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Supporting Our Pets Through the Aging Process

July 26, 2023/ Adriana Lumbra

Enhance pet cognitive health with supplements & nutrition. Combat doggie dementia symptoms. Learn expert advice for supporting aging pets.

Is Hydrolyzed Protein a Game-Changer for Your Pet’s Health?

June 26, 2023/ Morgan Laudano

Hydrolyzed protein: a game-changer for your pet’s well-being. Let’s dive in and discover its significance.

The Impact of Diet on Dog Allergies: What You Need to Know

June 19, 2023/ Stephanie Striar

For everyone whose household is plagued by pet allergies, you know what I’m talking about. Atopic dermatitis or environmental allergies are a lifetime ailment.

Why Accurately Measuring Your Pet’s Food is Essential

June 7, 2023/ Jenna Harrison

Feeding your pet the right amount of food is crucial for their overall health and well-being. Do you feed a “handful” or a “scoop” of dry food?

Everything You Need to Know About Allergy Tests for Pets

June 7, 2023/ Nicole Cammack and Tina Adams

Is your dog excessively itchy during specific seasons or after certain meals? Several factors should be considered prior to conducting a dog allergy test.

The Little-Known Benefits of Feeding Eggshell Membranes

April 16, 2023/ NorthPoint Pets

Egg membranes are often overlooked as a potential source of nutrition for pets. However, they contain important nutrients that can benefit your dog’s or cat’s health.

4 Easy Ways to Prepare for the Most Inconvenient Events

April 16, 2023/ Jenna Harrison

Not all pet emergencies are life-threatening. Some are simply inconveniences that always seem to happen at 5 p.m. on a Friday when your vet is going home for the weekend.

CBD & Hemp: What is CBD and How Does It Work?

June 26, 2020

Cannabis: An Ancient Crop with Claims of Health Benefits The…

June 2020: Journal of Animal Sciences Grain Free & Heart Disease Summary

June 24, 2020

Background & History of DCM Investigation In June of…

How to Ensure Quality and Transparency in Pet Products

June 19, 2020

The Importance of Transparency in the Pet Industry Transparency…

Journal of Animal Science Article Full Summary, Volume 98, Issue 6, June 2020

June 16, 2020

In June of 2018, Lisa Freeman, a board-certified veterinary nutritionist from Tufts University published a blog titled “A broken heart: Risk of heart disease in boutique or grain-free diets and exotic ingredients.” This blog warned pet owners and veterinarians that ‘BEG’ (boutique, exotic, grain free) diets were causing heart disease in dogs. This left professionals and the public scrambling for more information, which was further fueled by media frenzy. As a result, the FDA launched an investigation which was complicated by sampling bias, overrepresentation of subgroups and confounding variables. For the past two years, despite additional commentary articles, scarce and vague scientific data and inconclusive FDA reports, information regarding DCM has been incomplete at best. Lack of information has been accompanied by abbreviated synopses of case studies with multiple variables and treatments, incomplete medical information and conflicting medical data and opinions from veterinary nutrition influencers.

The Truth About Feeding Your Pet Raw Goat Milk

May 5, 2020

As a supplement, raw goat milk has some great nutritional benefits for dogs and cats alike. We frequently recommend it to add hydration to a dry (kibble) diet. But what does the research say? Expert Tip: Goat milk should not be used as a primary source of nutrition.

Are All Human Foods Dangerous for Dogs?

May 4, 2020

Every day there is more information made available to educate owners on various diets available. Commonly discussed and debated topics include grain-free foods and the age-old practice of giving your pets “table food.” Should we feed human food to our pets? The short answer is it depends. Some of these foods can be very beneficial and some could have unintended negative consequences.