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Customize Your Pup’s Food Plan24 June 2026
12 MINS READ
The Ultimate Dog Food Ingredient Guide: How Much Do Ingredients Actually Matter?
Staring at a dog food label shouldn’t feel like reading a chemistry textbook. Learn how to decode the first 5 ingredients, spot marketing red flags, and understand why your pup needs nutrients, not just fillers, for a longer, happier life.
Bryan Agnolia, Dog Chef & Senior Manager of R&D
Bryan Angolia, CPC, Dog Chef & Sr. Manager of R&D, holds a BS in Culinary Nutrition and F…
2 April 2025
9 MINS READ
Hip Dysplasia in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
Hip dysplasia is one of the most common orthopedic conditions affecting dogs—especially large breeds. It happens when the hip joint doesn’t develop properly, leading to a loose, unstable connec…
by Ollie Pets
2 April 2025
7 MINS READ
Mange in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
If your dog has been scratching nonstop, losing patches of fur, or developing irritated, scaly skin, mange could be the cause. Mange is a skin disease caused by microscopic mites that burrow into a…
by Ollie Pets
2 April 2025
7 MINS READ
Giardia in Dogs – Symptoms & Treatment
If your dog has been experiencing persistent diarrhea or stomach upset, Giardia could be the culprit. This microscopic parasite infects the intestines and can cause digestive issues, weight loss, a…
by Ollie Pets
25 March 2025
5 MINS READ
Why Do Dogs Bury Things? Learn More About 5 Reasons For Their Behavior
If you’ve ever seen a dog burying a bone in the yard or under a pile of blankets, you may have asked yourself, or someone else “Why do dogs bury things?” This peculiar behavior may be one tha…
25 March 2025
3 MINS READ
What is Extruded Kibble?
As a pet parent, you probably spend hours researching dog food and agonizing over the best meals to feed your dog. But have you ever considered how your dog’s food is made and whether that may ha…
25 March 2025
6 MINS READ
How To Introduce Dogs To Each Other: 6 Expert Tips
Introducing dogs to new dogs safely is critically important. This is especially important when bringing a new dog into your home. Whether the new dog is going to be a permanent “sibling”, or a …
25 March 2025
3 MINS READ
Avoid Scary Dog Food Recalls in Three Easy Steps
As a pet parent, there’s probably not much that’s scarier than a food recall: you feel guilty because you fed your dog something that could have made him sick, and yet what could you ha…
25 March 2025
7 MINS READ
Can Dogs Get Strep Throat? Can Dogs Get Strep From Humans?
Can dogs get strep throat? Learn how streptococcus infections affect dogs, what symptoms to look for, and how to keep your pup healthy and comfortable.
25 March 2025
3 MINS READ
The Truth About Whether Pups Like to Wear Clothes
Pancho here. ‘Tis the season when you humans get all pumped about dressing us dogs in winter wear before heading outside, everything from handknit sweaters and brand name puffer coats to hats and…
by Gabby Slome
25 March 2025
3 MINS READ
Why Huskies Are Such Great Escape Artists
Ever since my Husky, Keno, ran away during a family vacation in the red rock canyons of Lake Powell, I’ve been primed to perk my ears up when I hear stories about other runaway Huskies. Are t…