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Why Digestive Health Food is Important for Cats
Digestive health is a key factor that all cat parents should consider when it comes to promoting their cat’s wellbeing. By digesting and absorbing the goodness from their food, your cat can take in all the nutrients needed to stay in top condition. And, with an optimal balance of their gut bacteria or microbiome, your […]
Dog Plaque vs Tartar: How They Effect Dog Dental Disease
Dental disease is the number one health issue affecting dogs, making it something that all pet parents should be actively thinking about and supporting with daily at home dental care. But what actually is dental disease and what is the difference between dog plaque vs tartar? Let’s Start With Comparing Dog Plaque vs Tartar: Plaque:Plaque […]
10 Reminders For Maintaining A Healthy Pet Diet
Every year people commit to healthier diets, but what about healthier pet diets? Animals need healthy eating habits for longevity and wellness just as much as humans do. Of course, the habits and diet plans for pets vary from human diets. Even minor disruption or change to your pet’s healthy eating plan can have some very […]
What Happens During A Dog Dental Extraction?
Dog dental extraction or tooth removal is one of the most common veterinary surgeries. There are several reasons dogs may need to have a tooth extracted by a veterinary surgeon. Thankfully, regardless of circumstances that require dental extractions, dogs typically feel better and can eat normally after the procedure. Follow-up care and good oral hygiene […]
Why Is My Dog Vomiting?
Pet parents all agree that if given a chance, our beloved dogs will eat anything and everything they come across, making it inevitable that there are bound to be bouts of diarrhea or even an episode of vomiting to deal with at some point in their life. You may be wondering, “But why is my […]
Help! Why Is My Dog’s Stomach Upset?
Dogs are known to eat anything and everything if given the chance. For them, if it looks or smells even remotely edible, chances are it’s half swallowed before you can yell, “drop it!” It turns out that an upset stomach is one of the top unexpected reasons why dogs need to visit the veterinarian. While […]
What is the Microbiome and How Can it Affect Your Pet’s Health?
If you follow any wellbeing or health news, you may be familiar with words like “probiotics” or “kombucha.” You might even recognize hard-to-pronounce bacterial names like “bifidobacterial” or “lactobacillus” as being a key feature in your yogurt. Gut-health related messages and benefits are everywhere, both in popular media and in science. For our pets, gut […]
How to Create a Feeding Schedule for Your Dog
Puppy Feeding Chart Dogs are like humans. They eat, digest their food, and then several hours later, they get hungry again; however, unlike humans, dogs do not get to choose when they are fed, but it’s safe to reason that most dogs would happily eat whenever you fed them, which is why creating a feeding […]
5 Reasons Your Dog Should Smile
A smile tells the world that we are happy, so needless to say, when we see our dogs with their wide, open mouths and lolling tongues, we think, “Oh, my dog is smiling at me; they must be happy!” But, while our dogs do smile, signs that they’re happy and smiling come just as much […]
What To Give Your Dog For Upset Stomach And Vomiting
What to feed a dog with an upset stomach? Diarrhea in dogs is rather common and fortunately, most cases improve within a couple days. You may be wondering what you can feed your dog with an upset stomach to aid in their recovery, or dog indigestion treatment. In cases of an acute digestive upset (gastroenteritis) your […]
What is Digestibility in Pet Food? A Quick Guide to the Basics
Digestion impacts your pet’s day-to-day life immensely. As pet parents, feeding your pet a food that is not just yummy, but also nutritious, is key to their wellbeing. If high digestibility is included in that, you’ve got a winning combo. It’s important to feed them the right recipes so they can benefit from healthy skin, a […]
New CORE Digestive Health Foods for Dogs and Cats
There’s nothing pets love more than a good belly rub, and now, they’ll have happy bellies for a new reason. Wellness® Natural Pet Food, maker of food and treats for dogs and cats, presents Wellness CORE® Digestive Health, a line of recipes that are crafted with digestive enzymes, prebiotic fibers and probiotics to promote wellbeing from the […]