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All About Raw Dog Food
In this article, you’ll find expert information from a noted holistic veterinarian, the pros and cons of raw food, how to prep it at home, and a comprehensive buyers guide to raw dog food commercial brands.
A Diabetic Dog Food Guide
“Your dog has diabetes.” Hearing those words can be devastating for any dog owner.
What Should You Feed Your Senior Dog?
It seems to happen overnight. One day, your dog is leaping like a puppy, the next you notice that your beloved pooch has a little extra paunch to him—and is that grey in his muzzle?
The Pet Owner’s Guide to Organic Dog Food
Organic food. The phrase may bring to mind farmer’s markets and upscale grocery stores, but organic ingredients are also increasingly being featured in dog food, fueled by demand from savvy consumers who want the best for their pets.
BARF Diet for Dogs: A Comprehensive Guide
You’ve probably heard of the BARF diet and maybe even chuckled a bit at the name, but it’s not as odd as the name implies.
High-Protein Diets for Dogs
Remember the high-protein diet craze that surged in the ‘90s? Lured by promises of weight-loss, people—seemingly overnight—bypassed the bagels and pasta in favor of steak with a side of bacon. Due to health concerns in humans, the predilection for high-protein food has eased over the years in favor of a more balanced diet, but the idea of a high-protein diet is still popular for our canine friends and for good reason.
Getting an Old Dog to Eat
My Rottie/Shepherd mix Sheba is 15 years old now, and has started to show signs of age.
Transitioning Dogs with Health Issues
Many things can disrupt the healthy function of your dog’s or cat’s immune system, including disease, chronic stress, medications (such as antibiotics), and even vaccines.
The Importance of Balanced Fats
The famous saying “you are what you eat” doesn’t just apply to people; it applies to our pets, especially when it comes to the amount of fat in their diet. Fats are often the least understood aspect of canine diets and therefore few dogs are fed a proper balance of fats.
Difference in Prey Animals
There are important nutritional differences between the prey animals that ancestors of our dogs and cats would have eaten in the wild and the farm-raised commercial animals used in a modern raw food diet.
Finding a Veterinarian
We believe a holistic vet has been properly educated in animal nutrition and understands the benefit of a fresh, raw diet for dogs and cats.
