Obesity
Obesity is not just a problem for people; pets are packing on the pounds too. An estimated 45% of all pets are overweight or obese, according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention.
Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is a common endocrine disorder of middle-aged and older cats and dogs.
Allergies
The most common medical complaint veterinarians see in dogs is skin or ear related. Unlike humans who react to allergens with nasal symptoms, dogs react with skin or ear problems
The Glycemic Index (GI)
Low GI pet foods are becoming more popular - but what is the Glycemic Index and what does it mean to your pet?
Herbivores Need Hay
Rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and other small animals are herbivores and are natural browsers of grasses and other fibrous materials.
Small Animals Need Premium Food Too!
When it comes to buying food for your hamster, Guinea Pig, rabbit or bird, there really is a difference between premium food and grocery store brands.
Propylene Glycol
Are you inadvertently giving your pet dangerous Propylene Glycol? If you are buying him soft treats from the grocery or department store, then you probably are!
What is Catnip & Why Should You Give It To Your Cat?
Catnip, or Nepeta Cataria, is a perennial plant that grows in North America and Europe, belongs to the mint family of herbs.
Cans Count
Cats do not have a very strong thirst drive, which leads to low-level, chronic dehydration when dry food makes up the bulk of any cat’s diet.
Food Safety
As the recent food recall has tragically illustrated, we cannot assume that all pet foods are healthy or even safe for our pets.
The Dangers of Rawhide
Rawhide is one of the most common items given to dogs to chew but also the most dangerous.
What's For Dinner?
If your dog or cat asked you what's for dinner, could you answer? Ads for pet food show pictures of real meat, fruit and veggies but be very careful.
Nutrition Q&A
Common questions and answers to our costomers pet nutrition questions.
Digestive Enzymes
Whether we are cats, dogs, or humans, when enzyme-dead food is eaten, the body actually interrupts the making of vital metabolic enzymes in order to compensate for the enzyme deficiencies in the foods we eat.
Do You Trust The Food You Feed?
Many concerned pet guardians have begun to wonder, "What's really in my pet's food?"
Essential Oils
Essential Oils are termed essential because, like vitamins and minerals, they must be provided by the diet.
Premium vs. Grocery Pet Foods
What our pets eat, the quality of nutrients & proper supplementation are the foundations for their health and longevity.
How to Properly Change Your Dog's Diet
Changing the main ingredient of your dog's diet should be done gradually.
Understanding Raw Diets
There are many versions of raw diets available today that range from complete thaw-and-serve diets to individual component products.
Senior Dog Nutrition
It is easy to become confused about deciding on the best food for your older dog.
Nutrition Weight Loss Q&A
How do you know if your dog is overweight? Between 25 and 40 percent of dogs are.
What About Treats?
When you do give treats, don't compromise your pet's good nutrition with "junk food" treats!
What is Colostrum?
Animals of all ages can benefit from taking colostrum because it has applications for every stage of life.
