Are table scraps a suitable diet for dogs?
Are table scraps a suitable diet for dogs? Do you ever wonder why you buy dog-specific food when your dog is convinced that your human meals are much more appealing? They’ll stare at you with those big puppy eyes as you try to eat, begging for a taste of human food. You may even be […]
Why can’t cats eat dog food?
Why can’t cats eat dog food? Dogs and cats are both meat eaters, but they have very different nutritional requirements and require different foods as part of their diets. That’s a fact. But exactly how and why do dogs and cats differ in their dietary requirements? There are some obvious anatomical differences. As a general […]
What makes food appealing to dogs and cats?
What makes food appealing to dogs and cats? If you have a fussy pet, you probably feel like you’ve tried every flavour combination under the sun searching for a food your pet will eat. Chicken, beef, fish, venison, pork, lamb and more – there are a lot of flavour options out there. However, flavour is […]
Are meat-only diets the best food for your dog?
Are meat-only diets the best food for your dog? Home-made diets have become increasingly common among dog owners in recent years. One popular diet option is meat-only diets, which developed from the belief that because ancestral dogs evolved hunting prey, a diet consisting solely of raw meat and nothing else is best for dogs. That’s […]
Are carbs as bad for pets as everyone says?
Everyone’s barking about carbohydrates Chew on this: the case for carbohydrates There’s a school of thought that believes ancient dogs and cats survived only on prey, and as a result modern pets shouldn’t have carbohydrates like potatoes, rice or pasta in their diets. But is this thought based in fact, or just a bunch of […]