What Can My Pet Eat on Thanksgiving Day?
November 10, 2022
By Morgan Hunt
As Thanksgiving quickly approaches, it is important to discuss and understand which foods are okay to feed our furry friends. Many foods that we eat on Thanksgiving day are easily shareable with our pets but there are some foods that should be avoided. Let’s discuss the foods to give and when we should avoid sharing: Foods that can be shared PLAIN: These foods can be shared raw or gently cooked by baking, boiling, or steaming without added fats, sweeteners, or seasoning. Baked or boiled mashed potatoes/sweet potatoes Broccoli Green beans Carrots Turkey (white or dark meat) Cranberries Pumpkin Apples Foods/Ingredients...
Golden Paste: How and What For?
November 9, 2022
By Michelle Yaglowski
Have you heard of “Golden Paste”? It’s a healthy and easily digestible paste made from turmeric that can help reduce inflammation, and skin irritations, and improve gut health in dogs and humans alike. Best of all, Golden Paste takes only minutes to make with ingredients most of us already have in our kitchens. Golden Paste is typically made with a combination of ground or fresh turmeric, coconut oil, and black pepper. Turmeric, an herb belonging to the ginger family, contains several compounds, collectively known as curcuminoids. The most well-known is curcumin, which gives turmeric its orange color. Curcuminoids are known...
Facts, fear, sales, CBD & COVID-19
October 21, 2022
By Nicole R. Cammack
News Flash: The study in question is NOT peer-reviewed. It’s also strictly theoretical, meaning it may (likely) not work, or even be dangerous. I could probably go on forever questioning why the media (and even some “reputable” associations) continue to share non-peer reviewed, non-verified information, but I won’t. We know a great headline catches clicks and shares. And before you go on and say this has absolutely nothing to do with pets, or pet food – it does! This is just parallel example about how bad science is used to propagate either a false sense of security, fear – and...
How to Trim Your Pet’s Nails Safely
October 10, 2022
By Morgan Hunt
Have you ever wanted to trim your pet’s nails at home but were scared that you would damage the blood vessels inside the nail? While trimming your dog’s or cat’s nails is pretty straightforward, there are some important details to remember so you can safely, and confidently, trim your pet’s nails on your own. Your Pet’s Nail Anatomy The first step of trimming your pet’s nails is understanding the anatomy of the nail. Start by looking at the top of your pet’s paw where the nail grows out and forward from the toe. This part of the nail is made...
What’s the Best Way to Keep My Pet’s Coat Healthy?
September 26, 2022
By Morgan Hunt
What’s the best way to maintain your pet’s coat? While grooming needs will vary from pet to pet, here are a few basics to consider. First, it’s important to note that your grooming regimen should be customized for your pet. Some pets simply require weekly brushing, while others may need daily brushing with the help of topical treatments to prevent knots and matting. The term “grooming” refers simply to topical maintenance of the coat and not necessarily a visit to the groomer. Routine grooming is essential to maintaining your pet’s healthy coat. A regular routine has plenty of benefits not...
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