Chickpeas are the first ingredient in our Adult recipe. Here's the protein and fiber they provide, the real story on the DCM concern, and how to serve them safely.
Grains aren't filler. Here's the science on how whole grains like oats and barley give dogs protein, fiber, and minerals, why "net carbs" matters, and what the grain-free heart-disease scare really showed.
A puddle of yellow foam before breakfast, and a dog who is otherwise bouncing around. That pattern has a name, and for most dogs it responds to a change in meal timing. But the only published study on bilious vomiting syndrome found that three of twenty dogs had something else entirely. Here is how to tell the difference.
Ancestral and raw feeding say plants are filler. But carotenoids, polyphenols and phytosterols come from plants and nothing else, and a 2021 review in the Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition found evidence they affect canine health across ten domains. Non-essential does not mean unnecessary.
Raw feeding advocates point to antinutrients as a primary reason to keep plants out of your dog's bowl. Phytic acid does bind minerals, but antinutrients are not toxins and their presence tells you nothing about whether a diet is good. What cooking destroys, what phytate actually does, and what a meat-free recipe has to get right.
Dogs synthesize their own taurine from methionine and cysteine, which is why AAFCO sets no taurine minimum for dog food. What the feeding studies found, what actually causes taurine deficiency, and how Petaluma formulates for it.
The full nutritional analysis for every Petaluma recipe in plain-language tables and charts, with minerals, vitamins, and how each compares to the AAFCO standard.
Copper is essential for dogs, but liver copper levels are rising. Why it matters, which breeds are at risk, and how to check the copper in your dog's food.
Dog scooting usually means full anal glands. How dietary fiber firms the stool to help them empty naturally, the best high-fiber foods, and when to see your vet.
Plant-based vs. raw dog food compared on food safety, nutritional balance, and health outcomes, with peer-reviewed sources and a fair look at each approach.
Will your picky dog eat plant-based food? A step-by-step guide to transitioning a fussy eater, boosting palatability, and knowing it is working, with real customer reviews and a free sample.
A ranked guide to the best vegan and plant-based dog foods in 2026, with the criteria that matter, vet-formulated picks, and the peer-reviewed research behind meat-free feeding.
