Field Notes
Ecology, sourcing,
and what we're learning.
No. 03May 30, 2026
What a single-ingredient treat actually means
"Single ingredient" appears on a lot of pet treat packaging. It doesn't always mean what it sounds like. Here's what we mean when we say it, and why the distinction matters.
dog-treatsingredientsnutrition
No. 02May 30, 2026
The carbon footprint of your dog — and what to do about it
The average dog has a larger carbon footprint than an SUV driven 6,000 miles a year. Most of that comes from the meat in their food. Almost none of it is discussed in the pet industry.
carbon-footprintecologypet-food
No. 01May 30, 2026
Why Asian carp are the most useful fish in America right now
Asian carp have been in the Illinois River since the 1970s. They got there the same way most invasive species do — through a combination of optimism and poor planning.
carpecologyillinois-river