Author: Dogster Team
In 2001, I read Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal. It explains not only what I put in my body at the drive-through window, but also what my money supports, everything from the way factory-farm animals are treated to the way the farms are managed. fast-food worker. I haven’t tipped a nickel at a fast-food restaurant since. Not for a burger, not for a fry, not for a soda. Zippo, nada, bupkis. In 2006, I read The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Foods. It explains where the food in my grocery store comes from,…
Here in Georgia, it has been raining harder than usual this summer. For a straight four-week period, it rained every day. I’m not talking about little sprinkles or a nice soothing rain that gently taps the roof of the house and flows down the windowpane. No, I’m talking about severe thunderstorms and downpours. It got so bad that the big waters washed away all the pine bark, dirt, and clay on each side of our backyard. I eventually had to install underground tubing to force the rain from the gutters and yard into one of the many drainage grates that…
When you want to give your dog food that is the best of the best, fresh is the way to go. But we all know that fresh costs more than traditional kibble. So, how much does a meal like The Farmer’s Dog cost? Since each meal plan is personalized to each dog, it’s a bit difficult to try to nail down the exact amount. A Farmer’s Dog can cost anywhere between $40 and $500 per month. However, we can give you an idea of what to expect before you go to the site to get an exact quote for your…
We expect every good dog owner to be able to groom their dog when it is necessary. It’s one of those things that just goes along with being a good pet owner, whether it’s brushing them to get rid of knots, or going for the full monty at a fancy professional place. But what if the fix goes beyond that? Is there a point where grooming your dog can become excessive or harsh? I’m not entirely sure what the answer is, but some of the photos in photographer Paul Nathan’s book, Fixed, definitely test the limits for me. On the…
A lover of cuddly canine toys from way back, I surrounded myself with stuffed dogs in my formative years. Now that I’m past childhood — but not quite, ahem, an adult — I still track the latest in toy dog technology, always on the lookout for the ones with the cutest expressions and most pettable hides. Whenever there is a baby shower or other child giving occasion, I choose a stuffed dog in hopes that the little gift will be a boy who loves real dogs. If you want to do the same, here’s a handy resource list. The 7…