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All of us have favorites from childhood and many of us have rolled those out for our kids in addition to discovering a few newer titles. Here are seven must-reads for young kids involving dogs. CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG: He might’ve been the runt of the litter but love of his owner helps him grow and gow. OFFICER BUCKLE AND GLORIA: Caldecott Medal Winner.   Officer Buckle’s safety speeches get a lot more interesting when Gloria starts acting out the hazard. HARRY THE DIRTY DOG: Harry thinks he wants to leave home but a day away proves there’s no place like home. MARTHA SPEAKS: Martha gets fed alphabet soup and suddenly she’s talking. Goods and bads with a talking dog. GO DOG. GO! Learning to read? No problem. This is the perfect book. A classic with dogs all going somewhere. I’LL TEACH MY DOG 100 WORDS: Another great learning to read classic. What an amazing dog who can learn all kinds of tricks, or at least there’s a plan to teach him all the tricks. THE DIGGING-EST DOG: Anyone wh...

What is the scientific basis for ancestral diets and raw diets? According to veterinary nutrition expert Dr. Tony Buffington, historically, “natural diets” or “ancestral diets” referred to rodents/mammals that fell prey to wolves and coyotes. Today, a "natural" diet more commonly refers to a mixture of ingredients such as raw meats with or without bones, vegetables and fruits. Some people believe that the act of ripping meat off bones and chewing bones is more healthful for their pets. Early literature reported that the natural diets of wild canids and felids had a plaque – retardant effect, and that these animals did not have periodontal or other diseases. Recent reports suggest this is entirely untrue. Although the value of "ancestral diets” has been asserted by some, one must recall that the ancestral lifespan for dogs and cats was likely only 2-3 years; some pets live ten times that long currently.     Types of Raw Diets? There is no standardized raw diet. There...