Whenever kibble is mentioned, the pushback from opponents is that it's highly processed therefore how can it possibly be good for you. 'Processed' has become a dirty word of late, and I think it's time we delved abit deeper into how it fits into the pet nutrition world. First off, it's very hard to compare … Continue reading Processed pet food: it’s not just kibble
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Thiamine deficiency & fish
Is feeding a fish based food going to make my cat sick? Let's dive into this - feeding fish to your cat has long been associated with thiamine deficiency, but does the same risk extend to fish based commercial products? While some products have been recalled over concerns of a lack of thiamine, is this … Continue reading Thiamine deficiency & fish
Pet food regulation in Australia
Isn't Australian pet food better than other countries? Aren't our ingredients fresher, safer, more nutritious? As I'm based in Australia, I'm often asked about how pet food is different here compared to other countries, what our regulations are like, what the quality is like and if food that's made in Australia is better by comparison … Continue reading Pet food regulation in Australia
Superfood or superfake?
More and more pet foods are slapping on their labels that their diets include "superfoods" - but what are superfoods? And how do we know that the diet is actually going to provide any noticeable benefit to your pet? Today's blog is about why the term superfood shouldn't sway you decision to purchase a pet … Continue reading Superfood or superfake?
Pet food ratings websites – and why they aren’t useful
I often get asked why the foods I recommend rate so low on pet food rating websites - let's take a step back and look at why I don't use pet food rating websites, and where owners can go for reliable and evidence based information on pet nutrition. Nutrition is nuanced and not one size … Continue reading Pet food ratings websites – and why they aren’t useful
Not all kibble is made equal
I'd like to take a second to just remind everyone that people are free to feed however and whatever they want, but I am also free to give my advice and educated opinion. So, I wanted to do a post on why all kibble isn't 'bad' and why pet owners who feed kibble aren't 'bad … Continue reading Not all kibble is made equal
By-products in pet food
There isn't an ingredient that gets more negative attention than by-products. But what are by-products? Do they really include hooves, hair and teeth? Are they poor quality meats? I've collated the most commonly asked questions about by-products here, in a hope to explain some of the misconceptions people have about by-products and sort the fact … Continue reading By-products in pet food
How to choose a diet for your senior pet
A common question I get, is how to choose a diet for my senior pet? There's alot of emphasis placed on puppies and kittens to give them the best start to life, but the information for choosing a diet in your pet's senior years is hard to find. It's equally as important that we find … Continue reading How to choose a diet for your senior pet
How to avoid pet food marketing
Everyone has fallen for marketing before - this is why we purchase products. Sometimes products live up to their reputation, other times not so much. When choosing a pet food, it can be difficult to not get caught up in the marketing and think objectively about if that product is really the best thing for … Continue reading How to avoid pet food marketing
Prescription diets – how they work
Prescription or therapeutic veterinary diets are quite different from your run of the mill pet food. These diets are designed to treat specific medical conditions and in some cases may form the only treatment for a patient's condition. These diets have gotten alot of attention recently; many people mistake prescription diets to mean the food … Continue reading Prescription diets – how they work
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