Just like humans, dogs can be prone to occasional digestive issues that can be the result of consuming certain triggering foods, or even from small changes to their diet, such as newly introduced treats.
Pet parents love to include their dogs in holiday celebrations and that includes special treats. Traditional Easter treats for humans can be deadly for dogs, but we can whip up safe treats in our kitchen. They make fantastic gifts and fundraisers too!
Trupanion, the leader in medical insurance for pets, is reminding pet owners that not only can some thanksgiving foods be toxic to your pet, table scraps and extra treats can add up quickly.
By Veselina Dzhingarova Whether your dog loves the cold weather or prefers cuddling up on the couch under a fluffy blanket, you need to be prepared for the winter months.
By Nicole Etolen Obesity can cause problems for any dog breed, but it’s particularly problematic for the dachshund. The iconic breed is well-known and beloved for its long body and short legs. Unfortunately, that same trademark frame can lead to painful- and potentially fatal- problems when it carries around too much excess weight. Take a…
By Nora Glover You don’t have to be an experienced fisherman to select the best fish on the market. Yet, you have to know what you are looking for. Remember that your cat can’t actually complain about the weird taste or smell of the fish, so you have to check it yourself. If you already…
Oyster shell is primarily calcium carbonate. It’s often crushed for use in bird food & chicken feed as calcium-rich grit. It aids digestion and contributes to egg health. Crushed oyster shell is also used in aquariums to stabilize and increase pH. This environmentally friendly, natural solution puts to good use what would otherwise be a…
The first argument we hear against making our own fish food is surely perpetuated by the pet food industry – what if we don’t provide everything the fish requires? Considering most commercial food has the naturally-sourced vitamins heat processed out of them and flakes lose crucial vitamin supplements within 30 seconds of hitting the water…
Contributed by Eric Swanson While we humans realize the importance of whole foods, we have been sorely neglecting our best friend – the dog. We mostly have been feeding them store-bought dog food manufactured by companies with huge marketing budgets. While some may be good, in many cases they turn out to be meat flavored…
Feeding dogs and cats a raw or other homemade pet food diet, has been growing in popularity for the past decade. What could be more natural than feeding them wild game? Their wild cousins hunt and eat wild animals, such as deer or rabbits. With a little help from you, nature can serve up a…
