Jan 282 minWhat is a Diet Audit?A diet audit is not the same as a financial audit - so you won't need to find receipts or bank statements. A diet audit is a detailed...
Oct 4, 20213 minShould I Give My Dog Fresh Food?Yes! I'm all about feeding dogs fresh, or minimally processed food. I think one of the worst pieces of advice is that dogs should never...
Jul 31, 20213 minSupplements & Fresh Food DietsWhenever possible, the nutrients your dog requires should come from unprocessed or minimally processed fresh whole foods. Compounds in...
May 31, 20213 minRaw Feeding is Not the Same as Kibble FeedingI realize I'm stating the obvious, but there are important differences between kibble and raw diets, and I've heard this comment quite a...
May 27, 20212 minPhytonutrients & Why They Matter to DogsThere's a lot of research underway studying the powerful health benefits of phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are compounds in plants -...
Mar 31, 20215 minCalories & NutrientsLongtime clients recently checked in with me to make sure they're on track with their dogs' nutrition and health goals now that their...
Feb 1, 20215 min4 Reasons Why You Need to Read Supplement LabelsOne of my goals is to help pet parents become more informed about decisions that affect the health of their dogs. I'll bet that many of...
Jan 5, 20219 minKey Nutrients Your Dog's Diet Might Be MissingI'm often asked to audit the diets of dogs who are eating raw or homecooked meals; their pet parents having discovered the wonderful...
Oct 30, 20203 minTips for Choosing Commercial Raw Dog Food, Part 2: Protein to Fat RatioHow many of you find that choosing raw dog food is not the easiest job ever? The raw dog food market has grown substantially over the...
Sep 29, 20204 minA Milestone & 5 Tips for New Raw FeedersWe're celebrating an anniversary! We are now in year 5 of feeding our dogs, Jake and Coral, a raw diet! Does Hallmark have a celebratory...
Aug 31, 20203 minWhy Your Dog Needs FiberI get a little excited when I talk about fiber's role in the canine diet - it's a bit of an unsung hero - but it makes a huge...
Jul 27, 20203 minThe Best Diet for Dogs: The Goldilocks PrincipleI'm often asked: "What is the best food for my dog?" You might think that would be an easy question to answer, but it is not! First, let...
Jun 23, 20205 minTasty Ways to Supercharge Your Dog's Diet Using Herbs & SpicesHerbs and spice, and everything nice! Did you know that you can supercharge your dog's diet by feeding many of the same herbs and spices...
May 15, 20205 minTips for Introducing New Food to Your DogLately I've had a number of amazing conversations with pet parents who are ready to embrace the enjoyment and health benefits of feeding...
Apr 23, 20203 minMy Approach to Canine Wellness"Tell me about your dog's food." Dogs, and their food, are two of my favourite topics; I could talk for hours about dog food. Good diet...
Mar 31, 20203 minFood & Symptom Tracker: Free Printable SheetI often wish I could wave a magic wand and, POOF, give dogs the ability to speak the same language as their families. I can only imagine...
Feb 14, 20203 min5 Ways to be Proactive With Your Dog's HealthThere's an old saying that goes: Don't trouble trouble until trouble troubles you, which loosely means don't look for problems. That...
Jan 15, 20203 minWhy Your Dog Needs an Antioxidant-Rich DietAntioxidants are just as important for your dog as they are for you, and their role in good health will convince you that fresh food is a...
Dec 1, 20193 minKeep Calm and Carry On: A Pep TalkDo One Thing: December, 2019. This article is part of the 2019 "Do One Thing" series, which focuses on one small project we can do each...
Nov 15, 20197 minYour Guide to Choosing and Storing Dietary OilsDietary oils are oils that contain healthy fats for your dog. A few of the most commonly used oils in canine diets include flax seed,...