Pet Digest

Sample Winter Meal Plan for Dogs: Cozy & Nourishing Ideas When the temperature drops, our furry friends can benefit from meals that support warmth, hydration, and joint comfort. Winter doesn’t mean overfeeding, but it does mean thoughtful choices — using nutrient-rich proteins, seasonal vegetables, and moisture-heavy foods to keep your dog happy and healthy. Here’s a sample winter meal plan with flexible suggestions you can adapt to your dog’s size, activity level, and diet style. --- 🍽️ Why More Meals May Help in Winter Many dogs do just fine eating once per day — it supports digestion, mimics natural fasting, and works well for healthy adults. (See our post on why dogs do well with one meal a day for more on this.) But in colder months, some dogs may benefit from smaller, more frequent meals: Extra warmth: Digesting food generates heat, which can help dogs stay comfortable in cold weather. Stable energy: Active or working dogs may burn more calories in winter and fee...

Faim Miseau: Understanding Your Dog’s Hunger Cues from a Holistic Perspective Have you ever heard the term "faim miseau" ? While not commonly used in veterinary medicine, it's a phrase that appears in canine wellness communities, often to describe what seems like "false hunger" or a complex mixture of emotional and physical hunger signals in dogs. What Does "Faim Miseau" Mean? Derived loosely from French, "faim" means hunger. "Miseau" is less clear—it may be a misspelling, a regionalism, or a coined term. In holistic pet circles, the phrase is used to refer to non-nutritional hunger , where dogs appear to want food but may actually be experiencing: Digestive imbalance Boredom or anxiety Blood sugar crashes Lack of satiety from low-quality kibble How Dogs Experience Hunger Unlike humans, dogs rely more on routine and behavioral cues to anticipate meals. According to a 2022 study in Front...