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Choosing The Best Dog Food For Itchy Skin
Itchy skin is one of the most common signs of a dog food allergy or a food sensitivity causing fixated scratching, attempts to bite the area and even “butt ski” to eradicate an annoying irritation. Selecting a food with a single protein source and limited ingredients can be a good choice in finding a dog […]
10 Ways To Achieve The Best Diet For Indoor Cats
Best Diet For Indoor Cats There’s no question that cats that have an indoor lifestyle are much safer when protected from outdoor predators, social challenges and diseases. But they need additional mental and physical activities and the right indoor cat food diet specific to their everyday needs to ensure they don’t put on weight and lead […]
4 Protein Options for Dog Food Without Chicken
There are several reasons why pet parents may prefer a dog food without chicken for their adored fur kids. Primarily, it could be that their pooch is allergic to chicken. Secondly, there’s no question that dogs, like people, have their food favorites and may prefer another tasty protein flavor instead. And, this taps directly into the […]
How to Avoid Overfeeding Dogs and Cats When We’re Home
Overfeeding dogs and overfeeding cats Whether you work from home or are currently transitioning to a home-based work environment due to the current pandemic, there is a lot to consider when it comes to our pets. It may seem silly but interacting with our pets should be on the list of items to consider when […]
5 Boredom Busters for Dogs While We’re All Home
Are you frustrated with your pup because of bad behavior? Are they restless, chewing things they shouldn’t, pawing for attention or digging holes in your yard? While these behaviors may seem like typical puppy play, you could be dealing with a case of doggy boredom. Doggy boredom occurs when your pup has too much energy. […]
6 Tips For Working From Home With Pets
Working From Home With Pets If you are new to working from home with pets, you may be feeling mixed emotions about your new gig, but working from home can be quite beneficial, especially if you have a furry friend! Think about it. You have the comforts of home, you can dress in your pajamas, […]
How Your Pets Can Help with Anxiety When You’re Under Quarantine
Pets can sense more than we realize. They know when we are sick, they know when we’ve had a bad day and they know when we need some extra love as we traverse a tough breakup. Heck, they can even sense natural disasters before they happen! But when the world hits pause, and we are […]
5 Ways You Can Help Animals in Need During COVID-19
If you’re like a lot of people currently home and glued to the news during this health crisis, you may feel like there’s not much you can do to help. The good news is that there are things you can do as an animal lover now to help animals in need during this unprecedented time. […]
Holistic Select Transition Guide
We believe our Holistic Select® cat food features amazing recipes, but unfortunately, there were not enough pet parents who thought the same. As a result, we are discontinuing the Holistic Select cat food line of products. If you currently feed Holistic Select dry or wet cat recipes, we recommend that you try our Wellness® cat […]
Is a Raw Meat Diet Healthy For My Cat?
Feeding pets a raw diet has been a debate for decades. Logically, a raw diet seems natural for animals since they would eat raw meat in the wild, but domesticated pets are different. Their bodies have changed and adapted over time. They move less during the day, don’t have to hunt for their food, and […]
What To Feed Dogs Who Are Picky Eaters
Dog Food For Picky Eaters Most kids are picky eaters. Parents search long and hard for alternative food options to satisfy their stubborn child, but what happens when we are having the same issues with our dogs? They can’t verbally communicate with us, so the only message we receive is a refusal to eat. There […]
How To Make A Healthy High Protein Diet For Dogs
Nearly all pet parents agree when it comes to feeding their dog, protein is one of the most important ingredients they need to look for when selecting the best food for their dog. But are all proteins the same? Should you feed a high protein dog food? What is considered high protein? Should you only […]