Holistic Pet Nutrition

The days of scooping dry, brown pellets into a bowl and calling it dinner are numbered. A revolution...

You have probably seen them at the pet store — colourful bottles labelled "probiotics," "microbiome support"...

You're standing in your kitchen, chopping fresh vegetables and portioning out lean chicken breast. The aroma fills the room, and your dog sits patiently by your feet, watching every move with hopeful eyes.

Walk down the pet food aisle today, and you'll see bags labeled "grain-free" everywhere. The packaging is clean, the marketing is persuasive, and the message seems simple: grains are bad for dogs, and removing them is a healthier choice.

Walking through the pet food aisle can be surprisingly confusing. One bag says premium. Another says natural. A third highlights real chicken, grain-free ingredients, added vitamins, or a long list of things that sound impressive.

Puppies have a funny way of making food disappear. Give them a small bite of something tasty, and suddenly they are sitting beside you, looking at you as if they have never been fed before.

Choosing what to put in your dog's bowl sounds simple until you start looking at the options.

There is something almost every dog owner knows about dogs: they will eat just about anything if given the opportunity. A piece of food falls from the kitchen counter, a snack is left on the coffee table, or the trash can gets left open for a few minutes, and suddenly your dog is investigating it.