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6 min readTop 6 Benefits of Hemp Seed Oil in Pet Food
You've heard about the health benefits of hemp seeds, but did you know that hemp seed oil is full of nutrients that are beneficial to your dog and cat? Read more about how to incorporate this superfood in your pet's diet.
4 min readNutrients vs Ingredients!
When it comes to our pet’s food, ingredients are most likely what we think of first. The nutrients are often an after-thought.
4 min readDefining Energy Requirements For Your Pet
Did you know that energy is not actually a nutrient? Rather, nutrients provide energy. And more specifically, those nutrients are proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.
3 min readFresh, Not Refined.
Tom&Sawyer takes food nutrition very seriously. Pets are our family, let's feed them that way. Take a moment and look at the ingredients list on your kibble bag.
1 min readBenefits of Blueberries in Your Dog's Diet
Blueberries are not only a wonderful snack for your pup (frozen or fresh) but they are also considered a superfood for humans and dogs alike!
6 min readAre Potatoes Good for Dogs? Benefits, Risks, and How to Feed Them Safely
If you've been asking yourself whether potatoes are good for dogs, the short answer is yes, cooked potatoes are safe and can be a healthy part of a dog's diet in moderation. According to veterinary nutrition experts at PetMD, plain cooked potatoes provide dogs with digestible carbohydrates, fibre, and nutrients like vitamin C and potassium when prepared correctly.¹ That's why potato shows up in some complete and balanced dog meals today, not as a filler, but as a genuinely useful ingredient.
2 min readAre Potatoes Good For Dogs?
Do you wonder if your potatoes are good for dogs? People have had many concerns about feeding potatoes to dogs, but, in actuality, they are a healthy grain replacement and a great source of energy!
2 min readAre Grains Healthy For My Dog?
Over the years, there has been a lot of back and forth on whether or not grains are good for dogs.
4 min readPublished Study on Human-Grade Pet Food
Read more about a study on why a fresh cooked food for dogs and cats that uses human food grade ingredients is more digestible, and ultimately healthier, than traditional pet foods.
2 min readAs Fed Vs. Dry Matter
Comparing different types of dog food can become confusing if you don’t know what to look for.
2 min readTaurine In Dog & Cat Meals
Dogs and cats have different nutritional requirements. Pet owners often wonder about the amounts of taurine dogs and cats require in their food. Learn about taurine for dogs and cats.
2 min readThe Only Commercially Owned & Operated Pet Meal Kitchen!
Did you know that Tom&Sawyer is Canada's only independently owned and operated commercial pet food kitchen? We also employ all of our own professionally trained chefs!