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The Key to Your Cat’s Dental Routine

Protected: How Amanda Curates the Bowl for Her Pack

The Guide to Your Pet’s Microbiome

10 Signs Your Pet Needs A Probiotic

Digestive Health | Now You Know

What Your Dog & Cat’s Stool Can Tell You

The Universal Antioxidant Protecting Your Pup’s Brain Power

FROM A(STAXANTHIN) TO Z(INC)

What No One’s Saying About Calming Herbs for Dogs

12 Natural Calming Solutions for Dogs and Cats

How Your Pet’s Gut Influences their Mood and Behavior

Prebiotics & Gut Health: Why You Can’t Have One Without The Other

Better Your Pet

Stella, the Talking Dog

How TCM Views Anxiety

VET TALK WITH DR. BESSENT

Passion Flower: A Beautiful Way to Ease Stress in Dogs

FROM A(STAXANTHIN) TO Z(INC)

Valerian Root to Relax & Destress

FROM A(STAXANTHIN) TO Z(INC)

How April Curates the Bowl for Sarafina

Cognitive Dysfunction in Dogs: The Signs, Symptoms, & How to Help

Keeping Your Dog Calm This 4th: 7 Takeaways from A Talk with A Trainer

A Cat Parent’s Guide to Anxiety

Your Guide To Anxiety In Dogs

Feeding Your Pet’s Mind: DHA & Brain Health

Better Your Pet

Tune In: Dogs & Mental Health

Better Your Pet

Biota Seed to Calm the Spirit

FROM A(STAXANTHIN) TO Z(INC)

Milk Thistle – The Herb to Add to Every Bowl

FROM A(STAXANTHIN) TO Z(INC)

6 Tips To Calm A Dog Down

Better Your Pet

A Complete Guide to Managing Yeast Infections in Dogs

The Secret to Picking Dog Foods for the Itchy, Allergy Dog

An Overlooked & Underrated Fatty Acid for Pets

FROM A(STAXANTHIN) TO Z(INC)

What Everybody Ought to Know About the Best Food for Dogs with Allergies

How Kristina Curates the Bowl for Her Springers

How Lisa Curates the Bowl for Harry

Food Energetics & Your Pet– Putting The Right Foods In The Bowl

5 Step Guide To Allergy Relief For Dogs

A Comprehensive Guide to Dog Allergies

How to Take Care of a Dog: 8 Insights Every Pet Parent Must Know

Polygonum– Brimming With Whole-Body Benefits For Your Pet

FROM A(STAXANTHIN) TO Z(INC)

Beginner Guide: Omegas For Dogs

FROM A(STAXANTHIN) TO Z(INC)

Seasonal Allergies: 5 Takeaways from A Conversation with A Holistic Vet

VET TALK WITH DR. BESSENT

Jujube & Its Potential for Pets

FROM A(STAXANTHIN) TO Z(INC)

Where Omegas Fit in the Allergy Regimen

7 Foods Healthy Dogs Eat

3 Takeaways from a Vet’s Perspective on Chronic Disease and Nutrition

VET TALK WITH DR. BESSENT

Pure Krill: The Eco-Conscious Choice for Dogs & Cats

Nobody’s Saying It But Dog Breath Is A Result of What’s in the Bowl

How Kayla Curates Kitty’s Bowl

Why Does My Dog’s Breath Smell?

Why Food Is Only The Start

Better Your Pet

Sea Algae: The Natural Ingredient Reshaping Dental Care for Dogs

FROM A(STAXANTHIN) TO Z(INC)

Interview with a Dog Mom: How Sarah Curates Hershey’s Bowl

Dogs With Jobs: Meet Bill

A Word from Dr. Bessent

VET TALK WITH DR. BESSENT

Fish Oil for Dogs & Cats: Is It the Best Choice?

THE MORE YOU KNOW

5 Things Linked to a Long Life for Dogs

Antioxidants: The Nutrient Making Radical Changes in How Dogs Age

Antioxidant | FROM A(STAXANTHIN) TO Z(INC) | VET TALK WITH DR. BESSENT

Beginner’s Guide: Astaxanthin For Dogs

Antioxidant | FROM A(STAXANTHIN) TO Z(INC)

Do You Actually Need to Supplement Your Dog’s Diet?

Aging Dogs | Dental Health | Digestive Health | Educational | Joint Health | Skin & Coat Health

5 Mandatory Supplements for Dogs Eating Kibble

Dental Health | Digestive Health | Educational | Joint Health | Skin & Coat Health

Debunking Milk Thistle Dosages

Educational | Liver Support

A Simple Solve for Pets with Sensitive Stomachs

Digestive Health | Educational

Much Ado About Poo

Gastro Tell(s) All

Kibble Neglects a Key Ingredient in Dog Health

5 Things You Need To Know About Taurine And Its Benefits For Dogs

EPA and DHA

Educational | Herbsmith Products

Prepare those joints for the cold weather

Baby, it’s cold outside (so prepare those joints)

a cta photo of one of our brown and white dogs, calling to how to help calming nerves at new years

Calming New Year Nerves

Our dog colt, in a call to action with 4 new year's goals for you and your pup

4 New Year’s Goals for You and Your Pup

dog glucosamine supplement

Is your dog’s glucosamine supplement actually helping?

Educational | Herbsmith Products

Willie's Surprising DNA Results

Willie’s (Somewhat Surprising) Genes

Educational | Fun

To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate?

Deaf Dogs Rock!

Why do cats hate water?

Is my cat dehydrated?

The Point of the Joint

Ginger Cat Appreciation Day featured photo

Ginger Cat Appreciation Day!

holistic medicine: proactive vs. reactive featured photo (jack russell mix licking nose)

Holistic Medicine: Proactive vs. Reactive Care

DNA Testing: What Gives?

Educational | Fun

The eyes of a dog featured photo

The Eyes of a Dog

the nutrition of vision featured photo

The Nutrition of Vision

fathers day blog post deaturing awful dad jokes

Dad Jokes: Animal Edition

The Fourth Isn’t Fun for Everyone

mothers day blog post

An Ode To Animal Mamas: The Best Mom GIFs

wold vet day blog post featuring dr. chris bessent

World Vet Day: An Interview with Dr. Chris Bessent

Educational | Herbsmith Products

dogs that scoot blog post

Scootin’ Dogs

top 3 Herbsmith products for dogs

Our Top 3 Picks for Dogs

Herbsmith Products

digestive health blog post

Digestive Health

bladder health blog post

Bladder Health

Educational | Fun

top 3 Herbsmith products for cats

Our Top 3 Picks for Cats

Fun | Herbsmith Products

Omegas: The Key to a Shiny Coat

Milk Thistle: Liver’s Super Sidekick

The Hunt for Food Allergens

Food Energetics

Allergy Management: Western vs. Eastern

intro to allergies blog post

Boiling Over: An Intro to Allergies

How it works: Dog Breath

Educational | Fun

the best of dog and cat gifs blog post

The best of dog AND cat GIFs

the best of dog gifs blog post

The best of dogs GIFs

the best of cat gifs blog post

The Most Puuuuurfect Cat GIFs

11 Smooches From Your Fluffy Valentine

The Cognitive Health of Aging Pets

Canine Anxiety & Occasional Nervousness

Canine Anxiety & Perpetual Nervousness

her looks caught your attention but her personality caught your heart blog post

Her looks caught your attention, but her personality caught your heart

Educational | Fun

He’s just bored!

Educational | Fun

supporting joint health blog post

Supporting Joint Health

The Two Commands Your Dog Should Know

It’s wise to socialize

10 Really Impressive Dog Tricks