I speak from experience when I say raising a pet with a sensitive stomach is no walk in the park. The constant bouts of diarrhea and vomiting are not only messy to deal with but also leave you riddled with worry and anxiety about your pet’s health and well-being. While raising my furry baby who…
So, you’ve chosen the most popular dog food for your pet or one that all the social media influencers are talking about. Or maybe, you put in a lot of work in preparing your dog’s meals from scratch. Perhaps, the food you serve comes with the promise of holistic health and claims to be enriched…
Ah, the joy of bringing home your first furry baby! The entire house is suddenly abuzz with excitement and anticipation, and you can’t stop fawning over the myriad antics of your little furball. Your picture gallery is suddenly filled with 100 snapshots and videos of your pet. Amid all this excitement, there is also an…
Weight management is a key part of correct canine nutrition, especially if you have a dog that loves to eat—yes, I’m looking at you, Labradors. Of course, portion control, limiting treats, not feeding your pet table scraps, and making sure they get adequate exercise are the basics of making sure your furry companion stays in…
As a pet parent, especially the first time around, I spent a lot of time researching what I could and could not feed my dog. When looking at vegetables, fruits, and healthy sources of carbohydrates to introduce to my dog’s diet, I stumbled upon the obvious question: is pumpkin good for dogs? I say obvious…
If there is one question that can split the community of pet owners right down the middle, it is this: can dogs eat raw meat? The concept of raw feeding has been around since 1993 when Australian veterinarian Ian Billinghurst propagated the notion of a B.A.R.F. (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) diet for dogs in his…
The notion that raw diets are better for our canine companions is rooted in the fact that dogs are descendants of wolves. So, it is believed that feeding them foods that closely resemble what they’d have eaten in the wild — in other words, a biologically appropriate diet — is key to making them thrive….
As pet parents, we’re always looking for information on what to feed our dogs. After all, not all human foods are safe for our furry friends or serve canine nutrition needs. But our pets don’t know that, and when they beg you for treats with those big melt-your-heart eyes, it can be hard to say…
Can dogs eat dragon fruit? This is not a question you come across every day given that exotic fruits aren’t the mainstay in your pet’s diet. However, if you’re a pet parent who enjoys introducing new things to your dog’s diet but at the same time, is cautious about not feeding them anything that can…
I start my day with a handful of soaked almonds, and ever so often, my dog comes and sits next to me, giving me those big puppy eyes, asking for one to be tossed his way. Even though we make it a point to never feed him table scraps or food directly from our plates,…