Dog Nutrition
Dig deeper into Ollie’s recipes and ingredients, and learn more about the food and diet practices that help dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes thrive.
25 March 2025
3 MINS READ
What is Extruded Kibble?
As a pet parent, you probably spend hours researching dog food and agonizing over the best meals to feed your dog. But have you ever considered how your dog’s food is made and whether that may ha…
25 March 2025
5 MINS READ
Can Dogs Eat Rosemary? Is Rosemary Safe for My Dog?
The pine-ey scent of rosemary might remind you of the holidays. It’s used to flavor turkey, make the house smell nice, and sometimes the plants are used as decoration reminiscent of Christmas…
25 March 2025
5 MINS READ
Can Dogs Have Grapes? Why They Are Dangerous
While you might love to share healthy snacks with your dog, guard your pups against grapes! The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) received 3,722 calls, or cases, involving grapes and raisin…
25 March 2025
7 MINS READ
Can Dogs Eat Quinoa? 4 Benefits of This Ancient Seed
Quinoa, a funny word for a delicious alternative to grains. Even if you can’t pronounce it correctly, you can enjoy this delicious healthy seed. Yup, quinoa is actually a seed, not a grain! Does …
25 March 2025
3 MINS READ
Avoid Scary Dog Food Recalls in Three Easy Steps
As a pet parent, there’s probably not much that’s scarier than a food recall: you feel guilty because you fed your dog something that could have made him sick, and yet what could you ha…
25 March 2025
5 MINS READ
Risks of Home Cooking for Your Dog
Although home cooking for your pup sounds like an intuitive and heartwarming way to serve up optimal health through fresh whole ingredients, there are many things you need to know about homemade fo…
25 March 2025
3 MINS READ
Can Dogs Eat Potatoes? Should They Be In A Dogs Diet?
Potatoes have a bad rep: They’ve been called names (couch potato!) and they’ve been demonized when it comes to putting them in our dogs’ food. But are the really that unhealthy? Or are we pro…
25 March 2025
4 MINS READ
Can Dogs Eat Flaxseed? An Expert Weighs in.
Flaxseed or simply Flax is often promoted as a superfood. It contains fat, protein, fiber, and minerals. Flaxseed helps protect against diabetes and some forms of cancer. You can use the seeds whol…
25 March 2025
6 MINS READ
How to Transition Your Dog’s Food (Without Ruining Your Carpet)
Change can be difficult, especially when it comes to switching your pup’s food. We quiz veterinarian Dr. Imogen Slome about the do’s and don’ts of transitioning dog food.
25 March 2025
5 MINS READ
The Heart-Healthy Foods That Can Help Save Your Dog’s Life
The only thing more consistent than your dog’s tail wag is the beat of their heart. We explain the components of a heart-healthy diet and how key ingredients could reduce your pup’s risk for ce…
