Feed Love – Feed Life

Spring and summer months can be brutal on those of us with allergies. But it’s also a challenging time of year for our pets. The most common ailment I evaluate and treat at the veterinary hospital this time of year is pet allergies. At least 75% of my patients will visit me at some point […]

Happy Thanksgiving! What a great holiday! Family, friends, fun, and FOOD! If we are really being honest, Thanksgiving is a holiday all about celebrating that last one, right? It can be such a fun time of year for us AND our pets. As a pet lover and veterinarian, I never want our fur babies feeling […]

Halloween marks the start of the holiday season! Children countdown the days until they get to dress in their favorite characters and get spoiled with candy and treats. Parents decorate, pick out the perfect costumes for kids and pets, and stock up on candy. But it’s not always fun and games. Although Halloween is one […]

We all know the back-to-school season can be hectic. We have endless checklists to complete as we try to get our kiddos back on a normal school routine, preparing for the early mornings and later days coming soon. And we run around last minute filling out all the correct forms, signing kids up for after […]

Labor Day has come and gone. The white pants have been put away, the regular weekend trips to the beach have slowed, the kids are back in school, and cinnamon spice candles and fall decorations cover the house (well, my house)! But with the autumn season also comes some common pet emergencies. Today, I wanted […]

SUMMER IS HERE – the heat is overwhelming, the insects are feasting, and the pool is as mainstream as the couch. Summer is a great time to travel with pets. I own a veterinary hospital in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale, Victoria Park Animal Hospital. We are a hub for travelers, tourists, and snowbirds. [...]

I evaluate so many pets for skin disease from allergies every spring season. Highly concentrated pollen  in the air during the spring and summer seasons causes more allergic reactions in pets. Sometimes, pet owners don’t even realize their pets’ symptoms are from atopic allergies. At least 75% of my patients will visit me at some [...]

This month for our (IN)Side By Side story, we want to you to meet our friend Amanda & her pup Max. We met Amanda when she came into our Chicago Learning Center with a client of hers when we first opened. Our mission & her values connected so instantly that she knew she had to [...]

Did you know chicken and beef are the most allergenic foods for dogs and cats? As a small animal veterinarian, I am often the second opinion for food allergies in pets. Some vets misdiagnose or overlook issues because the symptoms often vary greatly and overlap with other common ailments. And often, pet parents are surprised [...]

A Veterinarian’s Perspective Of course, nutrition has an invaluable impact on our pets’ lives, as it does with our own. Because we do want what’s best for our fur babies, it’s becoming increasingly trendy to feed our pets what we eat, since what is healthy for us must be healthy for them, right? Well, not [...]

Dear Human,I was so happy the day you chose me. I miss my mom, and brothers and sisters so much, but I love sleeping by your bed each night and greeting you each morning. You cuddle me, give the best treats, make me feel safe and protected, and I can’t get enough of staring into […]

Whether it’s for our dog’s longest life or a specific issue, we all ask the same question: what foods should I be giving my dog? We learned how to assess our dogs nose-to-toes thanks to Penny & Loosey of the @pigpenthepittie family who went LIVE with us to talk nutrition. Our founder Marney Prince took […]

Congratulations!!! You’ve started feeding your dog real whole foods. Maybe you’ve transitioned them completely,maybe you’re feeding them whole foods for just part of their meals or possibly you’re converting to a freeze-dried recipe… wherever you’re at, we just want to stop for a second and say: YOU ROCK. You can feel good that you are doing the absolute BEST thing for your dog because […]

By Dr. Alison Birken It is the New Year, and just like with us humans, it is a great time to ensure your pet is at their optimal weight and best health. One of the most important lifestyle and health decisions you can make for your pet is to ensure they stay at their recommended […]

Whether you are supplementing your dogs diet with whole foods or a high-quality freeze-dried food, replacing 25% of their food or completely transitioning – here are 8 Fridge Friendly Foods that you can add to their diet today! Fruits Apples & Blueberries Apples are rich in Vitamin C as well as a host of other […]

Ahhh New Year’s Resolutions – a time to eat healthier, cut the sugar, ditch the booze, sleep more, get to the gym, floss (your teeth not the dance, but if that’s one of your resolutions… that’s cool too, you do you!) Every year millions of people make a commitment to themselves to get healthier, but […]

To the brave men and women who protect our freedom. Who put their lives on the line every single day to keep our country safe. Who sacrifice time with their families and fight for our rights as Americans. We want to say thank you. Thank you for your bravery, your patriotism and your heart. For [...]

Local pet food company expanding nationally By Sophie Stuber, Planet Contributor Jul 4, 2018 Healthy living and whole food nutrition are popular topics, particularly in a town like Telluride, where most people recognize that all-natural, small-batch, minimally processed foods are better for both the planet and the body. A diet of vegetables, fruits and all-natural […]

Side By Side’s Pet Assessment creates a thorough health picture Humans are living in an age of food enlightenment where the quality and balance of ingredients is considered crucial to optimal health. And yet when it comes to pet food, most people, guided by little more than broad industry recommendations mixed with vague notions of […]

Call it kismet. In the summer of 2016, private equity investor Carol Bramson joined a friend to visit Telluride, Colorado, for the first time. They flew in and were greeted by a picturesque hamlet tucked into soaring mountains. And he said to her, “We can’t forget to get the dog food. My daughter will kill […]