Archive for the ‘Cat Marketplace & Product Reviews’ Category

TREATS!  Cats seem to automatically understand this word even though they may ignore everything else we say to them.  Call it selective interest or otherwise, cats like to be their own boss and make their own rules.  As a cat parent, however, it’s up to you to make the rules regarding their diet, and this […]

There’s a shift happening in the pet food industry…perhaps you’ve noticed?  Consumers are demanding quality, sustainability and transparency by pet food manufacturers.  Because SO many products and foods are developed for dogs, it’s always refreshing to find something great for cats, too.  The Simple Food Project cat food is made by doing things differently, and […]

There are thousands of supplements on the market formulated or recommended for cats, but not all cats need supplements.  Ideally their diet would provide the nutrients their bodies need.  However, in some cases certain organs, systems and glands need additional support due to an underlying condition, whether acute or chronic.  For example, an omega 3 […]

This past week I had the pleasure of attending the pet industry’s largest trade show in Las Vegas:  SuperZoo 2019.  It is such an amazing experience that I look forward to all year long!  This year did not disappoint, so here are a few highlights. Trending at SuperZoo 2019 Not surprisingly, one of the biggest […]

I got quite a surprise this week as I was analyzing some cat food products for a client.  And it wasn’t a good surprise either.  I found sodium nitrite along with several food colorings, which are known carcinogens.  The cat I was helping doesn’t have cancer that I know of, but I’m certain his parents […]

There’s no lack of interest in nutrition and diets both for people and pets.  In fact, due to numerous deadly pet food recalls and consumers educating themselves about quality nutrition, more pet parents are paying attention to what they feed their pets.  I also notice more and more people adopting vegan and vegetarian diets for […]

Perhaps now days more than ever pet parents are finally asking questions about what is in their pet’s food.  In recent years many dogs and cats have been affected by pet food recalls.  Unfortunately, many of these pets have been injured, and some have died.  While this is truly heartbreaking, it’s getting people’s attention.  While […]

You’ve probably heard the expression one idea can change the world.  It’s true that ideas can change the world, but what’s even more powerful is when you have values behind that idea.  Values are changing concerning our food supply, concern for the environment, animal welfare, farming practices, and the quality of ingredients.  Furthermore, values are […]

I’m almost embarrassed to admit this but years ago I used to follow whatever recommendations the vet made whenever we took our cats in for a visit.  This included re-vaccinations and topical flea treatments.  And my cats lived exclusively indoors!  So why didn’t I give this more thought at the time and ask questions?  Are […]

The idea of feeding a raw diet for my cats seemed crazy years ago.  Back then I was brainwashed to think that feeding my cats dry food out of a bag twice a day for their entire lives was all they needed.  Boy am I glad I woke up!  One of the first raw diet […]