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Wet food that makes your pet and the planet happy
Discover the benefits of organic wet food for your cat or dog and their health.
Kibble or wet food: what’s the best choice for your dog or cat?
In general, there are two types of complete pet food to choose from: dry food (kibble) and wet food. Each comes with its own characteristics and benefits.
Yarrah's New Dry Food Bags: Smart Packaging for Easier Recycling
New paper bags that represent a significant step forward in sustainable packaging and recycling.
New and improved recipes for our organic kibbles!
We have made some changes to several of our organic cat and dog kibbles.
How to spoil your pets during Christmas
Celebrating Christmas with your pets can be a joyful and memorable experience.
The difference between "Organic" and "Natural" explained
The terms organic and natural are often confused with each other, but what is the difference?
Dog or cat food: in a paper bag or with a layer of plastic?
Is paper always a suitable replacement for plastic packaging?
Common health issues in dogs and cats
We will discuss some common health issues in dogs and cats and offer some advice on how to deal with them.
Recognising pet body language: What your dog or cat is saying
An arched back or wagging tail – our pets can tell us a lot with their bodies.
Higher prices, and why that is a good thing!
You might have noticed that the prices of our products have increased.
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.
Green is the new black
On 26 November we change Black Friday into Green Friday. This whole week Yarrah donates 10% of all webshop purchases to Trees for All!
How to care for your pet in a sustainable way
More and more people are concerned about the world of tomorrow and choose to contribute to a more sustainable future.
A sustainable brand opting for plastic packaging: what’s the deal?
Yarrah is organic, aren’t they all about sustainability? Why opt for plastic packaging?
So many types of plastic. Anything sustainable?
What are the different types of plastic? And how sustainable are those alternatives? Read all about it in this blog!
Designing your house and outdoor space for pets
Are you expecting to welcome a dog or cat into your family?
Undesirable behaviour: if your dog or cat doesn’t do what you want
A pet displaying undesirable behaviour can drive us to despair. Here are some tips to help you deal with this kind of behaviour and improve the situation.
A first time for everything with your dog or cat
As a brand-new dog or cat owner, you will be experiencing a lot of firsts together. The first walk, their first time being left alone…
Special dietary advice for your dog or cat
This article will tell you all about special dietary recommendations for your dog or cat.
Taking your dog or cat to the vet
In this article, we will tell you all about the vet and how they can help.
Yarrah Organic Petfood launches fully recyclable packaging
As of April 2021, all kibble packaging will consist of mono-plastic, making the bags completely recyclable.
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.
Cost of purchasing and maintaining a pet
Adopting a dog or cat involves costs. The first expense is the purchase itself, but maintaining your pet comes with a price tag of its own.
The coronavirus and your pet: the influence of COVID-19 on your dog or cat
This article provides an in-depth explanation of the coronavirus in relation to pets.
Grooming a pet: here’s how to clean the eyes, ears and nose of your dog or cat
Just like humans, our pets can get dirt in their eyes, nose or ears too. Except they can’t really clean it very well.
Help, my pet is missing! Lost your dog or cat? Here’s what to do
There are several things you can do when your pet has gone missing in order to get reunited as quickly as possible.
Introducing a new pet to the home, here’s how to introduce your dog or cat
You want to welcome a new pet to the home, but how to go about it?
Do animals dream? Here’s what we know about dreaming dogs and cats!
When we close our eyes at night, we depart to dreamland. But what about dogs and cats?
A poisoned pet: first aid for a poisoned dog or cat
Antifreeze, chocolate or a certain plant; these can be dangerous things when pets decide to have a nibble or a lick
Can my pet get corona? Frequently asked questions about the coronavirus
We will tell you all about the corona virus and how it may affect you and your pet.
First aid for dogs and cats
Just like us humans, animals can get in trouble too. Here are some tips to help your pet in an emergency.
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.
Leaving your dog or cat on its own? Check out our 8 tips
Here are 8 tips to make your dog or cat as comfortable as possible whenever you are not around.
4 x sustainable toys for your dog or cat
Here are four ideas for sustainable dog and cat toys.
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?
‘Adopt, don’t shop’: 8 reasons to adopt a pet from a shelter
Are you on the market for a dog or cat? Here are 8 reasons for adopting a dog or cat.
Recognising, solving and preventing dental problems in dogs and cats
More than sixty percent of dogs and cats over three years of age has dental problems.
Cruelty-free and sustainable pet food
Animal testing isn’t limited to makeup, medication or bath foam.
A sustainable vacation with your pet
A couple of tips for a sustainable vacation with your pet.
Living in a tiny house with a dog or cat, can it be done?
A tiny house is small and a dog or cat needs its space. Can the two be married? Here are some tips!
Here is how proper nutrition affects your pet’s coat
A healthy coat depends on nutrition in addition to coat care.
How to combat arthrosis in dogs and cats?
When your dog or cat suffers from arthrosis, it may experience a lot of pain and discomfort.
Arthrosis in dogs and cats: what is it and what causes it?
Painful joints when moving around: arthrosis is an unpleasant affliction.
Can a dog or cat get jealous?
Below the answer to the question whether a dog or cat is capable of jealousy.
Your pet while you’re on vacation: will it tag along?
Whether it be far away or close to home, we all love a well-deserved holiday.
Your pet while you’re on holiday: a pet sitter at home
What to keep in mind when getting an in-house pet sitter?
Your pet while you’re on holiday: pet hotels
What to keep in mind when taking your pet to a pet hotel?
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.
How environmentally friendly is the life of my pet and how can I contribute?
How does your pet impact the climate and what can you do to limit the effects?
Why give my pet organic food?
We will tell you all about organic food and its benefits to your pet.
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.
What to do with my cat or dog when I go on vacation?
Every year we look forward to our vacation. But what to do with your cat or dog while you’re away?
Making the world a better place
Yarrah, producer of organic food for cats and dogs, aims to make the world a better place through all its activities.
9 summer tips for your dog and cat
How can you prepare your dog or cat for the summer?
Organic beef farm quality inspection
In Austria is an organic dairy cattle farm. It is one of the farms that supply Yarrah the organic beef for its dog and cat food.
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.
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.
Animal-friendly testing
All Yarrah packs state that the product hasn’t been tested on animals. Nevertheless, there comes a time when new products do have to be offered to a testing panel of cats and dogs.
Organic farming – a better life for all animals
We also require that the animals that end up in the food have had a better life. What exactly does ‘a better life’ mean when it comes to an organic animal?
Quality control organic products
When a product’s packaging states that the product is organic, it means that the product meets stringent organic regulations.
Quality checks at an organic turkey and chicken farm
Quality Manager Arthur visited a German turkey and chicken farm, as well as a processing plant for organic turkeys, in early September 2017.
Yarrah carries out quality checks in Uruguay
Purpose of the call is to inspect the entire production chain and to personally make sure the animals are treated well and are eventually killed in a humane manner.
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?
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.
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.
Yarrah uses ‘happy hens’
How can you be properly sure that the animals in your feed have actually had a better life?
Quality visit to the organic chicken farmer
Even though organic hens have a far better life than broilers, free-range hens or battery hens, it is nevertheless the case that they end up being slaughtered. Animal welfare is something that we consider to be extremely important.
What exactly are meat and animal byproducts?
We are often asked what exactly is meant by ‘meat and animal byproducts’. Let us explain.
