Nutrition

Should I Feed My Pet Fresh Fruits & Vegetables?

May 4, 2020/ Nicole R. Cammack

You may wonder if it’s necessary to supplement your pet’s diet with vegetables, especially if they don’t seem to like them.

Just Because It Looks Like Science Doesn’t Mean It Is

April 23, 2020/ Nicole R. Cammack

On April 21, 2020, AVMA shared a CIDRAP article on MDR pathogens in raw meat diets for dogs.

Grain-Free Dog Food Controversy: We Need Less Marketing and More Science

March 12, 2020/ Nicole R. Cammack

Pet food companies may not be entirely honest in promoting their products as safe and healthy amidst controversy surrounding grain-free dog food and DCM.

The Challenges of Pet Nutrition: No One is “Right” or “Wrong”

October 17, 2019/ 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.

Grain-Free Pet Foods and Heart Disease: The Whole Truth

October 11, 2019/ Nicole R. Cammack

Pet owners and veterinarians are expressing concern over the potential relationship between grain-free pet foods and heart disease known as Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). However, little research and data are available on this topic, and some industry professionals fail to recognize the greater issue at hand. DCM is just one of the many health concerns that pet owners face, including cancer, diabetes, kidney disease, and allergies.

How to Improve the Quality of Dry Food

June 17, 2019/ Nicole R. Cammack

We recommend a variety of supplements for varying reasons, however the most common reason is to improve upon a kibble. Here are some of our favorite tips for improving the health of your pet on dry food:

The Evolution of Pet Food: From Table Scraps to Extruded Kibble

June 17, 2019/ Nicole R. Cammack

In this article, we will take a look at the evolution of pet food, from the invention of the dog biscuit to the extrusion process of making kibble and the current trend of individualized nutrition.

One Health Initiative

December 2, 2020

One Health is an approach that recognizes that the health of…

I was feeding Performatrin: Now what do I do?

November 5, 2020

‘House-brand’ or just marketing? Large chain stores and…

The Big Miss: Is No-Hide® Actually Rawhide?

October 20, 2020

A ‘consumer advocate’ recently stirred up drama from July 2017 re-circulating an article (figure 1) claiming that Earth Animal No-Hide® treats were rawhide, again. This was on the heels of the announcement of a class-action lawsuit (figure 2) against Earth Animal Ventures (EAV) questioning the ingredients and sourcing of No-Hide® products. I didn’t think I would have to address this issue, but apparently, I do since misinformation and cherry-picked information from the original chain of events keeps circulating (if it’s on the internet it must be true, right?). Consumers and retailers alike need to see the situation for what it is, so I’ll also write this from both a retailer and consumer standpoint to provide the level of transparency I hold others to. As you read this, you’ll understand that both sides have significant issues. In fact, No-Hide® being (or not being) rawhide is hardly the issue. Instead there is a pervasive lack of transparency and misinformation from both the consumer advocate side and EAV.