At the vet with Sydney for annual bloodwork. I am so glad that I switched vets. She has hypothyroidism and will be going on medication. My girl will be down to a healthy weight in 3 months. Within minutes of being with our new vet, he was able to identify the problem based on her history and my observations and gave me instructions to help her. VET INSTRUCTIONS: continue omega3 supplements, weekly baths with mild shampoo, joint supplememt, and a thyroid medication. WEIGHT: continue walks; I will see an increase in energy and weight loss over the next few weeks and with the weight loss, she'll have fewer joint issues. LESSON: follow your gut. If your vet isn't a good fit, find a new one. I have his health plan a go and it didn't work. I am confident that we're on the right track. #lifewithdogs #helpinghandsveterinaryclinic #keepthetailwagging #rawfeddogs #rawfeedersofinstagram #lifeofablogger #speciesappropriate #frankenbarf #diyrawfeeding #muttsofinstagram #dogpeoplearethebestpeople #kickedoutraw (at Helping Hands Veterinary Clinic)

Left the sauerkraut behind because I have a batch fermenting at home. Excited to share the pumpkin seeds and honey. #lifewithdogs #keepthetailwagging #rawfeddogs #rawfeedersofinstagram #lifeofablogger #speciesappropriate #frankenbarf #diyrawfeeding #kickedoutraw #dogsarefamily #mydogseatbetterthanido (at Central Market Mill Creek)

Chicken and beef jerky. The dogs are in heaven and I'm feeling proud of myself because I love DIY. It was so easy. Stay tuned for a blog post with the easy recipes I followed. Heading to the store for other things that will make healthy dog treats. What do you dehydrate? #lifewithdogs #dogsarefamily #keepthetailwagging #rawfeddogs #rawfeedersofinstagram #lifeofablogger #speciesappropriate #frankenbarf #diyrawfeeding #dehydrateddogtreats #healthydogtreats #mydogseatbetterthanido (at Marysville, Washington)

Mommy got us a new area rug. I didn't notice because it's not a cookie. #fredmeyer #lifewithdogs #dogsarefamily #keepthetailwagging #rawfeddogs #rawfeedersofinstagram #lifeofablogger #speciesappropriate #frankenbarf #diyrawfeeding #bordercolliemix #muttsofinstagram (at Marysville, Washington)

No more writing. Zoey has claimed me as her nap space for the evening. I love my dogs. #lifewithdogs #dogsarefamily #keepthetailwagging #rawfeddogs #rawfeedersofinstagram #lifeofablogger #speciesappropriate #frankenbarf #diyrawfeeding #bordercolliemix #muttsofinstagram #dogpeoplearethebestpeople #kickedoutraw (at Marysville, Washington)

Green tripe Raw egg Veggie mix I love green tripe days. Super easy and fast to make, no supplements, and the dogs LOVE it. I order green tripe through our co-op. I make the vegetable blend myself and the eggs are from a friend's chickens. No shells because the dogs won't eat them. I didn't save this batch because they have plenty of bone in their diet currently. Visit keepthetailwagging.com/coop to see if their is a co-op near you. Visit keepthetailwagging.com/veggiemix for my recipes. #lifewithdogs #dogsarefamily #keepthetailwagging #kickedoutraw #rawfeedersofinstagram #speciesappropriate #frankenbarf #diyrawfeeding #homemadedogfood (at Marysville, Washington)