Feeding Schrödinger's cat

Ever heard of toxoplasmosis? Nope? That’s okay. A bit surprising though, given that nearly a third of the planet’s population is affected.

Older cats shouldn’t inevitably become underweight, but unfortunately it is a common problem. Scrolling through Facebook, I frequently...

A summary of the positives and negatives of synthetic nutrients. Can they ever be part of a healthy diet?

The topic of processed foods is incredibly interesting. Processed foods are something we encounter every time we shop at the grocery...

What is diabetes mellitus? Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the more common endocrine (or hormonal) diseases diagnosed in dogs,...

What are digestive enzymes? Are they safe? Do raw foods contain live enzymes?

I’ve been lucky that I have never really needed to transition my dog, Boston, when it comes to food. She was always a good eater and...

Learn why it's better to compare diets on a caloric basis, compared with as fed or dry matter basis.

We have three cats at home and they all enjoy Christmas. Presents under the tree are there to be scratched, baubles are there to be...

We’re excited to share two festive recipes made just for your pup! Everyone loves Christmas dinner and what could be nicer than sharing a...

We’re all about home-prepared diets here at VNG. Why? Because, fresh is better! Yup - we said it! And this is why we recently introduced...

Our guide to meal completer supplements for dogs and cats.

The blog post below is meant to offer some tips and tricks on how to get your overweight or obese cat to lose some of that stubborn fat -...

A couple of weeks ago, I spoke about how to quickly and easily body condition score your own dog or cat. One of the most important...

Recently, we looked at how to body condition score dogs and cats. Given that it’s pet obesity awareness month, it seems only fitting to...

When most people hear the word arsenic, it typically insights a negative response and a feeling of having to avoid something harmful. So,...

Learn how to quickly body condition score your dog or cat in under 1 minute.

What are the pros and cons of feeding a freeze-dried diet to your cat?

I can't even begin to tell you how much my dog, Boston, loves the beach. She goes mental in the car at just the first whiffs of the salty...

SAMe, or S-adenosylmethionine, has become an increasingly popular nutritional supplement in both humans and veterinary patients over the...