Why Does My Dog’s Breath Smell?
Your pup’s bad breath can be attributed to tartar build-up along with a number of bad bacteria in your dog’s mouth. At this very moment, living microorganisms reside in your dog’s mouth. And they hold the key to your dog’s dental health. The sum of these bacteria is referred to as the oral microbiome, and […]
Interview with a Dog Mom: How Sarah Curates Hershey’s Bowl
You likely know dogs with jobs– mail retrievers, vigilant watchdogs, a ball fetcher. They’re all rewarding in their own right because dogs love jobs. And then there’s a dog like Bill, who’s doing such an important job, we thought it worth barking about.
Fish Oil for Dogs & Cats: Is It the Best Choice?
Should I supplement my dog’s diet with omega-3s? Absolutely. Okay, so is fish oil good for dogs? Well, it does have some benefits, but our recommended supplement is krill. It’s a purer and more efficient source of omega-3s and also contains powerful free-radical-fighting antioxidants.
5 Things Linked to a Long Life for Dogs
Every dog-obsessed person wants their dog to stay a puppy, to raise a forever dog.
What if all that took was learning a few new habits? Because there are 5 simple things that can make your dog live longer.
Beginner’s Guide: Astaxanthin For Dogs
As a result of normal metabolic processes, cell damage known as oxidative stress can occur in your pup’s body. Is there a way to fight it? There sure is, and it’s all about the antioxidants — especially a super powerful one called astaxanthin.
Do You Actually Need to Supplement Your Dog’s Diet?
Shelly scoops two perfectly leveled cups of dry yet overpoweringly pungent kibble. She lovingly drops them into the sea foam ceramic bowl adorned with paw prints. She scoops, pours, and repeats morning and night, day after day for her senior pup, Diego. Diego’s been on the food forever. He’s slowed down, has a few more […]
5 Mandatory Supplements for Dogs Eating Kibble
Why is supplementing important? When do I start? How do I even know it’s working? All valid questions! Let’s start with why it’s important to supplement using this entirely made-up but altogether likely story of a dog fed a lifetime of kibble. That kibble-fed dog missed out on a number of nutrients that were crucial […]
Much Ado About Poo
I had a mischievous chocolate lab named Iz who once ate several multi-colored water balloons. Don’t ask me what motivated her, because I still scratch my head at the things she deemed edible. She pooped balloons for a week. I know because I diligently stood watch every time she squatted down and because brightly colored […]
Gastro Tell(s) All
The gastrointestinal system of a dog is a magically complex place filled with wonder (and poop, assuming your pup is regular) likened to a well-oiled machine when it’s functioning properly. If I had a magical school bus I’d take this time to say, “hold your hats!” and then we’d shrink down, zooming (humanely!) into the […]
Baby, it’s cold outside (so prepare those joints)
Does joint discomfort get worse when it’s cold? There’s a lot of evidence that changes in the weather can bring on a little more stiffness or discomfort in the joints. Many humans who deal with joint discomfort have noticed a correlation between an increased level of discomfort and rainy days. Much of this phenomena is […]