The hidden problem with feeding your senior dog the same food as a puppy It’s the small things you notice first. A pause at the bottom of the stairs that wasn’t there a year ago. A slower start in the morning. A bit of weight gained without anything in the routine actually changing. Stiffer back… Continue reading Why “All Life Stages” Doesn’t Mean “All Dogs”
MyDoggo Meal Plan or Standard Range? Which one is right for your dog? If you’ve read about precision nutrition and the MyDoggo meal plan, you might be wondering why we also make a standard retail product. It’s a fair question — and the answer says a lot about how we think about dog nutrition. The… Continue reading MyDoggo Meal Plan or Standard Range?
Allergies Your Dog Has Allergies. But Which Kind? The Answer Changes Everything. The itching started slowly. A scratch here, a lick there. Then it became constant — paws, ears, belly. The vet visit confirmed what I’d suspected: allergies. But what followed was months of elimination diets, antihistamines, and a rotating cast of possible culprits. Chicken.… Continue reading My Dog Is Allergic. But to What — and Why?
Sensitive Stomach My Dog Has a Sensitive Stomach. Or Do They? That’s what I was told, anyway. Every few weeks, something would go wrong. Loose stools. A bout of vomiting. A day where she just didn’t want to eat. Each time, the vet would rule out anything serious and send us home with the same… Continue reading My Dog Has a Sensitive Stomach
Why Dogs Gain Weight, Why It Matters, and How to Help Them Live Longer Here’s what I did about it — and what I wish I’d known sooner. It happened slowly. A few extra treats here. A slightly bigger portion there. A rainy week where the walks got cut short. Then another. At his annual… Continue reading My Dog Was Loved to Overweight
In Singapore’s urban environment, dog nutrition needs differ for most dogs who live in apartments and spend much of their time indoors, making them less active than dogs in rural or suburban areas. This lifestyle difference significantly impacts a city dog’s nutritional requirements. Many “complete and balanced” diets, based on AAFCO and NRC standards, are… Continue reading Dog Nutrition: The Unique Needs of the City Dog
Minerals are essential for any living being’s diet. A complete and balance food for your dog will have all the essential minerals in the right quantities. It’s crucial to provide them these essential minerals through their diet because, like vitamins, the body can’t produce them on its own. It’s easy to underestimate or overestimate the… Continue reading Minerals for Dogs: Striking the Balance
