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This Happy Healthy Cat Month (September), we wanted to pull back the curtain on something we think about every single day: what actually goes into everyday cat meals, and why.

Organ meat for dogs and cats is one of the most nutrient-dense parts of a balanced diet, not something to avoid. It's often more concentrated in vitamins and minerals than the muscle meat most pet parents default to, which is exactly why dogs and cats have been eating it for about as long as they've been eating alongside us.

This National Dog Day, we're taking a step back from birthday hats and puppuccinos to talk about something every dog parent asks eventually: how to feed my dog the right way.

Dog food digestibility is one of the most important, and most overlooked, factors in your dog's overall health. For pet parents, understanding the distinction between digestion and digestibility is essential for further understanding the importance of canine nutrition. But, it isn't commonplace knowledge.

Kangaroo for dogs has become one of the most talked-about options in the world of food sensitivities, and for good reason: it's one of the few proteins most dogs have genuinely never eaten before. That makes it a true novel protein for dogs, useful for identifying and managing food allergies when more familiar proteins like chicken or beef are the suspected cause.

Can dogs eat spinach? Yes, in most cases, plain cooked spinach is safe for dogs in small amounts, though it comes with one important caveat worth understanding before it becomes a regular addition to the bowl. According to the American Kennel Club, spinach is not toxic to dogs, but it does contain oxalic acid, a compound that can affect how the body processes calcium.

If you're wondering what to do when you adopt a new pet, the most important first step is simple: build a predictable feeding routine and give them a space that feels safe while they decompress. Everything else follows from there.

This International Cat Day (August 8), we're looking at cat nutrition beyond protein: what a truly complete cat meal needs to keep your feline fur-iend healthy from nose to tail.

Cranberries are one of the ingredients that sparks the most questions from cat parents, and we understand why. Can cats eat cranberries? The answer is yes, with some important context around form and quantity.

There are numerous conditions that plague our beloved canine friends. Some more common than others; some more severe. Despite the effects of aging in our pets, organ infections, dysfunction, and failure do also happen, even with our best efforts at hand.

Sweet potatoes show up in a lot of high-quality pet nutrition for good reason. Can dogs eat sweet potatoes? Yes, and we'd go further than that. Sweet potatoes are one of the most nutrient-dense, digestible, and well-tolerated whole-food ingredients you can put in a dog's bowl.

National Kitten Day on July 10 is one of those moments that invites a bigger conversation. It's not only about celebrating how small and determined kittens are. It's about what we choose to feed them from the very start, and what those early choices set in motion.

Lymphangiectasia is one of the more complex gastrointestinal conditions a dog can face. It affects both the gut and the lymphatic system, causing the body to lose proteins and nutrients through the intestinal wall. While it requires veterinary care, nutrition is one of the most powerful tools available to manage it. 

July is National Pet Hydration Awareness Month, and if you pay close attention to your pet's bowl during the warmer months, something shifts. Dogs get slower about finishing their meals. Cats grow even more selective than usual. These changes aren't random. They reflect how summer heat affects appetite and fluid balance in ways that go well beyond simply needing more water.

Yes, cats can eat salmon when it is fully cooked, plain, boneless, and served in appropriate amounts. Salmon should not replace a complete and balanced cat meal unless the diet has been specifically formulated for that purpose.

Yes, dogs can eat pumpkin, and when it is plain, cooked, and served in moderation, it can be a paws-itively nutritious addition to your pup's regular meals. Pumpkin is rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, which is why many veterinarians recommend it for dogs with mild digestive issues. In this guide, we cover the surprising benefits of pumpkin for dogs, how much to feed, which forms to avoid, and how to fit pumpkin into a balanced diet built around whole food meals.

The best food for rescue pets is one built on high-quality animal protein, whole food ingredients, and minimal processing. Whether you just adopted a dog or welcomed a new kitty home, what you feed them in those first weeks and months matters more than most people realize. 

Your dog's gut and brain are in constant, two-way communication through a system called the gut–brain axis, and the food your dog eats is one of the most direct ways to influence it. The gut microbiome produces key neurotransmitters, including serotonin, GABA, and dopamine, that regulate mood, stress response, and behavior. When that microbiome is balanced and well-supported by diet, dogs tend to show calmer, more resilient behavior. When it is disrupted, anxiety, reactivity, and digestive upset can follow.