Dog Longevity Blog | Crafted Better Days

My favorite, must read, canine health book has garnered a lot of attention recently!  "The Forever Dog: Surprising New Science to Help Your Canine Companion Live Younger, Healthier & Longer" by Rodney Habib and Dr. Karen Shaw Becker. delves into the science behind extending the lifespan and improving the quality of life for dogs.Becker and Habib combine human longevity research with veter …

Good Dawg Gravy came to life in Dogtown, USA (aka Bend, OR) where friends' and family pets first lapped-up a home kitchen recipe crafted from love.Founder Russ Easter is a lifelong dog owner having raised 7 Golden Retrievers. Russ's companions have been a constant in his life, from hiking, camping, fly fishing, floating the river, playing in the snow, to lying at his feet on the couch or bed, (thr …

Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) like Metacam, Deramaxx, Rimadyl, Previcox, Onsior, Etogesic, and Galliprant are the most prescribed category of pet pain medications. While no animal should be in pain, a recent study indicated that 73% of dogs developed gastrointestinal inflammation after only 7 days of NSAID administration. Another study published in the Journal of Veterinary Inte …

Cancer is a devastating diagnosis for pets and their owners, and is the leading cause of death for dogs: about one in three dogs developing cancer in their lifetime. Traditional treatments for pet cancer include surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, and these treatments can be expensive, painful, and have significant side effects.Research has shown that CBG (Cannabigerol, a non-psychoactive cannab …