Raw Dog Food: Why It’s Beneficial for Your Furry Friend

Are you tired of feeding your dog the same dry kibble every day? Have you ever considered switching to a raw dog food diet? Many pet owners are now opting for raw dog food, and for good reason. In this article, we will explore the benefits of raw dog food, how to...

Kymythy’s Kitchen Nutrition – The Sing-Along Dressing

by Kymythy R. Schultze Question: I’m trying to eat healthier and am eating more vegetables, including salads, but I’m having a tough time finding dressings that aren’t filled with sugar and artificial ingredients. Can you help me?  Answer: Yes I can with the following...

Kymythy’s Kitchen Nutrition – A Delicious Pumpkin Alternative

by Kymythy R. Schultze Question: I love the flavor of pumpkin, but I’m tired of pie! Is there something else I can make with it? Also, I’ve heard that pumpkin is high in something called beta-carotene – is that a good thing? Answer:  Absolutely! Pumpkins have been...

Your Cat’s Nutritional Requirements: The Basics

by Kymythy R. Schultze Protein. Dietary protein supplies essential amino acids and is needed for the manufacture of antibodies, enzymes, hormones, tissues, and proper pH balance. Protein provides energy for cats and is essential for growth and development. Complete...

Species-Appropriate Food for Cats

by Kymythy Schultze So, what’s the big deal about food? Why does it have such a huge influence on a body’s health? Well, simply put, food is body-fuel. It nourishes each and every cell in the body and creates the energy necessary for life to happen. It’s an overly...

Use Caution with Cats

by Kymythy Schultze This is by no means a list of everything on the planet that’s bad for cats. But it’s a few of the things that should be avoided by themselves or as an ingredient in something else. Alpha lipoic acid. Also referred to as lipoic acid. It’s an...

Kymythy’s Kitchen Nutrition: A Better Soda

by Kymythy Schultze Dear Kymythy, Do you have a good replacement for soda pop? Great idea! The average American drinks about 56 gallons of soda every year! When you consume even just one soda, you’re ingesting approximately 10 teaspoons of refined sugar and 50...

Kymythy’s Kitchen Nutrition: Sneaking in the Spinach

by Kymythy Schultze Dear Kymythy, I’ve heard that spinach is good for me, but I don’t like the taste. Do you have a good recipe?  You’re correct about spinach being good for you – Popeye was right! This “superfood” is loaded with good nutrients including protein,...

Kymythy’s Kitchen Nutrition: Natural Anti-Inflammatories

by Kymythy R. Schultze Dear Kymythy, Are there any foods that may help with muscle stiffness, aches, and pains? There are many delicious foods that contain natural anti-inflammatory compounds. But first, let’s make sure you’re not consuming foods that are actually...

Don’t Pull My Finger! Children’s Gas

by Kymythy Schultze There are probably ancient cave drawings depicting this well-known joke; it’s been around so long! And let’s face it; there’s a time and place where it can earn a good chuckle. But if your child has a problem with frequent gas, it shouldn’t be...

Back to School Brain Boosters

by Kymythy Schultze When your child’s verbal loop switches from “I’m bored, there’s nothing to do” to “I don’t wanna go to school!” you know the time has come to do your parental duty and properly prepare them for another academic year. You’ll buy them notebooks,...

The Dog Did It – Really! Why Does My Dog Have Gas?

by Kymythy Schultze When asked this question, I sometimes joke to the person inquiring that it’s good they’re going to start taking responsibility for their own emissions and stop blaming the dog!  But seriously, frequent gas in your dog shouldn’t be ignored.  It can...

What You Need to Know About Dog & Cat Nutrition

by Kymythy R. Schultze Food is the foundation of health.  How long an animal lives and, most important, the quality of its life, depend greatly on the quality and quantity of the food that it eats.  Simply put, food is body-fuel, and provides the energy needed for an...

Healthy Treats for the Whole Family: Furry and Non-Furry

By Kymythy R. Schultze If you have children, then you know they’re a magnet for hovering hounds and mooching mousers. Living in a busy home that includes kids, pets, and adults, the line between who eats what can sometimes become blurry! Picking up dog or cat treats...

We Share Because We Care: Dining with Your Dog or Cat

by Kymythy R. Schultze Queen Victoria did it. Mark Twain did it. Even Edgar Allen Poe did it. And if you live with a dog or cat as a member of your family, you may do it too! It dates back to the time when early human first invited their primitive pet into the...