Earth’s current population is 7.73 billion people. Many people choose to own dogs and cats as pets, who are carnivores. In the U.S. alone, there are 163 million dogs and cats who consume meat. All of this takes a toll on the planet. A 2017 study by Gregory Orkin aimed to guage the environmental impact …
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Novel Proteins. What are they? How can they help my dog? There are many benefits of sharing novel proteins with your dog. Here we dig into the top 5 reasons you should share them with your dog, and why you should be cautious of sharing too many different novel proteins. Novel proteins are new or …
Currently, millennials lead the share of pet owners in the United States, with 76% of them owning some sort of pet. Many of these pet owners think of their fur-babies as their actual babies! Coming from an elder, childless millennial, I can’t say I disagree. Realistically, it’s not that hard to go completely overboard when …
Gut health is having a moment lately. For humans and for our animal companions. Science is pointing to all sorts of interesting things connected to the health of our gut microbiomes; from behavioral issues, to inflammation issues, and immunity. What about your dog’s gut health? Here are some signs of gut imbalances in your dog …
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Those threatening statistics always nagged at the back of my mind. Canine cancer will affect 1 in 2 or 1 in 3 dogs (AKC Canine Health Foundation). I’ve owned dogs all my life, and I knew there was more that I could do for them to prevent cancer, I just didn’t know what. Moreover, WHY …
I hear you! You’re incorporating more healthy, whole foods into your dog’s diet! You’re ready to start cooking for your dog and ditch the kibble once and for all. The following dog food recipe is balanced and can be part of your healthy dog food rotation. Additionally, this dog food recipe can be used as …
Raw pet food. Pet food safety. A controversial and often hot-button topic. One of the reasons most veterinarians recommend against a raw diet is the risk of pathogens being passed from the dog to family members, or the risk of food preppers getting sick from pathogens. What about raw pet food safety? What measures do …
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Did you know that of all dogs, small dogs are the most likely to have dental issues? That’s mostly because they still have the same number of teeth (42!) as larger dogs, just crammed into a smaller space. Small dogs are notorious for dental disease because of this crowding. Here are our top 7 dental …
You know one Valentine who will always be by your side, your true blue, one valentine who will never let you down? Your dog! Indulge your Best Friend with these simple, healthy Valentine’s Day dog treats. Following are some V. Day treat recipes that will knock your dog’s socks off. You know it doesn’t take …
New research indicates no human disease from raw diets
