Home Authors Posts by Samantha Randall

Samantha Randall

2579 POSTS 43 COMMENTS
Samantha’s biggest passion in life is spending time with her Boxer dogs. After she rescued her first Boxer in 2004, Samantha fell in love with the breed and has continued to rescue three other Boxers since then. She enjoys hiking and swimming with her Boxers, Maddie and Chloe.

My Top 10 Most Common Homemade Dog Food Ingredients

These common homemade dog food ingredients are easily available, cheap and provide plenty of health benefits for your pup. Here are my top 10 favorites.

Recipe: Homemade Dog Food for Hypothyroidism

Your vet will recommend a change in diet if your dog is diagnosed with this condition, and this homemade dog food for hypothyroidism may be a good fit.

Recipe: Cheap & Healthy Homemade Dog Food

DIY dog food is one of the healthiest options, and with this cheap and healthy homemade dog food recipe, you can make a doggy meal on a tight budget!

Recipe: Homemade Dog Food for Congestive Heart Failure

If your dog suffers from this condition, perhaps this homemade dog food recipe for congestive heart failure would be a good option for him.

12 Most Common Questions I’m Asked About Homemade Dog Food

Having published over a hundred different homemade dog food recipes, I'm starting to receive an increasing amount of emails with questions about cooking for...

RECIPE: Homemade Dog Treats for Bad Breath

Do you dream of the day when you can snuggle Fido without having to smell his stinky breath? These homemade dog treats for bad breath can help!

Recipe: Homemade Dog Food for Urinary Tract Health

If your dog is prone to UTIs, you may be able to prevent them with a change in diet - like switching to this homemade dog food for urinary tract health.

Recipe: Homemade Dog Food for Joint and Hip Health

In some dogs, these problems develop with age. In others, hip and joint problems are genetic and can effect them at a very young age. This homemade dog food for joint and hip health may be appropriate to add to their diet.

Recipe: Homemade Dog Food for Chihuahua

This homemade dog food for Chihuahua recipe may be a good option for your pint-sized pooch, but you should check with you vet before feeding it.

Recipe: Homemade Dog Food for Skin Allergies

This homemade dog food recipe for skin allergies may need additional supplements to be nutritionally balanced for your pet, so you should consult your vet.

Recipe: Homemade Doggy Donut Treats

These doggy donuts are adorable and healthy. They would make an excellent gift, or you could keep them as a tempting treat for your own dog.

Recipe: Simple Homemade Dog Food

This simple homemade dog food isn't appropriate for all dogs, but your vet can help you add supplements to cater the recipe to your pup's needs.

LATEST FEATURES

Sasha the dog running on the beach

4 Tips & Tricks for Navigating Peak Flea and Tick Season

Here it comes... the dreaded peak flea and tick season. For us pet owners, while we love those sunny beach trips and walking in the...
Sasha in the car

Have Pet, Will Travel: Guide to Spring or Summer Trips with...

In Partnership with Merck Animal Health In my opinion, there's no better time to travel with your pet than in either spring or summer. The weather's...
Can I Afford A Dog

Can I Afford A Dog?

Owning a pet is expensive. It’s more than just planning for food and toys. If you’ve been asking yourself, can I afford a dog, here is everything you need to know. A big part of being a responsible pet owner is preparing for the endeavor financially. Creating a consistent budget can help you plan for routine expenses like food, treats and toys, as well as unexpected expenses like vet visits in the event of an emergency. Asking the question can I afford a dog is a very responsible thing to do. Many pet owners don’t plan a budget before adopting a dog, and that can get you into a lot of trouble.
how to get rid of a dog

How to Get Rid of a Dog: The Right Way

Are you faced with the challenging decision of how to let go of your furry companion? We understand that circumstances change. And even...
Why Are Dogs So Loyal?

Why Are Dogs So Loyal?

One of the best qualities of our canine companions is their unwavering loyalty. Why are dogs so loyal? There are amazing stories about the unmatched loyalty of dogs - dogs that have sat on their owner’s graves, waited patiently for months for their owners to return from war and even stories of dogs walking thousands of miles to reunite with their masters.
Why Do Pets Make Us Happy?

Why Do Pets Make Us Happy?

Nothing beats the feeling of seeing a happy dog or friendly cat come running over to you looking for a pat on the head or a scratch behind the ears. Why do pets make us happy? Pets do a lot more than just keep us company. The unconditional love that they provide us with is priceless and incomparable to any love that we get other humans.

Dog Names Starting With Z

Are you looking for dog names starting with Z? Well, you're in the right place! Getting a new pup would mean preparing for a new set...
How many dogs are too many featured image

How Many Dogs Are Too Many?

We've all been there. Pet owners of one dog think, "Maybe I should get one more." Then, once you get the second dog, you'll...
Can dogs get sick from humans featured image

Can Dogs Get Sick From Humans?

If you have been caring for dogs for quite a while now, you must have known we can get sick from them. Rabies, giardia—name...
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breed profile

Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breed Profile

Not a lot of people know about this breed, but the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is not something you should ignore when you chance upon...