Beware of The Grain-Free Kibble Trend
So what is the grain-free kibble hype all about? Well, dogs are not biologically designed to eat grains; they are not a natural component of
Pentobarbital Dog Food Contamination
Image credit Nikki Mael Certain Evanger’s products – Hunk of Beef and Against the Grain products were found to be contaminated with pentobarbital. The picture above
Shame on Dr. Oz
Recently Dr. Oz had a segment about pet food. The audience was horrified, but the veterinarian who was the guest on the show said it
The BEST Dog Food for the Advanced
I have written extensively about how synthetic (and/or lab created nutrients) in highly processed commercial diets are unhealthy for dogs. I agree with the top
9 Questions to Evaluate Your Vet
Here are 9 critical questions that a veterinarian should know the appropriate answers to. Most conventional vets won’t pass the test. This is a frightening thought
Omega Oils for Dogs
Omega oils are very beneficial for dogs. I have recommended marine sourced oils to many people who have various health issues with their dogs. I
The MOST Nutritious Ingredient for Dogs
So what is it? Green Tripe! You might have seen tripe in the grocery store in its bleached form. Tripe is the stomach of a
Issues with the Dog Food Advisor Website (part I)
The Dog Food Advisor (DFA) maintains a large community blog. I have disagreed with many of their comments. My information is taken from well-respected resources
About China & Melamine in Pet Food
The FDA has guidelines to protect consumers, but are they really serving any purpose? Are they really keeping us safe? I don’t trust the FDA
Obesity in Dogs
According to the World Animal Foundation, 56% of adult dogs in the United States were determined to be overweight in a 2012 survey.
Apple Cider Vinegar for Dogs
There are a great many of holistic vets who recommend the use of raw unfiltered, unprocessed, non-pasteurized, raw, organic ACV for dogs. ACV may be
