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DCM and the FDA     

What is Dilated Cardiomyopathy? Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) is the thinning of the heart muscles which results in decreasing the heart’s ability to pump blood throughout the body. DCM is often seen in large and giant breed dogs and so there is thought that it may be hereditary or genetic in nature. Low blood taurine levels […]

Your Cat and Taurine     

Taurine is an amino acid and amino acids are the building blocks of all proteins in the body. Proteins are long chains of different amino acids that form all different body parts like muscle, tendons, ligaments, brain, skin, and so on. Besides protein production amino acids also support your cat’s health by: Breaking down fat […]

Sugar in Treats      

Have you noticed that there are more sugars being added to your favourite pet treats? As your Natural Grocer and pet health advocate, Pet Planet is seeing more sweeteners such as cane sugar showing up when pet treats are reformulated. So, let’s ask the question “Are these added sugars harmful to my pet’s health?”   […]

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