Chocolate is toxic to dogs because it contains a chemical called theobromine. The first signs of theobromine poisoning are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and increased urination.

The majority of essential oils are toxic to cats. All cats lack glucuronyl transferase, a liver enzyme, that helps to break down most essential oils.

Dogs and cats most often develop allergies to the protein in meat and dairy products.  Hydrolysis is a method to break down protein molecules to prevent food allergies.

"As every cat owner knows, nobody owns a cat."

- Ellen Perry Berkeley

Complete and balanced pet food are those with added vitamins and minerals.  Those without are labeled as food for supplementary feeding only.

Paraben and its derivatives are commonly found in pet shampoo to prolong shelf life, but they may cause allergic contact dermatitis in pets and human.

Digestive enzymes and probiotics can help maintain a healthy digestive tract and improve the absorption of nutrients.

Both flaxseed oil and fish oil provide omega-3 EFAs. However, the omega-3 EFA in flaxseed oil (ALA) is an inactive form and must be converted to EPA and DHA, the active forms of omega-3 EFA.

“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.”

– Roger Caras

Ingredients in pet food should be high quality and highly digestible. Your pets cannot digest feathers, hide or hoofs (animal digest / by-products).

“Animals are such agreeable friends—they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms.”

– George Eliot

The first three ingredients are the most important in pet food. You can tell if the food is grain based or meat based.

Some nutrients are lost due to heat and high pressure in pet food production.  Vitamins and minerals are added to make the food complete and balanced.

Grapes, raisins and currants can cause kidney failure in dogs. Currently, it is not known why these fruits are toxic. Individual dogs have different sensitivities to these fruits.

Freeze drying is a process that involves freezing the product, lowering pressure, then removing the ice by sublimation. In contrast, conventional drying uses heat to remove water.

Pet food usually includes these essential nutrients: protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, water.

“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.”

– Will Rogers

Some common house plants are poisonous to dogs and cats. If you see your pets chewing on the plants, it is better to remove the plants.

Dogs scoot because of overly full anal glands. Adding fiber to your dog's diet can minimize the necessity of manual anal gland expression.

How much you should feed your pet depends on its age and activity level.  Daily feeding amount in food label only serves as a reference.

"In a cat's eye, all things belong to cats."

- Unknown

"In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this."

- Terry Pratchett

Small breeds tend to live longer than larger breeds. Tiny and toy breeds only become "seniors" when they are around age 10.

“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.”

– Anatole France

“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself.”

– Josh Billings

Preservatives such as Ethoxyquin and BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) are banned from human consumption. Avoid them in pet food as well.

“The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog.”

─ Mark Twain

Brushing your dog's teeth at least 3 times a week is essential for good dental health.  Train your dog to accept teeth brushing early on. 

Some low-quality cat litters contain crystalline silica dust.  Crystalline silica can may accumulate in your cat’s lungs, resulting in silicosis.

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Nature's Variety for Sale in Hong Kong

Nature's Variety

Nature's Variety is one of the pioneer manufacturers of natural pet food.  Nature's Variety dog food and cat food are meat based diet, with high protein and low carbohydrate level.

Originially, Nature's Variety produces the Nature's Variety Prairie line of pet foods which include grains.  However, over the years, their focus has switched to Nature's Variety Instinct pet foods which include a wide range of grain free dry food, canned food, raw frozen food and freeze dried raw food.

Nature's Variety Instinct Original Real Meat formula has different flavors such as chicken, beef, duck, salmon. They are good for all breeds and all life stages.

Nature's Variety Instinct LID (Limited Ingredient Diet) formula has single meat source and simple ingredients for those suffering from food allergies.

Nature's Variety Instinct Raw Boost formula is similar to the Original Real Meat formula but with added freeze dried raw pieces.  The raw pieces provide the benefits of raw food and improve the palatability of dry kibble.

Alternatively, you can also buy the raw food mixer (100% freeze dried raw pieces) and mix it with the Original formula to create your own raw boost food.  The mixer can also be fed as a treat.

Nature's Variety Instinct Ultimate Protein formula has even higher meat content and protein level with unmatched taste and digestibility.  They are the dry kibbles with the highest meat content you can get.

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