Category Archives: Pet Food Ingredients

Benefits of oats in pet food for dogs & cats

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One of the ingredients that’s getting a lot of attention in human and pet health lately is oats. However there’s a lot more to oats than just its well-known associations with skin and coat.

The number of premium and super premium pet foods saying yes to natural ingredients like oats is a trend pet owners are welcoming. After all, we look for natural alternatives in our food and for our children, so why should our pets miss out? keep reading »

What makes a good pet food?

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Feed them only what they need, nothing they don’t…“Dog and cat owners have a vast array of choices these days when it comes to food for their pets. Despite the claims every pet food company likes to make, it is actually quite straightforward to cut through the hype and check if the food you are feeding is actually what your pet thrives on.” keep reading »

Is your pet a fussy eater?

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Do you own a dog or cat that stops eating a particular brand of pet food, or is your pet sensitive and sometimes goes 2 days without eating? Sometimes if you approach your local pet store, unfortunately the most common response probably involves, “have you tried this food or formula instead?” Eventually nutrition becomes secondary to the taste of the food. Then we see fussy pets, obesity and other health problems develop. keep reading »