Our hearts are amazing, beating billions of times over our lifetimes to keep blood flowing through our bodies. The heart works like a well-oiled machine to ensure that each part of our body receives the blood, oxygen, and nutrients needed for proper functioning. To keep human hearts healthy, we are encouraged to eat a heart-healthy… Read More

Sneezing and sniffling: those are sounds that every cat parent dreads. Cat respiratory infections —kitty colds—are common illnesses that are difficult for a cat to shake. Often, veterinarian appointments and prescribed medications are necessary to help a cat recover from her cold. Along with conventional treatments, many veterinarians prescribe L-lysine supplements to cats suffering from… Read More

In healthy animals, microscopic structures within the kidneys called nephrons take on the task of removing wastes and toxins while helping maintain proper levels of nutrients within the blood. In cats with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or renal failure, these nephrons perform at reduced levels or stop functioning completely, leading to serious health issues if left untreated…. Read More

  Well, your cat has vomited in the center of your living room — on your favorite vintage rug, of course — yet again. No doubt it can be frustrating for both you and your cat, but repeated accidents like this can be indicative of a sensitive stomach and seeing the vet may be in order…. Read More

Probiotics have been in human health news for a while now, but have you considered them for your dog or cat? We consulted our friends at NomNomNow, a fresh pet food company, to find out the details on this “good” bacteria and how it can help our pets. You can find their original article here…. Read More

Last updated: October 16, 2020 Your domesticated feline may love snuggling up to you on a cozy couch or perhaps they prefer spending most of their time in the predatory-free quarters of your family home. However, that doesn’t change the inherent hunting and chasing instincts their non-tamed ancestors passed down. Fact: undomesticated felines can spend… Read More

Making the decision to buy healthy, responsibly-sourced, environmentally sustainable pet food can make all the difference in your pet’s health and the way you feel about your purchases. The same philosophy for human food – healthy choices that are good for the earth – can easily extend to the food you purchase for your animals,… Read More

Many dogs and cats naturally develop a “live to eat” mentality rather than an “eat to live” mentality. What this means is that you have to control the amount of food that you are feeding your pet. Left to their own devices, many pets will eat far more calories in a day than is healthy… Read More

Pet parents often find themselves bombarded with recommendations on how to take care of their pets, leaving them with many questions and not too many answers. One question vets have encountered from curious pet parents is: What are the best supplements pet owners can give to their healthy pets? To find the answer, you need… Read More

Pet Fooled—a documentary currently streaming on Netflix, iTunes, and Vimeo—sets out to expose the contradictory and sometimes harmful inner workings of the commercial pet food industry. Tackling commercial recalls, raw food diets, and what’s recommended by vets, the film’s director agreed to give us the lowdown on some of the challenges both creating the film… Read More

When we read a litany of unfamiliar ingredients on a food label at the grocery store, we’re likely to set it back on the shelf. That might be a sound strategy for people food, but pet parents should adopt a different perspective for their four-legged friends. Dogs and cats require more than 40 nutrients—including vitamins… Read More