Author Archives: Brigitte Smith

About Brigitte Smith

Brigitte Smith is an entrepreneur with a love of dogs and a healthy lifestyle. Brigitte is passionate about holistic health alternatives for dogs, most of which are today suffering foreshortened lifespans in the wake of a lifetime diet of commercial pet food, and further contributed to by unnecessary over-vaccination and chemicals and poisons applied topically and internally. http://HealthierDogs.com is one of Brigitte's sites dedicated to dog health, and in particular dog food reviews.

Can People Be Allergic to the Food Their Dog Eats?

I have just read a very interesting article that I just had to share with you.  I think most health conscious pet owners are aware that commercial pet food can cause all sorts of health problems in pets, including allergies that can be quite distressing to your pet if not dealt with.  But who would have thought that the food… Read more »

All-Natural Dog Food For A Healthy And Happy Pooch

There are many ways in order for you to show your affection to your pet and pamper him with all the things he needs that your money could afford. You could purchase Buddy a personalized collar embedded with precious gems, or you can let him wear designer clothes whenever you feel like taking him to a stroll. However, the very… Read more »

Babi

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Here is a wonderful story from reader Betty Martin about her beautiful rescued dog, Babi: “Hi I will tell you about my sweet little dog Babi.. Eleven years ago, she was rescued from a puppy mill. Her age was judged to be about four years old. She had had many puppies by then, and was suffering from malnutrition and psoriasis…. Read more »

Puppy Mills Are So Cruel

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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – puppy mills should be outlawed. Boycott them. How? – Buy your puppies only from a reputable breeder where you can see the puppies and their parents in their home environment before you even consider buying. Or go to an animal shelter and rescue a puppy or dog that desperately needs… Read more »

A Sense of Loss – on Losing a Beloved Friend

One of our readers, Masood Hasan, from Pakistan, contacted me today with some wonderful thoughts that he put to paper after the tragic loss of Coco, one of his 14 year old Springer Spaniels.  Here is his story: A Sense of Loss   by Masood Hasan It is never easy to write about loss particularly when it is personal and… Read more »

Preventing Dog Worms Symptoms Naturally

Healthy dogs need the best dog food

Dog Worms   Does Your Pet Suffer from Dog Worms and Other Parasites? Holistic practitioners recognize that the whole animal should be treated to maximize health and support balance in the system. A combination of natural medicine, healthy diet and regular exercise is recommended to promote pet digestive health and integrity. Natural remedy to promote digestive health and integrity –… Read more »

Shorty and Gypsy

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Here is a personal (and heart rending) Dog Story by HealthierDogs.com reader, Debbie, from East Texas … The way we got my Shorty is a little unusual, and really sad. We live in the country, and there was some real low lifes, living across the street. Maybe 10 dogs and several cats, and when the man got home he threw out… Read more »

Try a Pet Deodorizer to Keep Your Home Smelling Pretty!

Five Reasons to Choose Oxyfresh Pet Deodorizer By Boyd Harrell, DVM We all love our pets. Still, pet odors can be offensive and affect the way we interact with our furry friends. Hugging a smelly dog can be tough for any dog owner. Having a neighbor or family member comment on doggie odor as they walk past your dog’s bed,… Read more »

Dog Information: Try Making Your Own Pet Food!

Have you ever gone shopping for some pet food and wondered about the dog information found on the label. You should do some research on what products might harm your beloved animal if you often worry about your pet’s health. Every pet owner would like to ensure that their animals are well taken care of! Many pet owners are looking… Read more »