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 them […]

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 […]

I have been waiting five years for this article: I can’t tell you how many times we at JustFoodForDogs have received calls, provided quotes and been told by various media that an article like this was in the works only to have it evaporate just days or even hours before “going to print/air”. At $23 […]

There has been much press recently about possible toxicity in rice and rice products, particularly related to Arsenic toxicity in pet food.  With this much press, we find it necessary to set the record straight, so that our customers aren’t misguided by misinformation or sensationalism. The Science Behind High-Quality Carbohydrates Firstly, JustFoodForDogs does offer daily […]

Less than 4 years after we opened the world’s first dog kitchen in Newport Beach, California, we are opening our 4th just up the coast in Manhattan Beach. The concept is simple, says our partner and Veterinarian, Dr. Oscar Chavez, “We make dogs live longer, healthier lives through the food they eat.” The way the team […]

As I watched a documentary available on Netflix, Nature: Animal Odd Couples, I had a light bulb moment, and I feel compelled to share. In the pet industry, there is a term that never really sat well with me, it’s known as “Pet Humanization.” The industry believes that the reason some people choose premium products […]