Is Dry Kibble Bad for my Dog?
“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
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Transforming Your Dog's Health Series Part III - What Should the Wellness Exam Include?
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
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Transforming Your Dog Health Series Part II: Is your Vet a Proactive or Reactive Thinker?
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
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Transforming Dog Health Series Part I: Shifting from a Reactive to Proactive/ Predictive Care Mindset
“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
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Talking to your Vet about Feeding a Natural Diet
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
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Overweight Dogs - Feed Them Fresh Not Less!
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
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Rescue: Volhard’s New Hypo-Allergenic, Anti-Inflammatory Diet: The Natural Answer to Allergies and Inflammation in your dog.
What makes Rescue Hypoallergenic?The definition of the word hypoallergenic is "having a decreased tendency to provoke an allergic reaction". The ingredients in Volhard’s hypo-allergenic dog food
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Ways Normal Aging Affects the Body
Every dog ages differently and
the dog’s body is affected by age in different ways based on activity, genetics, and nutrition. Larger breeds tend to
age quicker but all dogs are eventually affected
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Should dogs be given supplemental Vitamin C?
As pet food consumers, we are inundated with different supplements options everywhere we look. They are available on the shelves in pet stores and the salespeople found in those stores are always guid
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Canine Digestion and Carbohydrates - One Big Reason the Volhard Diet Works
Picking a dog food is very difficult these days and the
debate as to whether or not your dog needs carbohydrates to be healthy is an
ongoing one. You should choose a
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Celebrating our Founder Wendy Volhard: A Dog food Industry Icon
Wendy Volhard, the founder of Volhard Dog Nutrition is a consummate dog person, internationally recognized for her contributions to training, health, and nutrition. In print, in films, and in the fiel
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Myth Busting: Raw Diet Edition
It’s not hard to find hesitant individuals when you mention
a raw meat diet. It is far from a new concept, but one that has been making
it’s way into the mainstream. As pet owners, we want the be
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