It’s not about who is “right” or “wrong”
October 17, 2019
By Nicole R. Cammack
While in school I was taught that half of what I was learning would be proven wrong – the problem is that we did not, and still don’t know what half is wrong. Even so, the more education I receive and the more brilliant scientists and researchers I meet from around the world, the more I realize we know very little about the world we live in and the sciences that drive it. It’s up to us to keep asking questions, keep exploring and keep challenging everything. Being Truthful: When it comes to pet (or human) health, headlines that don’t...
Grain-Free Diets and Heart Disease: The Whole Truth
October 11, 2019
By Nicole R. Cammack
Summary Recent reports discussing the potential relationship between grain free pet foods and Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) have given pet owners and veterinarians alike cause for concern. Little research and data are available surrounding this potential relationship, and some within the industry have failed to recognize a greater problem. DCM is just one of many concerns pet owners have to face, along with cancer, diabetes, kidney disease, and allergies to name a few. For owners and veterinarians concerned about grain-inclusive or grain-free, they are likely concerned about the wrong risk; instead concern should be centered around diets lacking in fresh food,...
What You Need to Know About EEE Virus & Your Pets
October 9, 2019
By Nicole R. Cammack
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) risks and more need-to-know information to protect your pets. While the fall weather brings in warm thoughts of cool weather and pumpkin spice, it is still prime weather for mosquitos in most areas of the United States. The rain, pockets of humidity and early sunsets give these nuisance pests more time to wreak havoc since Mosquito-borne viral diseases are a major concern of global health and result in significant economic losses in many countries1. A deep frost will generally eliminate any remaining mosquito population, but until then read on to learn how to minimize risk for...
Pet Food Containers: Helpful or Dangerous?
June 17, 2019
By Nicole R. Cammack
You go to the store and purchase pet food, bring it home, pour it into a plastic bin with a lid – toss the bag away and go about feeding your pet for the next few weeks or even months. This a dangerous practice for so many reasons, and most pet parents are completely unaware! Fortunately, we’ve taken an evidence-based approach to why we should avoid the use of bins, or ways we can make their use safer. What Exactly Does Rancid Mean? Once pet food is exposed to oxygen it oxidizes – another word for rancid. Yuck! In addition...
Improving the Quality of Dry Food with Supplements
June 17, 2019
By Nicole R. Cammack
We could write a blog every day for a year and still not cover every supplement and their use. There is a supplement that can benefit just about every condition and issue, and they can also be used to boost nutrition. We recommend a variety of supplements for varying reasons, however the most common reason is to improve upon a kibble. For example, we may add moisture to aid in digestion and to reduce inflammation. Or, we may add omega 3’s to improve skin and coat health. Here are some of our favorite tips for improving the health of your...
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