Your dog’s nutrition – how far we’ve come!
We know so much more about canine nutrition than we used to, and we’re learning more every day. Here are some tips and highlights...
Grain-free diets…do they really cause heart problems in dogs?
While the recent headlines may sound alarming, the connection between grain-free dog foods and heart disease isn’t as clear-cut as many believe.
You’ve probably seen...
Tri-Light Bliss Biscuits for dogs
These pumpkin biscuits are perfect for the entire family — four-legged members included! They're healthy, easy-to-prepare, and blissfully delicious!
Ingredients
1 can (15 ounces) pure pumpkin...
Choosing the best dog food
With all the different categories of dog food on the market, it can be tricky to know what to feed your pup! This guide...
Ways to improve your dog’s health and wellbeing
Give her health, happiness and longevity a boost!
Your dog enriches your quality of life every single day – but are you doing the same...
Choosing the perfect dog treats
Anyone shopping for dog treats at their neighbourhood pet store or online could easily come away with five or ten completely different products. But...
Quality dog foods made in Canada
Attention, Canadians! Healthy, home-grown dog foods are more available than ever.
A healthy diet is the foundation to a healthy life. So giving your pooch...
What human foods are safe for dogs?
Find out which human foods are safe to feed your canine companion – and which aren't.
Can dogs eat table scraps? Should they? The simple...
Supporting senior dogs
Fortunately for us, many dogs now live well into their teens. So what can you do to make his senior years his best years...
15 cancer-fighting foods for you and your dog
It’s generally accepted that diet and lifestyle can help prevent cancer – and that is true of our canine companions too. So along with...
Top 5 pet food ingredients to avoid
From by-products to rendered fats – here’s what to steer clear of when buying food for your dog.
Educating yourself about healthy nutrition for your...
Understanding pet food recalls
It’s been ten years since the huge pet food recall that sickened thousands of dogs and cats. How has pet food safety improved –...
Top reasons to rotate your dog’s protein
As the old saying goes, variety is the spice of life. When it comes to your dog’s diet, variety can also prove a healthier...
Power of pumpkin
Share the health benefits of pumpkin with your four-legged friend.
Spicy pumpkin pies and jack o’lanterns…this time of year, these are the images pumpkins conjure up....
Boost her diet with these supplements!
Just like us, dogs benefit from additional supplements in their diet to ensure optimal health.
Thankfully, you can now find pet-formulated supplements at many pet...
Plants that heal
There’s an old adage: “you are what you eat”. It applies to all of us, including our dogs. While dogs are opportunistic omnivores who...
Top 10 foods for skin & coat
Keep your dog's skin and coat looking and feeling good with these power-packed whole foods.
It’s okay to add a little variety to your dog’s...
How to turn around a fussy eater
Fussy dogs can drive us crazy. We might try 20 different foods, we beg and cajole…but sometimes nothing seems to work.
While most dogs eat...
Top 4 tips for senior nutrition
Diet is the single most important factor affecting your dog's health and longevity. The great thing is that you're the one controlling what he...
Food allergy or sensitivity?
Does your dog have a “sensitive” stomach? Does she react badly to certain foods? Is she itchy year round? Do you think she might...
Soothe your dog’s stomach
Most dogs surrendered to shelters or taken in by rescues have some physical and emotional baggage. Stomach issues are often part of this baggage...
Green vegetables for your animal’s health
Don’t scold your dog or cat for nibbling your house plants – she’s telling you something! Many animals are deficient in the nutrients found...
Dill for your dog
When I was growing up, we regularly snipped dill from the summer garden as a perfect complement to boiled new potatoes, or thinly sliced...
Treating your dog’s heartworm naturally
Margaret was shocked when her golden retriever Rudy was diagnosed with heartworm. “I didn’t think it would be a problem we’d ever have to...
Health benefits of mushrooms for dogs
Are mushrooms good for dogs? Absolutely! Take a look at a few of their health benefits.
Our kitchen cupboard at home always contained at least...
Should you feed your dog table scraps?
Experts agree that the wrong table scraps, especially when given too often, can result in digestive upsets, obesity and sometimes even life-threatening reactions. However,...
Canine arthritis aided with Chinese herbs
Lily was trained for agility work. “She was my performance pooch, and also herded my sheep,” says Certified Pet Dog Trainer Jan Blue. “She...
Recipes for your active dog
Does your active dog need a little boost? Make these quick and easy canine treats for your pooch after a long walk, or offer...
Foods for your dog’s dental health
Maggie was just shy of her 13th birthday when she walked into our home and straight into our hearts. She was a much loved...
Feeding your picky dog
Is your pup a picky eater? Follow these four steps to transform your dog's attitude when it comes to food.
1. Get a clean bill of...
