ThatMutt.com https://www.thatmutt.com/ A Dog Blog Wed, 18 Oct 2023 18:49:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.thatmutt.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cropped-TM_GDog_160-32x32.png ThatMutt.com https://www.thatmutt.com/ 32 32 Lab vs Weimaraner: Similarities and Differences https://www.thatmutt.com/lab-vs-weimaraner-similarities-and-differences/ https://www.thatmutt.com/lab-vs-weimaraner-similarities-and-differences/#comments Wed, 18 Oct 2023 18:49:26 +0000 https://www.thatmutt.com/?p=51684 Every dog is an individual, even amongst breeds and littermates. This article shares my opinions and experiences with owning and living with a Lab vs Weimaraner.  I currently have a purebred Weimaraner named Remy and a purebred yellow Labrador named Rip.  I love and appreciate both dogs for who they are as individuals as well …

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]]> https://www.thatmutt.com/grain-free-dog-food-bad-for-dogs/feed/ 2 Feeding Raw Game Meat to Dogs https://www.thatmutt.com/feeding-raw-game-meat-to-dogs/ https://www.thatmutt.com/feeding-raw-game-meat-to-dogs/#comments Mon, 04 Sep 2023 20:10:00 +0000 https://www.thatmutt.com/?p=51603 In this article I’ll go over some of the pros and cons of feeding raw game meat to dogs as part of the dog’s overall raw diet. A raw diet means just like it sounds, feeding a dog a diet of raw meat and bones. Learn more about the basics of raw feeding here and …

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]]> https://www.thatmutt.com/feeding-raw-game-meat-to-dogs/feed/ 1 How To Find Vets That Support Raw Feeding https://www.thatmutt.com/how-to-find-vets-that-support-raw-feeding/ https://www.thatmutt.com/how-to-find-vets-that-support-raw-feeding/#comments Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:21:00 +0000 https://www.thatmutt.com/?p=51522 Are you wondering how to find vets that support raw feeding? It can be tricky finding the right vet especially if you’re looking for one knowledgeable about raw feeding. Back when I lived in rural NC, there were lots of traditional vets whose offices I drove by on a regular basis. However, none of them …

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]]> https://www.thatmutt.com/how-to-find-vets-that-support-raw-feeding/feed/ 2 How Do You Feed Raw Dog Food? https://www.thatmutt.com/how-do-you-feed-raw-dog-food/ https://www.thatmutt.com/how-do-you-feed-raw-dog-food/#comments Mon, 21 Aug 2023 14:41:00 +0000 https://www.thatmutt.com/?p=51548 How do you feed raw dog food?  As a passionate raw feeder, that’s a question I’m often asked and happy to answer! It’s an important one too because there are several different ways of feeding dogs raw dog food. The beauty is that none of them are wrong and all have their upsides and drawbacks. …

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]]> https://www.thatmutt.com/how-do-you-feed-raw-dog-food/feed/ 1 Secreting Organ Meat For Dogs Recipe https://www.thatmutt.com/secreting-organ-meat-for-dogs-recipe/ https://www.thatmutt.com/secreting-organ-meat-for-dogs-recipe/#comments Mon, 14 Aug 2023 16:41:00 +0000 https://www.thatmutt.com/?p=51550 If you’re confused about how to use secreting organ meat for dogs in raw feeding, this blog post is for you.  Besides sharing a secreting organ meat for dogs recipe you can use in your homemade raw dog food, I’ll also explain what secreting organs are and why raw-fed dogs need them. And just in …

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]]> https://www.thatmutt.com/secreting-organ-meat-for-dogs-recipe/feed/ 2 Can I Feed My Dog Raw And Kibble? https://www.thatmutt.com/can-i-feed-my-dog-raw-and-kibble/ https://www.thatmutt.com/can-i-feed-my-dog-raw-and-kibble/#respond Mon, 07 Aug 2023 15:47:00 +0000 https://www.thatmutt.com/?p=51552 Are you thinking about feeding your dog raw and kibble?  Whatever your reason may be for looking into this combination feeding approach, the general answer is yes, you can feed your dog raw and kibble. However, it’s important to understand that there are some factors to consider before you start mixing the two foods. So …

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]]> https://www.thatmutt.com/can-i-feed-my-dog-raw-and-kibble/feed/ 0 Reasons Not to Feed Your Dog a Raw Diet https://www.thatmutt.com/reasons-not-to-feed-dog-raw-diet/ https://www.thatmutt.com/reasons-not-to-feed-dog-raw-diet/#respond Sat, 22 Jul 2023 22:37:51 +0000 https://www.thatmutt.com/?p=51567 There is a lot of misinformation and fear mongering out there on reasons not to feed your dog a raw diet. I thought I would write about some of these to show you that feeding a raw diet is not perfect, but it is also not dangerous. My two dogs have appeared to do well …

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]]> https://www.thatmutt.com/reasons-not-to-feed-dog-raw-diet/feed/ 0 Should You Remove a Dog’s Dew Claws? https://www.thatmutt.com/dogs-dew-claws/ https://www.thatmutt.com/dogs-dew-claws/#comments Thu, 29 Jun 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.thatmutt.com/?p=51526 Whether or not you should remove a dog’s dew claws depends on who you ask.  I personally believe it’s best to leave a dog’s paws natural, but most dogs seem to do just fine with or without their dew claws.  I’ve had sporting breeds my whole life. Some had their dew claws removed as puppies …

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]]> https://www.thatmutt.com/dogs-dew-claws/feed/ 1 How to Stop My Dog From Chasing Squirrels https://www.thatmutt.com/how-to-stop-my-dog-from-chasing-squirrels/ https://www.thatmutt.com/how-to-stop-my-dog-from-chasing-squirrels/#comments Wed, 28 Jun 2023 21:18:29 +0000 https://www.thatmutt.com/?p=51503 It’s normal for dogs to chase squirrels and other small animals! In this article, I’ll share some ideas for how to stop a dog from chasing squirrels in your yard, on walks or on trails. Why do dogs chase squirrels? Some dogs have a higher prey drive than others, depending on their breed and personality.  …

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