Dogs can suffer from sunburns and skin damage just like humans can. Some foods and natural supplements offer properties that help protect your dog (and you) from the sun and its damaging effects. Including more natural sunscreen foods in your dog’s diet is a convenient way to protect them from the merciless rays of Summer.
Q&A: The Role of Vitamin B12 in Natural Pet Nutrition ©
We received the following e-mail from Josette Amirault in Quebec, Canada. She has graciously agreed to allow us to publish her question and our answer here. Since Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient in natural pet nutrition, we have provided additional information about its role, natural sources and symptoms of deficiency.
Top Six Reasons Pet Parents Choose a Grain-Free Dog Food Diet ©
There is a trend towards the “ancestral” diet for pets, such as raw meat and bones for dogs and cats. The main reason behind that is to provide a more natural diet, but pet parents cite a number of additional reasons for making the decision to eliminate grain from their dog’s diet.
The Difference Between Dog and Cat Dietary Requirements ©
Dogs and cats are often lumped together in regards to their dietary requirements, at least to the extent of labeling them both as carnivores. In reality, however, their dietary requirements are quite different. We’ve outlined those differences for you here.
Are Bones Safe for Dogs and Cats to Eat?
The short answer is, no bones are 100% safe for dogs or cats to eat. All bones have the potential to splinter, impact, perforate, obstruct, or break teeth. Cats generally take their time and do less gnawing so the risk is much lower for them as long as the bones are raw. Yes, dogs would […]
Myrtle (Myrtus communis) for Dogs
I received an e-mail last week asking about the benefits of Myrtle (Myrtus communis) for dogs. The writer was considering Natural Defense dog treats (or ‘oral health snacks’, as they call them), which contain this herb for its dental benefits. I decided to post my reply on the All Natural Pet Care blog in the […]
Blackwood Pet Food Raises the Bar ©
We’ve come a long way from the days of squinting at fine print and wondering why we can’t pronounce half of the ingredients in pet food, let alone understand them. Educated pet parents are demanding more from products and it’s quickly graduating from demand to expectation. A few pet food companies will never get it. […]