The Corey Nutrition Library
Twenty field notes from one family kitchen: how food is made, how to feed it, and how to choose between ProSeries and Inukshuk.
What 32/32 means: protein and fat for working dogs
32% protein, 32% fat, 720 kcal per cup. What extreme energy density does for sled dogs, K9s and hard keepers, and who should not eat it.
Inukshuk or ProSeries? How to choose between Corey's two dog foods
Both are made in the same Fredericton kitchen with CoreyTEC. The difference is the dog: ProSeries feeds family pets and cats, Inukshuk fuels dogs with a job.
How much should I feed my dog? A practical starting point
Start with the feeding chart on the bag, then adjust by body condition, not by the bowl. A simple guide for ProSeries owners.
Hard keepers: why your dog won't gain weight, and what to change
High drive, fast metabolism and cold weather can make weight impossible to hold. Why the answer is energy density, not a bigger bowl.
Private label pet food in Canada: 7 questions to ask a manufacturer
Launching your own dog or cat food brand? What to ask a Canadian co-manufacturer about formulation, batch size, testing, packaging and export.
Choosing a puppy food: why DHA and steady growth matter
Puppies need more protein, the right fats and controlled growth. Here's what to look for, and why ProSeries Puppy includes Omega-3 DHA.
What "we never outsource production" means for your pet's food
Many pet food brands are made by co-manufacturers. Corey makes every bag in its own Fredericton facility. Here's why that matters for safety and consistency.
Feeding sled dogs: calories, cold and the Yukon Quest
Inukshuk was born to feed Canada's sled dogs. What 1,000 miles at -50°C asks of a dog, and how mushers fuel for it.
Feeding a dog that can't have chicken
Itchy skin, upset stomach and chicken don't mix for some dogs. How a fish-based, limited-trigger formula like ProSeries Holistic Fish & Rice can help.
Hold and release: how every batch earns its way out of our kitchen
Water activity testing, third-party microbial testing and a hold-and-release policy. A plain-language look at Corey's Attentive Process.
Fat and the working nose: how dietary fats support scent work
Research on detection dogs suggests the type of fat in the diet affects how well a dog smells. What K9 and hunting handlers should know.
Helping an older or less active dog hold a healthy weight
Slower dogs need fewer calories but the same nutrition. How to trim weight without trimming protein, joint support or happiness.
Season to season: switching formulas for hunting dogs
A bird dog in October is not a bird dog in April. How to step formulas up and down through the year on one brand, without stomach trouble.
From fish feed to dog food: how aquaculture shaped CoreyTEC™
Corey started in 1982 making feed for Atlantic Canada's fish farms. The precision that fish feed demands became Fine Grind, Infusion and the Freshness Valve.
Hairballs and urinary health: what your cat's food can do
Fibre helps hair move through, moisture and minerals matter for the bladder. A plain guide to two of the most common cat concerns.
Ocean protein for sensitive working dogs: inside Marine 26/16 and 30/25
Chicken-free, corn-free, wheat-free and soy-free, without giving up performance. Who the Marine formulas are for and what's in them.
How to read a guaranteed analysis: what 26/16 and 32/32 actually mean
The numbers on a dog food bag are minimums and maximums, not exact amounts. Here's how to read protein, fat, fibre and calories, and compare foods fairly.
Feed less, spend less: the math of nutrient-dense kibble
Price per bag is the wrong number. Calories per dollar and cost per dog per day tell you what a food really costs a kennel.
How to switch your pet's food without the tummy trouble
A 7 to 10 day transition plan for dogs and cats, with what's normal and what isn't along the way.
Why fresher kibble matters: air, light and the Freshness Valve
The healthy fats in kibble start to break down when air and light get in. How ProSeries bags fight oxidation, and how to store food at home.