Author: Sarah Dodd

Giving Thanks to Our Furry Friends

Thanksgiving holiday at the end of November is celebrated by many as a day of reflection and appreciation for what we have in our lives.

Beat the Back to School Blues

Just like us, some dogs can suffer from anxiety when their environment changes. A big change at this time of year is that their favourite little family members might be going back to school!
My GBGV Life with Halo Garden of Vegan dog food

What’s the Difference Between Vegetarian and Vegan Dog Food?

There are a number of vegan and vegetarian dog foods out there on the market, and sometimes it can be hard to tell who’s who in the zoo! Some specifically point out meat-free recipes with titles including “vegetarian” or “vegan,” while others avoid doing so. Let’s take a quick look at the differences between them.

Is Vegan Dog Food Healthy?

This is probably the most common question concerned pet parents ask when discussing plant-based dog food. This is for good reason, of course, because no matter the motivations behind feeding a plant-based food, we all want to be certain that it will be healthy for our companions! Let’s break it down piece by piece and
Dog eating Halo dry dog food

Are Peas and Potatoes Problematic?

You may have recently heard about an FDA statement regarding alleged associations between pet foods and a heart disease called DCM – dilated cardiomyopathy. In their statement, the FDA implicated certain ingredients (particularly potatoes and legumes like peas) and types of food (such as grain-free diets) as having potential associations with this condition. Please allow