Author: Steve's Real Food

Choosing the Best Pet Food for Working Dogs

As anyone who has completed a long-distance run can tell you, much of the way you feel after exerting yourself will depend on the food you ate. This principle holds true for animals as well. Working dogs such as law enforcement dogs, sled dogs, service dogs, hunting dogs, and herding dogs generally have higher nutritional […]

Pets with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Are you noticing rapid weight loss in your pet? Does your cat or dog vomit often? While these symptoms could present in an array of conditions, they are prevalent in pets with an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD is in most cases the primary cause of prolonged diarrhea and vomiting in dogs and cats. Pets […]

How to Read a Pet Food Label

We believe transparency is the foundation of trust. As more pet parents switch to healthier feeding, it’s important to know how to read a pet food label—and, even more importantly, what red flags to watch for.
Here’s a quick guide to help you navigate and sniff out quality in pet food labels with confidence:

Pet Food Allergies and Intolerances

Although food allergy and food intolerance are both terms used when talking about unusual responses to food, they are different in several ways.

The Benefits of Raw Pet Food

Raw pet food is among the fastest-growing segments in the pet food industry, fueled by a growing demand for minimally processed, species-appropriate diets. This is because more and more pet parents are discovering what raw feeders have known for years: feeding a raw diet for dogs and cats offers transformative health benefits. Just like humans thrive on unprocessed whole foods, our pets also feel the difference with a diet that’s species-appropriate and nutrient-dense.

Whether you’re just beginning your raw feeding journey or you’re curious about switching from kibble, here are the top benefits of raw pet food you can expect to see—some as quickly as within the first month!

The Many Benefits of Goat Milk for Dogs and Cats

Learn the health benefits of raw goat’s milk for dogs and cats.

How Pet Food Affects Your Pet’s Energy Levels

There are many benefits to making the switch to raw food, but did you know that a raw diet plays a major role in your pet’s energy level? How Dogs and Cats Get Their Energy First off, it’s important to understand that cats and dogs obtain nearly all of their required energy from fat and […]

How to Support Your Pet’s Immune Health with Raw Food

Our pets rely on us to support their health — and it all starts with what’s in their bowl. Every day, the food we choose for them plays a huge role in building a strong immune system and keeping them feeling their best. At Steve’s Real Food, we’re passionate about providing complete and balanced raw […]

The Best Weight Management Dog Food

According to a 2022 survey by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 59% of dogs in the US were classified as overweight, with many pet owners not even recognizing that their dog was carrying excess weight. We’ve all laughed over at least one obese dog meme on the Internet, but even a few extra pounds […]

How a Raw Diet Supports Healthy Skin

Struggling with your pet’s itchy skin, rashes, or a dull coat? Learn how raw pet food nourishes your dog’s skin with essential nutrients.