4 Top Tips On Making Homemade Dog Food

"Cook for Your Dog and Save His Life"! In lieu of all the FDA Recalls it seems the best way to keep your dog safe is to cook (or semi-cook) for your pooch.

Easy Way to Read Pet Food Labels

Those who obsess over nutrition facts can turn their attention to pet food, too. Dr. Jeff Werber of PBS's Lassie's Pet Vet helps us decipher the labels.

GOOD NEWS: Healthy Food Trend Hits Pet Industry!

The pet food industry, already struggling with a number of recalls and the potential of tighter state and federal regulations, has something else to worry about - the rise of healthy food, similar to what’s happened in the human food market.

Oldies but Goodies: 5 Reasons to Adopt an Adult Shelter Dog

It's high time to address some of the hardest pups to place out there . . . the older dog in a shelter. Stuck with stigmas of "reject" or "difficult," or worse, they often get overlooked for the fresh starts of playful puppies. Well, as someone who's raised a few pets from lil ones, it's not all fun and fluff.

Kickbacks To Vets...Is This True?

Lies, fraud and kickbacks dominate many relationships between vets and pet food companies, especially the ones that make cheap, horrible foods. Most veterinarians acquire their only knowledge on pet nutrition in elective classes in veterinary school.

What Is A Rotation Diet? Is It Healthy For Pets?

Have you ever had the same meal for an entire week? A month? A year? What if you had to eat the same exact meal for your whole life? This is essentially what most of us do to our pets — choose a food brand and stick with it.

CAUTION: Bones Can Kill Your Dog – Find Out Which Ones are Safe

You've probably heard people say that feeding bones is natural and healthy for dogs and that feeding bones promotes clean teeth and aids the nutritional status of the animal. Well, mushrooms are natural, too, and certain kinds will kill a dog if eaten.

What 7 Top Nutrients Do Cats Really Need?

Cats are obligate carnivores and are very different from dogs-and people-in their nutritional needs. What does it mean to be an obligate carnivore? It means that cats are strict carnivores that rely on nutrients in animal tissue to meet their specific nutritional requirements.

Simple Guidelines For Feeding Homemade (Real) Food To Pets

It isn’t uncommon for a dog owner to decide to make homemade pet food. Whether you just want to save money or you want to make sure that you know what type of ingredients are going into your dog’s meals, it isn’t that difficult to do.

ALERT: Raw Frozen Dog Food Recalled 5/18/2015 Over Salmonella Risk

May 18, 2015 - An Orange County-based dog food company is voluntarily recalling 2,055 pounds of frozen product because of potential salmonella contamination.

OC Raw Dog, based in Rancho Santa Margarita, said Sunday that the recall is limited to Turkey and Produce Raw Frozen Canine Formulations. The products were distributed in Minnesota, Missouri, Pennsylvania and Colorado and sold through independent pet specialty retailers.

5 Myths About Traveling With Pets

Bringing your dog or cat on vacation with you just adds to the fun and alleviates the worry of not knowing what’s happening with your pet while you’re on the road.

Teaching Children Compassion Toward Animals

Since young children naturally identify with animals, and because animals are living beings like us, we can use our interactions with animals to teach children how to behave toward other people.

ALERT: Prickly Fibers In PEDIGREE Dog Treats Found - Why?

People with pets are on a heightened state of alert these days, after several pet food recalls, and some dangerous pet treats from China.

BREAKING NEWS: Blue Buffalo Sued and Admits To Lying About Ingredients – Here is Why You Should Care

A Year to the Day after Being Sued, Blue Buffalo Finally Admits They Lied. On May 6, 2014, Purina filed a lawsuit against Blue Buffalo for false advertising after testing revealed the presence of poultry by-product meal in some of Blue Buffalo’s top selling pet foods.

WARNING: FDA Alert of Illness and Death From Certain Topical Pain Meds

FDA Warns of Illness and Death in Pets Exposed to Topical Pain Meds...People using these medications, should use care when applying them in a household with pets, as even very small amounts could be dangerous to these animals.

10 Springtime Dangers for Pets

Spring is in the air and it's that time again to take a long awaited break and smell the roses!? However, a lot of spring dangers are out there for our pets.

Deceptive Pet Food Ingredients - The Truth Is Revealed

Pet food manufacturers use a number of misleading terms in their ingredients list, which is revealed here. In order for consumers to make informed decisions on what kind of pet food they purchase for their pets, they should know and understand the "ingredient list".

This Hidden Condition Can Cause Sudden Death in These Popular Breeds

Dogs with this inherited condition usually look and act perfectly healthy, but sadly, they can die without warning. If you own one of these popular breeds, know the red flags and ask your veterinarian about the genetic testing that's now available.

RECALL: Dog Treats by Boulder Dog Food

While it is nearly impossible to ensure that your pet will never come in contact with recalled pet food or treats, you can help to reduce your pet's risk by being informed of the latest recalls in the pet food industry.

Pet Food Recalls: Is Your Pet's Brand On The List?

While it's nearly impossible to ensure that your pet will never come in contact with tainted pet food or treats, you can reduce your pet's risk. If your pet's food or treats are recalled, immediately stop feeding the product to your pet.

Beware of Feline "High Rise Syndrome"

Attention City Dwellers with Cats!

When summer comes around, many pet parents are eagerly opening their windows to enjoy the weather. Unfortunately, they are also unknowingly putting their pets at risk.

Ignore the Bad Rap...This Helps Heal Many Pet Disorders

Dietary fat has received a bad rap because certain types have been linked to heart disease and stroke in humans. However, fat is an absolutely crucial component of species-appropriate nutrition for dogs and cats.

E Cigarettes Are Found To Be Toxic To Pets - Do You Know The Symptoms?

The jury is still out on whether electronic cigarettes are less harmful for humans than regular cigarettes, but they are a health hazard for pets.  E-cigarettes are designed to resemble traditional cigarettes. The battery-operated devices atomize liquid that contains nicotine, turning it into a vapor that can be inhaled.