Fitness – Healthy Dog Club

How you can engage your pup during quarantine

April 29, 2020April 29, 2020 Healthy Dog Club

Be it a cold day, a rainy day, a shelter- at-home order, or a day when you just want to have some enjoyable quality time with your pup, there are plenty of indoor games you can play at home with your dog. A simple, classic indoor game is hide and seek. Since dogs lead first with their nose, then their ears and lastly, their eyes, you want to design your hide and seek game appropriately. A dog’s sense of smell is estimated to be anywhere from 10,000 to 100,000 times…

“Let them eat bugs”

June 7, 2018June 7, 2018 Healthy Dog Club

New cricket treats for dogs are not only tasty, they are an excellent protein source an great for the environment as well!!! The thing about meat-whether you love it or hate it, research agrees that meat eating has a negative affect on the environment, and of course, on the animals themselves. According to the David Suzuki Foundation, livestock production account for 70 percent of the planet’s land surface and is responsible for 18 percent of greenhouse gases such as methane and nitrous oxide. They also point out that growing animals for…

Exercise your senior pup in moderation

May 29, 2018July 20, 2023 Healthy Dog Club

Would you consider eating a diet composed of breads and cookies? Of course you wouldn’t and that is why pet owners around the globe are turning away from processed, grain based, kibble diets for their dogs. Most allergies arise from corn, wheat and other common grains causing health problems among our furry friends. They account for a substantial amount of carbohydrates, causing weight issues, Diabetes and severe inflammatory conditions. A dog is considered a senior during the last 25% of his life span. The life span depends on the breed…

What’s Really Causing Those Hot Spots and Itchy Skin?

July 11, 2017July 11, 2017 Healthy Dog Club

“Allergies refer to a complex response to certain agents called allergens. Allergens produce a rapid physiological change that can result in asthma, sinus congestion, pruritus (itching hot spots), otitis externa (ear infections), paw licking and chewing, vomiting and diarrhea. All these symptoms represent the number one reason for vet visits.” By Robert Mueller The paws are usually the first to go… Recently one of our customers asked me: “Rob, can you just tell me what’s causing my dog to itch and scratch so much…why the hot spots and what…

Raw Food Producers

March 28, 2017April 1, 2017 Healthy Dog Club

“A reminder to everyone again to be sure to implement a 90 day raw food program. The recent episodes of allergies and skin issues can be corrected if given enough time to reverse. The detoxification process takes time and depends on how long the dog has been on the kibble diets. The accumulation in the body of unwanted poisons takes time to disseminate through the skin and internal organs. 30 days is normally not enough time to rid the body and can even make the skin conditions worsen. So be…

What’s in your dog’s food and what it really means

January 28, 2017January 28, 2017 Healthy Dog Club

What Pet Food Labels Really Mean By Robert Mueller Hormone Free & Antibiotic free Pet food is a multi-billion-dollar industry. There are some companies who genuinely care about the health and well-being of the pets they impact. There are others companies whose sole purpose is to generate the biggest profit they can. While using cheap ingredients and cutting corners is one way to get ahead, another is to generate misleading and fraudulent advertising to deceive their consumers. Here are some ways that pet food companies trick the public: All meats that…

Dogs, why do we have them?

July 1, 2016July 1, 2016 Healthy Dog Club

On my 11th birthday, our family got a puppy. I was so chocked-I had wanted a dog for as long I could remember-and so overwhelmed with happiness that I burst into tears. For the next 15 years, Walter, a black toy poodle, charmed everyone he met. And when he passed, all of us who known him mourned, as would for any loved one. Did you know that half of American households have a pet? That is, an animal kept primarily for companionship. And despite the fact that these housemates may…

Great exercises for you and your pup

May 12, 2016May 12, 2016 Healthy Dog Club

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Garcia, DVM Sure, dog is man’s best friend — but our furry companions are more like us than you may realize. Case in point: To maximize dog health, it’s critical for Fido to get regular exercise. Keeping your pet healthy has a lot to do with good nutrition, but just like people, dogs are becoming more and more sedentary these days. Consider this: You can help promote good dog health by getting your pet up and moving. Doggy Exercises For Your Pet — and You Follow…