Rachael Gerkensmeyer
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About
Rachael has been a freelance writer since 2000. In this time she has had an opportunity to research and write about many different topics while working to master the art of fusing high-quality content with effective content marketing strategies. She is an artist at heart and loves to read, paint, and make jewelry. As a vegan, Rachael is obsessed with helping animals in need, both in her community and anywhere in the world where she feels she can make a difference. Animals also happen to be her favorite topic to write about! She lives off the grid in Hawaii with her husband, her garden, and her rescue animals including 5 dogs, a cat, a goat, and flock of chickens.Archive
Vitamin K is a necessary nutrient for all humans and animals. In addition to making this vitamin within our bodies, we can get the vitamin from the foods that we eat, and so can your dog! Here are five great...
Dogs love food and they don’t seem to be too discerning when it comes to what they chow down on. Most owners have wondered at some point if their dog has eaten something that they shouldn’t have. So what is...
Puppies are great fun to bring home for the first time. They’re playful, loving, needy, and they happen to like sleeping. Sleep is a requirement for animals just as much as it is for humans. But the big questions are:...
When it comes to food, canines are not typically picky. They don’t even mind sorting through the garbage! So, it should be no surprise if your pup shows interest in eating any food that you prepare for yourself in the...
Most dogs are not picky when it comes to what they are eating. They’ll scarf down almost anything that a human companion offers them, and they love rummaging through the garbage for scraps or snatching a piece of food found...
Dogs are not typically picky when it comes to what they’ll eat. Most dog owners have caught their pups picking stuff out of the garbage to munch on! So, it should come as no surprise if a dog is interested...
Dogs are omnivores (facultative carnivores) and can both eat plant and animal foods to stay happy and healthy throughout their lives. Most dogs are not picky about their food and will even rummage through the garbage for scraps to munch...
Boykin Spaniels are not well known by the public but have been staple companions among hunters since their inception. These dogs are intelligent, sociable, mellow, and highly trainable. They get along with kids and adults alike too, making them great...
The Whippet is known for their graceful yet agile movements. Once they start running, it’s hard to tell that they are even a dog because they’re going so fast! The Whippet is built to be aerodynamic and knows how to...
Dogs don’t get the nuances, meanings, and representations that we humans focus on when naming them. As long as they’re called the same thing consistently, they’ll learn their name and respond to it accordingly. However, things are not so simple...
The Whipoodle is a designer dog breed that is fairly new to the scene. It’s not clear whether they were intentionally developed by a breeder or simply created by accident. However, since this designer breed is part Whippet and part...
Both the Samoyed and the Great Pyrenees have similar coat colors, but they don’t resemble each other when it comes to their physique. Their sizes, ears, and tails are noticeably different. However, both are great dogs that deserve plenty of...
The Pomsky and Pomeranian are both lovable, cute dogs. However, the Pomsky has a Siberian Husky parent, which makes this crossbreed a bit different than the purebred Pomeranian. In order to determine which breed to choose as a pet for...
The Akita is an ancient Japanese dog that was originally developed sometime in the 1600s on Honshu Island. The breed is hardy, independent, and known for being loyal to their human and animal companions. Akitas might be small while puppies,...
The Dalmatian dog is an extremely well-known breed, thanks in part to the recognition and reputation that they have gained by starring in movies like “101 Dalmatians.” Even though these dogs are beloved by children and adults alike, they don’t...
