Heavy Metals in Pet Food

Heavy Metals in Pet Food

Minerals are naturally occurring inorganic elements that together make up the “ash” content of food – the material that remains after combustion. Minerals play many vital roles in the body, including involvement in numerous metabolic reactions, maintaining pH balance, functioning of the nervous system, muscle contraction, and providing structure for bones and teeth. Some minerals are nutritionally essential for the health of animals and have well-defined roles in the body.
April 17, 2022 — Pet Pantry
Signs of Food Sensitivities

Signs of Food Sensitivities

Did you know that your dog may have been experiencing food sensitivities without you realizing it? With food intolerances in dogs seemingly on the rise, it is as important as ever for pet owners to be aware of the warning signs so they can find solutions for improving their pet’s dietary health.
April 05, 2022 — Pet Pantry
Best Way to Transition Pets to New Foods

Best Way to Transition Pets to New Foods

It’s important to slowly transition your pet to a new food so their system has a chance to adapt to the change. The transition period should be at minimum, ten days and could take upwards of two weeks, depending on your pet’s sensitivity to change
March 13, 2022 — Pet Pantry
How To Create A Puppy Schdule

How To Create A Puppy Schdule

Life can be pretty chaotic at times – work schedules, family commitments and community activities can keep us on the run. Adding a new puppy to the mix can be both a joy and a challenge, but with a little forethought and planning the transition of your new addition to the household can go smoothly and with little disruption.
February 27, 2022 — Pet Pantry
Dietary Fiber in Pet Food

Dietary Fiber in Pet Food

Dietary fiber is the non-digestible portion of a food that contributes to digestive health and stool quality. Dietary fiber in pet food can have various beneficial effects on your pet, depending on their needs.
February 09, 2022 — Pet Pantry
Vitamins are Essential in Pet Food

Vitamins are Essential in Pet Food

Vitamin supplementation is used in kibble and wet pet foods to ensure it contains all the nutrients required to sustain life. Without vitamin supplementation, a food may not meet the nutrient requirements of a pet.
February 01, 2022 — Pet Pantry
Feeding Your Dog Kibble And Wet Food: How Much and How Often?

Feeding Your Dog Kibble And Wet Food: How Much and How Often?

When it comes to knowing how much kibble and wet food to feed our dogs, it can take a bit of trial and error. One of the most frequent questions we get asked is "how much do I feed my dog?" With all the different considerations of weight, activity level, age, and environment, that can be difficult to answer. However, we've compiled some of our top tips to help you decide how much to feed your canine companion.
January 23, 2022 — Pet Pantry
Primal's Ultimate Guide To Digestive Support

Primal's Ultimate Guide To Digestive Support

 It’s estimated that approximately 14% of all veterinary visits are related to some sort of gastrointestinal distress. A healthy gut and a happy digestive system can absorb more nutrients into your pet’s body, meaning more energy and more of the macronutrients and micronutrients they need to live their best and happiest life!

May 22, 2020 — Pet Pantry
Joint Health in Dogs

Joint Health in Dogs

Anyone who has arthritis in their joints can tell you that it is a debilitating condition that definitely cramps your lifestyle. The same thing goes for our furry friends, joint health in dogs is very important.
March 05, 2018 — Pet Pantry
Taurine in Pet Food

Taurine in Pet Food

There are 22 amino acids, the basic building blocks of protein. Animals can manufacture many of them in their liver, but some must be obtained in the diet—these are called ‘essential.’ In humans and dogs, taurine is not ‘essential’, since it can be synthesized within the body. But for cats, it’s a different story.
August 01, 2017 — Pet Pantry