The holiday season in 2020 may look very different than holidays in the past. While all that is true, this still remains the season of giving and do not forget your furry best friend! This time of year you may notice your dog or cat acting strange. Here are some tips for you to consider to make sure your pets remain healthy and happy during the season of giving: Here's a list of foods to avoid feeding your pet during the holiday season Avoid placing candy on the coffee table or end tables where dogs can get them and be...

This holiday season may look a little different than years past. I'm sure you're like most of us and feed table scraps or other leftovers to our pets without a second thought. This holiday season many special ingredients are used and it's important to understand what ingredients may be dangerous to your pets. Most of us know about raisins, chocolate and onions, Nobody wants to wake up in the middle of the night to a special surprise right? If you’re not familiar with other food that may cause some upset bellies or even be toxic to your pet here’s a...

At Viand Pet, we know how important it is to look after your pet's health and well-being. But as a first-time cat owner, or even a seasoned veteran, do you know what all that entails? You might think that cats are a low-maintenance pet, but the truth is, a lot goes into keeping our feline friends happy and healthy. When adopting a cat, use these tips to put your pet's health first. Spay and neuter for better health and behavior The most important thing you can do for your cat's health is have it spayed or neutered. Spaying and neutering...

With all the issues that the Covid pandemic has thrown at us, whether it is health, economic, or of a logistical nature one thing is for sure, our four-legged buddies have lightened the load for us emotionally. If you're dog or cat is like mine, it surely has been great for them, creating a new bond with you and your family, all day, every day. As we continue to progress through this uncertain times things will undoubetly open up and many of us will be headed back out of the house for the day and your buddy(s) will be confused and wondering where’d you go?...

For over 22 years we have preached feeding raw meat along with our dry kibble to your pets. Why is this? The reason is two fold... first and foremost, it's what is healthiest for your dog or cat. Take a second and a step back to think about this for a second. Domesticated dogs and cats are carnivorous animals and are closely related to wolves and wild felines... do lions gather different ingredients, send them to a factory and cook their foods? No, they hunt and eat their meat raw... so why should dogs or cats? Adding raw meat to...

I'm sure you have heard about the new "Grain Free" diet for your pets fad that has been sweeping the country. Before jumping on any bandwagon diet, for yourself OR your pets, it's important to understand the WHY. For over 22 years, the Viand Pet brand has stood for healthy pet food. I have never preached "Grain Free" diets, as the creation of this craze was in response to the fact that clean whole grains became too expensive (I still use it in the foods) of an ingredient, and some of the larger brands are focused on driving down costs,...