Ark Naturals Journal

Why natural dog chews list rosemary extract and mixed tocopherols, what these preservatives actually protect, and why they are not oral care actives.

Ginger targets nausea and chamomile targets mild tension, and knowing which problem your dog has in the car matters more than which botanical you buy.

Saliva chemistry and jaw anatomy decide how quickly plaque mineralizes into tartar, and neither is something a chew or supplement can change.

Thiamine is essential for brain energy metabolism, but that is a long way from evidence that extra B vitamins calm a well fed dog, and this article draws the...

Morning stiffness in a dog is a pain finding that warrants a veterinary workup rather than being written off as normal ageing.

A common and painful feline condition that begins below the gum line, is diagnosed only by dental radiographs under anaesthesia, and cannot be prevented or t...

How gelatin and native collagen give a dental chew its structure, why elasticity beats hardness for tooth contact, and what their animal origin means for a h...

Sneezing that arrives with every meal can signal an oronasal fistula, a dental emergency that small and toy breeds are particularly prone to, so it is never ...