Feed Love – Feed Life

Treats are a delicious way to reward your four-legged friend and supplement their diet. But with so many different dog treat options, it can be a challenge to know which treats are good for your dog. Dog treat brands may claim their treats are organic and healthy, but how accurate are those claims? The healthiest […]

There are numerous benefits to feeding your furry family members a healthy whole food diet. Unlike processed dog food, your pets can better absorb and use the nutrients found in a whole food diet. This is because ingredients in a whole food diet don’t undergo extreme cooking processes, which ultimately destroys the nutrients that they […]

Itching, raw and irritated skin, recurring ear infections, restless nights, extreme discomfort… Do these symptoms sound familiar? If your pet has allergies, you know all too well the discomfort and pain they suffer. Unfortunately, seasonal allergies are very common in dogs and cats. “The most common condition I treat at my animal hospital is allergies. […]

Are you killing your dog by allowing them to be overweight? What would motivate you to help your pet lose weight? Would the promise of a more active, happier life do it? How about the prospect of saving money overall on vet bills? Did you know that over half of all pets (roughly 56% of […]

You’ve made the decision to switch your dog’s food—maybe you are searching for a healthier alternative, maybe they’ve become uninterested in their current food or maybe you are looking for a little variety for your pup! Switching your dog’s food can feel like a daunting task—will they like their new food, will their digestive system […]

Does your dog food contain “chicken meal?” Go ahead, and take a look…we’ll wait! We recently discussed how to read your pet food label to know exactly what’s in your pet’s food. But most people would be surprised to know that “Chicken and Potato Dinner” dog food may not contain real, natural chicken in the […]

Freeze dried, raw, kibble, oh my! The vast number of dog food choices can make choosing your pet’s next diet feel overly complicated—but it doesn’t have to be! A healthy diet should be “complete and balanced,” meeting your pet’s nutritional needs. What does “complete and balanced” mean for dog food? And, more importantly, what are […]

When it comes to feeding your furry family member, we all want to select the very best. During your search for the right pet food, you’ve likely noticed that there are many pet food options. How can you narrow down your choices to make sure you choose a fitting diet for your beloved pet? Understanding […]

How Changing Just 25% Of Your Dog’s Diet Can Help Them Live Longer     Budget-Friendly Whole Food Nutrition Plan Gives Pets Long, Healthy Lives Did you know that switching your current dog food or cat food out with just 25% whole food nutrition can lead to a longer, healthier life for your pet? That’s […]

  Reading Ingredient Labels – A Vet’s Advice on Choosing the Best Pet Food Do you know what’s REALLY in your pet’s food? Do you know what “all natural” on the label could really mean? What about the terms “recipe” or “dinner” in the title? With so much misinformation and extreme marketing ploys, how do […]

  What Is Healthy Poop? It’s all about the Poop: A Side by Side Chat With Gleanna Doyle – Hollywood Dog Trainer, Owner & Founder of Rhodes Collar, Health Nut, Dog Mom Tell us a little about yourself: My name is Gleanna, I am a Certified Pet Dog Trainer, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and Founder […]

  Is Your Dog’s Poop Healthy? Let's talk about your dog's poop. Yep, you read correctly...dog poop. As a small animal veterinarian, assessing, evaluating, and treating pets based upon their poop is a big part of the job. Poop is a very important factor in assessing if your pup is healthy overall. Closely monitoring the [...]

The pet food industry is immense! At times, it can be very overwhelming for pet parents. From raw dog food suppliers to the best freeze dried food or kibble, the choices seem to be endless these days. The abundance of options on the market, constant advertisements and advice, and an overwhelming amount of information (often […]

As a small animal veterinarian, I know all too well how much pet parents love spoiling their fur babies with the best natural dog treats. Food is love and we all want to show our pups how much we love them. Giving treats and rewarding our fur babies is a great way to strengthen the […]

Eastern Food Therapy & Fall - What Foods Should You Feed To Nourish Your Pet As The Seasons Change? (FALL) FOOD FOR THOUGHT Fall Correlates with the Lung system based on Traditional Chinese Medicine & Eastern Food Therapy therefore it is associated with skin, respiration, and body fluids (Shedding). As we transition from summer to [...]

8 Tips to Prevent Disease in Dogs and Cats Today, I want to discuss some simple ways to implement a healthier lifestyle for your pet to help provide them with the best chance for a long life free of sickness. I also have some subtle signs and symptoms you may see with your pet at [...]

How Foods Affect Pets with Skin and Ear Infections – An Eastern Food Therapy Approach to Allergies Holistic Solutions To Pet Allergies Pet environmental allergies and the manifestations of the disease are extremely challenging to manage in our pets, causing much frustration. The most common manifestation of allergies in pets are: Skin disease Red Itchy […]

How To Keep Your Pet Cool! It’s the dog days of summer & we know that if we are feeling the effects, our furry friends are as well! This week we are sharing 5 tips for helping to keep your pet’s cool this summer so that they can stay safe, happy and be their most […]

Why Is My Pet So Itchy? Natural Remedies For Helping With Environmental Allergies 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 […]

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 [...]

Is Grain Free Food Good for Dogs? A Veterinarian's Advice Nutrition has an invaluable impact on our dogs’ 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 dogs what we eat since what is healthy for us must be healthy [...]

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 […]