All dog parents want to feed their pet the best food possible. Some are turning to home-cooked meals, others to raw diets, or searching the aisles for human-grade meats. Unfortunately, none of these solutions holds the key to the best meal and meat-heavy dog foods are negatively impacting the environment.

Through a first-of-its-kind study in 2017 examining the environmental impact of the meat our pets eat, we learned that dogs and cats are responsible for about 25–30% of the environmental impacts from animal production (this includes the impact on land, water, fossil fuel, phosphate, and biocides).

Dog owners are faced with choices—the plaid collar versus polka dots, a long walk or a trip to the dog park. But on a daily basis, the most important choice we make is what food we offer. Without good nutrition, dogs simply cannot be healthy and happy.

If you’re looking to start bringing your dog to work, here are some solutions to 6 common challenges of having dogs in the office.

A recent study revealed that animal-based ingredients were responsible for 236 cases of food allergy in dogs while plant-based ingredients (wheat, soy, corn, rice, barley, kidney bean, and tomato) were involved in only 77 cases.

There are 9 ingredient terms for meat in pet food. Learn what each one means, where it comes from, and why it matters.

Let's talk about the big question: Who’s responsible for overseeing pet food labeling? While some oversight does apply to pet food manufacturers, much due diligence is left up to pet parents to understand what’s in their pet’s food.

If you’re a frequent visitor to our website you might notice we have an all-new look and feel. We’ve been deeply engaged in a rebranding process with R/GA, a global team of design, media, and strategy geniuses and this new look is the outcome of our work with them.

When picking out a dog food, pet parents tend to focus on protein, and with good reason! Protein plays many vital roles in the body. But what the label can’t tell you, however, is whether or not the protein that is present supplies all the amino acids that your dog needs.

Holistic medicine is about treating the whole person (or in this case, pet) taking into account external factors, rather than just the visible symptoms of a condition. It’s gaining popularity among people, and as a dog and cat-loving society, it’s no surprise that many are seeking holistic healthcare for their pets.