You can have the greatest idea in the world but unless others validate it with action it won’t go anywhere and you won’t reshape anything. When we opened our first location in January 2011 we sincerely set out to change the world… if you were a dog. And without the hyper consciousness and inspired advocacy […]

Dog Photography by Dogma Pet Portraits In 2017, JustFoodForDogs will embark on the 6th year of our mission to improve the quality and length of life of as many Pets as possible, through a proven, balanced, whole food diet. As we renew our resolution, it occurred to us that this is also a great time […]

Tis the season … for pancreatitis! The pancreas is a small digestive organ that helps Pets digest fat, among other things. During the holidays, we feast on wonderful and tasty traditional dinners that can include: turkey, pork, pot roasts, etc. As we enjoy these meals, we usually create left overs that are made up of […]

  Halloween is many people’s favorite day of the year, but for our four-legged family members it can be very scary! All of the sudden, nothing is what it seems; even the days leading up to Halloween can be spooky! There are various hazards including: candy, costumes, constantly ringing doorbells, and decorations. It can be […]

Recently, an article published by PetFood Industry called for more transparency in pet food research. Apparently, while large companies claim to do research, they rarely share the details of the research. Mars Petcare®, for example, recently settled with the Federal Trade Commission for misrepresenting the health-related benefits of their Iams® brand of dog food. When […]

It’s not glamorous, but as responsible pet parents, we do it every day – we pick up our pets’ poop! Have you ever wondered what our pets think about our obsession with cleaning up their poop? Have you ever wondered why this actually is a very important aspect of pet ownership? Well, maybe you have […]

It’s a very exciting time for the health of our four legged family members. JustFoodForDogs offers them a level of nutrition that is the same (or better) quality than our own, and veterinary medicine has evolved to include the same options as found in human health care. There are many types of insurance plans and […]

 ‘Tis the season of the flea! Although we have fleas year round in Southern California, the flea burden is highest in the warmer months; that coupled with seasonal allergies and other factors, makes May a great month for fleas, and an itchy one for our best friends. Flea bite wounds outlive the fleas that caused […]

Have you ever caught your cat hiccupping? Probably not – it’s not very common for cats to hiccup, but it does happen. It is much more common in dogs, especially puppies. We asked around the office, and none of us here have ever seen a cat with hiccups, however if it does happen, here’s what […]

Breeds well adapted to cold weather include those with a higher % body fat (for insulation) and those with thick down fur (for protection). The largest the animal the best it retains its heat (think dinosaurs), so large breed dogs also tend to stay warm and conserve heat energy. Conversely, to look at some breeds […]

Being the proud pet parent of a dog isn’t just for “dog people!” It’s for everyone! Multiple scientific studies have proved that dogs have a number of positive effects on our health and well-being. Just as medications and medical treatments are indicated for everyone that needs them – the argument can be made that everyone needs to […]

  With Labor Day and all the fun and food that goes along with it just around the corner, we thought we’d share a  video from our library about how the food we people eat during this Summer holiday can affect your dog.   About JustFoodForDogs: We started JustFoodForDogs with one simple, primary objective – to increase the […]