Has your local pet food store run out of your favorite Blue Buffalo recipe, or is the price of Blue Buffalo getting too high for you to keep up? Well, you aren’t alone, and with …

Are you thinking about adopting a dog from your local shelter or are you trying to benchmark how much you’ve been spending on dog food to see if that is the norm? Well, you aren’t …

The Beginnings of Dog Food (Pre 1800’s) Dogs have been human companions for thousands of years, going back way before the concept of dry or canned dog food. The first domesticated dogs would have eaten …

What Is Dicalcium Phosphate? Dicalcium Phosphate is a chemical compound that contains a specific mix of Calcium, Phosphorus, and some other elements. Dicalcium Phosphate is commonly used as a food additive for some human foods, including cereals, flour, …

What Is Copper Proteinate? Copper Proteinate is a trace mineral that is made up of Copper and a protein. While rare, some also call Copper Proteinate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate. Copper Proteinate’s most common use …

Is There Horse Meat In Dog Food? No, there is not Horse Meat found in any dog food recipes in the United States as pet food companies are not allowed to use Horse Meat. While …

What Is Fructooligosaccharides? Fructooligosaccharides, also known as FOS, is non-digestible sugar that is found naturally within a variety of fruits, vegetables, and cereals. Some of the best-known examples of natural sources of Fructooligosaccharides include Garlic, Onions, Leeks, …

What Is Canola Meal? In short, Canola Meal is the main remaining by-product of the production of Canola Oil from a sub-species of the Rapeseed plant.  This Canola Meal is ground up into a fine …

What Is Miscanthus Grass? Miscanthus Grass is a popular ornamental grass that is commonly found in gardens and other outdoor spaces. There are various different sub-species of this grass, such as Miscanthus X Giganteus, Gracillimus Miscanthus, and …

What Is Pyridoxine Hydrochloride? Pyridoxine Hydrochloride is a chemical compound that is a salt form of Pyridoxine, which is a water-soluble Vitamin B. Like many other similar salt-based chemical compounds, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride comes in a fine …

What Is Montmorillonite Clay? Montmorillonite Clay is a component of volcanic ash known as Betonite and can also be known as Bentonite Clay or Calcium Bentonite Clay. The name Montmorillonite comes from the town of …

Have you picked up a can of Sweetcorn from your local supermarket or even gone to the effort of growing some Sweetcorn yourself and then wondered if your canine friend can have some? Well, you …

Purina Cat Food Brands Purina is a giant of the pet food world and has one of the widest ranges of cat food products of any brand. This includes several sub-brands, each with its own …

You have recently picked up some local smoked salmon, or perhaps you are in your kitchen right now preparing it to put on some freshly warmed bread, but your canine friend is ever close and …

You’ve fired up the Barbeque on a nice sunny day, and you’ve put some Sausages on, but your canine friend is right by your side hoping for a bite or two. You certainly are not …

You’ve picked up a Chinese takeaway from your local spot, and as always, it came with a plentiful supply of Prawn Crackers. You can’t eat them all in yourself, but your dog is eager as …

Are you making some Marmite on toast or some other Marmite-themed dish and wondering whether your dog can have a bite? Well, you aren’t alone, and for the half of the population that loves Marmite, …

What is WSAVA? WSAVA stands for the World Small Animal Veterinary Association and was formed in 1961 when a group of Veterinary professionals chose to re-brand their existing group – the International Association of Small …

Have you found yourself comfortable on the couch one night with a box of crackers, and your canine friend is looking up at you, hoping for a tasty snack. Well, you aren’t alone, and countless …

Poppy Seeds are becoming more popular as a dietary supplement or ingredient in many foods for human consumption. Classic examples of foods with Poppy Seeds include Poppy Seed Bagels or Muffins which are a tasty …