17-01-2023
5 min read

Mixing Wet and Dry Pet Food for Your Pet

By Bridget Reed

Your animal companion deserves the best food they can get. If you’re searching for the right nutrition for your furry friend, you’ve probably stumbled across a difficult choice: wet or dry food?

There are many factors on both sides, including your pet’s preferences, your budget, and how much time you

16-01-2023
5 min read

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

By Optimeal Team

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the greatest civil rights leaders of our time. His struggle for equal rights for those in the black community was monumental, and he has left a lasting legacy.

While Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wasn’t directly involved in the fight for animal

13-01-2023
5 min read

How Long Should I Feed My Cat Kitten Food?

By Bridget Reed

Your kitten is an adorable bundle of fur; of course, you want them to have the best start in life. That means feeding them nutritious kitten food in the right quantities so they get all the energy they need to play, learn, and grow.

At some point, every kitten eventually

13-01-2023
5 min read

When Is a Puppy Considered an Adult Dog?

By Bridget Reed

Your puppy is an adorable bundle of fur, whether they’re tearing through the house or crashing on the floor for a long nap. While the puppy days might seem endless, eventually, your puppy will grow up. 

As they age, you’ll have the unique privilege of watching their personality and behavior

13-01-2023
5 min read

When Does Your Dog Stop Growing?

By Bridget Reed

When you’re watching your new puppy turn into a dog, it sometimes feels like they’re growing before your very eyes. The days fly by until your little bundle of joy is a lean, coordinated adult. In your mind, they might always be in clumsy puppyhood, but they can’t stay there

13-01-2023
5 min read

Home Remedies To Settle a Dog’s Upset Stomach

By Bridget Reed

Stomach issues are never fun to deal with, whether for you or your dog. You can usually tell if your dog is experiencing a health problem, but you might not be sure how to support their recovery or know when their symptoms are serious enough to visit your vet.

While

13-01-2023
5 min read

When Is It Too Cold To Walk Your Dog?

By Bridget Reed

While taking your dog for a walk can be very enjoyable on a breezy summer day, you might not feel eager to grab their leash when the temperature drops.

Especially during the winter, you might have to contend with snow, sleet, ice, and other unpleasant weather conditions. Even a short

13-01-2023
5 min read

When Was Dog Food Invented? The History of Dog Food

By Bridget Reed

Today, feeding your dog isn’t much harder than opening a can or pouring dry kibble into a bowl. The convenience and variety of modern dog food is extraordinary, but it hasn’t always been this way. 

In fact, for most of the shared history between humans and dogs, there was no

13-01-2023
5 min read

How Long Can Dogs Be Left Alone?

By Bridget Reed

You might feel a little sad every time you leave your dog behind, but sometimes you can’t help it. They might want to spend every moment by your side, but that’s not always an option. Besides, coming home to an excited pup with a wagging tail and cuddles isn’t quite

13-01-2023
5 min read

Basic Pet Care: Necessities for Proper Pet Care

By Bridget Reed

Bringing home a pet can add immeasurable joy to your life, but that doesn’t make it easy. Caring for your dog or cat is a responsibility, just like any other.

You’ll have to work to keep your fuzzy friend happy, healthy, and entertained. You will sacrifice time, money, and energy

1 How many cats are you feeding?
2 How old is your cat?
3 What does your cat currently eat?
4 How are you planning to use Optimeal
5 What proteins does your cat dislike?
6 Does your cat have any health conditions?
7 Any specific health outcomes?

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