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
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No more chicken necks
Feeding raw chicken necks has become a staple in some pet owning households. For some it's a way to reward their pets or an entire way of feeding them (BARF diets). In the not too distant past, vets would recommend pet owners feed raw chicken necks as a way of removing plaque and tartar from … Continue reading No more chicken necks
Stubborn stones: calcium oxalates
Next to struvite stones, calcium oxalates are the second most common type of stone found in dogs, and with struvites make up 85% of all uroliths found in dogs. Unfortunately for nutrition nerds like myself, calcium oxalate stones cannot be dissolved like struvites can and need to be surgically removed. But does that then mean … Continue reading Stubborn stones: calcium oxalates
Breed specific diets
Do I need a diet for my dog's breed? It makes sense when you consider how a Chihuahua's nutritional needs may differ from a Great Dane, but how important is feeding a diet designed specifically for your pet's breed? Some critics of these breed-specific foods report that the diets don't look vastly different from eachother, … Continue reading Breed specific diets
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
5 signs you need to change your pet’s diet
Do you know when to change your pet's diet? Here are 5 key times when you should be considering a diet change! Some are not as obvious as others, but it's important to know when you should be seeking a dietary recommendation from your vet team or nutritionist. It is quite common to consider a … Continue reading 5 signs you need to change your pet’s diet
When more isn’t more: nutrient excesses
Giving your pet an extra "boost" of nutrients or feeding a diet that "exceeds" the AAFCO requirements might sound amazing in theory, but did you know you could actually be doing your pet harm? Nutrient excesses can be just as damaging as deficiencies. With the rise of supplementation and pet owners being encouraged to add … Continue reading When more isn’t more: nutrient excesses
Fillers in pet food – and why they arent a thing!
What is a filler and does pet food actually contain "fillers"? Certain ingredients often get blamed for being of low nutritional value and simply filler ingredients. A filler is something that contains no nutritional value and is added to create bulk in the diet. In pet food, this actually doesn't exist. Everything included in pet … Continue reading Fillers in pet food – and why they arent a thing!
The top 5 pet nutrition mistakes you’re making
There are many reasons you've chosen to feed the way you do, but could you be unknowingly be making mistakes when it comes to your pet's diet? With a wealth of information online, we try to reconcile and integrate these hints and tips from a variety of sources to try and do the best for … Continue reading The top 5 pet nutrition mistakes you’re making
No bones about it: risks vs benefits of meaty bones
Should we really give a dog a bone? Feeding raw bones to dogs, and to a lesser extent, cats, has again surged in popularity particularly with the rise of DIY BARF (bones and raw food) diets. Unfortunately, the evidence around feeding raw bones is not as clear cut as everyone would think; there's a long … Continue reading No bones about it: risks vs benefits of meaty bones
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