Dog Articles

Diabetes in cats and dogs – 5 symptoms and how to prevent them

November is Pet Diabetes Awareness Month, which is why cat and dog owners need to be familiar with symptoms of this disease and ways to prevent it.   According to a 2016 report by the Banfield Pet Hospital, instances of diabetes in dogs were recorded at 23.6 cases for...

Why feed Lamb for your dogs – Health benefits and more

If you’re looking for a protein-rich food for your dogs, Lamb is one of the best choices you can have.   Dogs are arguably more active than cats. Compared to the latter, most dogs often need to take walks or exercise. There’s also the fact that some even work with...

Osteoarthritis and 4 Tips to Maintain Bone and Joint Health for Dogs

Healthy bones and joints are important to large dog breeds, but maintaining them requires specific types of nutrition that must be taken regularly. From the diet, right down to the amount of exercise needed, these steps are vital to preventing osteoarthritis.   

Why it’s time to switch to a raw alternative dog food

Raw feeding for dogs has become quite the trend online. In 2018, ASMR videos on YouTube and all-raw diet videos on TikTok feature owners feeding their pets uncooked food. One user even amassed 50 million likes alone, with commenters asking help with transitioning pets to the same kind of feeding pattern. 

While this trend has gained quite some traction online, giving this kind of diet to dogs may not be as beneficial as what online influencers may claim. Here’s a short history of how this practice came to be, and why it’s important to consider safer alternatives to raw food for dogs. 

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.