Tails from the Crate – Dehydration Dangers
Keeping slim and overweight dogs happy and healthy. Water is the unsung hero of your dog’s health, performing countless vital functions: acting as a solvent for the body’s chemical reactions, making up the fluid portion of blood, transporting nutrients, oxygen, and waste, regulating body temperature, supporting digestion, and aiding in waste elimination. No wonder it […]
Tails from the Crate – Wikipedia Wormhole
Warning: an opinion is not a fact and vice versa – Is the Wikipedia Page on Pet Obesity a Hidden Ad? Every now and then, someone throws a bone my way and asks what I think of something “official.” Recently, it was the Wikipedia article on Obesity in Pets. Why? Because apparently, my opinion counts […]
Tails from the Crate – Stop Scale Stressing
Stepping on a scale can be a nerve-wracking moment for anyone—but for dogs, the stress isn’t about the numbers. While we may worry about the results, our furry companions are often unsettled by the slippery, reflective surface or the mysterious “creature” staring back at them from the shiny base. This unfamiliar experience can feel more […]
Tails from the Crate – Scaling The Scales
Let’s face it: our dogs don’t come with owner’s manuals or handy dashboard warnings. Among the vast sea of information online, surprisingly little focuses on overweight dogs. Yet, as the number of chubby chewers waddling through dog parks grows dramatically, it’s clear there are diverse factors contributing to this trend. Whether it’s compensating for long […]
Why Feeding Smart Matters More Than Ever
Why Feeding Smart Matters More Than Ever In Texas, they say everything’s bigger, and when it comes to outdoor space for dogs, that’s probably true. But they don’t call New York the Big Apple for nothing. People in this crowded city have to be more resourceful to keep their furry friends fit and healthy. After […]
The One-for-You, One-for-Me Feeding Philosophy: A Love Language with Consequences
You’re on the couch watching your favourite Netflix series. It’s late, and next to you is a bowl of cookies practically calling your name. Being the generous soul you are, you know it would taste even better if shared. That’s where the furball curled up beside you makes its cameo appearance. They don’t really need […]
The S-Files: The Joint Conspiracy
For the first time in our history, it’s not raining men — we’re digging into one of the most painful consequences of dog obesity: the damage it can do to your dog’s joints. This article follows an eye-opening webinar I attended on the subject. Now, while we proudly stick to a positive tone when barking […]
Tails from the Crate – The Hydration Equation
Introduction Drinking isn’t just about sipping down some drops of liquid at random. Several factors, beyond medical issues, influence how much water your pup drinks. While being overweight in dogs might not be a medical issue on its own, it’s a condition worth monitoring closely—mainly to prevent obesity, which can lead to various unpleasant health […]
The S-Files Bonus: Powerful Po(r)tions
After explaining some of the bits and bobs of our fabulous formula in the previous S-Files, there was an urge to top it off with a general scientific article on the functions of nutrition. The bowl of kibble we place before Fido is more than meets the eye. Nutrition influences many crucial processes intertwined with […]
The S-Files: Fur Seasons In One Dog
Welcome to the latest edition of The S-Files, where we delve into the cyclical dance of the seasons and its impact on our canine companions’ nutritional needs. Our mission is twofold: to demystify the science fueling our Canine Calory Counter and to serve you with the knowledge we accumulated in the most digestible (pun intended) […]