Your pup needs their greens, too! Us humans are obsessed with the latest superfoods — but what are the vitamin and mineral equivalents of turmeric for dogs? Because we for sure want to be feeding them to our pups.  “Functional superfoods [have] the most beneficial effects on health,” says Dr. W. Jean Dodds, DVM. “They reduce chronic inflammation and promote healing; are powerfully antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-tumor; and are even believed to delay aging.” Serving your dog the vitamins and minerals in these essential canine functional superfoods will help your dog fight disease, boos ..read more

Yep — blueberries are a fiber and antioxidant-packed snack for your pup. The next time you’re at the farmer’s market, you may want to pick up an extra pint of blueberries — for your dog. That's right: plump, juicy blueberries are a tasty and healthy treat for your pup; in fact, most dogs love them. Whether you buy them fresh, frozen, or freeze-dried, they’re a great addition to your dog’s diet. Here are all the health benefits of blueberries for dogs, plus how to serve ’em up. The Health Benefits of Blueberries for Dogs Loaded with vitamin C and fiber, blueberries are known to be one of the mo ..read more

Turkey carcass bone broth is one of my absolute favorite recipes to make for my dogs. It’s packed full of minerals and nutrients that not only tastes great but also: Promotes a healthy gut Helps detox the liver Improves joint health And my dogs love it! One of the other reasons I’m such a fan of bone broth is that it’s really easy to make. I’m talking a few simple ingredients thrown into a large pot or slow cooker … then just set it and forget it! Turkey Carcass Bone Broth Recipe For Dogs Use this easy to follow bone broth recipe to turn your turkey carcass into a super nutritious treat your ..read more

It seems to happen overnight. One day, your dog is leaping like a puppy, and the next you notice he is a little slower… and is that grey in his muzzle? Yes, aging can come on quickly. It makes you wonder what this means for your dog’s future. Not to worry. If your dog is starting to become grey in the muzzle, there are plenty of ways to make sure he prospers as a healthy senior. Why A Senior Dog Needs A Different Diet Than Younger Pups Proper nutrition is important at every stage of your dog’s life … but it’s especially worthwhile to consider his nutritional needs in senior years. Just as huma ..read more

What is Quality Protein? The quality of the protein in a food is everything. For my own dogs, I want human quality proteins. These will typically be listed on the ingredient panel as a meat, such as chicken, or beef. However, if the food is not listed as human quality on the package, you may have to call the company and ask if the food is human quality or made from ingredients that are “USDA inspected and passed.” You may also see foods made with a meat meal, such as chicken meal. Meat meals are never human quality. They can be made from diseased animals, animals which died by means other than ..read more