Brandon and Scott Click packing cans at the Lotus cannery in California. There are many things to consider when choosing a pet food- protein, moisture content, guaranteed analysis, and cost- to name a few. But manufacturing facility and processes seem...
March is Poison Prevention Month! Many of us are aware of some obvious household items are hazardous to our pets’ health: bleach, anti-freeze, etc. But while some items are clearly not meant to be ingested by our furry friends, others in the...
Spring in Central Texas can bring with it some severe weather, often including thunderstorms and hail. We may be grateful for some much needed rain, but many dogs are quite fearful of the loud noises that come with these storms. So,...
February is National Pet Dental Health Month! Dental care is equally important in pets as it is for humans, yet it is one of the most neglected areas of pet care. In fact, according to the American Animal Hospital...
Dry skin making kitty itch? Read below for tips on keeping your pets' skin healthy during the winter months. Cold weather means hot chocolate, extra snuggles with your pet and… dry skin. Humans can lather up with lotion, but winter...
As pet parents learn more about high quality nutrition for their four legged companions, questions arise about freeze dried, air dried, and dehydrated foods. They all are all similar in that they are without moisture, but are these terms interchangeable?...
(Photo: Holistic Select.) Much of what we know about human nutrition can also be applied to our pets, and the same goes for shelf life of their food. Many perishable products like milk, canned veggies, and leftovers remain safe for human...
Obesity in pets is a growing epidemic. In 2014, nearly 60% of cats and 53% of dogs were overweight or obese, according to a study conducted by The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. Not only does excess weight drastically decrease...
Welcome back to our Feeding Raw series! This week, we take a look at raw food safety: Is feeding raw pet food dangerous? Yes and no. If stored or thawed improperly, raw food will fester with bacteria and become unsafe...