January is National Walk Your Dog Month!
January is Walk Your Dog Month and as you look at those frosty temperatures it might be hard to fathom bundling up and walking when the fireplace feels so nice. That’s the point behind January’s designation as Walk Your Dog Month. When it is cold and there are limited hours of sunlight, we all need
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Dehydrated vs. Freeze-Dried Pet Food – Know the Difference
Many people mistakenly use these two terms interchangeably, but they are very different processes. Since both procedures produce similar nearly moisture-free foods it is understandable that there can be confusion in people’s minds. Let’s explore some of the important differences. Dehydrated Dog Food Dehydration has been used for centuries although modern technologies have vastly improved
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A Brief History of Dog Diets that will Shock You
A Brief History of the Types of Food Given to Dogs Over 2,000 years ago early Romans were feeding their farm dogs barley bread soaked in milk as well as meat scraps. They fed their war dogs more raw meat and garlic doses to strengthen them. During the Middle Ages, European royalty often treated their
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The Best Present for your Pet this Holiday Season
Most of us lead busy, full lives with demanding jobs, family responsibilities, health concerns, engrossing hobbies, etc. As pet owners we often feel a sting of remorse that we are not spending enough time and attention on our pets. As the holidays approach, perhaps the best gift we can give our pets in this season
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How To Choose A “Natural” Pet Treat That Is Truly Healthy
The Bag Said “Natural” Pet Treat Many pet owners are extremely careful when choosing their pet’s diet. They study ingredient panels and reject brands that are less than transparent. However, some of these same vigilant owners will casually grab an eye-catching bag of treats to take home for Fido or Fifi. Often, we see the
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How to Keep Your Pet’s Pancreas Healthy & Strong
Every organ in our pet’s body serves a necessary function, but too often we ignore the importance of the pancreas by feeding inappropriate foods to our dogs and cats. It is commonly reported that overconsumption of fats is the main cause of pancreatitis, and that is most likely true of sudden, acute attacks of pancreatitis.
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Glucosamine for Pain Control
We Can’t Turn Back Time, But We Can Eat Better As we all get older so do our beloved pets. And it’s simply a fact of life that aging bodies suffer more stress and injuries, resulting in pain. Arthritis is one of the most common age-related problems plaguing humans and animals alike, and while no
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Northwest Naturals and Traditional Chinese Medicine
What does the Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach Say? Dating back nearly 23 centuries, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) focuses on balancing the yin (hot) and yang (cold) energetic forces existing in all life. When these forces are in harmony the resulting state of neutrality produces wellness. According to TCM, we can bring our diets, and our
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Friendly and Not-So-Friendly Fruits & Veggies for Dogs Part 3 of 3
Part 3 of 3 As discussed earlier cats do not need any plant material in their diets so this article will focus solely on fruits and vegetables that are either life enhancing or detrimental for our canine companions. This is not a definitive list, simply some of the more common ones our pets crave or
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Benefits of Vegetables and Fruits in Your Dog’s Diet Part 2 of 3
Part 2 of 3 A Dog’s Digestive System Working in the pet industry, I consistently hear stories about people’s dogs. Many of these conversations revolve around pet nutrition and, knowing that a dog’s digestive system cannot break down the cellulose in plant material, the stories about how much their dogs love certain fruits or vegetables
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