Category Archives: Resources for Pet Owners

There are currently hundreds of foods from which to choose for you pet.  But how do you know which ones are healthy?  And just what are those ingredients, actually? 1.  What Exactly is “Meal”? Meal is a term used to describe animal protein left over AFTER water has been rendered out.  It has a higher concentration of protein than the meat.  A great article explaining the difference can be found here: http://www.dogfoodproject.com/index.php?page=meat-meal 2.  What is a By-Product? By-products are livers, brains, bone, stomachs,.

Here are some tips for reading those often confusing labels: 1.  Don’t Fall for Marketing Gimmicks:  Big name companies use fancy packaging and emotional commercials to sell their products.  It’s important to know many of their claims are false.  For instance, terms such as “premium,” “super premium,” “ultra premium,” or “gourmet” mean NOTHING because there are no regulations that say these foods must use different ingredients or change their nutritional standards. 2.  “Natural” v. “Organic”: “Natural” does not mean “organic.”  It simply refers to.