catappa) for Aquariums
Indian Almond Leaves (also known as Catappa or Ketapang leaves) have been used for both therapeutic and medicinal purposes in the aquarium hobby for many years. They are said to simulate the natural environment for fish such as Bettas, Killies, Discus, Arowana, Tetras, Appistogramma, Dwarf Cichlids, Rasbora, Corydoras and other Catfish, and Shrimp. They also […]
Oyster Shell for Birds or Aquariums
Oyster shell is primarily calcium carbonate. It’s often crushed for use in bird food & chicken feed as calcium-rich grit. It aids digestion and contributes to egg health. Crushed oyster shell is also used in aquariums to stabilize and increase pH. This environmentally friendly, natural solution puts to good use what would otherwise be a […]
A DIY Guide to Formulating Homemade Fish Food
The first argument we hear against making our own fish food is surely perpetuated by the pet food industry – what if we don’t provide everything the fish requires? Considering most commercial food has the naturally-sourced vitamins heat processed out of them and flakes lose crucial vitamin supplements within 30 seconds of hitting the water […]
Please Pardon the Mess, We’re Doing Site Renovations!
It’s time to update our website to a more modern and user-friendly design. We’ll continue to bring you natural pet care information in this new format. We appreciate your patience as we update images, formatting, and so on. Everything should be in place by next week. Get ready for a bigger, better experience when you […]
Top 7 Raw-Feeding Rules for Dogs
Contributed by Eric Swanson While we humans realize the importance of whole foods, we have been sorely neglecting our best friend – the dog. We mostly have been feeding them store-bought dog food manufactured by companies with huge marketing budgets. While some may be good, in many cases they turn out to be meat flavored […]
Hunting Wild Game for Your Dog or Cat (With Instant Pot Stew Recipe)
Feeding dogs and cats a raw or other homemade pet food diet, has been growing in popularity for the past decade. What could be more natural than feeding them wild game? Their wild cousins hunt and eat wild animals, such as deer or rabbits. With a little help from you, nature can serve up a […]