What is optimal nutrition for dogs and cats? Two factors that heavily influence your pet’s overall health, are genetics and environment. Top nutritional goals for your pets include low-carb, high moisture, and unprocessed. All of which are what make up raw pet food. What makes your pet sick from their food? Micro-toxins are found in grains, commonly found in your …
Raw Pet Food Diets Part 1 of 3
Does your dog eat like a wolf? Does your cat think it’s a wild African feline? Well, they may not be in denial as much as you may think. Dogs and cats were not always Omnivores, as society has forced them to become. This is due in large part to big pet food companies advertisements, and Veterinarians moral compass’ not …
Pet Obesity Reality Check
Pet obesity is a very serious health concern for our furry family members. Obesity can result in serious adverse health effects, such as reducing the lifespan of your pet. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), in 2014, an estimated 53 percent of dogs and 58 percent of cats in the U.S. were overweight or obese. Most dogs …
New Encouraging News Regarding Rabies Vaccinations for Dogs and Cats
Results of a study performed by Kansas State University recently released are favorable for supporters and leaders of the charge against over-vaccinating pets. The study results show that most pets are protected against rabies from their initial rabies vaccinations, and that boosters are not necessary. A fact that has a big impact on how pets with out-of-date vaccinations that are …
Storing Dry Pet Food
Dogs Naturally Magazine published a very informative article about how and how not to store dry pet foods that we definitely feel is worth sharing. To start, the expert in the article advises a bag of kibble, once opened retains the full nutritional value for TWO WEEKS, TOPS, thanks to the oxidation process. Tips On How To Enhance The Life Of …
Steve’s Real Food
One of the very first companies to distribute a raw meat product nationwide! Steve’s Real Food has always been committed to quality and now they are also committed to being green, ensuring that their entire product life cycle has little impact on mother nature. Steve’s Raw Goat Milk Yogurt with Coconut flour and Chia seeds. A tasty treat packed with …
Primal Recall of Feline Raw Frozen Turkey Formula
March 13, 2015 Primal Pet Foods has initiated a voluntary recall of their Feline Raw Frozen Turkey Formula because this product may contain low levels of Thiamine (Vitamin B1). The only product affected is limited to 3 lb turkey nuggets (UPC# 8 50334-00414 0) with a “Best By” date code of 060815 B22. The “Best By” date code is located on the …
Why LID Diets May Be Your Pets’ Best Friend
Many times a week we are visited by pet owners, concerned about their pooches various health issues. The most common ailments consist of paw chewing and licking, skin rashes and hair loss, gut issues, diarrhea, vomiting, gas and yeast overgrowth. These symptoms may be caused by a number of things, but diet is always one concern. Here we will discuss …
Holiday Beverages for Furry Family Members
How about a Christmas or New Year’s beverage for your furry friend….Primal’s raw goats milk. If your pet’s taste go to the more savory side of things, then try Answer’s Fermented Fish stock.
BRAVO RECALLS SELECT CHICKEN AND TURKEY PET FOODS BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE SALMONELLA HEALTH RISK
Bravo of Manchester, CT is recalling select lots of Bravo Turkey and Chicken pet foods for dogs and cats because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with …