There are many articles and captions using the words ‘cooling and warming proteins’ – but what does that actually mean? The concept of food energy goes back to Traditional Chinese Medicine – today we will look at the concept from a nutritional perspective and what these elements of TCM teach us in feeding our pets.  Basically cooling proteins help fight inflammation and thus have a plethora of advantages for pets, among them: Less anxiety / irritability Healthier Joints Less or no allergies Better digestion Silky Skin Fit Renal System And more… Now let us look at why all these great thi ..read more

There are many ways to boost your pets diet, even if you depend on processed foods. There are whole foods that are available and manageable even for vegetarian households! Let’s look at an unassuming vegetable with plenty of benefits you won’t believe! Of course we are talking about Pumpkin – a vegetable as universal as few, if not none. Here are a few things you need to know about pumpkin …   You think Sweet Potato and Pumpkin are kinda the same thing?  Think again!  Sweet Potatoes might share some of the benefits that Pumpkins carry (and arguably more for humans) but there’s ..read more

Dogs and cats don’t necessarily need toothbrushes or dental scalings – some natural, species- appropriate chews a few times a week should keep their teeth strong and shiny! Chewing provides not only nutrients but also mental enrichment, and strengthens the neck, jaw and spine muscles. For puppies, chewing is not only calming but also helps against the discomfort of teething. There are plenty of different chews for all breeds, sizes and dental statuses. Today we’ll talk about boneless chews, recreational bones and edible bones for dogs and cats to help you pick the perfect ones for your pet! Fi ..read more

1. Emus are not your typical birds! Emus are part of the ratite family which are Birds that can not fly! Emus are the second-largest living bird in the world and are closely related to the extinct elephant bird! L to R: Elephant bird and a human, Source: World Atlas   2. Emus have red meat! Unlike other poultry birds, emus have red meat – similar in taste and texture to lean beef. It is called the ‘better beef’  for a reason though: Emu meat is higher in digestible protein, iron, and vitamin C than beef!   3. Emu is particularly nutritious for cats as well as dogs!Emu contains ..read more

You feed your pet supplements thinking you are helping them – whether it’s a supplement that promises to deliver calcium, vitamins, omega 3 or just help the gut. But what do these supplements do that promise to replace a natural diet? The simple and sad truth is, laboratory-derived synthetic vitamins and other nutrients added to food and supplements just can not nourish your pet the way real food can. In fact, synthetic supplements and nutrition will ruin your pet’s health long term! How, you ask? The cell receptors in your pet’s body can become clogged with these synthetic nutrients which can ..read more

Does your pet have a sensitive tummy? Do they tend to throw up when stressed or if some food doesn’t suit them? Then you most likely have an imbalanced gut flora on your hands. If this is the case the best thing you can do is help your pet heal themselves instead of reaching for medication which would just prolong the problem and make your pet drug dependent eventually.      A sensitive tummy in most cases can be traced back to an imbalance in the diet – but the upside is no one has to feed perfectly, you just have to make sure to feed the animal what it needs.  A healthy body ..read more

You’re feeding your pet protein and stick to the clean Fillet that you would prefer yourself? Cats and Dogs need and want the parts that we might think are gross … and here is why: A wholesome diet for your pet needs to offer as much nutritional balance and variety as possible. Dogs and cats need to eat the right food, including organ, to support their renal system, the digestive process and overall immunity. Organ Meat should make up about 10% of your healthy pet’s diet and even more with certain medical conditions. Liver as a secreting Organ is the most important one to feed and if you can ..read more

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