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If you feed raw to your dog and or cat(s) …terrific!!! If not but are considering trying it…awesome!!! So which should you choose there are close to 20 different “known” brands and many more trying to get notoriety. Hopefully this blog will help. Choose a raw diet that is truly a meat driven version. There are many out there that are 70,80,90% meat driven which sounds great but there are improvements that are always “in need to be verified”.  Choosing a raw diet should possess a minimal of 90% ( preferable higher)of protein derived from animal/fish meats. Try to stay...

There are so many different types of dog food, sometimes it is difficult to know which one is best for your dog. There are many things to consider when picking out the perfect food for your pet. Here are a few things to keep in mind while shopping: Breed. Different breeds have different nutritional requirements that you should keep in mind when picking out a dog food. Some breeds need more calories, some need more antioxidants, and so on. You can find this information by either researching online or consulting a professional. This information is something that you should research before...

We commonly are asked about what people can do to provide a better diet to their pet. There are probably a million answers to this question. My favorite answer is to feed a top quality raw food, however this isn’t always possible or affordable for many. Most want to continue feeding kibble, but make it better. Some are also looking for ways to get their picky pet to eat. We always have suggestions to help with both increasing the quality of your kibble and provide greater nutrition. In addition to rotating proteins within the brand you feed, switching to a...

In Part I of the history of pet food we looked at how dry food or “kibble” came to be and why it might not always be a one-size-fits-all option. The pet food industry has boomed over the past couple of decades, with some incredible advancements in the last decade alone.   We now have canned pet foods that are more edible than some canned human foods, freeze dried complete meals, kibble mixed with freeze dried foods and more frozen and fresh raw options than you can even begin to imagine. Trying to sort through some of these offerings can...