From the monthly archives:

September 2009

As I wrote in my Thursday post, I’m recently returned from a trek up California’s Mt. Whitney. To my backpackingthinking, every day spent in nature is to be treasured. I told you too about the portly little marmot that’s a Poster Rodent for my fight to cut carbohydrates and calories in the diets of our pets–both dogs and cats. I lay out a path to better nutrition and dog [click to continue…]

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marmot 44

A couple weeks ago, I was able to marvel at the views as I looked out from the top of California’s Mt. Whitney. At 14,500 feet, Whitney is the highest peak in the lower 48 states; it’s also the destination of 16,000 people a year who hike the steep, [click to continue…]

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dog teethMy clients are always asking questions about their pets’ teeth and how to keep them healthy. It’s an important issue that I want to address today. Dogs’ and cats’ teeth usually start life bright and white, then slowly turn yellowish brown with age. The reason is because daily use and tartar can turn them pastel [click to continue…]

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10-for-a-Dollar Kipper Snacks for Your Dog

by Dr Greg on September 2, 2009

I was in the supermarket buying provisions for my hike to the top of Mount Whitney, located east of Bakersfield, California. This year we are taking a more leisurely trip to the top, so that my two buddies that had altitude–and attitude–problems won’t be affected. I love strolling through nature’s beauty and am glad we do not have to push through the remnants of a late August snowstorm or traverse icy, slippery rocks near the top at 14,000 feet.

"Fresh," smoked kippered herring

"Fresh," smoked kippered herring

So I’m in the store, and when I walked past the tunafish aisle, I spotted kipper snacks and remembered eating those as a kid. This produced an instant craving, and I bought a few for the trip up. Then I realized that these little oily sardines may make a pretty good and economical treat for my dogs…and cats. So I bought a few more [click to continue…]

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