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A resource for pup-loving humans brimming with expert advice and inspiring tales from the canine community. Brought to you by Ollie, producers of healthy, all-natural dog food
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…
28 November 2017
3 MINS READ
Does Your Pup Really Need a Vitamin?
You pop a multivitamin every morning—so should your pup be doing the same? It might seem logical, since dogs benefit from eating a diet that’s similar to humans’ in quality of ingredients.  
27 November 2017
3 MINS READ
How to Avoid Scary Internet Puppy Scams
You’ve got your heart set on a particular type of pup and you’re ready to bring one home, wahoo! It seems like it should be a pretty easy, straightforward process but there are lots of …
24 November 2017
2 MINS READ
4 Awesome Ways Companies Are Becoming More Pup-Friendly
You probably know about the growing list of employers—from major Fortune 500 companies to small start-ups—that let you bring your pup to work. Heck, earlier this year, even the Department of th…
22 November 2017
2 MINS READ
Can Dogs Drink Tea? We Answer Your Questions!
When the temps drop, there’s nothing more cozy than a cup of tea in your hands and your pup by your side. But should Christina Wag-uilera have some sips, too? A few dog-friendly tea companies thi…
by Gabby Ross
20 November 2017
2 MINS READ
How to Decode Your Pup’s Whining (and Make It Stop!)
Every pet parent knows the sound well—that high-pitched whimper that means…wait, what does it mean?! Pups whine for different reasons (and in different ways) so it can be hard to decipher e…
14 November 2017
4 MINS READ
How Abigail is Fighting the Pit Bull Stigma, One Bonnet At A Time
If wearing a bonnet doesn’t strike you as the most effective way to end breed discrimination, then you haven’t heard of this pup: Abigail has gone from a former bait dog near death to winning t…
10 November 2017
6 MINS READ
Pancreatitis in Dogs: Symptoms & Solutions
Dogs share our love for rich, fatty foods. Unfortunately, high-fat indulgences come with high-stakes health risks such as pancreatitis. We explain why and how this disease affects dogs and provide …
9 November 2017
2 MINS READ
8 DIY Sweet Potato Treats Your Pup Will Love
It’s prime sweet potato time for humans—but pups can benefit from eating the vegetable all year long. Great for digestive health, it’s packed with fiber and low in fat while containin…
8 November 2017
3 MINS READ
How Peggy the Rescue Miniature Pinscher Stole Our Hearts
As soon as we laid eyes on Peggy, we fell in love (how can you not, just take a look at her?!) After her original owner passed away when she was just one, she was in foster care for five years. Dia…
5 November 2017
2 MINS READ
Ollie Supports Rescue Pups, One Meal (and Marathon) at a Time
When our founders decided to create a company that delivers healthier, human-grade meals for dogs, it was always about more than the food—they wanted to support the larger canine community by giv…