Justin Palmer

All of us want to give our dog’s the best nutrition possible. However, we all have budget limitations. While store bought kibble is very convenient and relatively low priced (compared to canned or fresh diets) it does have several nutritional shortfalls. In this guide, we’ll discuss 5 low cost ways to make any dog food better. 1. Add Sources Of Fresh Protein Surprisingly, most kibble contains less than 25% protein. That means that most dry foods contains carbohydrates in the … Read more

The vast majority of pet parents feed their dogs a dry food diet, commonly referred to as kibble. However, much misinformation exists about this inexpensive and convenient form of dog food. Let’s dive in to 7 facts many dog owners are surprised to learn about this popular food. 1. Kibble Contains Roughly 50% Carbohydrates Many dog owners are surprised to learn that dogs have no biological requirement for carbohydrates. This is why when you look at the guaranteed analysis on … Read more

1. Blueberries Blueberries help to starve tumor cells and contain an antioxidant compound called ellagic acid, which blocks metabolic pathways that can lead to cancer. Luckily, blueberries are one of the easier fruits to feed your dog since most pups love them! They are also an ingredient in some of the popular freeze-dried toppers for dogs.  2. Carrots & Other Orange-Yellow Veggies In a study performed in 2005 on Scottish Terriers, Orange & yellow veggies were found to help prevent … Read more

Every dog owner fears the day that they find out their dog’s daily food was recalled. Sadly, recalls of dog food are quite common. Below we’ve compiled a list of the most popular dog food brands with large recalls within the last 10 years. Please note this is NOT a complete list of all recalled foods, but rather a summary of some of the most frequently purchased brands in the USA. 1. Hill’s Prescription Science Diet 44 varieties (2015 – … Read more

Some years back, an unfortunate myth began circulating concerning senior dogs and protein. This myth claimed that older dogs were at risk by consuming too much protein. While its possible some dogs with diagnosed kidney disease need to limit their protein, according to recent research and pet nutrition experts, most senior pups would stand to benefit from more protein, not less. Writing for PetMD, Dr T. J. Dunn, Jr., DVM states: You should not restrict feeding high quality protein to … Read more

Over the last 15 years, hundreds of thousands of pet parents have switched to “grain-free” foods. Some have switched due to their dog’s intolerance or allergy to grains such as corn or wheat. But others have switched believing that grain-free foods offer a more appropriate diet for dogs who are clearly designed to eat meat. Unfortunately, many are surprised to learn that grain-free does not mean carbohydrate free, and in fact many foods without grain actually contain more or the … Read more

Imagine if your diet was limited to rice & beans: every, single, day. Sure, this basic food would provide you with enough calories to sustain life, but would you be excited to eat it? Would you thrive? While this example is ridiculous, many of us forget our beloved pups are offered little variety if they eat the same exact kibble each and every day of their lives. More and more dog parents are coming to the same conclusion: dogs need variety … Read more