Because Pets – A Magazine Dedicated to Animal Health

Cultured ingredients 101: Fermented food, probiotics, cultured meat

If you’re confused about what the term “cultured” means when it comes to food, then you’re in good company! That term gets used quite a lot these d...

What is cultured meat? A Q&A with our CEO, Dr. Shannon Falconer

Because Animals' CEO and co-founder, Dr. Shannon Falconer, explains what exactly cultured meat is and why the company is creating it for their pet ...

Dos and don'ts for giving your dog treats

We give our dogs treats for many reasons: Training and reward, motivating good behaviour, keeping them occupied, and, well, because we love them! B...

Ask a vet: How much protein does my dog actually need?

Dogs don't need as much protein as you think. Dogs are omnivores this means they require a balance of proteins, fruits, vegetables, grains, and hea...

Nutritional yeast health benefits for dogs

Why we love nutritional yeast (nooch!) for dogs

Nutritional yeast is great for dogs. It makes their food taste yummier and they benefit from the naturally-occuring B vitamins and complete protein.

Is it safe and healthy to feed my dog peanut butter?

What are the health benefits of peanut butter for dogs. Our veterinary officer weighs in.

How can I tell if my dog or cat is healthy?

Our pets don’t always let us know when something is wrong with them, so how can we tell if our dogs, cats, pets are healthy?

About our cultured meat cat treat

More about the first-ever clean meat pet food – made without animal serum!

Animals I Live With: Shannon Falconer and her two rescues, Trots and Gaia

Animals I Live With is an occasional series in which we profile people and their pets. Want to be featured? Get in touch here. Shannon is the CEO...

The ins and outs of feeding your dog or cat a raw diet

Q&A with Dr. Erika Sullivan, Because Animal’s Chief Veterinary Officer. Many people have switched to feeding their dogs and cats ra...

Probiotics for pets: a guide

Here are some of our most frequently asked questions, in one handy guide. I already feed my dog/cat really good food. Why would I need a probioti...

When are antibiotics necessary for animals, and how do you cope with the side effects

Q&A with Dr. Erika Sullivan, Because Animal’s Chief Veterinary Officer. The prescription of antibiotics are a mainstay in the treatment of dog...