Kitten Nutrition 101: What to Feed, How Much & How Often [+ Feeding Chart]
Welcoming a kitten into your home is incredibly exciting! But along with the excitement of a new feline companion, comes some questions about kitten nutrition and the optimal way to feed a kitten. Fortunately our discussion today will focus on feeding your precious young feline, including an instructive feeding chart with information on how much […]
Why Air Dried Dog Food Works for Small Dogs
Working in the pet space is a wonderful experience on many levels. Perhaps the most rewarding is the opportunity to meet so many fantastic people, including pet parents, independent pet specialty retailers, and individuals dedicated to the health of our four-legged companions. One such individual is pet nutrition expert Terri Grow. Terri joined me for […]
Siamese Cats: Facts, History, Personality & More
Whether from Si and Am’s memorable appearance on screen in Disney’s Lady and the Tramp or their reputation as one of the world’s most recognizable cat breeds, Siamese cats have left their mark on pop culture. Let’s take a closer look at these intriguing felines’ history, characteristics, and their needs for a healthy life in […]
The Benefits of Pumpkin for Pets
At RAWZ, we hesitate to quickly jump on or be swayed by trends in pet nutrition, but when we see a versatile, beneficial ingredient making news, we just have to highlight it! And although they’re more well-known for making jack-o-lanterns, filling pies, or spicing coffee drinks, with many benefits to a pet’s health, the pumpkin […]
Why Your Cat is an Obligate Carnivore
As obligate carnivores, cats thrive on a meat-based diet. In fact, felines are both physically evolved and metabolically adapted for optimal health when eating animal-based proteins. Here’s what every cat owner should know about what makes cats obligate carnivores, how this affects their biology and nutritional needs, and more.
High-Protein Cat Food: Trend or Necessity?
Trends in nutritional product offerings for pets can seem as variable as the weather here in New England. With so much fluctuation, it can be hard to tell whether the popularity of certain recipes in the pet food space reflects a passing trend or is a true necessity for pet health. One topic that continues […]
The Best Daily Routine for a Happy Kitten
Whether for memory purposes, convenience, or practicality, the comfort of routine seems obvious. The same rationale for incorporating routine in our own lives also applies to a growing feline. In particular, it helps to establish sleep patterns, litter training, proper behavior, and bonding. Today, we’ll look at a basic daily regimen you can use for […]
Are Certain Cat Breeds More Food-Motivated?
One of my favorite parts about working with feline parents is hearing about their individual cats’ personality traits. These stories about stubbornness, loyalty, compassion, curiosity, or even modes of communication often surround the highlight of a cat’s day: mealtime! But levels of food motivation, also thought of as prey drive for our obligate carnivore feline […]
Does My Cat Get Lonely?
We often talk about how independent and dare I say, aloof, our feline companions can be! In fact, the ability for cats to be left alone for extended periods of time and be self-sufficient is one of the things that makes them feasible pets for many in our busy modern world. Despite their reputation for […]
Venison: A Powerful Protein for Pets
With the expansion in food options available to pet parents, many observers have probably noticed the use of unique or novel proteins. A novel protein is simply a protein source that the pet hasn’t been exposed to before. Generally, proteins such as venison, duck, rabbit, kangaroo, and even insect sources are considered novel for their […]