Pet Nutrition & Health Blog

Lavender: Our Go-To Essential Oil

Lavender: Our Go-To Essential Oil

Have you ever wanted to start using essential oils but never knew where to start? Do you already use essential oils but never know which ones to carry with you on a daily basis? With so many oils on the market, it’s difficult to know where to start. Luckily, there is a simple solution: lavender essential oil.

What You May Not Know About the Safety of Chicken Jerky Treats

What You May Not Know About the Safety of Chicken Jerky Treats

For years we have relied on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to set guidelines and standards for our food safety in the United States. While they have implemented some rules for pet food, they haven’t set any that pertain to pet treats. That means that tainted pet treats can be (and currently are being) sold in stores. Out of our own frustration and infuriation, we’re digging more into the matter to help you learn what exactly is going on and how you can keep your animals safe.

Herbs for People & Pets: Burdock

Herbs for People & Pets: Burdock

Burdock (Arctium lappa) refers to those burs that we most commonly associate with this plant (yep, those same burs that get stuck on our dog's fur). The plant can reach 6 to 8 feet in height and the burs only form during the plant's second year. The first year of growth is represented by a rosette of large, heart-shaped leaves.