Given how finicky felines can be, transitioning your kitty to a raw diet may seem overwhelming. It may take him a while to accept the new food, but patience and persistence will pay off. You’d like to switch your cat to a raw diet, but he’s so picky you feel it’ll be too much of […]
Easier to digest than cow’s milk, and packed with unique nutritional benefits, goat milk makes a healthy addition to your animal companion’s diet. Does your dog or cat get diarrhea when you give him milk? It’s not unusual. Many animals, especially cats, develop an intolerance for lactose during their adult lives, which can lead to […]
If you’re a vegan or vegetarian, and have wondered if your cat could be too – the answer is no. Cats must have meat in their diets in order to stay healthy. This article explains why. Vegetarian and vegan diets are increasingly popular. People choosing these paths believe – justifiably — that they are healthier, […]
This innovative dietary approach to cancer involves a ketogenic diet and calorie restriction to improve longevity and quality of life in dogs and cats (and humans!). Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in dogs and cats. Animal parents fear this disease more than any other, not only because of the reduced quality […]
A lot of cats are “dry food addicts” — which is a problem if the food they’re getting is low in quality and nutritional value. The good news is that many cat food manufacturers are now factoring the importance of wholesome feline nutrition into their dry foods. In an effort to switch our cats to […]
An important amino acid, taurine is vital to your cat or dog’s health. This article explains why, and offers recipes for tasty taurine toppers to add to your best friend’s meals. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. Our dogs and cats need them for vision, digestion, heart health, and immune health. There […]
Ensuring that your dog or cat is eating a healthy diet involves more than just switching brands. It means being a pet food label detective, and learning how to understand ingredient lists and terminology. If you’re like a lot of people these days, you want your dog or cat to eat a healthy diet. To […]
Thanks to animal cookbooks and internet recipes, home-preparing food for your dog or cat has never been more accessible. But making sure he’s getting a nutritionally balanced diet is trickier, and requires understanding some key points about canine and feline nutrition. Are you attracted to the idea of home-preparing your dog or cat’s meals? Many […]
Keeping your pet’s GI tract healthy by supporting her gut microbiome is so important. Here’s how the right supplements can help! In dogs and cats as well as people, the digestive tract is the largest immune-supporting organ in the body. It is home to the gut microbiome, a unique collection of bacteria and other microorganisms […]
Inappetence can have many underlying causes, from physical to behavioral. Here are some common reasons your dog or cat may lose her appetite, along with tips to tempt her to eat. One of the clearest signs that something isn’t quite right with your dog and cat is when she goes off her food. A loss […]
