Addiction’s Eco-Friendly Meats
The overabundance of Australian Wild Kangaroos and New Zealand Wild Brushtails has led to them being labelled as pests that pose a threat to their native environments. Here at Addiction, we recognise that these ‘pests’ are actually a good source of eco-friendly novel...
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Diseases
Felines have very different nutritional requirements compared to humans and dogs. Cats are obligate carnivores, meaning that they more readily digest proteins from meat. They also consume much of their water directly through their food and do not feel thirsty...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Addiction Foods offers many nutritional solutions for pets with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). We carefully select ingredients that have low-allergenic properties, as described below. After your veterinarian has diagnosed your dog or cat with IBD, you’ll be...
Keep your questions coming in!
Happy April everyone! There have been lots of things going around on the internet and on Facebook about dogs getting ill from treats using ingredients made in China. This is so scary and my heart goes out to anyone who’s animal is suffering because of this....
What We Like About You
You know what we like around here? Thinkers. Yes, we love thinkers. We get calls and emails all the time from thinkers. You are probably a thinker too. Not just a deep thinker who ponders life and the universe, but also a practical, thinker. You want to know...
Some Facts About Pets and Their Skin
Here at Addiction Pet Foods, we take skin and coat stuff seriously. Very seriously. We spend a good deal of our time formulating foods and treats to help our animal friends improve the condition of their lives, starting with the skin and coat. This month we want to...
Dogs and Cats Pet Food Allergies
Dogs and cats can develop food allergies just like people. They, unlike people, cannot share crucial information for accurate diagnosis. Therefore, with the help of a veterinarian, pet owners have to systematically rule out all other health issues before settling on...
Your pets need Quality Protein!
There’s a common misconception among pet owners that our pets require a high protein diet that consists mostly of meat – which is essentially the food that our omnivorous dogs and obligate carnivorous cats require to thrive. That’s why many pet owners had been...
Itchy and Scratchy
Now that we covered some of the basics about skin, let’s talk about itching and scratching a bit. There are several reasons why dogs and cats itch and scratch. They can be classified into four main categories. ‘Generalized itching’ occurs when there is regular...Turkey – Not Just for Thanksgiving!
Turkey has always been an American favorite for Thanksgiving, but there’s good reason to feed turkey as part of your pet’s regular diet year round. Turkey is a lean, white meat that is relatively high in protein and low in fat. This makes turkey a great...
