One of the main causes of chronic kidney disease is dental disease. Bacteria builds up under the gum line and enters the blood stream and invades multiple organs including the kidney. ( the heart and liver are also effected) So, the first thing you need to check is...

In part one, we looked at some of the physical differences between dogs vs. humans and the effects on nutritional requirements.  We compared, the number of teeth, the structure of the dogs jaw and perhaps most importantly the length of the digestive system. ...

We all love our dogs and want the best for them! They are such an important part of our family. Just like children, their diets need special attention. Let’s take a look at how dogs are built and how they are different from us.  With this knowledge, we can choose...

Dr. Janice Elenbaas, Co-Founder of Lucky Dog Cuisine, tells us just how important it is to feed our four-legged best friends a diet as rich in nutrients as we would prescribe for ourselves. We find out more about how this thriving little company has grown from...

Where's the Beef: Raw vs. Whole Cooked Food In health-conscious L.A., the obsession with eating well can carry over to dog bowls. Most experts agree canines should eat whole foods over processed, feed-grade ingredients, but whether cooked or raw is the subject of big...

WARNING: Information on this page will be hard to believe and somewhat distressing. We have included many links and books on our further reading page so you can do additional research if you so desire. Here are some disturbing facts concerning Commercially...

A well educated consumer is a dog’s best friend. Here is a list of some great books to help you start to understand why we are so passionate about a “whole food diet”. When it comes to dog food the more you can teach your human the better. It’s hard for them to find...