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Raw Feeding Tips When Converting From Kibble

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Rob Mueller

Switching your dog to a raw meat diet? Here are some tips to help with the conversion: Try to heat the diet slightly to change the temperature and then each day back it down to feeding it raw. Add a … Continue reading →

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Does Your Dog Eat A Nutritional Kibble Diet??

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Rob Mueller

DO YOU RELY ON YOUR VET FOR NUTRITIONAL ADVICE? Relying on nutritional advice from your vet is like getting marriage counseling from your priest. I realize that this is a pretty bold statement but the facts don’t lie. Most veterinarians … Continue reading →

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Are You Feeding A Fresh Natural Diet To Your Dog?

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Rob Mueller

Nothing aggravates me more than the inconsistencies and the misguided information found on both human food and dog food labels. The related terms listed above are open to further investigation. I really believe that most manufacturers are truly interested in … Continue reading →

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Why Is My Dog Aging So Fast?

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Rob Mueller

CUSHING’S SYNDROME-(Hyperadrenocorticism) This is a common condition seen in middle-aged and older dogs and often mistaken for the aging process. Most common symptoms are: Weight gain Hair loss Chronic itching Obesity Excessive urination in the house Generally it can be … Continue reading →

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Is Your Dog Food Balanced?

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Rob Mueller

The need for feeding a dog a 100% complete and balanced meal every day is an unusual approach to feeding anything and along with it can cause innumerable health problems. Dr. Billinghurst quotes in his book Give Your Dog A … Continue reading →

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Why Kibble May Not Be Your Best Choice

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Rob Mueller

What is the primary motive of kibble manufactures? Is it profit or nutritional value? Did you know that kibble formulations were designed to utilize cheap and left over ingredients from the human food chain (and mostly grain)? The inferior quality … Continue reading →

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Why Microwave Is Bad For Raw Dog Food

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Rob Mueller

Do not microwave your dogs raw meat patties. Articles have been written about the dangers of microwave thawing. Convenience is the reason why anyone wants to do it but the value of the food can be compromised because it can … Continue reading →

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Is Your Dog Food Safe From Bacteria?

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Rob Mueller

Bacteria, bacteria, bacteria, how do we stop it? The answer is we can’t, but we can control it and this applies to any processed food manufacturing. Let’s just outline a few areas that must be monitored to control the growth … Continue reading →

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Three Keys To Handling Raw Dog Food

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Rob Mueller

3 keys of raw: storage, thawing, and handling. Storage Keep frozen raw meat patties below twenty-nine (29) degrees F. It is important to keep our frozen patties in a good solid frozen state before thawing because of potential bacterial growth. … Continue reading →

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Why A Frozen Dog Food Maybe Safer Than A Dry Kibble

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Rob Mueller

Is freezing a raw meat dog food safe? Can frozen raw meat dog food degrade? Lets answer the second question first: Yes it will deteriorate over time even if stored properly. You will notice that after 6 months or longer … Continue reading →

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