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Human, animal and nature

Check out our blog for all the latest news, tips and information about Yarrah.

The benefits of plant-based dog food

More and more people are consciously choosing plant-based options—out of love for animals.

New and improved recipes for our organic kibbles!


We have made some changes to several of our organic cat and dog kibbles.

Veganuary: A Vegetarian Diet For Your Dog


Veganuary; the month when people are encouraged to eat vegan, is also the ideal time to introduce your dog to a vegetarian diet.

How to spoil your pets during Christmas


Celebrating Christmas with your pets can be a joyful and memorable experience.

The perfect Christmas gift for dogs and cats


For many, Christmas is not only a day to dine with family and friends, but also to spoil their pets with a present under the Christmas tree.

New: organic and complete portion meals for cats


The organic portion meals come in a handy light weighted pouch and are available in 3 flavours: beef, chicken and turkey

Special dietary advice for your dog or cat


This article will tell you all about special dietary recommendations for your dog or cat.

What to feed my pet? On pets and food


You might be asking yourself: “What does a dog eat?” or “What does a cat eat?”. In this article, we will tell you all about your pet and food.

Feeding your dog vegetarian, vegan or flex


We will tell you all about vegan, vegetarian and flex diets for your dog.

Why Yarrah uses residual streams for pet food


Some (parts of) products that aren’t used in the food industry, make for excellent pet food.

Sustainable treats for your pet: what to look for


Want to treat or reward your dog or cat with a tasty snack every now and then?

Sustainable pet food packaging, what is what?


There are several things that affect the sustainability of your pet. Food is one of them.

Dog and cat food labelling, what is it and how to read it?


We will explain how food labels work and how to read them.

What type of meat is used in pet food?


Beef, chicken or turkey; your dog or cat probably loves it all. But what kind of meat is it?

Vega recipes updated

The quality of our food and therefore your pet’s health is our top priority.

Here is how proper nutrition affects your pet’s coat


A healthy coat depends on nutrition in addition to coat care.

Vegetarian dog food: what if your dog has a meat allergy?


Most dog food contains meat, but what if you find out that your dog has trouble processing animal-based proteins?

Wet food or kibble: what is more sustainable?


Did you know that their food affects the ecological footprint of pets?

Pet food quality labels: what do they mean?


Not only food for humans can come with a quality label. We will explain what quality labels Yarrah maintains.

Why cats need meat


Your cat needs animal proteins to stay healthy. We will explain why cats need meat.

Dog food for any age


We will tell you all about the different types of food for each stage of life.

Choose the right cat food for every age group


It is important to choose the right cat food for every age group.

Why give my pet organic food?


We will tell you all about organic food and its benefits to your pet.

Healthy snacks for dogs


A reward or a tasty snack in between meals; you may want to spoil your dog with a treat every now and then.

Tasty yet healthy snacks for cats


Want to treat your cat with something tasty every now and then without running the risk of weight gain?

What does organic mean and what is organic food?


In order to understand what sets it apart from other types of food, you need to know what organic means.

Meat-based meal instead of fresh meat, not a bad idea!


Yarrah puts production of the best food for dogs and cats first. But we also consider sustainability.

How to switch dog food?


Did the breeder feed your pup something else than what you want to feed it? Or do you want to switch to a different dog food?

Switching cat food: do it gradually


If you want to switch cat food, it is important that your cat gets used to it gradually. Here are some tips about how to transition slowly.

How much can I feed my dog?


Quality is not the only thing that matters in terms of providing your dog with a healthy diet. The amount of food is of great importance as well.

Vital nutrients for cats


Animal-based proteins are vital nutrients for cats. What else does your cat need? You’ll read all about it below.

Vital nutrients for dogs


Vital nutrients for dogs. Dogs need a proper and varied diet in order to stay healthy. They cannot do without these nutrients.

What can a kitten eat and drink?


Good food is important for a kitten's growth. But what can kittens eat and drink? And how much should you feed your kitten? Find out what your kitten needs!

What can a pup eat and drink? Tips on the right food for pups


Good food is important for a puppy's growth. What can puppies eat and drink? And how much should you feed your puppy? Find out what your puppy needs.

To measure is to know


For agriculture and livestock farming businesses to claim organic certification, they must meet therequirements. An analysis of different aspects is done.

Kibble with a crunch


Yarrah started producing dry food in 1992 and faced the choice between pressed or crunchy kibble. Yarrah opted for extrusion.

Cats and carbs


A cat is a carnivore. Its physique is made to catch, tear up and digest its prey. Wild cats are fine living off their prey alone.

Help, my dog is itching! – on Sensitive


Is your dog frequently scratching? Does he have so-called ‘hot spots’ (acute pyoderma) or is he gnawing away at his front legs?

As the years go by – older dogs


Time is beginning to take its toll and your four-legged friend is entering a new stage of life. He is now an old dog.

Little legs, little bodies – on small breeds of dog


Taking your chihuahua or dachshund for a walk is a real treat for him, but also demands a great deal of exertion.

Cereals or no cereals – about cereal-free food


Cereal-free food is the trend at present, but are cereals in dry food really so harmful to cats and dogs?

Babies grow up. When is the right time to switch to adult food?


The life of a dog or a cat can (broadly speaking) be divided up into three phases. They start as a puppy or a kitten, mature and end up in old age.

Kittens – kitten food step by step


They’re unbelievably cute… kittens. They’re born after around 63 days and are completely helpless. What to feed them and when?

Want organic for yourself? Then surely your pet does too!


What’s less logical is that many of these critical consumers still buy dog or cat food without knowing exactly what’s in it.

What should my dog not eat? Foods poisonous to dogs


Which foods are better to avoid to give your dog or might even be poisonous? Here you will find some examples of foods poisonous or harmful to dogs.

The costs of dog food: an (un)fair comparison


When comparing the prices of various brands of dog food, the differences are sometimes huge.

Where does Yarrah’s beef come from?


Some of our cat and dog food contains organic beef from Uruguay. It seems strange but we can justify doing so.

Where does Yarrah’s chicken come from?


We often get asked why cat and dog food containing organic chicken is so much more expensive than ‘normal’ food.

Vegetarian dog food. Does it taste good?


Vegetarian dog food has been featuring in Yarrah’s range since 1995.

Yarrah uses ‘happy hens’


How can you be properly sure that the animals in your feed have actually had a better life?

Making sense of vegetarian dog food


Can a dog have a vegetarian? There are many opinions and assumptions. Read more about vegetarian dog food in this article.

All you need to know about food allergies and food intolerance in cats


Is your cat scratching, particularly the head or neck? If so, then there’s a significant chance that your cat has a food allergy.

Quality visit to the organic seaweed farm


We buy all our organic raw materials ourselves. In order to be sure that the raw materials are genuinely organic, our quality manager Arthur Hartman visits the suppliers at least once a year.

What exactly are meat and animal byproducts?


We are often asked what exactly is meant by ‘meat and animal byproducts’. Let us explain.

How much food do I need to give my cat and how often?


A newborn kitten enjoys milk from its mother. It won’t need anything else. After four weeks, a kitten can try a small quantity of wet food.