Is nutrition a science or religion?
Opinions regarding how we feed ourselves and our pets are numerous, diverse, and often inexplicable. Eating is an intimate act between...
Is my dog fat?
Humans aren't the only animals battling their waist lines. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention has estimated that 58% of cats and...
Are animal byproducts in pet foods bad?
Although this analogy has its own issues, let's pretend your dog is a wolf in the wild. Your big tough wolf has just captured a rabbit...
Does my dog or cat with kidney disease really need a special diet?
Your pet has been diagnosed with kidney/renal disease. They aren't feeling well and maybe their appetite isn't what it used to be. Should...
Meatless meals for pets?
Ethical beliefs are a common reason people adopt a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle and eliminate contact with animal products fed to their...
What is AAFCO?
Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) was developed in September of 1909 and is responsible for pet feed laws and...
Raw food diets: The good, the bad, and the ugly
Feeding dogs and cats raw meat based diets is trend that is rapidly growing in popularity. However, are raw food diets better? Are they...
What can you learn from a pet food ingredient label?
You walk into a pet store and ask an employee, "How do I know if a food is good?". The likely response, "Look for meat as the first...
Does my pet have a food allergy?
The term "food allergy" is used a lot these days. Figuring out if your pet has a food allergy can be complicated. First, let's define...
Who needs Milk-bones?
As part of the New Year, many of us are trying to eat healthier and get our 5 servings of fruits and vegetables in per day. With all the...