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Our pet’s nutrition plays a vital role in their overall well-being. Oftentimes, we have picky eaters that require specific diets either because they’re ‘the boss and rule the household’, or they have conditions that restrict them from eating certain foods. In other cases, we have the opposite occurring, where your little one will eat anything and...

There’s so much talk lately about antioxidants. But what are they really, and how can they help your cat and dog? Well to really understand how antioxidants help our pets, we first need to understand its opposite: oxidation. Oxidation is a naturally occurring chemical process that happens within the body’s cells. When oxidation occurs, by-products like...

What is Pancreatitis in dogs and cats? To explain it in simple terms, pancreatitis happens when the pancreas in our pets becomes inflamed. When the pancreas is working normally, it produces enzymes that are essential for the digestion of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats and they become active once they reach the small intestine. In a...

What Is Curcumin? Often called Turmeric, Curcumin, in fact, is a medicinal compound that is found in Turmeric. Turmeric has many medicinal compounds called curcuminoids, which are natural phenols (organic compounds) that are responsible for turmeric’s distinctive yellow color. Curcumin is the main active curcuminoid found in Turmeric, which is why people often use these terms...

“Such short little lives our pets have to spend with us, and they spend most of it waiting for us to come home each day.” – John Grogon, Marley and Me Time flies when you’re having fun. One day you bring them home from the shelter. You find them the right bed, the best toys, you...

Is your dog suffering from vomiting or chronic diarrhea? Do they seem tired and have poor coat condition. These symptoms may mean that your dog is suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease? Inflammatory bowel disease in dogs is the name given to a group of digestive system diseases that result...

Have you ever looked up alfalfa for dogs and cats? You may have heard about the benefits of alfalfa on human health, so what benefits does it provide our furry friends? Is alfalfa safe for pets? Well lucky for you, we’re here to answer these questions!  What is Alfalfa? Also known as Medicago sativa, this plant is...