“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 …

(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 …

“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 …

You may have heard that an alkaline diet could be the best way to achieve superior health. Thiswidely talked about eating plan consists of consuming strictly alkaline-promoting foods regularly,and eli …

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 …

          During the heating process or the “cooking” of food, a complex series of physical and chemical changes take place. These changes vary according to the heating …

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 …

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 …

        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 …