If furry animals are a part of your life, you may already be aware that dog and cat products tend not to be eco-friendly. As a result, many of us spend countless dollars on pet items that negatively impact the environment.
Thanks to partners Barbara Savidge and Gina Quiroga, who have created Olive, an Austin, Texas-based [...]
Years ago, when I worked as a community reporter, I covered a story on the raising of chickens in factory farms. I was appalled to learn about the horrendous conditions that must be endured by the vast majority of US raised chickens. I had already given up eating red meat. After that lecture, I stopped [...]
With our two kids now grown, my husband and I spend lots of time spoiling our two dogs, Goliath, a 3-year-old Toy Manchester Terrier, and Dakota, a one-year-old yellow Lab. Not surprisingly, we are always looking for some new ( and safe!) dog treats and gifts. Some of these have been noted in previous blogs. [...]
Do you gravitate toward organic foods? Well, then, maybe you should consider organic food for your dog. Ninety-five percent of the ingredients in Karma dog food are organic. Among the ingredients are organic table-quality chicken, organic kamut, quinoa and brown rice, preventative antioxidants from rosemary and green tea extract, whole organic fruits and vegetables, organic [...]
Imagine. Dog and cat treats that contain no hormones, byproducts, antibiotics, added sugar, added salt, wheat, corn, gluten, and/or BHA/BHT. They do really exist. Los Angeles-based DOGSWELL offers five such formulations for dogs and cats.
HAPPY HIPS contains glucosamine and chondroitin to help maintain healthy hips and joints
VITALITY contains flaxseed and vitamins to help maintain health [...]
Years ago, newlyweds Jennifer Melton, the marketing director for a clothing company, and Brennan Johnson, a structural engineer, adopted a shelter puppy, Samantha. Much to the chagrin of the couple, finicky eater Samantha had food allergies and a sensitive stomach. Unable to find a suitable commercially available treat, Melton began making treats at home. In [...]