Your dog has some durable paws, but they certainly aren’t indestructible. You throw on your hiking boots for a climb in the mountains and your rubber boots in the rain. Dogs don’t have that luxury—their paws come in contact with all kinds of surfaces when they walk, run, play, swim. This exposure can lead to some painful injuries if you aren’t careful to help your pet tend to his tootsies.

There’s no such thing as a non-shedding dog, just like there’s no such thing as a non-shedding human! Shedding is a natural process for your pup—it’s how he ditches old or damaged hair. Though certain breeds definitely lose more fur than others (think Huskies, Pugs or Newfoundlands), shedding is just part of having a furry friend.

Does your dog wolf down his meal in a matter of seconds? Many dogs love food—cry for treats—beg for a bite and go absolutely bananas at mealtime.

Whether you’re hitting the trail, hiking, biking or backpacking, the next time you bring your four-legged sidekick with you on an adventure, ditch the kibble, leave the cans and don’t even think about lugging along a cooler for that frozen food. Instead, pack freeze-dried/dehydrated dog food, like Sojos Complete or Sojos Wild. Here’s why:

"We started feeding Sojos and raw to our Golden retriever and Siberian Husky in late August and have seen some amazing improvements in their overall health!"

No question about it, protein is the basic building block for life. But like most good things, there’s a case to be made for moderation.