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April 10, 2013 · 1:49 pm

Pet Food Execs Eat Their Own Food

Pet360.com Challenges Pet Food Execs to Eat Their Own Food

The Pet360 team recently traveled to the Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Florida and put representatives from major pet food manufacturers to the test. Spokespersons from twelve pet food companies were asked to eat their company’s pet food live on camera, and each one graciously accepted the challenge. These videos are the first in Pet360.com’s ongoing “Eat Your Food” series which will continue to put pet food brands to the test.

“For the longest time, the biggest decision regarding pet food was whether to purchase wet or dry,” explains Jon Roska Jr., VP of Merchandising at Pet360. “Now-a-days, pet owners are faced with a multitude of decisions, and there are a variety of gourmet options to choose from. We want to give brands the opportunity to prove that their food is the highest quality option for our customers’ pets, and what better way is there to do that than by consuming the food themselves?”

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Designed to highlight many of the most popular pet food brands, the “Eat Your Food” series also provides manufacturers the opportunity to promote the nutritional benefits of their pet food formulas. To check out Pet360.com’s “Eat Your Food” video series, click here.

*Pet360 strongly discourages consumers from eating their pet’s food at home. Participants in the “Eat Your Food” series are representatives of professional pet food companies.

About Pet360

Pet360.com is a personalized website dedicated to simplifying pet parenting. At Pet360, each member’s experience is tailored to their individual needs based on the type, breed, gender, age and size of their pets. By offering relevant tips and expert advice, connections to others with similar pets and the convenience of home shopping all in one place, Pet360.com is the ultimate resource for pet parents – available anytime, anywhere. For more information, watch the Pet360 Video or visit www.Pet360.com.

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January 23, 2013 · 12:53 pm

Hare today: rabbits in the raw

If you live in the Monterey Bay area from Carmel to Pacific Grove, Marina to Gilroy, there is a rabbit farmer in Hollister who delivers raw ground rabbit food for dogs for FREE in the area with a minimum purchase of 10lbs..

He feeds them native grasses, each package is 2 lb. which can be fed to a 60 lb. dog for a week, approximately.

Cici has been scarfing up the raw rabbits. She loves it.  I try not to think about the bunnies. The 2 pound package lasts about a week, so five packages should last the month, if you mix the ground rabbit with kibble or Dr. Harvey’s as I do and feed twice a day. Longer, if your dog is smaller than Cici. She weighs about 53-60 pounds. She has stopped itching, too. No more allergies… allergies be gone dog food !

It is all natural raw dog food, ground rabbit with bone and organ meat included. It has NO preservatives, additives or antibiotics. It is all fresh and healthy. It comes frozen in 2lb packages. And it is very affordable. I did some research on other sites and found prices of $100 for 10 pounds of raw rabbit meat.  Feed your dogs rabbit tartare. Or you can cook the meat and feed your dog cooked rabbit. Either way, it is a nice change of pace (see health benefits below).

Check out the Rabbit in the Raw facebook page

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If you have any Questions feel free to call Charly at 831 673 2287. He can answer your questions and will enjoy meeting you and your dogs!

Rabbit Meat:  Is classified as poultry.  Like chicken or turkey but is extremely lean with more protein and significantly less fat.  But unlike the common proteins of chicken and turkey dogs and cats that are allergic to poultry can usually digest rabbit without allergy symptoms.  Other benefits of rabbit meat include the following:  there is no cholesterol found in rabbit meat making it a fantastic option for dogs that have a history of cardiac disease.  Rabbit meat contains fewer calories when comparing ounce per ounce of chicken, turkey, beef, and lamb making it a fantastic option for dogs needing to lose a few pounds without significantly cutting the portion size.  Rabbit meat is a very “heart-friendly” protein source, and makes a great choice for allergic, overweight or sensitive pets.

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November 2, 2012 · 9:14 pm

oh brothers Doggy food

Brothers Complete is a family-owned and operated Pet Industry business – not a wholly-owned subsidiary of some conglomerate with fingers in any number of different pies.  Brothers Pierre and Aaron Earling believe good nutrition is the key to a pet’s health and well-being. As proprietors of The Doggy Store in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, they’ve  recommended foods to their clientele for years. And determined they would formulate a product on their own that would surpass anything currently available.


 

Brothers Complete is a grain free, white potato free dog food, with white meat, red meat, allergy and fish formulas.

Cici was excited to try out all the yummy foods and treats. Drooling… delicious… she is a big fan and has enjoyed every bite and below are the things I am most happiest about. Feels good to feed her high quality foods and treats.

The Brothers Complete White Meat Formula uses Chicken as its main source of protein, with a good portion of egg and turkey meal included for added animal protein. Because white meat has a low ash content, this formula allows for high absorption of nutrients. The tapioca starch is obtained from the roots of the cassava plant (manihot esculenta) and is a natural source of very low glycemic carbohydrates. The tapioca starch used in Brothers does not contain the additional ingredients (like sugar and milk) normally added to tapioca for human consumption. This low glycemic starch allows Brothers to formulate a food that is closer to a dog’s historic diet which is based predominantly on animal protein, fat, and bone.

Ingredients: Chicken meal, tapioca, turkey meal, dried eggs, sweet potato, peas, chicken fat (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Menhaden fish meal, dried chicken liver, pumpkin, flaxseed, alfalfa meal, carrots, potassium chloride, salt, choline chloride, blueberries, cranberries, apples, celery, beets, parsley, lettuce, spinach, DL-methionine, L-lysine, taurine, mixed Tocopherols, Rosemary extract, Green tea extract, lecithin, Vitamin A supplement, Vitamin D3 supplement, Vitamin E supplement, zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, niacin, folic acid, biotin, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, L-ascorbyl 2-polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C activity), zinc proteinate, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, cobalt carbonate, Vitamin B12 supplement, Organic branched Inulin/FOS, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, Amylase (Aspergillus oryzae), Protease (Aspergillus oryzae), Cellulase (Trichoderma reesei), Lactase (Aspergillus oryzae), Hemicellulase (Trichoderma reesei), Lipase (Aspergillus oryzae).

In the last few years, some commercial pet food manufacturers have eliminated or restricted the use of grains but have substituted white potato instead. White potatoes have a higher glycemic index than white sugar (80 to 110 versus sugar at 65) so it puts a strain on the adrenal and pancreatic systems when it spikes the blood sugar and produces a large insulin response every time the dog eats. The high glycemic property of the white potato also feeds the Candida Albicans yeast in the colon which, when overgrown, becomes a fungus whose rhizomes grow into the mucosal lining of the intestine and contribute to a condition known as “leaky gut” which allows matter from the colon, including the Candida Fungus, to get into the blood stream which usually leads to a host of skin conditions and allergy-related problems.

One of the problems with white potatoes, under less than perfect conditions (when too old, sprouting small roots, exposed to warm temperatures above 50 to 65 degrees F for too long, or exposed to light for too long) is that they generate a neurotoxin called solanine which can be extremely toxic. Potatoes rejected from the human food chain, and used in the dog food industry, are all too often a source of excessive solanine in dog food.

Potatoes and grains (due to improper preparation) are also a source of “Lectins” which compromise the effectiveness of the colon and can severly reduce the ability of the cilia to extract necessary minerals and vitamins from the food they eat.

Another possible problem when potatoes are heated to high temperatures is the production of acrylamide which is a recognized carcinogen. For these, and other reasons relating to a dogs health, all of Brothers Complete Formulas are grain and white potato free.

Brothers is the only dry dog food we are aware of that stores their food in air-conditioned storage facilities to maintain the freshness built into it.

Most dog foods spend 3 to 6 months in hot warehouses before reaching the retail outlets. Then they can sit on shelves in pet food stores for several more months before being purchased by the customer.  At Brothers Complete, two days after the food is made it is put in a dark, air-conditioned storage facility where it stays perfectly fresh until it is shipped to  customers or sold in the store. Brothers manufactures only small batches and sell directly to the consumer. There are no middle men.

Cici also got to try the dog biscuits On The Lamb, Country Chicken, Red Meat Raves and the Dehydrated Chicken Breast, (which she scarfed up right away!) and the Dehydrated Canadian Beef Liver, YUM…

Brothers Complete “On The Lamb” dog biscuits are a departure from the “same-old, same-old” – a real taste sensation your pet will get excited about. Made in the USA, these healthful biscuits contain only wholesome real food ingredients, and, of course, are grain and white potato free. “On The Lamb” Dog Biscuits will keep your pet happy as a bunny.

INGREDIENTS: Lamb Meal, Tapioca Starch, Green Peas, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Chicken Liver, Sweet Potato.

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October 1, 2012 · 3:16 pm

Chewy Chewy

Chewy.com formerly Mr Chewy sent us an amazing Merrick sample kit. Cici scarfed up every bit of food and relished every bite of the wet and dry foods.


http://www.chewy.com/ci/brand/merrick.html

Yummy package includes:

Merrick Classic Real Chicken Brown Rice + Green Pea Recipe (Toy/Small!Breed)

Merrick Classic Real Chicken Brown Rice + Green Pea Recipe (Puppy/All Breeds)

Merrick Classic Real Chicken Brown Rice + Green Pea Recipe (Adult/Large Breed)

Merrick Grain free Real Buffalo+Sweet Potato Recipe

Merrick Grain free Real Chicken+Sweet Potato Recipe

Merrick Grain free Real Duck+Sweet Potato Recipe

3.2 oz can of Merrick Grain Free Grammy’s Pot Pie Classic Recipe (Toy/Small Breed)

13.2 oz can of Merrick Grain Free Smothered Comfort Classic Recipe (All Breeds)

Merrick Branded Wooden Spoon

8 oz. Le!Creuset® Petite Round Casserole

Merrick Bandanas

Merrick Lane Book


http://www.chewy.com/s/merrick

Merrick Classic brand recipes have a balance of 60 percent meat/poultry/fish, 20 percent fruits and veggies, and 20 percent whole grains. Wet or dry, the recipes are all made in America with no grain fillers or ingredients sourced from China.  All recipes are cooked in the test kitchen and plants in Hereford, Texas. Features regional farm-fresh ingredients.

For Garth Merrick, founder of Merrick Pet Care Inc., creating a family-owned company meant getting his family and friends involved. Together with his wife, Susie, and their four children, Garth built the company at their ranch in Hereford, Texas, near Amarillo.

Deboned Duck, Turkey Meal, Salmon Meal (source of Omega 3 fatty acids), Sweet Potato, Peas, Lamb Meal, Potato, Duck Fat (preserved with natural mixed tocopherols), Pea Protein, Natural Flavor, Apples, Blueberries, Organic Alfalfa, Salmon Oil, Minerals (Salt, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Potassium Iodide, Cobalt Amino Acid Complex, Sodium Selenite), Vitamins (Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin D3, Niacin, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Thiamine Mononitrate), Yucca Schidigera Extract, Dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, Dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, Rosemary Extract.

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July 2, 2012 · 4:17 pm

Chicken lickin good

What is better than a chicken dinner? Baked or fried, roasted or drowning in gravy, side of mashed potatoes and biscuits, chicken dinner is yummy comfort food for humans and also dogs.

The good folks at Spring Naturals asked Cici to do a taste test on their Chicken dinner, kibble for dogs. They sent us a one pound bag and Cici scarfed it up with zest. She is a little fussy about her food sometimes. But I’d say that she gave this food four paws up.

What I like about the food is that it has chicken as the first ingredient and other good ingredients (flax seed, quinoa) that you don’t normally find in dog food. (see the complete list below).  I also like that there are no ingredients from China and that the food is made in the USA and there are no fillers such as corn or soy or wheat.

Spring Naturals prides itself on using only the highest quality ingredients from select suppliers located in the USA, Canada and Western Europe (vitamin/mineral mixes), and New Zealand (lamb). Each Spring Naturals product is made in the USA without any ingredients from China, to give pet parents complete confidence they’re feeding their pet the best possible diet.

The nation’s leading pet nutritionists have developed each of Spring Naturals’ recipes, and only real meat, poultry or fish is used as the #1 ingredient. Unlike other pet foods on the market, Spring Naturals does not contain meat, poultry or fish meals of any kind. Meaning, each Spring Naturals recipe is formulated without high glycemic ingredients like corn, wheat, soy, potato starch or rice.

The Spring Naturals’ line includes dry and canned dinners for dogs in Beef, Chicken, Turkey, Lamb and Salmon. Look for their recipes available in Whole Grain and Grain Free varieties, with an Organic line, too.

Fans of Spring Naturals can follow them at www.facebook.com/springnaturals or on Twitter @springnaturals. To learn more about Spring Naturals and their growing line of dinners and treats visit their website at www.SpringNaturals.com.

Ingredients

Chicken, chickpeas, peas, dried eggs, barley, oats, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), dicalcium phosphate, quinoa, sun-cured alfalfa, flaxseed, natural flavors, calcium carbonate, salt, spinach, sweet potatoes, tomato pomace, potassium chloride, choline chloride, blueberries, cranberries, apricots, carrots, zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, vitamin E supplement, thiamine mononitrate, niacin supplement, calcium pantothenate, biotin, vitamin A supplement, riboflavin supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid, dandelion greens, chicory root extract, mixed tocopherols, rosemary extract.

DRY DINNERS
- Whole Grain Dry Dinners range from 4lb bags (beginning at $10.49, depending on recipe) to 26lb bags (beginning at $59.49, depending on recipe)
- Grain Free Dry Dinners range from 4lb bags (beginning at $10.99, depending on recipe) to 26lb bags (beginning at $63.99, depending on recipe)
- Organic Dry Dinners are coming soon and will range from 4lb bags (beginning at $28.99, depending on recipe) to 12lb bags (beginning at $79.99, depending on recipe)
CANNED DINNERS
- Whole Grain Canned Dinners come in 13oz cans and retail for $2.29 each
- Grain Free Canned Dinners come in 13oz cans and retail for $2.59 – $2.99 each, depending on recipe
- Organic Canned Dinners are coming soon and will be available in 13oz cans and retail for $2.59 - $2.99 each, depending on recipe
TREATS
- Whole Grain treats come in 6oz pouches and retail for $7.99 each
- Grain Free treats come in 6oz pouches and retail for $8.99 each
- Organic  treats are coming soon and will be avaialble in 6oz pouches and retail for $9.99 each
Retailers: 
(you can also purchase online at www.PetFoodDirect.com and www.PSCPets.com)


http://www.springnaturals.com/products/wholesome_grains/dry_dinners/chicken/8/

Cici relished eating it and so will your pooches.

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April 1, 2012 · 3:40 pm

Yummy Foods and Pet laptops

Toshiba Introduces World’s First Laptop for Pets: Toshiba

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a laptop for pets? Toshiba thinks so! They unveiled the world’s first laptop for pets, complete with a built-in doggy cam for dog-to-dog video conferencing as well as brand new bark-to-text technology.

Subaru Provides Dog Driving Lessons, Too Subaru

Subaru has unveiled that it is providing driving lessons for dogs! Really, who wouldn’t want to take a long road trip and be able to relax, knowing that all is well  with Fido at the wheel?

A new company called Yummy Foods will feature authentic organic gourmet pet food in glass pet jars similar to baby food jars…Featured are MeatNut, FishNut, VeggieNut, MilkNut and ChickenNut flavors. Each line will offer various meats (bison to venison), fish (salmon to tuna), fruits and vegetables (such as apple beet salad and yams) goat and cow milk and fowl (chicken, eggs and turkey). Each jar will contain a complete meal and can also be mixed and matched.

Asked why pet owners cannot feed their pets baby food, the response is that there are ingredients in baby food such as fillers and preservatives that are not suitable for pampered pets.


http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/04/01/gmo-infant-formula.aspx?e_cid=20120401_SNL_Art_1

Given the demand for high quality pet food, the company hopes to clean up the market by targeting  pet owners, rescuers and other childless folks who treat their pets as kids.  The food will be grown on their farm in Mendocino, California and consist of human grade ingredients. Home cooked food without all of the muss and fuss and fresh from the farm.

The owners of the company, Mutt and Jeff, (who it is rumored fight like cats and dogs) will appear on Shark Tank and hope investors will loan them money and not bite them in the butt as they have numerous pet food inventors.


http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-april-fools-day-internet-hoaxes-20120330,0,1170217.story


http://www.museumofhoaxes.com/hoax/aprilfool/

Happy April Fool’s Day!

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March 26, 2012 · 12:48 pm

Top 10 Reasons to Feed Your Dog Fresh Whole Food

Below are the Top Ten Reasons to Make the Switch for Your Pet: (from Dr. Harvey)…


http://www.drharveys.com/blog/post/35-top-ten-reasons-to-feed-homemade-food-to-your-pets

1. Ability to control the quality of the ingredients
2. Increase longevity
3. Ability to avoid synthetic ingredients
4. Ability to avoid toxicity caused by preservatives
5. Avoid dyes and coloring agents
6. Maintain healthy weight-increase energy
7. Improved skin and coat
8. Avoid allergies
9.Improve dental health
10. Avoid common degenerative diseases (Arthritis, Kidney Disease, Cancer)

All of these benefits can be achieved with a minimum of effort and the results are so rewarding.

You CAN do this for your dog!

Dr. Harvey and I just had a conversation about this topic. I had told him that Cici was not wanting to eat her soup (raw dehydrated food) and I asked for his advice. He said over and over that it is best to make your own food, that way you know what your pet is eating.

His words:

Fresh is Best and Here’s why…

We think fresh is best. Would you want to eat boxed cereal or canned food as your daily diet? No, of course you wouldn’t. And we don’t think your companion wants to either. We know that fresh is best and our pre-mixes make fresh possible. Even with a busy schedule it is possible to make a fresh meal for your companion every day. You can also make enough for a few days and keep it in the refrigerator. Our foods will stay fresh for 2-3 days in the refrigerator and can be frozen for traveling or for a sitter.


http://www.drharveys.com/pages/homemade_fresh

Treats should be chemical-free and safe too. So many are filled with preservatives and tainted meat products. Check here for preservative-free, dye-free and healthy treats!

Power Patties, yum yum yum, Cici’s favorite treats !!!


http://www.drharveys.com/products/line/17-dogs

just for laughs…

Another day, another blog hop, what do you know.   This Blog Hop is bought to you by Alfie’s Blog, Snoopy’s Dog Blog, My Brown Newfies and Luna, A Dog’s Life……. catch the code…

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March 7, 2012 · 5:31 pm

Dynamic duo: Mr Chewy and Orijen


http://www.mrchewy.com/s/orijen

Mr. Chewy is a great way to get dog food, treats and more (cat food too). Easy to order, home delivery (no more carrying heavy bags), great prices and many brands Cici and I love (70+ brands is a lot to choose from).   They also offer FREE 1-2 day shipping with orders of $49+. Under $49+ shipping is a flat rate of $4.95.

We’ve ordered from other online vendors that took more time and did not offer discounts and all of the brands we love, so Mr. Chewy’s is your one stop shop for all  healthy dog/cat (pets) food. Just call 1-800-Mr Chewy.

Check out their facebook page…


https://www.facebook.com/MrChewyPets

Since Cici is on a grain-free regimen and mostly raw dehydrated food, with a little bit of kibble when she gets bored of the soup, Mr. Chewy’s sent us a five pound bag of the Orijen Regional Red Grain-Free Dry Dog Food to try out. Yum ! Cici loved it. She was getting bored of slurping and this gave her some healthy dog food to chew on.

RAW means the ingredient has not been cooked before processing, but has been preserved either by freezing, chemical preservatives, or a combination of both.

FRESH means the meats are never frozen and contain no preservatives. Unlike most commercial pet foods, ORIJEN is made with FRESH REGIONAL MEATS that are delivered fresh each day, and are a key factor in the superior palatability and feeding performance of ORIJEN.

  • Carbohydrate-limited and grain-free
  • Includes sea vegetables, juniper berries and marigold flowers
  • Keeps your dog healthy, happy and strong
  • Made in Canada

Ingredients:  Fresh deboned wild boar, fresh deboned lamb, fresh beef liver, fresh deboned pork, lamb meal, peas, salmon meal, russet potato, herring meal, fresh whole eggs, fresh deboned bison, potato starch, fresh deboned salmon, pacific whitefish meal, fresh deboned walleye, salmon oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), sun-cured alfalfa, pea fiber, dried organic kelp, pumpkin, chicory root, carrots, spinach, turnip greens, apples, cranberries, blueberries, licorice root, angelica root, fenugreek, marigold flowers, sweet fennel, peppermint leaf, chamomile, dandelion, summer savory, rosemary, vitamin A, vitamin D3, vitamin E, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, d-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12, zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, selenium yeast, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Enterococcus faecium.

About Orijen dog food ingredients:

  • Food used in this product is fit for human consumption
  • No Outsourcing (100% China free)
  • Biologically appropriate (Orijen mimics the natural diet wild predecessors)
  • Fresh and Regional Ingredients only
  • NO Chemical preservatives (BHA, BHT, or Ethoxyquin )
REGIONAL RED features a Biologically Appropriate (75.25.0) ingredient ratio of 75% meat, 25% fruit and vegetables, and 0% grain — all slow-cooked at low temperatures to retain their natural goodness.

Fresh and Regional Ingredients

Use of fresh regional ingredients approved fit for human consumption, by the Government of Canada.

Orijen uses free range poultry, wild caught fresh fish delivered daily, and free range red meats.

Fresh means no processing, never frozen, and preservative free.

Meat and Protein Rich

Orijen uses a “Top Five” Ingredients philosophy, meaning the first 5 ingredients in every kibble is animal based.  REGIONAL RED Formula: Top Five = Boneless wild boar, deboned lamb, beef liver, deboned pork, lamb meal.

This is a high protein, No grain product.

Orijen is meat concentrated, and protein rich, as by all scientific standards, and evolutionary history, as dog is a domesticated wolf. Modern dogs of all breeds require a meat based diet mimicking their ancestors.

Carbohydrate Limited

Today’s conventional pet foods are lower in protein and high in carbohydrates (40-50%). As carbohydrates are not part of the natural diet, it should come as no surprise that carbohydrates are not required (in any amount) by dogs and cats.

Grain-free

ORIJEN is free of cereal grains, and the carbohydrates are derived from fruits and vegetables. Carbohydrates are limited to 20% of the overall product, to better match the natural diet.

Grain free for the specific reason that grains are not necessary and used in lower end pet foods as a cheap filler and ultimately causes long term illnesses and weight problems (diabetes, allergies )

Fruits and Vegetables

Wild canids including wolves, coyotes and fox eat fruit throughout the summer which provides vitamins, enzymes, antioxidants and phytochemicals. They also eat grass which cleans the digestive tract.

Orijen features 20-25% of fruit and veggies.

RICH in ANIMAL FAT | 18%

Animal fats and oils are essential for the peak health of all dogs — that’s why ORIJEN is free of plant oils and only features fats of premium animal source. Instead of the highly-processed rendered fats used by conventional pet food makers, over 80% of the fats in ORIJEN occur naturally from high inclusions of fresh red meats and fish.

DHA & EPA from FRESH FISH | 0.5% / 0.3%

Fresh fish is a perfect source of highly digestible and Biologically Appropriate DHA and EPA Omega-3 fatty acids. Essential for your dog’s immune and nervous systems, as well as a glowing skin and hair coat, these richly nourishing fatty acids are not available from plant oils such as flax, coconut or sunflower

GRAIN-FREE & CARBOHYDRATE LIMITED | 0% / 25%

Your dog’s natural diet contains very few, if any, grains or carbohydrates. That’s why Biologically Appropriate ORIJEN is grain-free and contains less than half the carbohydrates found in conventional dog foods.

LIMITED CALCIUM & PHOSPHORUS | 1.8% / 1.6%

The potential oversupply of calcium and phosphorus in high-protein dog foods is cause for concern. High inclusions of chicken meal, fish meal or turkey meal used to increase protein levels also provide a rich source of minerals and push calcium and phosphorus levels to the upper allowable limits of, respectively, 2.5% and 1.6%.

GLUCOSAMINE & CHONDROITIN | 400mg / 250mg

ORIJEN’s high ratios of fresh meats and fish provide a rich source of glucosamine and chondroitin, which is derived naturally from the fresh meat ingredients — without adding synthetic ingredients to the formula.

VETERINARIAN SELECTED BOTANICALS

Providing the element of your dog’s natural diet that he craves when foraging for grasses and weeds, ORIJEN’s veterinarian-selected botanicals help support your dog’s metabolism, strengthen his organs, and serve as cleansers to rid his body of toxins.

NUTRITIONAL GUARANTEE

ORIJEN REGIONAL RED is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for ALL LIFE STAGES.

No outsourcing of products, production or imported goods are used. (Absolutely 100% China free) Most companies still outsource vitamins from China.

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January 3, 2012 · 3:52 pm

by nature organic dog food review

Have not been feeding Cici kibble for several months now due to her allergies. But she seems constantly hungry. And so I decided to try out and review By Nature’s organic chicken formula kibble. Seems to be a good quality, mostly grains and some chicken.  Cici scarfed it up and we shall see, it remains to be seen, if she will start itching again.  Hopefully not.

Some people have said that their dogs do not do well on grain-free foods. It’s confusing but my recommendation is to do what works for you and your dog. Feed your dog what is best for them, agrees with their tummies and what works for your budget.


http://www.bynaturepetfoods.com/productpages/organicdog.php

Ingredients: Organic Chicken, Chicken Meal, Organic Ground Brown Rice, Organic Ground Oats, Organic Ground Barley, Organic Peas, Fish Meal, Organic Flaxseed Meal, Tomato Pomace, Lamb Meal, Natural Flavors, Chicken Fat (Stabilized with Mixed Tocopherols), Organic Canola Oil, Monocalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, Choline Chloride, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Organic Dried Tomatoes, Organic Cranberries, Organic Carrots, Organic Spinach, Organic Kelp, Dried Chicory Root, Turmeric, Niacin Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Copper Sulfate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Sodium Selenite, Dried Yeast Fermentation Solubles.

Does NOT contain: corn, wheat, soy or artificial flavors, preservatives or colors.

By Nature does have a few grain-free kibbles and canned food but without the meat, just meal. There are mixed opinions about feeding meal, too. Depends on who you believe.

By Nature is called a ”Premium” brand.
By Nature offers other pet foods and treats including:

  • Natural Dog Biscuits
  • 95% Meat, Grain-Free Canned Dog Food
  • Organic Dry Dog Food
  • Organic Canned Dog Food
  • Natural Cat Food
  • 95% Meat, Grain-Free Canned Cat Food
  • Organic Dry Cat Food
  • Organic Canned Cat Food
  • Goldleaf Selects Foods for Dogs and Cats
Some of the Dog Cookies sound yummy…

For More Information:

You can order the By Nature pet food online and have it delivered to your door or you can purchase at a local retailer. Put in your zip code and see where you can buy in your area.
About By Nature-

They are a small New England company that makes high-quality foods and treats for pets. They are rooted in the tradition of the family farm.  By Nature can be purchased in pet specialty stores nationwide. They even offer a frequent buyer program and you can get a bag free for every ten you purchase.

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December 31, 2011 · 12:51 am

Pet Parents’ New Year’s Resolutions

While many humans are busy making New Year’s resolutions for themselves, more than 1,000 pet parents recently shared the things they plan to do to keep their pets happier and healthier in 2012.

Halo, Purely for Pets conducted the Pet Parents’ New Year’s Resolution Survey during December 21-23, 2011.  Of the 1,045 pet parents who participated in the survey, 26.1 percent have only cats in their household and 38.4 percent have only dogs. The remaining respondents, 35.5 percent, have both dogs and cats living with them.

According to survey results, a large number of pet parents feel they could do a better job grooming their pets, with 68.1 percent resolving to trim their pets’ nails more often, 52.6 percent planning to give their dogs and cats more baths, and more than 80 percent committing to more frequent brushings.  A little more than 35 percent plan to give their pets supplements to help their coat and skin. Finally, the pets may not like this, but a full 50 percent of pet owners plan to brush their pet’s teeth more often.

Interestingly, nearly 46 percent of respondents plan to help their pets lose weight. Considering recent studies show that more than 50 percent of dogs and cats are overweight, this awareness and recognition among pet owners is encouraging in the battle against pet obesity.

The majority (68.7 percent) of respondents with overweight pets plan to help their pets drop pounds by increasing exercise and 44 percent are going to feed their pets better quality food. A little more than 35 percent are going to reduce the amount of food their pets eat.

Even those whose pets don’t need to lose weight recognize the benefits of exercise for dogs and cats. Nearly 89 percent of those surveyed want to help their pets get more exercise this year, with the majority (62.4 percent) planning more walks and 68.3 percent committing to play with their pets more often.

An overwhelming number (94.1 percent) of those surveyed plan to help pets in need this year, with nearly 70 percent saying they will donate to a rescue or shelter. Other ways respondents say they’ll help pets in need include fostering (11.9 percent), adopting another pet (11.5 percent), playing freekibble.com or freekibblekat.com to earn Halo Spot’s Stew donations for shelters (45.5 percent) and 65.6 percent plan to continue what they’ve already been doing to help pets.  Quite a few respondents will help feed and care for feral cats in their neighborhood and others say they plan to volunteer their time at a local shelter or rescue.

Survey respondents were invited to share additional resolutions not included in the survey and the responses were unique, fun and heartwarming! Some examples of our favorites:

“Get an RV so we don’t have to leave them for vacation.”

“Train my cat to be a therapy animal.”

“More car and wagon rides.”

“To keep his wellness vet visits.”

“Attempt to walk my cats using a harness.”

“Not to shoo my cats away when I’m watching Ellen.”

Many pet parents say their top resolution this year is to love their dogs and cats even more than they did last year (is that even possible?), spend more time with them and increase the amount of snuggles, hugs and kisses.  It sounds like it’s going to be a great year for everyone!


http://www.halopets.com.

 

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