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What is Glucosamine and Why do Dogs Need it: Understanding this Joint Elixir Better
The Problem Whether we like it or not, pain is a part and parcel of life. And especially when it comes to the aches brought on by age, neither we nor our furry friends (as much as we would like to protect them) seem exempt from it. Creaky joints, frequent fractures, restricted mobility, etc become

Do Dogs Need Fiber in their Diet? A Deep Dive into your Dog’s Digestive BFF
Fiber is one of those nutrients that is absolutely essential for taking care of your doggy’s overall well-being. The main sources of dietary fiber are plants and plant-based products such as wholegrain cereals, fruits and vegetables. Surprisingly, though it plays a crucial role in your doggo’s digestive system, fiber itself cannot be digested. It passes

Transitioning your Dog between Different types of Meals
Food and meal-times form a major part of your doggo’s world. What they eat is what (we hope) keeps them in the pink of health. But like with everything else, even your pooch’s nutritional needs, eating preferences and overall well-being are all open to change. There are a number of reasons why you might find

Importance of Vitamin B6 in your Dog’s Diet: To Never Compromise your Pet’s Vitality
Did you know that just like us and our pets, even the Vitamins needed by our bodies to stay strong and healthy have families of their own? One such all-important family is that of the Vitamin B complex. The eight different types of the B vitamins that make up this family are extremely essential for

What is Glucosamine and Why do Dogs Need it: Understanding this Joint Elixir Better
The Problem Whether we like it or not, pain is a part and parcel of life. And especially when it comes to the aches brought on by age, neither we nor our furry friends (as much as we would like to protect them) seem exempt from it. Creaky joints, frequent fractures, restricted mobility, etc become […]

Do Dogs Need Fiber in their Diet? A Deep Dive into your Dog’s Digestive BFF
Fiber is one of those nutrients that is absolutely essential for taking care of your doggy’s overall well-being. The main sources of dietary fiber are plants and plant-based products such as wholegrain cereals, fruits and vegetables. Surprisingly, though it plays a crucial role in your doggo’s digestive system, fiber itself cannot be digested. It passes […]

Transitioning your Dog between Different types of Meals
Food and meal-times form a major part of your doggo’s world. What they eat is what (we hope) keeps them in the pink of health. But like with everything else, even your pooch’s nutritional needs, eating preferences and overall well-being are all open to change. There are a number of reasons why you might find […]

Importance of Vitamin B6 in your Dog’s Diet: To Never Compromise your Pet’s Vitality
Did you know that just like us and our pets, even the Vitamins needed by our bodies to stay strong and healthy have families of their own? One such all-important family is that of the Vitamin B complex. The eight different types of the B vitamins that make up this family are extremely essential for […]

Your Complete Guide to the PetChef Kitchen & Your Doggo’s Nutrition
We all know that our dogs love us unconditionally. That is what makes them so very special to us in our lives. But at the same time, we as pet parents, feel a great sense of responsibility to do the very best for them and show them that we too are capable of loving them […]

Reasons why your Dog has Stopped Eating: (When) to Worry or Not to Worry
One of the most troubling times you could face while raising your beloved pet is when they refuse to eat (let alone enjoy) the food you have been feeding them for days, months or even years. A number of reasons could be responsible for this sudden apathy. But before we delve into them, let us […]

Superfoods for Joint Health in Dogs: For Always Keeping those Joints Jaunty
Fully functioning and pain-free joints are one of the sure signs of a doggy in the pink of health. These healthy joints empower your furry friend to make the best of life, be it playing fetch, enjoying long walks, gambolling, etc. But just like with us, as our pets grow older, their joints wear down, […]

Foods that Support Wound Healing in Dogs: Because Food is always the First Medicine
We’ve all had injuries big and small: a scratch, a cut, a bump, etc. Even going under the knife for any number of reasons leaves us with surgical wounds that take time and care to heal. Sadly, our four-legged furry friends are as vulnerable to these injuries as we are. Whether they bumped into something […]

Foods that are Deadly for your Dog: Paying Heed to What Your Doggy Eats
We get it: it can be very hard to resist your pet’s adorable face when they are begging you to let them take a bite off your food. Naturally curious, dogs are driven by their sense of smell and tend to use their mouth to explore their surroundings to the fullest. This makes the food […]

Essential Foods for Senior Dogs: Hope is Where Health Is
Hey! Wasn’t it only yesterday that you were enjoying your pup’s carefree gambolling, and then found yourself chasing and being chased by it? And what is it you noticed today? Grey hairs where you were used to cuddling the golden? An extra paunch on your beloved whom you thought was in its best shape? And […]

Nutrients that Aid Eye Health in Dogs: To See Better (is to) Know Better
It is a sad truth of canine life that once past the age of 6, many dogs (especially if they happen to be diabetic) develop what we humans do during our middle age: a clouding of the lenses or cataracts. Yes, seniority comes with its set of compromises as night vision may also be generally […]

Best Foods for Healthy Skin and Coat in Dogs: To Make your Furry Friend Both Glow and Grow
In love with how soft, smooth, full and fluffy your pooch (hopefully) feels when it is time for the cuddles and the kisses? If so, then give thanks to its well-maintained skin and coat whose lustre and vibrant colour not only help your pup look (and feel) great but also indicate the state of its […]

Foods Supporting a Stressed Dog: Because We Become What We Eat
Nearly every day, we find ourselves being on the receiving end of countless anxieties. So it is with our four-legged furry friends who have their own set of stress to deal with. But there are certain signs your doggy may initially display to indicate that it is under distress. The most common ones of which […]

Is your Dog a Fussy Eater?
It seems so unlikely that dogs can be fussy eaters. If the zillion videos online that showcase dogs’ excitement at meal times are any indication, it would seem that meal times are dogs’ favourite times of the day and that food is something that they get super excited about. So, if your doggie hates meal […]

Retort Packaging: From Space Missions to your Doggie’s Bowl
Have you ever wondered how food is carried into space for astronauts? As I’m sure you can imagine, there is no question of cooking food in space. The only viable option is pre-cooked meals. However, re-supply of meals only takes place about once every two months. So exactly how do these pre-cooked meals stay fresh […]

Fresh Food
FRESH FOOD: AS NECESSARY AS FRESH AIR Given a choice, what would you choose to include in your daily diet? No doubt you will include different nutrients, vitamins, minerals, etc. And would you prefer that your food be fresh? Indeed! What you must know is that our dogs’ needs are no different from your own. […]

Raw Food vs Cooked Food
Raw Food Diets (RFDs) have grown in popularity in recent years. The popularity stems from pet owners hoping to feed their dogs foods that more closely resemble how they would have eaten in the wild. RFDs include uncooked muscle meat, organs and bones from various mammals, fish and poultry. It may also consist of unpasteurized […]

Nutrition For Dogs
NUTRIENTS: WHICH DO YOUR DOGS NEED THE MOST Perhaps the most common question pet owners ask their veterinarian is “What should I feed my dog?” Feeding your dog an appropriate amount of a well-balanced diet is vital to its overall health and well-being. To understand how and what to feed your dog, you need to […]

Pet Care in the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has radically changed the way we live – from our work to our learning to our social lives. It is quite fascinating how quickly we have risen and adapted to this challenge that our new reality has imposed upon us. Looking at it positively, had this situation not arisen, we would not […]