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Picky Eating in Pets: A Guide for Frustrated Pet Parents
How to Handle Picky Eating in Pets: A Guide for Frustrated Pet Parents
Has your pet suddenly become picky at mealtime? If your once-eager eater is now turning their nose up at food, it’s easy to get frustrated. Fortunately, picky eating is a common issue that can often be addressed...
Aging Gracefully: Senior Pet Care Tips
Aging Gracefully: Senior Pet Care Tips for Keeping Your Pet Comfortable and Happy
As our pets grow older, their needs change, and it’s our responsibility to ensure they enjoy their golden years with comfort and joy. Aging gracefully isn’t just about treating ailments—it’s about providing proactive care that keeps your...
The Power of Probiotics: Why They're Vital for Your Pet's Wellbeing
Does your pet have bad gas? Or maybe their stool just can’t get to the right consistency no matter what you try? One crucial aspect often overlooked in pet care is the inclusion of probiotics into the diet. Below, we will delve into the world of probiotics and shed light...
Secrets to Reading a Pet Food Label
Reading a pet food ingredient list is not always clear cut. As an informed pet parent, it's essential to understand how to read one. Of course there are certain ingredients you should avoid but there's also tricky ways pet food manufacturers make the panel appear to have more meat in...
Rotational Feeding
At Odyssey Pets, our mission is to holistically improve the lives of pets. Nutrition plays a huge role in the overall health of dogs and cats. Other than feeding a fresh, species appropriate diet, we advocate rotational feeding (which should be done whether you feed raw or not). You...
Benefits of Catnip, Valerian, and Silvervine
We often get the question, “Does catnip get my cat high?” And the answer is: probably yes! Researchers say that catnip and silvervine produce a chemical that activates their opioid reward systems. Most cats react to catnip by rolling, flipping, rubbing, and eventually zoning out. These effects can last 10-30...
Nutrition in a Nutshell
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There's so much confusion when it comes to what to feed your pet. Your vet tells you one thing, social media tells you another, and your neighbor swears by the brand she feeds. Hopefully, we can clear up some pet nutrition basics...
Let's Get Mental About Dental!
Has your vet told you that your dog needs a “dental” and then they tell you it’s $500? Did you know there are ways to prevent pesky plaque & tartar buildup?
Plaque builds up daily so a good dental routine is necessary to prevent tartar formation. Of course if the...
Goat Milk, Bone Broth, & Kefir
It is important to add as much "fresh" as you can to your pet's bowl. Variety is the spice of life and it's important because different foods contain different nutrients. At Odyssey, we always encourage rotation of proteins but you can add nutrition and interest to your pet's bowl with...
Wet & Fresh Food For Cats: Why It's So Important
Why Wet Food?
Cats tend to visit the water bowl less than dogs because in nature, they consume the majority of their moisture intake from raw meat. “Nature designs cats to hydrate via their diet,” according to Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian. The healthiest, most natural...
Pet Nutrition Pointers
Our Nutrition Philosophy
Pet nutrition can be confusing as there is conflicting information everywhere you turn. We are here to help you navigate the chaos and choose the right diet for your pet.
Why should you care about what’s in your pet’s food? Certain ingredients and the lack of quality...
Why Raw Food is Best
Unprocessed is always better than processed right? That's just one of the reasons why a raw diet is best for dogs and cats. Raw food is essentially the meat, organs, bone, and veg ground up, frozen, and packaged for you. It is the most biologically appropriate for canines and felines....