Natural Health

“What can I give to my dog for stiffness, achy joints and terrible mobility?” If I asked you this simple question, what’s the first thing you’d think about? Chances are the word glucosamine popped into your cloud of really good ideas. And that’s because glucosamine has earned its reputation as a joint care supplement! It’s why so many joint support dog foods advertise their glucosamine content.  But is specialty kibble enough to help support your dog’s joints? To find out, my team at Planet Paws took a look at the glucosamine content of some popular joint support brands. But before...

How much calcium do you think is in a 75 lb dog’s body? One pound! That makes it a pretty important mineral. And it’s very easy to get the calcium balance wrong in your dog’s diet. If you’re making your own dog food you’ll want to know how to avoid this mistake and get the right amount of calcium in your dog’s diet.   It’s complicated. So let’s break it down so you can balance the calcium, and other minerals too.  The Importance of Calcium For Dogs About 99% of your dog’s calcium is in his bones. Phosphorus and calcium are...

When your dog gets diarrhea that doesn't resolve ... it might be a parasite like coccidia. Find out about the signs of coccidia in dogs, and how to manage it.

This adult dog recipe contains ground chicken, hearts and oysters, formulated to meet AAFCO minimum requirements for adult dogs. Cook it or feed it raw.