The Doggie Bowl

Food therapy for dogs is the science of tailoring diet to an individual’s unique needs. What we feed our pets is important, especially because we often feed them the same thing every day. Food therapy is all about making smart…

The modern, city-dwelling, companion dog is increasingly living a life of abundance. Doggy dedicated luxuries like Pupper Cups, Pawtisseries by Maison de Pawz, home-delivered fresh meals like Pet Plate and The Farmer’s Dog, plush beds and even doggie sofas. Many…

Home-cooked meals for your dog are all the rage. At first, people started feeding their dogs the raw diet. Then people turned to actually cooking homemade meals for their dogs! While it’s great that pet parents are taking such an…

There are several foods that we know are totally safe for humans, but are toxic to dogs. Grapes (and raisins, which are just dried grapes) are one of those foods that we have known can be very dangerous. While veterinarians…

There is such a vast amount of kibble types on the market and all have significantly different ingredients, but is any of it really that good for your dog? As a dog owner, I’ve thought about this many times myself…

Dogs are irresistible with their contagious affection and love. We’re hopeless against their puppy dog eyes and warmth, and sharing food and giving treats becomes easier and easier the more time goes on. But, to have our little joys stay…

Did you know that treats should only make up 5-10% of your dog’s diet? While there are lots of treats that dogs love, feeding them too many can make weight management an issue. Getting healthier, more natural treats can help…

I became passionate about canine nutrition after I lost both of my childhood dogs within 3 months of each other.  Xander and Frances were on a rotation of Hill’s Science and Blue Buffalo. These were brands I thought I could…

Our furry family members bring us years of joy and companionship. Feeding them a diet rich in nutritious foods will keep them healthy and happy throughout their lives, which is what every dog owner wants, right? But sometimes you run…

As a dog parent, you’ve likely perused the food options available at your local pet or grocery store. Because we live in such a health-conscious era, your mind is probably teeming with questions like, “What’s with all the artificial coloring…