What we’re baking, thinking, and feeding our pups.
Notes from the kitchen, written by Christine. Ingredient deep-dives, allergy guides, market recaps, and the daily nonsense of two rescue pups.
The truth about peanut butter – is it actually safe?
The short answer is yes, with a caveat. Not all peanut butter is safe for dogs. Here’s what to look for on the label.
Grain-free isn’t always better – what your vet wants you to know
The grain-free trend made a lot of dogs healthier and a lot of dogs sicker. The difference is in why you went grain-free.
Sweet potato 101 – why it’s a wonder food for dogs
Vitamin A, fiber, antioxidants, and a long-burning energy source. Here’s why we built a whole product line around it.
Ford joined the pack – meet our newest taste-tester
The youngest pup arrived and immediately took over crumb patrol. Photos and first impressions.
DIY frozen treats – three recipes for hot summer days
PB and banana pup-sicles, watermelon cubes, and a yogurt-blueberry “pup-cup.” All under 10 minutes.
Common food allergies in dogs – and how to spot them
Itchy ears, gunky eyes, scratchy belly. Sometimes it’s the environment. Here’s the elimination-diet playbook.
Our first farmers market – Marlboro recap
We packed too much, parked badly, sold out by 11am. A photo dump and what we learned for next Saturday.
Reading dog-treat labels like a pro – a field guide
Spot the marketing jargon. Decode the fillers. Know what AAFCO actually means.
Blueberries for dogs – superfood or sugar bomb?
Spoiler: they’re great in moderation. Why we put them in Cousin Dixie’s PB&B Paws.
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