Pet Nutrition & Health Blog

Keeping Your Dog Active When It’s Too Cold To Play Outside

Keeping Your Dog Active  When It’s Too Cold To Play Outside

Winter can be long and dreary. At least as humans, we can hop in the car to go to work, school, or even the gym, to blow off steam and break up the monotony. But what about our dogs? Mental and physical stimulation are both incredibly important parts of the lives of our dogs. 

Emergency Preparedness - Expect the Unexpected

Emergency Preparedness - Expect the Unexpected

Do you have an emergency kit ready for your pet? In Michigan, we aren't usually blasted with violent weather patterns, but we should still be prepared in case of an emergency. We never know when we may actually need to evacuate our home and we never want to leave our pets behind. If your pets are like mine, they are an integral part of the family and have become your fur-kids.

The Right Nutrition Supports Your Cat's Good Health

The Right Nutrition Supports Your Cat's Good Health

Cat health is deteriorating faster and faster nowadays. Being that cats are obligate carnivores but are often fed processed dry cat food, they are not getting the proper nutrients that they need to thrive. Learn more about the best nutrition for your cat and the​ many health benefits to feeding your cat a more species appropriate diet.

Natural Pet Food Options

Natural Pet Food Options

Just because a pet food is labeled as "natural," doesn't necessarily mean it's healthy (or even safe!) for your animal. We've seen many products that claim to be natural despite being made with questionable ingredients. So why are these products even allowed to be labeled as "natural?" It turns out that the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO)’s interpretation of "natural" leaves a lot of room for interpretation: