That Bag of Kibble You Have Been Using for Two Months? We Need to Talk.
The expiration date on a bag of kibble is for an unopened bag. The moment you open it, the clock starts. Here is what most people do not know about how fast pet food actually goes bad.
The Vet Told Me He Wasn't Going to Make It. Here Is What I Did Instead.
Tom Waits stopped eating on a Tuesday. By the next morning he was hiding, not moving, and tinged yellow. The vet told me he was not going to make it. He is fifteen years old and asleep on my couch right now.
Why Won't My Cat Eat? Ask Yourself These Questions First.
Before you panic or switch foods, ask yourself some questions. A cat that is not eating is always telling you something. Here is the checklist I run through with every client.
Your Cat Is Not Drinking Enough Water. Here Is Why.
Your cat drinks from the faucet and ignores their water bowl. That is not a quirk. There is science behind it, and once you understand it, you will never look at your cat's water situation the same way again.
Is Whisker Fatigue Real? (Let Me Tell You About Khaleesi.)
Most people have never heard of whisker fatigue. I didn't learn about it until ten years into my career. Here is what it is, why it matters, and the simple fix that changed everything for my cat Khaleesi.
Should I Give My Young Dog Supplements? (Yes, and Here's Where to Start)
Yes, you should add supplements to your young dog's routine. Here is where to start, what actually works, and what to skip for now.
Raw Diets and Food Safety: What You Actually Need to Know
The raw vs kibble debate is loud and unhelpful. Here is what the science actually says about food safety, recalls, and what to feed your dog.