by Marcie Davis | Feb 10, 2013 | Assistance Dogs, Service Dogs, Dog Food & Nutrition, Doggie Healthcare
Why do some dogs not only like to lie on the grass, but also eat it? Everyone seems to have a theory about why dogs sometimes eat grass, but nobody really knows for certain. Some people think dogs eat grass to get more fiber in their diet. But since modern commercial...
by Marcie Davis | Oct 31, 2012 | Service Dogs, Dog Food & Nutrition, Doggie Healthcare
You may take supplements even though you eat well, so does that mean your dog should take vitamins and minerals also? Canine nutrition is an evolving field but today’s high-quality dog foods generally make nutritional supplements unnecessary. So says the DogWatch...
by Marcie Davis | Jan 4, 2011 | Aging Dogs, Dog Food & Nutrition
To my chagrin, I am facing 2011 with an all too familiar New Year’s resolution to lose weight. Mind you, this is the same New Year’s resolution that I have proclaimed every year since I became a wheelchair user at age six. As a sedentary individual with a love for...
by Marcie Davis | Jan 20, 2010 | Training, Dog Food & Nutrition, Doggie Healthcare
I have to say that I was so strict with my first dog, Ramona, regarding treats. The agency that trained her really frowned upon treats and instructed me that she needed to work for me based on praise rather than treats. It made sense because they argued that if her...
by Marcie Davis | Jul 9, 2009 | Service Dogs, Dog Food & Nutrition
Throughout the years, I have continually strived to give my service dogs the best possible care that I can provide for them both physically and financially. As I hear more and more about the importance of eating a healthy diet, I have tried to share that philosophy...
