The Walmart Lesson

The editor of the Ozaukee Press certainly nailed it with this editorial. If you like a particular business, you need to support it whole-heartedly. Wouldn’t you rather have your money support the people you know, rather than add to a millionaire’s portfolio? Mark...

Don’t Let Fear Stand in Your Pet’s Way

By Mark Haslam, Owner People have a tendency to fear what they do not understand. Many pets have never had a change in diet because the old myth of ‘you should never change your pet’s food’. “Why shouldn’t you switch it up?” is my question of the day. It’s just plain...

Why Swim Your Dog?

Exercise is very important to the health of every dog. Unfortunately, in our climate there are many days of the year that are too cold, icy or hot to take long walks with a dog. The average puppy and adult dog really should have an opportunity for some running time;...

Are There Alternatives to Prescription Diets?

At The Feed Bag, we are continuously striving to learn more, so that we can give you the best possible advice for keeping your pet healthy and happy. After recently attending a nutritional summit with lectures given by Holistic Veterinarians, we have summarized the...

You Might Want To SKIP This Dog!

Is a Jack Russell Terrier right for me? So you saw the movie My Dog Skip, and now you want one. You might name it Skip, or Eddie, or Wishbone. You and your puppy will live happily ever after, and he will charm you forever with his intelligence and antics. Right? ...

How To Become A Vet Tech

By Natalie Voss My childhood cat, Tom Kitten, was generally a nice guy. He considered himself my home tutor (evidenced by his tendency to sit on textbooks) and happily cuddled on the couch with me in the evenings. That’s what we told everyone at the veterinarian’s...