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2 min readTom&Sawyer Gently-Cooked Meals for Dogs: Now Available in Select US States! 🇺🇸
As Canada’s oldest and most beloved gently-cooked pet food brands, we are thrilled to announce that as of January 2026 Tom&Sawyer has officially launched in the USA and is serving the Midwestern and Eastern United States . Read Blog for more details!
gently cooked dog food8 min readWhy Healthy Weight & Whole Food Nutrition Matter: Cooper’s Story
At Tom&Sawyer, we believe that dogs and cats deserve to live their Happier, Healthier, Longer Lives™ , and we know that real food, real care, and real love make that possible. Cooper's story is a beautiful example of how the right food — finally, real food — made all the difference in one very special pup’s vitality, comfort, and longevity.
4 min readFat Isn't Funny: Obesity in Dogs and Cats
Helping your pet in this way is well worth the effort - for both your sakes. If you can keep your pet in shape, you'll generate so much more happiness and humour in your active life together than any number of #chonkydog videos could.
4 min readHow to stop your puppy from becoming an obese grown up
Follow these basic principles from Dr. Joe Inglis (Tom&Sawyer VetChef veterinarian), and make sure you’re feeding for a healthy microbiome with plenty of fresh wholesome ingredients, you’ll ensure your dog grows up at a healthy weight and can enjoy a long, happy and healthy life .
4 min readIs Your Dog Hounded By Bad Bacteria?
A lot is still not fully understood about the microbiome, and we are learning new things about it all the time. Read on for interesting information from Dr. Joe Inglis (Tom&Sawyer VetChef Veterinarian) and Kelly Gredner, Tom&Sawyer's in-house Vet Tech Nutritionist.
gently cooked dog food3 min readWhy Prevention is Better Than Cure: Health and Wellbeing for Dogs
As modern pet parents, we have many amazing tools available to help us keep our treasured dogs fit and healthy. From routine vaccinations to advanced microbiome tests, the future of our pets' health has never looked brighter!
5 min readThanksgiving and Your Pets: What’s Safe (and What’s Not) to Share
Thanksgiving brings people — and pets — together around the table. It’s only natural to want to include your furry family members in the festivities — but is it safe to share your holiday feast with them? Veterinary Nutrition Consultant Kelly Gredner, RVT (specializing in Animal Nutrition) , shares her expert advice on how to safely indulge and involve your fur-baby this holiday weekend.
1 min readAre You Itching To Know If Your Pet Has Allergies?
Watch this Q&A about dog and cat allergies and the role of food with expert veterinary dermatologist Dr. Becky Valentine
3 min readCan Dogs and Cats Eat Tomatoes? Everything You Need to Know
Can dogs eat tomatoes? Learn about the risks and benefits of feeding tomatoes to your dog and also share healthier, fresh-cooked meal options from Tom&Sawyer.
4 min readGently-Cooked Pet Food 101: Everything You Need to Know
Learn about the benefits of gently-cooked food for dogs and cats, including the differences between quality and standards when making the right choice for your pet!
4 min readThe Future Looks Fresh! New Year, FRESH Start For Our Dogs & Cats
Have you thought about how you can do better for your pets in 2023? At Tom&Sawyer, our resolution is for all pets to live happier, healthier, longer lives - here's how we do it, with fresh food for dogs and cats top of the list.
3 min readUnderstanding Limited Ingredient Dog Food
For dogs with food sensitivities or allergies, finding the right diet can be challenging. This is where limited ingredient dog food comes into play.