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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…
4 May 2021
4 MINS READ
Celebrating Our Dogs’ Moms with a Pledge to End Puppy Mills
As Mother’s Day is rapidly approaching, we’re thinking about our dog’s biological moms. What do you know about your dog’s biological mom? If you got your pup from a breeder or they were bor…
3 May 2021
6 MINS READ
Gifts for Every Pup Parent in Your Life
If there’s one thing all dog parents can agree on, it’s that we should be celebrated on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. According to a poll Ollie conducted in 2018, 90% of do…
29 April 2021
4 MINS READ
Is Kibble Dry Food Bad for My Dog?
With so many options for feeding your dog, it can get pretty overwhelming. As a Dog Eared reader, we know you’re the kind of pet parent who wants the best for your pup. We break down the pros and…
22 April 2021
4 MINS READ
6 Steps to Greener Pup Parenting
When it comes to a greener home you do everything you can to reduce your carbon footprint. What about when it comes to your pup? Here are 6 things you can start doing right now to reduce your carbo…
20 April 2021
5 MINS READ
Itching to Know: Avoiding and Treating Ticks on Dogs
If you’re headed for some outdoor fun with your pup, there are quite a few things you’ll want to do to keep them safe. You’ll make sure they’re microchipped, put on a leash and a collar or …
15 April 2021
5 MINS READ
Your Guide to First-Year Puppy Vaccines
When you bring home a new puppy one of the first things you will want to do is take them to the vet. This is for a number of reasons. The first is to ensure they are healthy. If you bought the pup …
13 April 2021
6 MINS READ
Dog Energy Levels: When to Adjust Your Pup’s Food
Although some dogs seem to be born with endless energy, nutrition fuels their every move and keeps their body and mind functioning optimally. By understanding your dog’s energy level and nutrient…
8 April 2021
4 MINS READ
Turning Your Dog’s Walk into a Workout
If you want to work on your fitness but are concerned about picking a human training buddy because sharing germs at the gym is so 2019, consider your pup. They might be the ideal workout partner. Y…
2 April 2021
4 MINS READ
Dog Person of Interest: Rebecca Kennedy + Sunny the Sato
April is Canine Fitness month—a 30-day reminder of the impact exercise has on our pups’ physical and mental well-being. No one gets this more than Rebecca Kennedy, Peloton instructor, athle…
by Ollie Pets
2 April 2021
4 MINS READ
Does My Dog Have Seasonal Allergies?
Ah, spring! The birds are chirping, the blossoms are blooming, the grass is greening, and the dog? The dog is sneezing every five minutes. According to Dr. Bryan Gelman, DVM, dogs of all ages and b…