Pet Wellness Advocate
[Would you believe it’s Weruva?!] I suddenly needed a low fat dog food. My blue Weimaraner Maisie was just diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis. She had two bouts of throwing up one day and I immediately took her to the vet because she is not generally a thrower-upper. Blood work and an ultrasound showed several of... Read more »
It’s that time of year when we reflect on what we have to be thankful for, and we try to do extra nice things for others…like our pets! In the spirit of the Thanking Season, I want to thank Weruva for their steadfast and generous sponsorship of my NPR show DOG TALK (and Kitties, Too!).... Read more »
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a "Pumpkin Patch Up" Pet Pie Thanksgiving is all about food. And family. We also know food = love for many of us! So if our pets are family --- and we clearly love them --- then here's a way to include them in the deliciousness of Thanksgiving without giving them stomach... Read more »
Seriously?! Spiced Pumpkin Latte for Dogs & Cats? Just when I thought I had heard every good idea for pet treats, my good pals at Weruva came up with the all-time tastiest healthy functional treat. It's a spiced pumpkin latte which is literally spiced with ginger and turmeric, both stomach-settling spices. The best part is... Read more »
Pet's Appetite Have the Summer Blahs? Weruva is an "Amuse Bouche" The heat this summer is pretty brutal around the world, but summertime is almost always hot and muggy. When the weather is like that, you and your pets may lose your appetite. If you have a dog or cat who isn't interested in her... Read more »
Dear Old Cookie Deserves to Eat Evermore "Cookie should be eating Evermore," I told my friend Adrienne, when I found out that her veterinarian had recommended feeding cooked frozen dog food instead of kibble. "Evermore is the only subscription frozen dog food that is focused on using only top-shelf, truly organic ingredients. What also sets... Read more »
Valuable Nutrition Information Sponsored by Weruva Pumpkins Aren't Just for Halloween Back when I was researching my all-inclusive guide to dog ownership, The Dog Bible: Everything Your Dog Wants You to Know, I learned about the preventive and restorative value of pumpkin in a dog's diet. Naturally-derived fiber was important in keeping a dog's digestive... Read more »
Where Does Your Pet’s Fish Come From in Their Food? Our pet’s food can once again teach us some good lessons and good practice in choosing our own food. A major area of concern in the food chain is where and how fish is obtained, how they are handled or treated, and what the ramifications... Read more »
You Don’t Have to Feel Bad for the Turkeys This Year Those of us who are not vegans or vegetarians can still have misgivings about the way animals are raised for food in this country. We’d like to be able to choose humanely raised animals in the food chain, which isn’t always easy. The Humane... Read more »
The Scoop On Grain-Free Dog Food “Grain-free” is often a distorted concept in pet food, even though some dog owners believe that pet food identified this way is of special value. “Grain-free” pet foods were developed and marketed in response to what people were seeking, perhaps as part of a human dietary trend to avoid... Read more »