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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…
7 July 2017
3 MINS READ
10 Things Only Foster Pup Parents Understand
We are BIG fans of fostering, here at Ollie. In addition to supporting foster pups through the rescue organizations we work with by feeding them our food, our employees foster dogs too—taking the…
6 July 2017
3 MINS READ
The 10 Most Pup-Friendly Beaches of All Time
Frolicking in the sun, catching a wave, and digging in the sand–is it just us, or do our favorite things to do at the beach sound weirdly similar to some of our pup’s favorite activities? W…
5 July 2017
2 MINS READ
5 Things You Need to Know About GMOs Before Feeding Your Dog
GMOs have been a hotly debated human food topic ever since genetically modified foods were introduced in the 1990s. But it’s also become a controversial issue in the dog food world for the same r…
30 June 2017
2 MINS READ
7 Healthy Pup Ice Cream Recipes for Summer
You know who else is screaming for ice cream this summer? Your pup. Giving them a cone of chocolate chunk is obviously not the best idea. So we rounded up some of the most tasty, healthy DIY recipe…
29 June 2017
2 MINS READ
4 Stress-Free Alternatives to Boarding Your Pup
Between booking an extra seat on the airplane to finding the best hotel rooms for pups, we’ve all gone to some extremes to make sure they’re right next to us for every leg of our journe…
22 June 2017
2 MINS READ
Does Your Dog Really Like to be Hugged?
To say that you love your dog is an understatement. But giving your pup an big old bear hug may not be the best way to show your affection (as much as you want to throw your arms around their neck …
21 June 2017
4 MINS READ
The Lowdown on a Vegetarian Diet for Dogs
There’s no denying that vegetables are great for canines. We’re big fans of peas as a natural source of fiber for pups! And if you’re a vegetarian yourself, you might feel weird about dishing…
15 June 2017
3 MINS READ
10 Things Only Pomeranian Parents Understand
The tiny, fluffy, yippy Pomeranian sometimes seems like a caricature of a pup—you half-expect to turn one over and find an on/off switch and battery portal. But this dainty little dog (made famou…
14 June 2017
3 MINS READ
How to Travel With Ollie, Wherever You Go
When humans hit the road, we sometimes have to sacrifice the quality of the food we eat (aka our green smoothies are replaced with McDonald’s pit stops.) But your pup doesn’t have to ma…
13 June 2017
3 MINS READ
6 Common Myths About Microchipping Your Pup
You have a custom collar for your pup and you watch him on a pet cam all day long, so obviously you’re going to do everything humanly possible to prevent them from getting lost! Whether you alrea…