Dog Food

Choosing a dog food is now a daunting task for pet owners, with new companies popping up left and right, and confusing advertising and marketing campaigns. Most recently, the push toward grain-free, gluten-free, and “clean” pet foods has dominated the market. So, are grains bad for dogs? Is gluten bad for dogs? Most grains offer

Written by: Michele, @thebeautysnitch I am one of the millions (and counting) of Americans that adopted a dog during the pandemic. In my suburban Philadelphia neighborhood, a mini poodle down the street had an unplanned pregnancy with a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and Barkley was born. My then-boyfriend and I took Barkley in, but a

The food in your dog’s bowl is more than something to satisfy their appetite and get them to stop begging at the table. Your dog’s nutrition provides them with energy, sustenance, and fuel for every internal process—from the visible (e.g., jumping on the couch) to the microscopic (e.g., cellular functions in tissues and organs).  With

Allergies are common in dogs, who can react to numerous triggers such as fleas, food ingredients, and environmental allergens. However, determining the direct cause of these allergies can be difficult.  You may have heard of dog allergy testing, which makes the process sound easy: Simply run an allergy test and find out the cause of

Everybody deserves cake! Whether it’s for a birthday, gotcha day, holiday, or any day, your dog will appreciate a special cake made just for them. While dogs are always super happy to eat human cake, the ingredients in our desserts aren’t always good for them. This is especially true if the cake has chocolate in

It’s no secret that dogs love to share “people food”, and what’s more fun than sharing a celebratory cake with your best bud? But the ingredients in cake aren’t always that good for dogs. Most human cakes are made with flour and sugar, neither of which is great for a pup. And cakes with chocolate

Treating your dog to a cake can be a fun and special way to celebrate a special occasion or simply show your furry friend how much you care. Here are some reasons and occasions you might consider treating your dog to a cake:  1. Birthday Just like humans, dogs have birthdays too! Celebrating your dog’s

Your pup is just as much of a family member to you as anyone else, so it’s only natural that you’d want to celebrate their birthday. Your furry friend can look forward to fun new toys, outdoor adventures, and of course, plenty of delicious treats! But where can you find these treats? It’s hard to

If you want to put on a great birthday party for your furry friend, there’s nothing better than some delicious homemade dog birthday treats. Homemade dog treats are the perfect way to give your dog a chance to experience new and interesting flavors while also ensuring they can enjoy the treats safely.  Let’s go over

Lentils are a healthy legume that has lots of nutritional value. They are a trendy food that is easy to prepare and add to various salads, soups, and main meals. With their high nutritional content, lentils are a small but tasty way to get needed vitamins, minerals, and proteins. But can dogs eat lentils too,

[embedded content] I love sharing the dog food recipes that I create, but I often get comments from readers and viewers who say that they don’t have the time to make homemade meals for their dogs. I know that there is nothing more convenient than buying dog food at the store and pouring it in

[embedded content] If your dog needs to gain a little bit of weight, you can’t just feed him larger portions. You also shouldn’t add high fat foods and snacks to his diet. Satin balls for dogs are a commonly recommended recipe for dogs that need to gain weight the healthy way. Increasing your dog’s calories

[embedded content] Feeding the right amount of protein is crucial to providing the best diet for your dog. Protein isn’t just the building block of muscle. It also aids in nerve function and helps to build strong bones. These no-bake dog treats offer an easy way to boost your pup’s protein intake, if needed. Every

With all the recalls in the pet food industry in the past few years, many pet owners are left looking for a new diet for their dog. Whether you’re concerned about the food that you’ve been feeding or you’re just looking to try something healthier for your pup, Pet Plate Fresh Cooked Dog Food is a

Several years ago, I got into reading books written by Malcolm Gladwell. No, he’s not a retriever trainer, but rather studies and researches cultural phenomena. One of his books was titled, “Outliers”. In this book, Gladwell described his theory of 10,000 hours.  Basically, he gives many examples of people who do things far above the

Although challenged by supply chain issues, Purina PetCare was the largest contributor to Nestle’s organic growth in 2022, adding a third year to a streak of double-digit growth. That success may have contributed to the company’s pet food supply constraints, said one executive during Nestle’s full year results conference call on Feb. 14. Purina’s sales

General Mill’s Blue Buffalo brand will soon release a fresh dog food in the United States, Jeff Harmening, CEO of General Mills, said at the Consumer Analysts Group of New York (CAGNY) conference on Feb. 21 in Boca Raton, Florida, USA. “These fridge-to-bowl products deliver a remarkable experience with great-tasting homestyle chicken and beef stew

While natural marketing claims have risen to become a dominant trend in dog food, natural cat food may have room to grow. General Mill’s Blue Buffalo brand aims to fill that niche. “Cat parents tell us they’re highly interested in natural products, but the lack of natural offerings that deliver on taste has been a