There is STILL so much confusion and controversy swirling around about whether to feed dogs grain-free food or with-grain food! Unfortunately, the veterinary community is just as confused, and we’re sad to see many of them fanning the flames of misinformation about what impact if any this over-simplified choice has on heart health in dogs. [...]
If you're trying raw food for your dog or cat for the very first time, you may be wondering if you need to worry about which kind of meat to feed them first. Generally speaking, unless you already know a particular reason your pet should avoid a certain kind of meat you don't need to [...]
Puzzle toys, foraging toys, slow feeders... there are as many names as there are styles of these creatively designed pet toys that make food fun again. Not only do these toys occupy your pet's time and energy, they also occupy their mind, which can be just as calming as physical exercise for those busy-bee dogs [...]
We last blogged about this issue back in 2018, when the headlines first appeared that certain kinds of dry food formulas could be causing heart problems in dogs. Not much has changed since then in terms of research and answers, but the pet food industry has made changes to eliminate the concern. Read on for [...]
Air-dried pet foods are a unique category. They offer the convenience of "scoop and serve" like kibble, but the carefully crafted food retains much more of its natural nutrition and flavor, making it a much healthier choice to feed than highly processed dry food. The moderate temperature used to make these foods allows for more [...]
The world of pet food regulation is crazy-making! The more you learn about the lack of regulation and the willful cheapening of source ingredients, the more dismaying it is. We are part of the pet food supply chain and do our best to ensure that we're offering our customers the healthiest options available in [...]
We believe fresh food is the best, but if you're making even half of your pet's food from scratch you MUST supplement! You may have started with just a spoonful of stew on their regular meal, or been directed by your vet to feed chicken and rice after a bout of digestive problems. The trouble [...]
All pet owners want their pets to enjoy good health and happiness. One pathway to that goal is paying attention to what your pet eats from the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This sounds daunting, doesn't it? Don't worry, we'll help get you started. Food Energetics in TCM is all about how the [...]
Almost nothing scares cat owners more than the prospect of changing their pet’s diet. We want to help you! Here are tried and true techniques that work, so you can get your pet on a healthier, more species-appropriate diet to help them live a long and vital life. We are indebted to the Feline Nutrition [...]
We all wish it was as easy as that saying makes it seem. While we humans can self-reflect on our circumstances, our pets need our help with unexpected changes and stress. If you've been working from home but are soon going to be working away, you should start to gradually acclimate your pet to your [...]