Update: This post has been updated to include the latest research on grain free diets and dilated cardiomyopathy You may have heard the lastest buzzword in pet food is "grain free". However, grain free pet foods came into the market with little to no scientific evidence to support the trend that was largely led by … Continue reading Going against the grain: grain free diets
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Constipation: how diet can help
Did you know that small hard poo isn't healthy? Feeding a diet that creates small hard poo might seem ideal to you, but for your pet may indicate they are missing out on vital nutrients. When the diet is low in nutritional value or has an excessive amount of nutrients, the body holds onto the … Continue reading Constipation: how diet can help
Fresh foods for pets: is it better?
The latest trend is fresh foods for pets, particularly the type that is available as a subscription, getting delivered to your door on a recurring basis. More and more pet owners have asked me about these products and if they are good quality, so I thought we should take a deep dive into this new … Continue reading Fresh foods for pets: is it better?
Why cats are not small dogs: nutritional requirements of cats
Cats have very specific nutritional requirements that are sometimes forgotten when choosing pet food. New cat owners or people who have only ever owned dogs, might not know how unique cats actually are and why they are not small dogs. Sometimes it's easy to think all small animals are the same and should be fed … Continue reading Why cats are not small dogs: nutritional requirements of cats
Investigating Ingredients
An ingredients list can be confusing, overwhelming and scary for many consumers if you don't know what those words or ingredients actually mean or their actual definitions. It's fast becoming a marketing ploy for companies to use their ingredient list to sway owners to purchase their product, by simplified, "dumbed down" ingredients lists and scaremongering … Continue reading Investigating Ingredients
Joint care for dogs – to supplement or not?
With many dogs suffering from some form of joint condition or disease, many pet owners turn to supplements or alternative treatments to help ease the pain. However not all supplements or home remedies are effective, or even safe. So let's explore the current research on joint supplements and joint diets in dogs, both what works … Continue reading Joint care for dogs – to supplement or not?
Feeding puppies, great and small
One of the biggest decisions you will make as a new puppy owner is what to feed your pet. In my opinion, there isn't anything more important than considering a diet that will provide all the necessary nutrients to support your pet's growth and avoid serious health consequences in the long run. When assessing a … Continue reading Feeding puppies, great and small
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