Raw dog food or cooked dog food? BARF or fresh food? Raw meat or gently cooked meals? These are questions we hear more and more from dog owners. There is a growing movement away from highly processed kibble and traditional dry dog food, with owners searching online for raw dog food, BARF dog food, fresh dog food, natural dog food, homemade dog food and cooked dog food for dogs. And we understand why. People want to know what they are feeding their dogs. They want to see real meat. They want...

There are few things more overwhelming than sitting in a veterinary consultation when your dog isn't well. Within minutes, you're presented with a long list of possible blood tests, scans and investigations. Every test is designed to rule something in—or rule something out. Before you know it, you're faced with decisions that can be emotionally and financially exhausting. As dog owners, we all want the same thing. We want our dogs to get better. At Bismark's Bistro, we believe modern...

"What Else Can I Feed My Dog Besides Chicken and Rice?" A Question We Hear Every Week. If your dog has been unwell, chances are you've heard the same advice: "Feed chicken and rice for a few days." Chicken and rice can certainly be useful as a short-term, bland diet while your dog recovers from a stomach upset—especially if recommended by your veterinarian. But what happens when those few days turn into weeks? Or months? At Bismark's Bistro, one of the most common questions we receive is:...