Itch & Allergies
Why itching often gets worse before it gets better on a new chew
The histamine cascade can briefly amplify in the first 7-10 days as cell-level signaling re-calibrates. What's normal, what's not.
Resources
Field guides for owners, written by people who own dogs.
Articles, dosing references, and the actual research behind our products. Reviewed by our veterinary advisors before they go live.
Featured · Itch & Allergies
The 12 hidden allergens in dog food that drive most chronic itch
If you've already tried two food trials and the scratching keeps coming back, the trigger might not be the protein source. Here are the ingredients that quietly drive flare-ups, and how to read a label for them.
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Fleas & Ticks
The Seresto recall, explained without panic
What the EPA adverse-event reports actually said, what they didn't, and what to look for if you've been using a Seresto collar for the past few years.
Diet & Nutrition
Omega-6 to omega-3 ratios in 14 popular dog foods
We pulled the labels from the 14 most-shipped kibbles on Chewy and ran the math. The 3:1 target most vets recommend is rare. Here's what we found.
Senior Dogs
When to taper Apoquel: a conversation guide for your vet visit
If you've been on Apoquel for a year or more, here's how to bring up the conversation about reducing it, with the questions to ask.
Studies We Read
Olivry 2018: a plain-language summary of the canine pruritus review
The 2,140-case review that informed our QuietPaw formulation. What the data actually says about the histamine pathway in chronic itch.
Fleas & Ticks
Tick-removal technique that actually gets the head out
Step-by-step with photos. The wrong technique leaves the head behind, which is what causes most local infections at the bite site.
Itch & Allergies
Reading the calendar: what month-by-month itch flare-ups tell you
Pollen, mold, dust mites, fleas. Each peaks in a different season. Here's how to use the timing to figure out the trigger.
Diet & Nutrition
Krill oil vs fish oil for dogs: which one your dog actually absorbs
Phospholipid-bound vs triglyceride-bound omega-3s. The bioavailability difference is bigger than you'd think.