Sugar and spice are not always nice, especially when considering your sick pet. Diabetes is a chronic endocrine disorder that affects both dogs and cats. It is characterized by the body's inability to properly regulate blood sugar levels due to a lack of insulin production or insulin resistance. While diabetes in pets can be a
Phosphorus, often overshadowed by its counterpart calcium, plays a crucial role in maintaining strong and healthy bones. In this article we will delve into the significance of phosphorus, its sources, absorption, and its impact on bone health in cats and dogs. Whether you are a pet owner seeking to optimize your furry friend's diet or
It’s that time of year folks! Summer is officially here and with it comes the long, hot days and cool nights. While you’re out there enjoying the warm sun rays and cool ocean waves don’t forget about your furry friends too. Just like humans, over 70% of your pets body is made of water. It
Introduction As pet owners, we want nothing but the best for our animal companions, especially when it comes to their health. Several health conditions can negatively impact our furry friends lives and one of the most common is arthritis. Arthritis is a condition that can cause pain, stiffness, and mobility problems. Management of this disease
Say Goodbye to By-Product Fillers and Additives: The Benefits of a Fresh, Whole Pet Food Diet Natural food options are on the decline in the human food chain, and it’s rarer in pet food. A new study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has determined that 60% of human foods purchased
When you have a pet you’re usually prepared for a little vomiting or diarrhea here and there. After all, cats groom themselves and get hairballs. Dogs eat all sorts of ridiculous things they aren’t supposed to. Still, many owners notice that their pets seem to have vomiting or diarrhea a bit more often than it
There are a number of myths and misinformation surrounding meat handling, freezing, and defrosting. As you know, we deal with meat every day and are somewhat experts in this area.Meat purchased in the supermarket ‘Fresh’ Aisle is stocked with meat that has mostly been frozen and thawed several times along the supply chain until it
Every year, almost like clockwork, we get hungrier on September 15th. Labor Day may be the unofficial end of Summer, but for us and our pets, the weather always seems to break about two weeks later. Sure, the hot days don’t disappear entirely until mid-October, but as soon as we feel a nip of cool
The human brain is composed of 95% water, lungs are 90%, blood is 83%, muscles are 76%, and bones are 22% water. You can live 21 days or more without food but only 3 days without water/hydration. Water is critical for health. Hydration refers to the amount of water in the body. Maintaining normal
Prebiotics and probiotics are powerful tools in regulating health. But if you feed a fresh, whole food the chances are you won't need to supplement the food with pre and probiotics. Fetching Foods functions as a prebiotic and probiotic, as do most thoughtfully designed raw diets. Did you know that most of your immune system
