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Why we do what we do ... for dogs

Our dogs mean the world to us. All of our dogs show us again and again that life is better with them along for the journey. Dogs are always by our side,  giving their all in any situation, whether it is a quiet moment that requires listening to us with their head gently cocked, or racing after the tennis ball we have thrown for the umpteenth time. They ask so little of us and give us so much. We are spreading the word that we can all give our pets, our best friends, a better, healthier life and all it requires is the knowledge and desire to learn and to make a few simple changes. We will assist you in finding the best, most appropriate food for your dogs' unique health and lifestyle. Our Behavior and Wellness team can help you discover the benefits of personalized training, exercise programs, therapeutic massage and other alternative therapies that combine to feed the whole dog.
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Visit our store in Canton to see our selection of great food, and to visit with our Behavior team.

Food for your dog

  • Air Dried and Dehydrated
  • Canned
  • Kibble
  • Frozen Raw
  • Treats

We want to share this article from Dogs Naturally  magazine that explains the 10 scary truths about feeding your pet. The following  clear and simple information about the pet food industry and it's products is information anyone with pets must know. We at Dogology want to show you better more healthful ways to feed your pets. Doesn't your best friend deserve the best?

Dog Food: 10 Scary Truths 

by Jan Rasmusen 

40% of dogs are obese. 46% of dogs and 39% of cats now die of cancer. Heart, kidney and liver disease are epidemic. Save your dog a lot of suffering, and save yourself a fortune in vet bills, by learning the truth about your dog’s diet. Here are 10 important things you may not know about what your dog is eating:

1. Commercial dog food is “fast food.”
Heavily-processed fast foods (burgers, fries, tacos, etc.) as a big diet component can cause major health problems in people. How can fast foods be good for dogs? Only dog food manufacturers think this nonsense makes sense. Dogs and people share roughly 75% the same genetic makeup, and we have similar nutritional needs. What we’re doing to our own health with processed foods, we’re also doing to our dogs. And it’s happening faster.

2. People food is good for dogs. 
Despite what you’ve heard from friends, vets and pet food manufacturers, wholesome ”people food” is good for dogs.  People food is only bad for dog food makers. The same fresh, nutritious foods people eat can offer your dog the nutrition he needs and save you a mountain of vet bills.  It just takes a little education to learn the small differences between human and canine nutritional needs. (Hint: no onions, grapes or raisins. Rinse off rich spices and sauces. Go easy on carbs and avoid wheat and corn.)

3. Don’t presume the food your vet sells is a superior product. 
Veterinarians, like medical doctors, learn relatively little about nutrition in school. Much of what they do learn comes directly from pet food company vets, sales reps, articles, studies, and seminars. If your vet hasn’t studied and experimented on his or her own with raw or homemade diets, it’s unlikely that he or she  knows bad food from good, and may be acting on outdated information or superstition. And if vets profit from selling one brand, and not another, they have a conflict of interest that may influence their opinions. (Some may even be prohibited by a manufacturer from selling more than one brand.)

4. The quality of processed commercial foods is suspect.
Dog food may legally contain “4-D” meat: meat from dead, dying, diseased and disabled animals. Add a little road kill, mill floor sweepings labeled as grain, and corn contaminated with high levels of pesticide (yes, really) and you have a recipe for ill health. The cheaper the food, the cheaper the ingredients, the worse the nutrition. Read the labels!

5. Kibble does not clean teeth.
Almost all dogs age three and over have dental diseases. Most of these dogs eat kibble. That should tell you something.  Although a small study once suggested that kibble might clean teeth better than canned food, better doesn’t mean effectively. Hoping to avoid brushing our dog’s teeth, we too willingly grasp at kibble’s unsubstantiated health benefits. But pretending that kibble or hard treats will keep teeth clean will only lead to huge vet bills, lost teeth and much canine suffering.

6. “Complete and balanced” does not mean “optimum.” 
“Complete and balanced” means that a food meets minimal theoretical health requirements for the average dog. Food boasting that it conducted Feeding Trials often just test only the lead product in a line of foods.  Trials, too, are for only a small number of dogs for a short period of time. Over time, nutrient and enzyme deficiencies are inevitable. Of course, complete and balanced is better than not complete and balanced, but again, better does not mean good.

7. Feeding the same food day after day limits nutrition. 
Imagine eating corn, rancid fat and chicken wings (without meat) every meal of your life, with the same mix of cheap vitamins and minerals added. Nutritionists urge people to eat a variety of foods, both for improved nutrition and also to prevent allergies. Dogs need variety, too. But variety can cause gastrointestinal upset in dogs, right?  In the short run, yes. Nutritionally-deprived animals have sick guts. In fact, intestinal upset when switching foods is a sign your dog needs more variety. Once good nutrition has healed a dog’s digestive system, the dog can eat different foods every meal — just as people do. Just switch foods gradually over several weeks while your dog’s gut heals.

8. Kibble is not better than canned. 
Whereas canned food is preserved by the process of canning, most kibble is preserved artificially. (Ever contemplate how much preservative must be required to retard spoilage of food left out all day?) Kibble begins as a dry cooked meal whereas canned food is canned fresh.  Kibble is exposed to more heat than canned (destroying nutrients). Worse yet, kibble is linked to kidney and bladder problems in cats, and to bloat, a deadly problem especially for large, broad-chested dogs. It’s also dehydrating. Of course, canned isn’t perfect either. Fresh is best, raw or cooked. Next best is frozen prepared food and then dehydrated and freeze dried foods, all available at better pet stores.

9. Some common foods can be hazardous to canine health. 
Cooked bones and rawhide chews can cause major health problems requiring emergency surgery. Wheat-based treats can bring on allergies. Onions, grapes, raisins, chocolate, the article sweetener Xylitol and other common foods can be toxic for dogs and must be avoided.

10. Corn kills. 
Most kibble is loaded with corn, a cheap filler. Unfortunately, the corn isn’t the luscious kind you and I eat. It’s feed corn (like cattle eat), or cheap feed corn remnants. Even corn meal dust counts as corn. The corn may even have been condemned for human consumption, there being no upper level of pesticide contamination for pet foods. If that weren’t bad enough, corn (which gives us both high fructose corn syrup and corn oil) is fattening. Any wonder so many dogs are obese and suffer from diabetes?


For more information, check out the two chapters in Jan Rasmusen’s book, Scared Poopless: The Straight Scoop on Dog Care. (Read an excerpt about dog food myths.) And check out Dog and Cat Food Labels: Marketing Tricks That Cost You Money and Dog Food: What to Feed and Why. 

Jan Rasmusen is the national award-winning author of Scared Poopless: The Straight Scoop on Dog Care and consumer advocate for dog lovers. Don't miss the in-depth articles (especially on vaccination) at her Truth4dogs blog or follow K9Author on Twitter. 

Choosing Raw Foods:

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Dogology Tip: Raw food is the food dogs and cats existed on for thousands of years. There are many myths about feeding pets raw foods but the truth is raw keep them at their healthiest. Raw maintains proper trim weight, shiny coat, great smelling breath, clean teeth and overall satisfaction in their diet. Dogs and cats can't cook and why would they when raw food has everything required for their carnivorous systems to thrive. Raw food naturally has highly digestible protein, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals including taurine needed for cats to stay healthy. Among the raw foods offered at Dogology there are many great choices, some brands made of entirely muscle meat, organ meat and ground bone and some including all the meat, organ meat and bone needed, plus organic vegetables, raw honey, apple cider vinegar and more. We will  help you create a raw diet specifically for the dietary needs of your pet.

Even if you choose to purchase one of our premium brands of dry food, please consider adding fresh and raw to their diet in other ways. Ask us how. We can help.


Our Preferred Raw and Frozen Foods for Dogs

Bravo! = Quality

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Bravo! is made with all USDA inspected and approved meats in a USDA inspected facility that primarily cuts and processes meats for restaurant and institutional (schools, etc.) use. In New Zealand, Bravo! products are produced under the regulations of the New Zealand Food Safety Authority, an equally strict source of government oversite. So, Bravo! is produced under all the same processing regulations that apply to human food products. Just as important, and maybe even more important, Bravo! and our production partner in New Zealand own the plant. We do not send our products out to middlemen processors as do all but one or two of the raw diets on the market. That's partially why our products are so competitive price-wise - no middleman processing fees. But it also means that we have total quality control. We know what is happening at every step of production and we employ and train the people who work on our production line. So, Bravo! offers not only the highest quality meats available, but also the highest quality production. 

Because Bravo! is manufactured to human food standards, it means we are also already in compliance with the USDA guidelines for raw diet manufacturing.
Courtesy of Bravo!

Primal Pet Foods

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Primal Formulas are produced using only the freshest, 100% human-grade ingredients. Our poultry, meat and game are antibiotic and steroid free without added hormones. We incorporate certified organic produce, certified organic minerals and unrefined vitamins to fortify our complete and balanced diets. All Primal Formulas contain fresh ground bone for calcium supplementation. This combination of ingredients offers optimum levels of the amino acids (protein), essential fatty acids, natural-occurring enzymes, and necessary vitamins and minerals that are the building blocks for your pet's healthy biological functions. All of the ingredients found in Primal Formulas are procured from ranches and farms throughout the United States and New Zealand that take pride in producing wholesome raw foods through natural, sustainable agriculture.

Primal Formulas offer you the convenience and benefits of a well-balanced, safe and wholesome raw-food diet without having to grind, chop, measure or mix the ingredients yourself. At Primal Pet Foods, we have taken the time to carefully formulate and produce a nutritious, fresh-food diet that is easy for you to serve and delectable for pets to devour. The proof is watching them lick the bowl clean while thriving happily and healthfully!
Courtesy of Primal Pet Foods

Vital Essentials

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is just that – the ALPHA diet: comprised of meat, bone, and whole vital organs, more than any other complete and balanced raw diet. It’s all there–fresh heart, liver, lungs, kidneys, tripe, meat, and bone. Virtually identical to the diet of an ALPHA in its natural habitat, Vital Essentials  provides pets the opportunity to lead long, vibrant, healthy lives, just as they deserve.
 
Purely RAW. "Carefully made from single-sourced, whole animal protein without cooking or over processing. Sourced, made, and packaged in the USA."
Instinctively Healthy. "Crafted for your pet's natural, instinctive meat cravings to provide essential nutrients that promote vitality and enhance overall health and wellness.”
Courtesy of Vital Essentials

Stella & Chewy's

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Our commitment to quality starts with our ingredients. Every Stella & Chewy’s product is made with raw, naturally raised meat, poultry or fish, sourced from USDA-inspected facilities, without added hormones or antibiotics. Chewy’s Chicken Dinner, for example, contains raw, farm-raised chicken as well as organic cranberries, carrots, apples, spinach, broccoli, beets, squash and pumpkin seed. Just like all of our products, it’s made without grain, fillers, artificial preservatives or colorings. We didn’t even add sugar or salt! And every single ingredient we use is sourced from reputable suppliers.

Nutrition as nature intended.Commercial pet food is one of the most highly processed products on the planet. Prepared at extreme temperatures, much of its nutritional value is literally cooked away. In contrast, Stella & Chewy’s products are natural* and raw, which many veterinarians believe is better for pets. Because the closer foods stay to their natural state, the better they are. Plus, all of our dinners and treats are made with real, raw meat. So they’re full of flavors that dogs naturally crave.
*with added vitamins and minerals
Courtesy of Stella and Chewy's

K-9 Kraving Dog Food

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K-9 Kraving is the first USDA Certified, raw diet dog food. K-9 Kraving is owned and manufactured by Boesl Packing Company, Inc. in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

K-9 Kraving is a complete and balanced raw diet dog food scientifically formulated with muscle meat, organ meat, ground bone, low-carbohydrate vegetables, essential vitamins, minerals and trace minerals for your dog’s everyday needs. Our product meets the nutritional levels established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Dog Food Nutrient Profiles "For All Life Stages."  K-9 Kraving brand products are free of preservatives, dyes, added sugars, cereal grains, glutens, nitrates, chemicals and soluble carbohydrates.
Courtesy of K-9 Kraving


Our Preferred Dry Foods for Dogs

Canine Caviar

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Discover a line of pet foods so premium they will meet the needs of every animal, no matter what the breed. These diets are leading the way in the pet food industry’s search for the perfect pet food with its naturally preserved allergen free food. Canine Caviar's number one concern is making best product possible for dogs and keeping it affordable for the consumer. Today Canine Caviar has a dry line of food, wet line of can food, treats, supplements, and frozen foods. Canine Caviar has made some changes along the way, but to better the dogs health as technology allows and we continue to learn.
Courtesy of Canine Caviar

Acana by Champion Petfoods

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ACANA represents a new class of foods that mirrors the high and various inclusions of fresh, whole meats that dogs and cats are naturally evolved to eat, while excluding inappropriate ingredients – like high-glycemic grains and vegetable proteins – that don't belong in the natural diet.
With three unique product lines formulated to our Biologically Appropriate™ standards,ACANA is guaranteed to meet the diverse nutritional needs of today's dogs and cats. Made from Canada's best and freshest ingredients in our own award-winning kitchens, ACANA's authentic foods keep your pet healthy, happy and strong.
Courtesy of Champion Petfoods

Orijen by Champion Petfoods

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THE BIOLOGICALLY APPROPRIATE CONCEPT IS SIMPLE: MIRROR THE BALANCE AND VARIETY OF FOODS THAT DOGS AND CATS WOULD NATURALLY FIND HUNTING IN THE WILD AND FOR WHICH THEY ARE EVOLVED TO EAT.
Biologically Appropriate foods contain high and various inclusions of the meats that Mother Nature evolved dogs and cats to eat, while excluding many of today's conventional pet food ingredients, such as high glycemic grains and inappropriate vegetable proteins — ingredients that simply don't belong in the natural diet.
Protein-rich, carbohydrate-limited and grain-free, Biologically Appropriate ORIJEN is loaded with richly nourishing meats, including free-run poultry, whole eggs, free-range red meats and wild-caught fish — all in a Biologically Appropriate ratio of 80 percent meat, 20 percent fruits and vegetables, and zero grain (80.20.0).
By better matching the foods that dogs and cats are evolved to eat, Biologically Appropriate ORIJEN 'Nourishes as Nature Intended', resulting in the peak health of your cherished dog or cat.
Courtesy of Champion Petfoods

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Dogs and cats thrive on meat protein and PRO PAC® Ultimates™ provides the highest quality proteins for your pet. These antioxidant-rich formulas boast a balanced ratio of Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids. Your pets will love the taste of PRO PAC® Ultimates™; it’s 100% guaranteed for taste and nutrition.

Courtesy of Pro Pac


Fromm

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Since 1904, The Fromm Family has maintained a tradition of quiet innovation dedicated to the health and nutrition of animals. In the 1930's, The Fromm Family introduced the first canine distemper vaccine. In 1949, we introduced the concept of premium pet food to the public. As the country's first and oldest premium pet food company, we have earned the reputation as an industry leader, producing only the highest grade pet foods with the finest natural ingredients.
Based in Wisconsin, Fromm Family Foods is now in its fourth generation of being family owned and operated. We take great pride in this family commitment, as it ensures that our customers will continue to receive superior pet food products now and for years to come.
Courtesy of Fromm

Vet's Choice Health Extension

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Their holistic Health Extension line of products, has won the loyalty of millions of consumers. What sets Health Extension apart from all other pet foods? One key advantage is our Vets Choice Health System. Every bite of Health Extension includes:
  • Fish oil
  • Primrose oil
  • Glucosamine
  • Condroitin
  • Colostrum
  • Blue green algae
  • Prebiotics
  • Probiotics
 What’s more, organic chicken is their #1 ingredient, and they never use by-products, gluten, wheat, corn, soy, or artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives. In fact, every Health Extension diet is formulated to meet the stringent nutritional levels of the AAFCO Dog Food Nutritional program for all stages of a dog’s life. Their foods (made entirely in America) have been endorsed by the American Canine Association.
Courtesy Of Vet's Choice

Earthborn Holistic® 

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Nature's finest proteins, fruits and vegetables are carefully selected and blended with vitamins and minerals to give your dog a healthy natural diet. Every ingredient is carefully balanced to provide nutrition to every part of your dog's system-naturally. Before conventional dog food, your dog's ancestors relied on their instincts and hunting capabilities to capture raw, protein-rich food. Dogs still crave animal nutrition and Earthborn Holistic® are formulated to provide the taste he loves and the nutrition he needs.
Courtesy of Earthborn Holistic


Other brands represented at Dogology:
Carna4
Lotus
Open Farm
RAWZ

Call for more information and for special orders.

Choosing Treats and Chews

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Dogology Tip - Training treats should be small, soft, digestible and highly tasty. A small delicious bite will help the dog eat the reward quickly without losing focus and the higher incentive it is, the more the dog will be willing to learn to get the treat. Try it!
Natural treats and chews are also recommended for relaxation and tooth cleaning. All of our treats are made by reputable sources and are truly rewarding to your dog. Raw bones and tendons will clean teeth better than any other foodstuff or artificial chew. A raw bone or natural treat served after dinner is the way nature intended dogs to brush their teeth.
Never give dogs cooked bones, rawhide, grapes, raisins, onion or chocolate- all are very dangerous for dogs.


Our Preferred Treats and Chews

Bravo Training Treats and Chews

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Regular training, as well as daily treating, almost always involves the use of lots of treats.
Contain no grains, fillers or unnecessary additives of any kind. Perfectly sized to be held between two fingers for easy hand-to-dog feeding. Chosen for their pet appeal – they offer the perfect, flavor, texture and aroma that dogs love to “earn” for good behavior.Freeze dried so they are not greasy or messy in your hand or in your pocket. Packaged in a re-closable bag that helps keep them fresh.

Bravo! Natural Chews include Beef Tendons, Duck Feet, Raw Bones, Trachea and Bully Sticks
Courtesy of Bravo!

K-9 Kraving

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K-9 COOKIES - Nutritionally Enhanced Snacks
With added Vitamins, Minerals & Trace Minerals

K-9 Cookies come in a variety of flavors. Nutritionally enhanced with modest portions of essential vitamins, minerals and trace minerals, K-9 Cookies provide a healthy snack for all dogs, especially high performance canines and canines with health or weight issues. Egg Powder provides supplemental low-fat protein and assists cookie formation as well as texture when coupled with ingredient Psyllium Seed Husks. Psyllium Seed Husks also aid in healthy digestion. K-9 Kraving Cookies are free of preservatives, dyes, added sugars, cereal grains, glutens, nitrates, chemicals and soluble carbohydrates.


K-9 Kraving Natural Chews include Beef Neck strap, Beef Heart, Chicken Tenders, Beef Tendons, Duck Feet, Chicken Feet and Lamb Tripe.
Courtesy of K-9 Kraving

Real Meat by Canz

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We at Real Meat focus on the perfect ingredients! Using only naturally raised free range meats that may seasonally differ in fat and moisture levels. We produce them using minimal processing to protect the qualities of the ingredients. So our products will naturally vary in appearance from time to time, we like to refer to our products as naturally asymmetric. We guarantee the underlying nutritional quality is always there for optimum health!
Courtesy of Canz

Himalayan Dog Chew

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Himalayan Dog Chew comes from an ancient recipe of the people of the Himalayas. In the mountains at more than 15,000 feet, it is made using traditional methods with Yak and Cow Milk and all natural products and no chemicals or preservatives. These hardened, pressed aged cheese chews provide a delicious, digestible and long lasting chew even for the toughest chewers.
Courtesy of Himalayan Dog Chew

the honest kitchen

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Just one healthy, pristine ingredient…..Beams are made from pure, wild-caught Atlantic Catfish* skins, from the clean ocean waters of Iceland, dried into savory, chewy sticks.  They’re guaranteed to satisfy the pickiest of pups and are the perfect treat alternative to dried chicken snacks or bully sticks!

(*Atlantic Catfish is a marine fish, which is different from domestic freshwater catfish found in the United States!)

Beams are an excellent source of lean protein, they’re also lower fat and are a good source of Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids. Fish is an excellent treat for dogs who have sensitivities to more common protein sources.
Courtesy of the honest kitchen


polkadogbakery

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We used the finest ingredients we could find, mixed and matched different recipes, and baked a little love in every bite. And the polka dog bakery was born.

We still use the finest ingredients, and bake and prepare all our delicacies by hand. We now offer these treats to you, for your own four-legged diamond in the rough.
Courtesy of polkadogbakery

Plato

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Slow roasting these high quality ingredients make them a healthy and delicious treat that will assist in your pet's nutritional needs, with a taste that will have their tails wagging.
  • Natural ingredients, fortified with antioxidant vitamins, and zinc
  • No artificial colors, flavors, synthetic preservatives, or GMO’s (genetically modified organisms).
  • Naturally preserved
  • Antioxidant vitamins E & C
  • No meat by-products or meal
Courtesy of Plato

Bulk Treats

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Treat your dog to variety with our huge selection of pick-your-own Bulk Treats. 
  • Fish Skins
  • Banana Chips
  • Beef Jerky
  • Tracheas
  • Liver Cookies
  • Chicken Strips 
  • and much more!! 

Why we do what we do ... for Cats

Cats are there for us, silently watching over us or popping out in the hallway to happily swat at our bare toes. Cats make our lives better. If you love cats, you know what we mean. Their warm purring head rubbing against your leg when you arrive home is a welcome back like no other. Cats have complex personalities and often leave us guessing as to their ever-changing moods, but nutrition-wise cats are simple. Cats are obligate carnivores, meaning they require real meat to thrive. Cats are commonly fed the most highly processed contaminated foods available when their nutritional needs are quite the opposite. We will help you find the best, species appropriate diet for your cat. 
Cats are an important part of our Dogology family. Cats need the best food, the cleanest and purest food, we can give them, Many of the contemporary diseases that plague cats can be avoided or, at the least, delayed by feeding the correct species appropriate diet. We can help your cats live their ultimate life too -- come in and talk to us today.

Visit our store in Canton to see our selection of great food and vital supplements for cats.

Food for your Cat

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  • Air Dried and Dehydrated
  • Canned
  • Kibble
  • Raw Frozen
  • Treats and Chews

CatInfo.org - Lisa A. Pierson, DVM

We share this amazing resource with all our cat customers. The clear and useful website, www.CatInfo.org   is written by Lisa Pierson, DVM.  This is our most recommended cat resource at Dogology because we believe in preventative nutrition and feeding cats the food they are designed to eat.
CatInfo contains everything you need to know to treat your feline friend to a healthy, long, fulfilled life. This excerpt from CatInfo sums up why feeding a species appropriate diet to cats is vitally important.

"My Cat is Doing Just "Fine" on Dry Food!" - is something Dr. Pierson hears everyday from cat owners, below is her response:

Every living creature is “fine” until outward signs of a disease process are exhibited. That may sound like a very obvious and basic statement but if you think about it……

Every cat on the Feline Diabetes Message Board was “fine” until their owners started to recognize the signs of diabetes.

Every cat with a blocked urinary tract was “fine” until they started to strain to urinate and either died from a ruptured bladder or had to be rushed to the hospital for emergency catheterization.

Every cat with an inflamed bladder (cystitis) was “fine” until they ended up in pain, passing blood in their urine, and missing their litter box.

Every cat was ‘fine’ until the feeding of species-inappropriate, hyperallergenic ingredients caught up with him and he started to show signs of food intolerance/IBD (inflammatory bowel disease).

Every cat was "fine" until that kidney or bladder stone got big enough to cause clinical signs.

Every cancer patient was “fine” until their tumor grew large enough or spread far enough so that clinical signs were observed by the patient.

The point is that diseases 'brew' long before being noticed by the living being.

This is why the statement “but my cat is healthy/fine on dry food” means very little to me because I believe in preventative nutrition - not locking the barn door after the horse is gone.  I don’t want to end up saying “oops……I guess he is not so fine now!!" when a patient presents to me with a medical problem that could have been avoided if he would have been feed a species-appropriate diet to begin with.

Of course, in order to be on board with the 'preventative nutrition' argument, a person has to understand the following facts:

1) Carbohydrates wreak havoc on cats' blood sugar/insulin balance.

2) All urinary tract systems are much healthier with an appropriate amount of water flowing through them.

3) Cats inherently have a low thirst drive and need to consume water *with* their food.  (A cat's normal prey is ~70 - 75% water.)

4) Cats are strict carnivores which means they are designed to get their protein from meat – not plants.



Choosing a Raw Diet for your Cat

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Dogology Tip - Dogology knows that raw is the ideal diet for cats. Your cat is an obligate carnivore—an animal whose body relies on readily available nutrients found naturally in meat. Today’s domestic cat evolved from an ancestral wildcat and hasn't changed much through evolution. In the wild, cat's prey would be rodents, small birds, young rabbits and even a selection of bugs—a diet rich in meat, organs and fat, and very few if any carbohydrates.

This is what raw-feeding pet owners see in 
their raw-fed pets:
  • Shiny, healthy skin and coat
  • Clean teeth and fresh breath
  • Healthy weight loss 
  • Healthy weight maintenance
  • Improved digestion
  • Fewer allergies
  • Smaller, less smelly stools
  • More energy
  • Increased mobility in older animals

Our Preferred Raw for Cats

Bravo

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. Bravo raw diet brings you an ideal carnivore's diet in easy to use frozen patties and economical  bulk frozen chubs.
And here's what raw-feeding pet owners around the world see in their raw-fed pets:
  • Shinier, healthier skin and coats
  • Cleaner teeth and fresh breath
  • Better weight control
  • Improved digestion
  • Reduction of allergy symptoms
  • Harder, smaller, less smelly stools
  • More energy and stamina
  • Decrease in abnormal hyperactivity
  • Increased mobility in older animals
  • Reduced or eliminated need for veterinary dental work

Vital Essentials

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Cat sized portion serving cups of complete and balanced frozen raw make this one of the easiest raw foods to feed your cat. Raw materials are derived from Wisconsin - free-ranging, open-grazing, hormone & antibiotic free cattle and poultry.
Raw materials are derived from animals that have been inspected and passed for human and pet consumption at federally inspected USDA facilities.
Courtesy of Vital Essentials


Primal

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Raw Frozen FormulasPrimal Formulas are produced using only the freshest, 100% human-grade ingredients. Our poultry, meat and game are antibiotic and steroid free without added hormones. We incorporate certified organic produce, certified organic minerals and unrefined vitamins to fortify our complete and balanced diets. All Primal Formulas contain fresh ground bone for calcium supplementation. This combination of ingredients offers optimum levels of the amino acids (protein), essential fatty acids, natural-occurring enzymes, and necessary vitamins and minerals that are the building blocks for your pet's healthy biological functions. All of the ingredients found in Primal Formulas are procured from ranches and farms throughout the United States and New Zealand that take pride in producing wholesome raw foods through natural, sustainable agriculture.
Courtesy of Primal

Our Preferred Dehydrated and Freeze Dried Foods for Cats

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100% complete and balanced nutrition.When you check the list of ingredients in our Dinners, you’ll see it reads like a “who’s who” of wholesome, healthy stuff. Like raw, naturally-raised meat, poultry or fish, sourced from USDA-inspected facilities. Organic fruits and vegetables such as cranberries, carrots, apples, spinach, broccoli and beets. Healthful, direct-fed microorganisms (probiotics), natural tocopherols, chelated trace minerals and taurine. Plus essential vitamins and minerals. And for your complete peace of mind, every ingredient is sourced from reputable suppliers.
Courtesy of Stella and Chewy's

Primal

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All products in the Primal Pet Foods food and treat line contain 100% USDA, human-grade, all-natural ingredients. Primal Formulas, Mixes and Grinds incorporate fresh, antibiotic- and steroid-free whole muscle meat, organ meat and meaty bones with no additional hormones. This combination of high-quality protein provides the essential amino acids, fatty acids, active enzymes and natural-source calcium necessary to support your pet's overall health.

Primal Formulas and Mixes incorporate wholesome, certified organic fruits and vegetables providing essential food-based vitamins and minerals. The addition of certified organic unrefined supplements in our Formula line offers your pet the benefit of a complete and balanced diet without the addition of synthetic vitamins. All of the ingredients contained in the Primal products line are purveyed from suppliers who are recognized for their superior-quality, human-grade ingredients and the highest standards of safe food handling.

Primal Treats are produced using antibiotic- and steroid-free meats, poultry and game with no additional hormones from the United States and New Zealand. All treats in the Primal line are single-source protein and contain only natural ingredients without the use of preservatives.

By offering your pet Primal Pet Foods raw food formulas, you are providing to them a diet that most closely mimics their natural eating habits as they were in the wild. Through the use of 100% digestible food products, Primal Formulas offer the nutrients essential to life in a superior, bio-available composition. Through better digestion and superior assimilation of food derived nutrients, your pets will live happier, healthier and more vibrant lives.
Courtesy of Primal



Choosing Canned Foods

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Dogology Tip - At Dogology we know that the moisture content in canned foods mimics the vital moisture in cat's true prey diet. Canned foods are a wonderful diet or addition to diets for animals needing more moisture, increased palatability and extra digestibility, this includes kittens, cats, finicky pets and geriatric pets.  It is a myth that canned foods "rot teeth". Starches and sugars left on teeth after eating dry kibble are the greatest culprit in feline tooth decay. Provide fresh raw meaty bones or other natural chews after a meal to help scrape teeth clean, or brush your pet's teeth regularly.

Our Preferred Canned Food for Cats

Weruva

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Our formulas are produced in a human food facility using many of the ingredients and processes that are used in products made for people. Our base proteins of chicken, beef and fish include only top quality muscle meat, such as white breast chicken, whole tuna loins and select cuts of beef. Then we add fresh vegetables and other unique items such as Grilled skip jack, tilapia and red big-eye tuna, as well as calamari and shirasu. Our ingredients maintain a natural look and recognizable texture which allows the pet owner to see and understand the ingredients…so what you see is what you get!

Applaws

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At Applaws, we don't believe that cats should be fed on scraps, meat by-products and fillers. Instead, we believe that like the rest of the family, cats deserve to find only the best quality ingredients in their food.
So unlike other manufacturers, we simply insist that Applaws contains only the very best chicken breast, and Earth Island certified white meat tuna from sustainable sources, nothing else.
There's none of the additives and fillers you'll find in other so-called 'natural' cat foods. This means no Guar Gum, Dicalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride or any other ingredients that aren't part of a cat's natural diet. If it isn't 100% natural, it isn't in Applaws.
Seventy five percent meat, with only three or four ingredients and no additives. Simple.


Choosing Dry Food for Cats

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Dogology Tip - There is only one reason for kibble for cats: our convenience. Cats are often left unattended for very long hours and kibble is highly preserved to be safely left out for hours on end. Highly processed and preserved foods are extremely hard for cats to digest, but can be made available for a hungry cat to nibble on when nothing else is available. Cats should never eat a diet of only dry food. This kibble-only diet, devoid of water, is unhealthy because cats aren't natural water drinkers. Cats get the moisture they need from their correct diet of raw or canned food which mimics the 75% moisture content of their natural prey, the mouse.

Our Preferred Dry Food for Cats

Orijen by Champion Petfoods

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OUR FOCUS IS SIMPLE. WE USE FRESH REGIONAL INGREDIENTS TO PRODUCE BIOLOGICALLY APPROPRIATE FOODS THAT PROMOTE PEAK HEALTH IN CATS, AND PEACE OF MIND TO THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM.

Different from conventional pet food makers, our Biologically Appropriate focus means our foods are formulated to nourish cats in keeping with their evolutionary and anatomical adaptation to protein-rich diets that include a broad variety of fresh meats.
That means we don't buy the bulk commodity ingredients found in conventional pet foods.
Instead, we start with fresh, never-frozen meats that are sustainably farmed, fished or ranched within our region by people we know and trust. Considered too expensive by conventional pet food makers, our fresh regional ingredients are unmatched in any other cat food on earth.


Acana by Champion Petfoods

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Made from Canada’s best and freshest ingredients, ACANA Regionals reflect our local heritage and express the diversity of fresh authentic foods produced from western Canada’s vast ranchlands, rich prairies, fertile valleys, and pristine waters.

Rich in protein, low in carbohydrates and entirely grain-free, these unique and flavorful ACANA recipes feature 60-65% meat and 35-40% of fruits and vegetables to nourish cats completely.


Fromm

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Fromm Four-Star offers your cat the variety they deserve. We've designed our entire line to compliment one another allowing you to switch between and combine recipes. Your cat's dining experience will never be the same again. Prepared in small batches with fresh ingredients delivered daily, our Four-Star dry recipes for cats offer the highest inclusion levels of meat, fish, fresh fruit, and fresh vegetables.

PureVita by NutriSource

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The makers of NutriSource® proudly bring you 
PureVitaTM Brand Pet Foods. PureVita'sTM select pet formulas are carefully prepared using only the purest, all natural, holistic ingredients to support your pet's overall physical and emotional well-being and to maintain health and longevity. The essence of PureVitaTM utilizes highly palatable, single source proteins and a variety of wholesome fruits and vegetables, each chosen for it's unique nutritional values and powerful phyto nutrient content. PureVitaTMalso features Blueberries and pomegranate popularly known for their rich antioxidant benefits. PureVitaTM is "pure life" and will support your loving pet's health and well being the same way your pet enhances your everyday life.

Our Preferred Treats for Cats

PureBites

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PUREBITES® FOR CATS, USA made, 100% meat freeze dried to lock in aroma, texture and flavor.
Choices include: TURKEY BREAST
OCEAN WHITEFISH
CHICKEN BREAST
BEEF LIVER
SHRIMP

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