Pet Obesity is defined as excess fat in your pet’s body, enough to impair their health, welfare, and quality of life. Round and tubby are often considered cute, however, as a responsible pet owner, you should be able to tell the difference between a ‘healthy dog’ or an ‘obese dog’! So, how do you know? You should be able to see and feel the outline of your dog’s ribs without excess fat covering them. You should be able to see and feel your dog’s waist, and it should be clearly visible when viewed from above. Your dog’s belly should be...
Every component that your dog consumes can shape their overall health. It becomes more important to closely look at their daily intake, given off age villains like GMOs that can do more bad than good to your pet if gone unnoticed. As an expert tip, checking out the first three ingredients can be a great start point, but let’s look at what should they be! Protein Sources A good kibble will always have its protein source as the first ingredient. Dogs are omnivores by nature and so it’s natural for them to crave the taste of meat. Meat meets not only...
There's a lot of information floating around about what you can and cannot feed dogs. Everyone knows chocolate is awful for dogs, but what else should be on that list? And why? We're here to help you get started on understanding your pets' dietary needs better. Xylitol Many diet foods or food that claims to be sugar-free are usually loaded with xylitol as an alternative to sugar, and while humans are okay consuming it... it's awful for your dog. Xylitol can cause your dog's blood sugar to drop and can also cause liver problems. Be sure to read that ingredient list...
