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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…
16 May 2017
2 MINS READ
6 Treats for Pups Who Need to Lose Some Pounds
“Treats” are not exactly synonymous with losing weight, we know this. But unlike common human sweets, there are healthier ways to reward your pup. Fresh produce like blueberries and car…
by Anna Palazzi
14 May 2017
3 MINS READ
11 Things Only Chihuahua Parents Understand
Long before Taco bell or Elle Woods endeared the Chihuahua to the masses, parents of these mighty minis have been singing their praises. Because aside from rocking tiny sombreros and all manner of …
9 May 2017
2 MINS READ
9 Shirts That Show Off Your Pup Parenting Style
You go on vacation with your pup. They sleep in your bed. You feed them real, human-grade food. So obviously you’re going to wear their face on your t-shirt. Or rock a sweatshirt that screams…
by Anna Palazzi
8 May 2017
3 MINS READ
Where to Go Glamping With Your Pup in 2017
This article originally appeared on the Glamping for Pets blog. Whether your new year’s resolution for 2017 is to travel more, spend time with loved ones, or do something unique and new, Glam…
3 May 2017
1 MIN READ
How to Make Your Pup Your Workout Buddy
You like to exercise. And your pup likes to exercise. But working out at the same time can be…a challenge (have you seen those videos of dogs interrupting their humans’ yoga routines?!)…
28 April 2017
3 MINS READ
The Dog Food Marketing Terms You Should Beware Of
Over the past few years, humans have become increasingly skeptical of the descriptions we see on so-called health foods: "Low-fat"? Okay, but how much sodium is in there? Turns out, we ne…
by Gabby Slome
25 April 2017
1 MIN READ
How to Make a Healthy Pill Pocket for Your Pup
Even pups who will eat anything give pills the side-eye (I say this as a mom to a lab who essentially doubles as a vacuum cleaner.) What can humans do when they have to give their poor doggo medici…
22 April 2017
1 MIN READ
How to Turn Your Ollie Trays into Herb Planters
Here at Ollie HQ, we’re committed to making sure that all of our packaging is recyclable: everything from the boxes to the jute lining, which is compostable, can have a second life. Those ice…
20 April 2017
2 MINS READ
8 Things Only Yorkie Parents Understand
Don’t be fooled by their small size—the Yorkie is a breed that takes up a big space in their humans’ hearts and lives. One look in their alert little faces and you know there’s a lot more t…
17 April 2017
2 MINS READ
Rain Gear That Will Keep Your Pup Dry in Style
April showers bring wet dogs—that’s how the saying goes, right? Even if your pup doesn’t mind the rain (and even if you don’t usually dress them up) some waterproof gear is defi…
by Anna Palazzi