How To Slow Down Your Dog’s Eating
It’s no secret that many of our pets love food, but some dogs eat so fast it can put their health in jeopardy. Chowing down at warp speed not only prevents proper chewing, but can lead to choking, vomiting or a condition known as gastric dilation that is potentially fatal. That is why it is crucial to slow down speed-eating pets. One of the easiest ways to slow dogs down during mealtime is to change the physical structure of their food bowls. You can purchase a puzzle bowl online, with dozens of designs to choose from. The idea of [...]
Can My Cat Go Vegan?
We want to feed our cats the most nutrient dense, healthy pet food possible. Often, those who feed themselves a vegan diet project their nutrition philosophy on their cats. Unfortunately, a vegan diet will not provide the nutrients your cat needs for a healthy life. Unique Nutritional Needs All animals require specific nutrients. Cats are “obligate” or “true” carnivores. The term obligate carnivore means cats are biological dependent on meat for survival. That is, many nutrients a cat needs can only be obtained from meat such as protein, amino acids, and essential fatty acids. Humans are omnivores [...]
5 Ideas to Make Your Cat Happier
Cats often get a reputation for being moody or not as social as other animals. While it is true that cats can be quite independent, anyone who has a cat knows these animals have a lot of love to give. If you are trying to come up with ideas for making your cat happier, we’ve got five that you can count on to work great: 1. Create a View Cats are very curious animals, which means they enjoy being able to look around their surroundings and keep an eye on anything that catches their attention. For about [...]
Why Fresh is Better
The Pet Wants’ mission is to help improve the health, vitality, and longevity of pets across the U.S. through better nutrition and education. That way, our loyal pet families gain happiness and peace of mind knowing that they are doing the very best they can to love, care for, and feed their four-legged family members. We want to help educate you on the significant difference between our small-batch fresh food and mass-produced pet food and why you and your pet should care. How Mass-Produced Pet Food Is Really Made When most people think about pet food, they [...]
Prepping Your Pup for Holiday Guests
Now that we're in the middle of the holiday season, it seems like every day gets busier and busier. If you're planning to host family or friends for Christmas, you've probably got a lot on your to-do list. As you get closer to the arrival of your guests, one very important thing to think about is how your dog is going to react. Since having different people in your home for even a few days can be a big change for a pup, we want to share some tips that can help keep your dog relaxed and happy: [...]
Keeping Your Pet’s Coat Healthy During Winter
Winter is a special time of the year. But it's also a time of the year when weather conditions can get harsh. Add to that the need to run heating on a regular basis, and you may notice your skin or hair getting dry. As a pet parent, it's important to remember that these same issues affect dogs and cats. If you've already noticed dryness or winter dandruff with your pet or just want to get ahead of any potential problems, we've got several ways that you can help your pet all season long: Stay on Top of [...]