Author Archives: Tracie

Rendered Meal is Even Worse Than I Thought

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Tracie

Please listen to my NPR radio show “DOG TALK® (and Kitties, too!)” this week (go to DogTalktheRadioShow.com and look for the show for Feb 25) if you want to learn the really ugly truth about what kind of “meat” goes … Continue reading →

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Dogs Who Are Gobblers Are In Danger For Their Life

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Tracie

If you have a dog who drools saliva in excited anticipation as you mix up his dinner, and who descends on that bowl like a raptor when it hits his placemat, you have a potentially life-threatening problem that you need … Continue reading →

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Here is The Essence of What Distinguishes Halo Kibble

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Tracie

I recently received this thoughtful and heartfelt email letter from a listener who was once a Veterinary Technician and is now a student becoming a medical doctor for humans. Her concerns are ones I have definitely raised before, but her … Continue reading →

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“The Book” says Chicken & Rice, but Teddy says “Liv-a-littles” please!

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Tracie

I just had another stomach-ache health scare with my younger Weimaraner, Teddy. Because Weims and other deep-chested large breed dogs are at a high risk for the life-threatening condition called bloat, I go into High Alert Mode the moment I … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolution: The 10% Diet For Your Dog

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Tracie

Nobody wants to admit they are carrying extra pounds — even though the vast majority of us realize that we have a little “tire around the middle” or thighs, or wherever your body tends to store its extra adipose stash … Continue reading →

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Little Dogs With Little Tummies Need Special Kibble

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Tracie

Do you have a toy breed? A Chihuahua, a miniature poodle, a Yorkie, a miniature Doxie, or any of the combo-breeds that cross poodles with almost any other small breed? Do you have any dry dog food in the cupboard? … Continue reading →

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Halo Treats Opened Window on SEER Farms Sanctuary, a Uniquely Great Rescue

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Tracie

A couple of years ago I was at the Fido Festival in New Jersey as the Petco spokesperson for natural pet foods. I brought with me a big box of bags of treats from my good pals at Halo (the … Continue reading →

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A Holiday Feast For Your Dog

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Tracie

At Thanksgiving this year I was thinking of what I could give my dogs as a special holiday meal. We all know by now that the leftovers of the meal we people eat are usually way too rich and fatty … Continue reading →

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Scooby Had to “Pay the Piper” for a Tooth-Cracking Treat

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Tracie

Poor Scooby. I have continued to give him cow hooves as a chewing treat, even though I had a suspicion that is what cracked one of his large back teeth a year ago (and required dental surgery then, after pain … Continue reading →

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Dogs with Nasty Gas

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Tracie

I was at someone’s house recently and their Labrador retriever let loose with some gas that was so potent it cut the cocktail hour short! As everyone was hustling out of the living room, covering their noses, the host shrugged … Continue reading →

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