http://www.dayswithdaisy.com An All Natural Dog Health Blog Sat, 23 Jan 2010 19:05:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As we roll into the New Year, I realize just how much change has occurred.  The emotional change, the energetic change and the inevitable personal ways we change in our organic life’s journey.  What we forget, is that this change affects all of those closest to us... including our pets.   Some ... http://www.dayswithdaisy.com/?p=16 As those cold and snowy days keep rolling in, we are not motivated to be as active.  It is much easier to cuddle with your puppy and a hot cup of cocoa than it is to bundle up and take a lap around the neighborhood.   Let’s be honest, this probably won’t ... http://www.dayswithdaisy.com/?p=14 Fall seems to be a time of watery eyes, itchy noses and dry skin.  Well, it is the same for our pets!  Some pets can have allergies also!  Daisy, my lab mix, started biting at her hind quarters and rolling around in the yard... kind of like that bear from ... http://www.dayswithdaisy.com/?p=12 Do you board your dog?  Do you also cook for your pet?  I cook all of Daisy’s food.  I cook for my dog not only by choice and common sense, but also because of her chronic illnesses.  I used to send her off to her boarding facility with dry kibble.  ... http://www.dayswithdaisy.com/?p=11 How to know if your pet is showing signs of anxiety.   Most anxiety in pets is due to the separation of you from your pet.  This is more commonly known as Separation Anxiety.  Here are some behaviors, signs, symptoms and all-natural remedies for you and your pet.    BEHAVIORAL signs/symptoms of Separation Anxiety in pets: ... http://www.dayswithdaisy.com/?p=10 Wouldn't you believe it!  There is a natural tooth brush!  What exactly did dog's do without us, when they lived in the wild?  How did they keep their teeth bright and healthy then? After learning just how much it would cost me to get that brown plaque off of Daisy's teeth, I ... http://www.dayswithdaisy.com/?p=9 Ingredients and Cooking Instructions:   2lb organic/free range ground beef, bison or venison ½ bunch of fresh celery coarsely chopped, including leaves 4 med-large carrots coarsely chopped 1c Barley or other low-glycemic grain (stay away from white starches while animal is in acute inflammatory state) ½ bag fresh/frozen cranberries (1/2 canned will do if you have ... http://www.dayswithdaisy.com/?p=8 Daisy came to us as a 7month old, 37lb Black Lab/Coonhound/Border Collie mix rescue dog.  Malnourished, skittish and infection ridden, we brought her to health.    As many of you know, dogs who come from an abusive/neglectful home bring along with them a slew of physical and emotional problems.  Daisy’s issues ... http://www.dayswithdaisy.com/?p=7 Upon buying my first cottage style home in Minneapolis, I had ‘the bug’ to find the perfect new puppy for my new life!  My significant other, Jason, and I were bound and determined to find a fun-loving, medium-large breed pup about 1 year old.  All we knew was that we ... http://www.dayswithdaisy.com/?p=5