Don’t Give Your Dog Unproven Treatments

Acronyms rarely offer this sort of poetic irony, but raw pet diets are referred to as “B.A.R.F. diets.” The acronym stands for “biologically appropriate raw foods.” You almost have to pause for a few moments to appreciate that a diet that makes your dog sick is ACTUALLY referred to as the “B.A.R.F.” diet. Seriously. From […]

Can dogs have Down Syndrome? The answer is NO! The fact that I have to write this article is disappointing on many levels. Disinformation, pseudoscience, false claims, and outright B.S. are everywhere…and I mean EVERYWHERE! Dogs Naturally is one of the WORST offenders when it comes to promoting falsehoods. This one is particularly egregious, and […]

In their article titled Are Pet Supplements Good For Your Dog?, Modern Dog Magazine poops the bed. I was hopeful! “Finally, a reputable dog publication is going to expose supplements”, I thought. Well, I thought wrong. Natural Does Not Equal Safe In the section about natural supplements, Modern Dog states the following: “Pet supplements are […]

Ignorance is bliss. For example, until recently, I had no idea that animal chiropractic care existed. Having learned this, I am incensed that these charlatans are now targeting animals. After decades of ripping off humans, they’ve now feasted their greedy eyes on your dogs and cats. While chiropractic adjustments may seem like a simple solution […]

One of the most popular canine arthritis treatments making the rounds on Facebook groups is “golden paste”. The primary ingredient in golden paste is turmeric. Here is one example of a well-meaning pet parent/pet owner considering this treatment: This is just one example of many. There are hundreds if not thousands of posts, blogs, and […]

I have a dog, and I’ve spent time blogging about pets. One thing I’ve noticed is that pseudoscience and unsupported claims RUN RAMPANT in the pet owner/pet parent communities. Dog supplements and treatments are BIG BUSINESS. Thousands of dog blogs are affiliates for companies that sell natural remedies, supplements, pastes, and other treatments. They promote, […]