A blog for pets and their people

Our company was founded out of a desire to do better for the pets that enrich our lives in so many ways. Our blog is a place to honor those pets and the people who love them, with articles that cover topics including nutrition, mental and physical wellness, animal care, and more.

What Do Therapy Dogs Actually Do?

What Do Therapy Dogs Actually Do?

As part of our mission to bring goodness to pets, our planet and people, CANIDAE® is excited to support Alliance of Therapy Dogs (ATD) and to share the healing nature of the bond between humans …
Adopt a Senior Pet Month 2021: Everything You Need To Know

Adopt a Senior Pet Month 2021: Everything You Need To Know

As the holiday season approaches, many of us turn our mind to adopting a four-legged companion. While playful puppies and cute kittens may come to mind, senior dogs and cats have a lot to give. N …
Compare Pet Foods: Choose the Best Diet for Your Dog

Compare Pet Foods: Choose the Best Diet for Your Dog

Canidae Pure Salmon & Sweet Potato vs. Merrick Salmon & Sweet Potato. With thousands of dog food products to choose from today, it can be hard to know at a glance which brand or rec …
How Canidae’s Farmers are Changing the Pet Food Game and Minimizing Their Impact on Our Planet.

How Canidae’s Farmers are Changing the Pet Food Game and Minimizing Their Impact on Our Planet.

Clint Brauer, Chief Executive Officer of Greenfield Robotics explains the link between regenerative farming, robotics, and pet food – and how he works with Canidae® to make food better for y …
Everything You Need to Know About Adopting a New Cat or Kitten

Everything You Need to Know About Adopting a New Cat or Kitten

Cats make amazing pets. Not only are they relatively low maintenance but they are perfect for cuddling up to after a stressful day and generally make our lives happier and healthier. In fact, …
Dog Food: Which Food is Best for my Pet?

Dog Food: Which Food is Best for my Pet?

Canidae All Life Stages vs. Victor Multi-Pro  Eating well is the secret to a good quality of life, longevity and feeling good in our skins – and it’s no different for our pets.  Feeding them the …
New Look: What’s Good on the Inside is Good on the Outside!

New Look: What’s Good on the Inside is Good on the Outside!

We’re thrilled to be sharing our new packaging design  – coming soon to a real or virtual pet food retailer near you! Canidae has always been good on the inside – premium pet food thoughtfu …
Diabetes in Dogs: Breeds, Symptoms & Solutions

Diabetes in Dogs: Breeds, Symptoms & Solutions

Have you noticed your dog lapping up more water lately – and going to the toilet nonstop? If you’re worried your dog has diabetes, you’re not alone.  It’s now estimated that 1 in every 300 dogs w …
A Half Dozen Chicken Free Dog Food Ingredients To Consider

A Half Dozen Chicken Free Dog Food Ingredients To Consider

Pet owners speak for their pets when it comes to pet food choices, which is why deciding what to feed your dog is a very personal and important decision. Contrary to popular belief, dogs are n …
How to Deal with Your Dog's Separation Anxiety After COVID

How to Deal with Your Dog's Separation Anxiety After COVID

Over the last year or so, our dogs have been a wonderful source of comfort and company as well as keeping us fit and active. But as pet owners get back to work, can we really expect our pets to u …
Do Cats Prefer Raw or Cooked Food? 

Do Cats Prefer Raw or Cooked Food? 

Outdoor and feral cats will feed on what’s easier to find – this can vary from human scraps to birds and small mammals. An indoor cat doesn’t hunt or scavenge but relies on her pet owner to give …
Bad Breath In Dogs: Causes, Diets & Remedies

Bad Breath In Dogs: Causes, Diets & Remedies

Your dog’s bad breath explained Do you love getting up close and personal to your dog – or is your pet’s smelly breath causing you to keep your distance? Bad breath in dogs is not something to pu …