Rex & Sophia

When to feed your pet - and when to keep him hungry

There's a lot of information out there on what to feed dogs and cats, but when to feed is equally important. The whole point of selecting a custom pet food with care - optimal health - can be undermined if your timing in serving that food isn't equa... Read >

Some simple supplements to improve Spot's diet - and enrich his life

More and more premium pet foods are including probiotics, glucosamine, antioxidants, and other dietary supplements in their formulas. There's a good reason why: these ingredients have been proven to work on both pets as well as people, improving eve... Read >

Filtering out the filler in your pet's food

People can learn a lot about good nutrition by feeding pets a high-quality diet - and what we learn can help us and them stay healthy and fit. This may sound like a daunting task, but it's really not. Practicing healthy eating is easy and fun, for you ... Read >

The Do's and Don'ts of feeding human food to pets

Premium pet foods proudly market themselves as "human grade" because they contain ingredients that people can - and do - eat. While a complete and balanced custom kibble will deliver what your dog or cat needs, it doesn't hurt to know which items in... Read >

Smart, stylish pet-food storage solutions

Smart, stylish pet-food storage solutions If pets had their way, they'd raid the bags containing their kibble and help themselves to an all-day feast, every day. This is hardly a desirable scenario, as it leads to obesity and digestive upset, so take... Read >

Serving forth your pet's meals with safety and style

Now that you've selected a premium custom pet food for your pet, and even boosted it with supplements, what are you going to serve Spot's meals in? This is not a joke question! The dish you use to feed your pet, and where you place it, is as importan... Read >

Rover on rotation: Safely transitioning your pet off of one food and onto another

Rover on rotation: Safely transitioning your pet off of one food and onto another As more and more pet lovers learn about the many health benefits of a grain-free, customized diet for dogs and cats, they are switching brands in droves. If you're read... Read >

Recognizing and avoiding toxic pet-food ingredients

The phrase "You are what you eat" may sound tired, but it's actually tried-and-true. If you choose to ingest chemicals and other harmful ingredients in the form of preservatives, artificial colors, and the like, then be prepared for the consequences... Read >

How to slenderize Spot if he's grown overweight

Take care not to overfeed pets - they will quickly pack on excess pounds, which put stress on their joints and puts them at risk for serious health problems such as diabetes and heart disease. But if your pet has already packed on excess weight, don't ... Read >

Hitting the road with hungry pets

When you're planning to travel with your pet, remember that consistency is key to a complete and balanced companion-animal diet. Don't assume you can just feed whatever you find on the road, even if you're staying at the pet-friendliest hotels that off... Read >

Gut-wrenching: How to cope with digestive upset in pets

Gut-wrenching: How to cope with digestive upset in pets All dog lovers have experienced that urgent need to take Spot out - usually in the middle of the night! - because he ate something that didn't agree with him. Urban pets are especially susceptib... Read >