Over the years, garlic for dogs has somehow gained this terrible reputation. Ask most pet parents what foods dogs absolutely can’t eat and you’re almost sure to hear these 4: onions grapes chocolate garlic And while the first 3 are definite no-nos, how did garlic end up on the list?? Here are Farm Dog we’re […]
All Hallow’s Eve is right around the corner. This year it looks as though many areas will be back to business as usual, with tiny ghouls and goblins out canvassing the neighborhood for tricks and treats. For some animals, this is a welcome celebration. Some dogs are big fans of strangers coming to the door
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Lavender is one of the most popular aromatic herbs out there. Not only is the scent fresh and inviting, it’s calming and soothing, making it ideal for a variety of uses. Lavender for dogs is also incredibly popular. Often for many of the same reasons pet parents use it for themselves, they’ll also use it
Sugar. Everyone is talking about it. How much sugar does the average American consume on a daily basis? Answer: 22 teaspoons. How much sugar does the average American dog consume on a daily basis? You would be surprised. And while many people are talking about sugar for humans, there’s far less emphasis on the dangers
Even as we welcome the changing of the leaves and a cooling down of the temperature outside, I am reminded that so many of us are still dealing with that dreaded pest… Spring, summer and fall are ripe with the enemy. To successfully win the war, you must start planning now. And that means exploring your options
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I’m a big fan of adding a little green to the diet – my own and my dog’s. Broccoli, Brussel sprouts, lettuce… But one green I’m asked about a lot for pets is spirulina. So, what exactly are the benefits of spirulina for dogs, is it actually safe, and how can you be sure you’re
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Has anyone ever told you that pennyroyal for dogs is an effective insect repellent? That it can help repel fleas and ticks with ease? I recently ran across a post on one of my favorite blog sites that offered this bit of advice: “The second best essential oil for repelling ticks is American Pennyroyal.” The writer
Arnica, also known as Leopard’s Bane, is a bright yellow flowering herb that has fine hairs covering each leaf. Smelling of pine, arnica is a stout plant that falls into the category ‘small but mighty.’ Arnica is an adventurer and mountain climber as it grows above 9,000 feet when found in its natural habitat. However,