An Overview of Plant-Based Dog Food
Plant based dog food is a trend that has been steadily catching on in the industry as pet parents look for more ways to be sustainable and lower their carbon footprint. As the trend experiences a boom in popularity, pet parents have become much more interested in learning more about plant-based options. After all, dogs need to get a certain amount of nutrients such as proteins, fats, water, vitamins, minerals, and carbohydrates, and consumers want to be sure that these needs are addressed in plant-based recipes. Freshpet realizes that it is...
Freshpet on Choosing the Best Dog Food Brands and Products
Pet parents always want to be able to rest assured that they are giving their dogs the best brands and products for their needs. With so many great options out there, however, it can be a bit daunting to ensure that we are picking products for the right reasons. Freshpet acknowledges that there are many ways that work towards making more informed purchasing decisions for the betterment of our furry friends. Here, Freshpet includes a few tried and true methods that can be used to help pet parents choose from the best dog food brands available....
How We Celebrate Earth Day Every Day at Freshpet
At Freshpet, we consider every day Earth Day. This is because we’re on a mission to do the right thing – which includes working towards a cleaner, more sustainable world. To celebrate Earth Day 2022, let’s take a look at how we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible from our kitchens to yours. How our ingredients support the planet We believe in supporting local farmers whose labor and environmental practices align with our own. And when we say local, we really mean it. While 96% of our ingredients are...
Ageless Paws – helping pet lovers return the favor
Ageless Paws founder, Cardiologist Dr. Stephen Sinatra, took 40 years of human heart health expertise and created a company devoted to the pets his patients loved the most. With adoring gazes, unbridled affection, loyalty and constant companionship, our pets genuinely love us for who we are – free of judgements and conditions. This special bond is the reason why Dr. Stephen Sinatra – a physician, certified nutrition specialist and bioenergetic psychotherapist – gave his patients the unusual prescription of getting a dog or...
Top 5 Dog Walking Essentials For a Rainy Day
Are April showers making it hard for you to get through your daily walks? We’re here to help! Whether your dog is a total water lover or you have to bribe them to even consider stepping outside, these rainy day essentials will help you make it through until the May flowers arrive. HDE Dog Raincoat Double Layer Zip Rain Jacket with Hood Just like humans, many dogs prefer to have a jacket to keep them nice and dry while braving the rain. We love the HDE Dog Raincoat for a number of reasons, starting with the fact that it has proper...
Postbiotics for your dog’s gut health
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8 Reasons your dog doesn’t listen
Submission Guidelines Thank you for your interest in writing for Animal Wellness. As the #1 natural health magazine for pets in North America, we take pride in providing our readers with the information they need to make wise health care choices for their animal companions. Our publication embraces the entire holistic spectrum, from physical health issues to the emotional and spiritual well being of our animals. We welcome unsolicited articles and story outlines as long as they focus on holistic healing, whether physical, emotional or...
Best Podcasts for New Pet Parents
When preparing to bring home a new addition, many pet parents will scour the web for videos and blogs that will prepare them for what’s to come. What they don’t realize is that they’re missing an entire category of resources – podcasts! There are numerous podcasts dedicated to helping pet parents navigate this new and exciting stage of life. We’ve rounded up five podcasts, hosted by both trained professionals and experienced pet parents, that focus on different areas of pet parenthood. Dr. Dunbar’s iWoofs...
Pit Bull Falls Head Over Paws in Love with a Great Dane
“Where do I beginTo tell the story of how great a love can beThe sweet love story that is older than the seaThe simple truth about the love she brings to meWhere do I start . . .” If George and Sophie had a love song, this would be it! The Facebook group Happy Pit Bull, with more than 45,000 members, is having a blast talking on Facebook about the pit bull named Sophie who has fallen in love with a Great Dane named George. Tracey Kerschner Stahl, Sophie’s human owner, could hardly contain herself as she observed adoggy...
Are superfoods worth the hype?
How do we know if a superfood is really “super” or just marketing fluff? As more dog and cat guardians embrace wellness and healthier eating, we have become more aware of what’s on our plates — and what’s in our animals’ food bowls. As a result, superfoods have become an essential piece of the puzzle when selecting the best diet for our dogs and cats. But how do we know if a superfood is really “super” or just marketing fluff? The origins of superfoods The word “superfood” is defined...
