Benefits of Vegetables!
I have been a fan of feeding our pets fresh whole foods for decades. Some pet owners promote prey model feeding, which does not include fruits or vegetable matter. While...
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Fall Stew Using Seasonal Root VeggiesFall Stew Using Seasonal Root Veggies
It's fall and that means root vegetables are easy to find. Root vegetables support Stomach and Spleen health because they are harvested in late summer, early fall. According to Traditional...
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Benefits of Fresh Ingredients in Dog FoodBenefits of Fresh Ingredients in Dog Food
Feeding fresh, whole foods to your pet can improve health, well-being, and longevity.
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DCM Link to Pet Food UnfoundedDCM Link to Pet Food Unfounded
From the first day that FDA and veterinary cardiologists and nutritionists labeled grain-free BEG diets as causing DCM in dogs, I called Bulls**t. This was just a ploy by the...
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10 Tips to Avoid Expensive Emergency Veterinary Visits10 Tips to Avoid Expensive Emergency Veterinary Visits
Tips to avoid expensive emergency room visits with your pets.
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Five Top Tips For Pet LongevityFive Top Tips For Pet Longevity
We all want our pets to live forever. Follow these simple guidelines to increase longevity.
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Coping in CrisisCoping in Crisis
COVID-19 is changing the way we think and act, both locally and globally. Are you prepared to provide for your pets in times of isolation?
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How to Make Healthy Dehydrated TreatsHow to Make Healthy Dehydrated Treats
Making dried treats at home is easy and saves money. Your pets will thank you!
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Making Cat FoodMaking Cat Food
Making food for cats should be balanced with the correct amounts of vitamins and minerals, just as for dogs. This recipe was formulated to meet the nutritional requirements established by...
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Choosing the Right Pet FoodChoosing the Right Pet Food
Navigating the pet food aisle can be frustrating and confusing. Help your pets live longer by providing fresh foods.
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AAFCO Sinks to New LowsAAFCO Sinks to New Lows
On November 5th, I received the following e-mail. Others receiving this same e-mail included all the folks at Answers Pet Food, Susan Thixton (Truth About Pet Food), Kohl Harrington (Pet-Fooled...
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Playing Favorites: The Abuse of Power to Control Pet Food IngredientsPlaying Favorites: The Abuse of Power to Control Pet Food Ingredients
The question now lingers – will AAFCO see legal action from these suppliers that were essentially eliminated from the animal feed supply chain? There are millions of dollars at stake...
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FDA Leaves Pet Owners in the LurchFDA Leaves Pet Owners in the Lurch
Day One of AAFCO Annual Meeting August 2019 and I’ve already got steam coming out my ears!
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You Can't Solve Allergies if You Don't Fix the DietYou Can't Solve Allergies if You Don't Fix the Diet
Dealing with itching, scratching pets with chronic ear and skin infections is incredibly frustrating for pet owners. Listening to chewing, licking, and scratching has the same effect as nails on...
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Choosing the Right DietChoosing the Right Diet
For years I have been saying there is no "one size fits all" diet for our pets. When asked which company makes the best food, or what one food I...
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Trust in Pet Food IndustryTrust in Pet Food Industry
Recently there have been dozens of recalls within the pet food industry associated with excess levels of vitamin D in both canned and dry pet food made by many of...
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Higher Price Does Not Mean More MeatHigher Price Does Not Mean More Meat
Analysts for Woof Whiskers recently undertook a survey of pet foods offered for sale on a popular website. They compared protein content to price per pound. They hypothesized that higher...
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Voluntary Versus Mandatory Food RecallsVoluntary Versus Mandatory Food Recalls
Lately it seems there are weekly recalls in the pet food industry; contamination with euthanasia solution, bacteria, or endotoxins, over or under-supplementation of vitamins and minerals, and inclusion of...
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Vegan Pets - To Be or Not to Be?Vegan Pets - To Be or Not to Be?
Veganism among humans is certainly on the rise. According to one 2017 report, 6% of US consumers claim to eat a plant-based diet – a 600% increase since 2014. There are...
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Pulling Apart an Ingredient LabelPulling Apart an Ingredient Label
This is a demonstration of misleading pet food labeling. Here is the list of ingredients for a weight management dry dog food labeled as "With Real Chicken and accented with...
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What's Really In Your Pets' Food? Don't Be Fooled By Packaging TermsWhat's Really In Your Pets' Food? Don't Be Fooled By Packaging Terms
Are you well-educated on the meaning of terms used in pet food labeling? The pet food industry, FDA, and AAFCO have come up with definitions that I think are very...
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Canning Pet FoodCanning Pet Food
This past week, the time I spent at the Kansas State University course on commercial pet food manufacturing was extremely helpful for understanding the processes involved in making complete...
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In the Belly of the Beast: Learning What Really Goes into Commercial Pet FoodIn the Belly of the Beast: Learning What Really Goes into Commercial Pet Food
This week Hue and I have been spending long days learning about the commercial production of pet food at Kansas State University. It's been very enlightening. Many of us complain...
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The Kids Are Home, But They're Not AloneThe Kids Are Home, But They're Not Alone
We’ve all experienced it: that feeling in your gut that tells you leaving your pets home in someone else’s care could be a recipe for disaster. This can be...
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