Itchy Cat

Itchy Cat

Do you have an itchy cat, even when it’s not flea season and there’s not a flea in sight?  Does your kitty have dandruff or dry skin?  Some cats get extra oily skin from food allergies.  Others develop little pustules on their chins or the base of their...
Addiction’s Eco-Friendly Meats

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

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

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!

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

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

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 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!

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

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...
Adoptable Thursday – Meet Holly

Adoptable Thursday – Meet Holly

  This dog is so adorable you don’t even notice that she’s only got one eye. If anything, having only one eye makes her THAT much cuter. She needs to go home and find a cozy lap to snuggle in.   HOLLY Size: Small Age: Adult Sex: Female Notes:...
OCEAN

Explore the depth of New Zealand ocean, where the best breed of king salmon is harvested. Learn more about the sustainable, safe ocean farming practices that is helping to preserve our ocean life.

LAKE

Be astounded by the clear, pristine water of New Zealand’s lakes, home to some of finest duck community. Find out more about the benefits of duck meat.

FOREST

Be awed by the lush, indigenous forest, where inhabitants like deers and brushtail thrive. Learn more about why New Zealand’s venisons are rated amongst the best in the world.

FIELD

New Zealand’s temperate climate has made it the ideal place for pastoral farming. Raised free-range and grass-fed, New Zealand’s lamb has been known to be amongst the most tender and succulent.