Healthy Dog Blog

  • The Ultimate Guide to Freeze-Dried Dog Treats

    Pet owners everywhere are becoming more conscious about the food they give their dogs — and freeze-dried treats are quickly becoming the gold standard. Whether you’re trying to feed your dog cleaner ingredients, avoid fillers, or boost nutrition, freeze-dried options...

  • How Processed Treats Affect Skin, Coat, and Digestion

    Most dog owners don’t connect their dog’s itching, dull coat, or inconsistent digestion to the treats they’re feeding. But the truth is simple:What you put into your dog’s body shows up on the outside — fast. Highly processed dog treats...

  • Wild-Caught vs. Farm-Raised: Why Sourcing Matters for Dogs Too

    When you care about what goes into your own body, you start to care about what goes into your dog’s.The words “wild-caught” and “farm-raised” show up on more labels than ever — but few pet owners really understand what they...

  • The Truth About "All Natural" Dog Treats

    Walk down any pet-store aisle and you’ll see the same word everywhere: “Natural.”It’s printed in bold fonts, stamped with leaves or barns, and often priced like it means something special.But here’s the truth — in the pet-treat world, “natural” doesn’t...

  • Why Freeze-Drying Is Better Than Dehydrating

    Pet owners often ask, “What’s the difference between freeze-dried and dehydrated treats?”At first glance they seem similar — both remove moisture to make food shelf-stable.But when it comes to nutrition, taste, and quality, freeze-drying wins by a wide margin. 1....

  • Blueberry & Sardine Probiotic Lick Mat Recipe

    At Primal Treats, we believe your dog’s diet should be built on real, whole foods — not mystery ingredients or fillers. One of our favorite ways to keep dogs mentally stimulated and nutritionally nourished is with a homemade lick mat...