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Nothing Spooky Here! How Pumpkin Can Boost Your Pet’s Diet ’Tis the pumpkin season! Pumpkin pie, pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin bread - it’s hard to avoid this Thanksgiving favourite. But did you ever wonder if your pet was missing out by not getting to join in on this taste of fall? Perhaps surprisingly, pumpkin is an amazing ingredient to include in your dog or cat’s diet, and offers a huge range of benefits to their short and long-term health. Read on for more about what makes pumpkin so perfect! Let's start with the basics Pumpkin is packed with vitamins and...

Did someone say....treats? Here at Smack Pet Food, we are all about the pumpkin. All but one of our delicious Smack products contains this paw-some ingredient, packed with vitamins, minerals, iron, potassium...just to name a few! Check out our recent blogpost for more on this incredible ingredient. But if you're looking to take your dog's pumpkin enjoyment to the next level... why not pamper them with some home-baked pumpkin treats? Read on for one of our favourite fall treats for pooches. Pumpkin Treats for Dogs Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Yield: 24 treats Ingredients 1 cup freshly...

Thyme for some good nutrition! Ever thought about adding thyme to your pet’s diet? It’s a spice that you probably have on hand in your kitchen for adding a delicious kick of flavour to your soups, stews, meats and pasta dishes. But it’s actually a herb that can also be incorporated into your dog or cat’s bowl, with numerous nutritional benefits for them. Not only does it help improve digestion, and strengthen bone and muscle tissue, thyme can also reduce inflammation and pain. Thymus vulgaris (or garden thyme - not to be confused with Spanish thyme, which is actually toxic...

Making your home safe for your pets There's nothing quite like having a fresh bouquet of flowers or a newly-gifted plant to brighten up your home, but for the pet-owners among us, it's important to know which botanical decorations to steer clear of. We've compiled a list of some common plants and flowers to steer clear of to keep your home safe for your furry friend (there are more than you might think!). Mildly toxic Poinsettias Toxic to dogs and cats While these festive classics do not pose a severe risk to the animals in your life, they do contain...