Pet Diet & Nutrition

Reading pet food labels seems like an impossible task. And if that is not hard enough, we also must make sure we are the best pet parent possible in all other aspects. Most information is readily available online, like what kind of toys can I give to my pet, or how to play fetch. More...

Cooking for your pet can be as much fun as cooking for yourself. Between meal preps and finding out what makes your furkiddo jump up and down when you say the word FOOD there is one thing pet parents usually have a hard time with; knowing the necessary nutrients for your furbaby’s diet. Each pet is different,...

Easter is just around the corner and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate but to talk about RABBITS! Sure they are the first pets we can think of when it comes to the holiday, but did you know that their diets can be very specific and involve more than just carrots? A...

Even though nutrition is a very important component of our pets’ health, it is often overlooked or taken for granted. Just like humans, pets are all their own unique individuals with their own tastes and needs. What is a balanced diet for one pet, may not be ideal for another. With so many options available...

Unlike popular opinion, the best diet for your new friend will not be one that’s popular with other dogs and cats around you, but it will be one that’s picked according to your pet’s age, health condition, breed, weight, etc. A puppy will need a diet with slightly high levels of protein, this will give...

Frisco, this handsome 17-year-old kitty, was suffering from chronic diarrhea and weight loss for a long time, with no identified cause. Chronic diarrhea in cats can also lead to weight, loss, dehydration, vomiting, and lethargy. As a cat deals with it, there can be changes in the frequency and consistency of the poop. Not only is...

As the saying goes, you are what you eat. We all want our pets to be happy and healthy and live long fulfilling lives, so paying close attention to a pet’s food diet is essential to their health. There is no doubt that commercial pet foods are practical and cost-effective, and most of them are...

What Should I Feed My Pet with Cancer? My love for rescuing animals motivated me to study veterinary medicine. I have always had a house full of pets. All cats and dogs that I rescued were from the streets. In fact, for quite a long time, I was sharing my life with 4 dogs and...

Just like humans, dogs, and cats suffering from cancer or going through cancer treatment may suffer from a severe lack of appetite, which only contributes to further deterioration in their health and well-being. In fact, adequate nutrition is particularly important for any pet being treated with chemotherapy drugs since a lack of nutrition predisposes our...

Thank you to Amber Kingsley, guest-contributor and pet enthusiast, for writing this blog; and to  Owen Andrew for the artwork for the infographic below.  As pet owners and animal lovers, we want to do everything possible to keep our dogs happy and healthy. Superfoods, those that are nutrient-rich and offer additional health benefits, are growing in popularity with...