Linda Shortell is a registered nurse and a freelance writer. She earned her BSN and MSN at California State University, Dominguez Hills. She enjoys writing about health, animals, nature, and communities.

Linda writes a blog about what's happening in Fountain Valley for the Orange County Register. She also blogs about dogs on her Dogs of Orange County Blog, and about health, nature, and communities on her Nurse Health Writer Blog.

My passion is ...

animals, writing, & gardening

My childhood ambition ...

to be a registered nurse and have lots of dogs

My favorite memory ...

Riding Peruvian Paso horses in Peru

Why I write ...

to learn and share

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

1776 - the book written by David McCullough

My first job ...

pet sitting

My best moment ...

must have been at Dog Beach or Machu Picchu

My inspiration ...

my husband

Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Home-made healthy dog treats

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There are many foods that are not good for dogs and should not be included in recipes you develop for your dogs. Things that are not good for dogs include alcohol, chocolate, raisins, grapes, onions, garlic, coffee, eggplant, and macadamia nuts.

Alcohol can lead to coma and death. This is not new. We see this in humans all the time.

The theobromine in chocolate is the chemical that can kill. Dark chocolate and baking chocolate have the most theobromine.

Raisins and grapes may lead to renal failure. Several people have told me stories of raisin toxicity in their dogs. Even though th...

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