All pet parents know that feeling - arriving home and bending down to greet your lovable pup, only to be met by the breath that makes you swoon (and not in a good way).Bad breath is enough to cause yo …

“To kibble or not to kibble”- that simple question causes a great deal of controversy among pet owners, veterinarians, breeders, pet food companies, etc. Here at Volhard Dog Nutrition we feel that kno …

Here at Volhard, our mission is to make sure that dog owners know how to care for their canine friends adequately. As a dog owner, you know that a species appropriate fresh, natural diet, rich …

When it comes to proper dog nutrition, we want to make sure that your dog is getting the attention itdeserves. The truth is, there’s a lot of information out there on the internet concerning dog nu …

I am sharing this information about doing an HTMA test because the truth is that minerals are the “spark plugs” of life. They are involved in almost all enzyme reactions in the dog’s body."Trace eleme …

(Adapted from chapter 3, pg. 11-13, of The Holistic Guide for a Healthy Dog, 1st Edition by Wendy Volhard)There are six key building blocks for a proper nutritional foundation, let’s discuss fats.Does …

Let’s talk about Protein -The Ingredients of Dog Food- (Adapted from chapter 2, pg. 5-7, of The Holistic Guide for a Healthy Dog, 1st Edition by Wendy Volhard)There are six key building blocks fo …

Welcome back to the Transforming your Dog’s Health Series! In this blog I will take a closer look at what makes up a good wellness program depending on the species, age, and health needs of your …

Is it worth it to be proactive in your vet care? If your answer is no, then you may want to stop reading this article. If you say yes, then can you be proactive with your vet care? If you …

“Empowered pet owners + Proactive vets = The best opportunity for abundant well being and vibrant health” - Dr. Karen Becker       We are going to try something new with our blo …

Talking to your regular vet about feeding raw or a natural diet might be the most intimidating thing to do second only in trepidation to conversations about vaccination. In this month’s blog …

You’ve reduced the amount you feed your dog, switched them to kibble for obese dogs, and maybe even tried weight-loss pills or natural supplements. You feel like you’ve tried everything, but no …