DOG FOOD INFO
& HELPFUL VIDEOS
We feed our ADULT German Shepherds
FROMM DOG FOOD OR A RAW DIET
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FROMM DOG FOOD
TO ALL OF OUR PUPPIES
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to find out about Fromm Family Pet food
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND FEEDING A "GRAIN FREE" KIBBLE
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FDA investigates connection between grain-free diets and heart failure among dogs, cats
A broken heart: Risk of heart disease in boutique or grain-free diets and exotic ingredients
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There are also frozen "Prepared" Raw Diets available
at your local family pet store, they would be
happy to help you, just ask them.
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Here's an easy recipe to inspire you to feed a fresh meal
to your dog!
*Dr. Karen Becker
RAW DIET FOR DOGS-
AMOUNT, RECIPE, AND FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS
Raw-Fed Puppies
5 Raw Food Mistakes to Avoid With Your Dog
Dr. Karen Becker
PLEASE SEE THIS EDUCATIONAL VIDEO
ON WHAT FOODS ARE BEST FOR OUR CANINES
From Best to Worst - My NEW Rankings of 13 Pet Foods
DOG FOOD: THE INGREDIENT LABEL
Dog Food Ingredients ~ Essential Facts
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Foods, Rich in Probiotics - Beneficial For Your Dog and Cat
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Sauerkraut, Kefir & PLAIN YOGURT
"KEFIR RECIPE"
10 Best Fruits and Vegetables for Dogs
10 Best People Foods to Share With Your Beloved Pet
PROBIOTICS FOR DOGS
GREEN TRIPE : A SUPER FOOD FOR DOGS
*click on title to do to website to read more
Sauerkraut, Kefir & PLAIN YOGURT
"KEFIR RECIPE"
10 Best Fruits and Vegetables for Dogs
10 Best People Foods to Share With Your Beloved Pet
PROBIOTICS FOR DOGS
GREEN TRIPE : A SUPER FOOD FOR DOGS
The Quality of Pet Food
Ingredients
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Meat vs. Meal on Pet Food Labeling
What is the difference and what does
it mean to your pets and you?
Meat Fact: Chicken & Lamb are 70% water and only
12% protein.
Pet food labels found in grocery and mass marketers like to
use Chicken or Lamb to represent real meat. When used without the addition of
meat meals, these protein sources contain 70% moisture, much of which is lost
during cooking. The label leads the consumer to believe that the product is
mostly meat based when it may not be. Chicken or lamb meats are heavier than
grains prior to cooking, but not after. Although the inclusion of fresh meats
may be beneficial, the moisture contained in the meats (70%) is reduced by
two-thirds during the cooking process, possibly leaving the total formula as a
grain based food after processing.
Meal Fact: Chicken Meal and Lamb Meal are dry and 70%
to 65% meat protein!
Example: CANIDAE All Life Stages lists Chicken Meal &
Turkey Meal as the first ingredients. Chicken, Turkey and Lamb meals are nearly
dry (5% moisture content) and contain 70% to 65% meat proteins. During cooking,
the meat meals do not shrink below the grain weight, producing a true meat
based formula for your pets. See the table below.
Meat vs. Meal – Where should it really end up in the
ingredient panel?
- Ingredients are listed on pet food packaging in order of
predominance BEFORE they are cooked.
- Meat Meal is highly concentrated meat that is dehydrated,
containing 5% moisture and 70% protein.
- Meat is wet, containing 70% water and only 12% protein.
- When meat is cooked in the extrusion process, the moisture is
removed, resulting in a very small percentage of the total makeup of the
finished pet food.
- When meat meal is cooked in the extrusion process, it is not
diminished, resulting in a much larger makeup of the finished pet food.
- Although meat has its benefits, it really shouldn’t be the
only animal protein source available for your pets as you would wind up with a
grain based pet food.