The Truth About “Natural” Dog Food

by Mike Sagman

The pet food industry discovered long ago that consumers are instantly attracted... like flies to honey... to any product labeled "natural".  They know that just adding the word "natural" to a product's name can significantly boost sales.And that makes unwary shoppers easy targets for … [Read more...]

Premium, Gourmet or Natural Dog Food… Really?

by Mike Sagman

Premium, gourmet or natural... are these words you can trust on a dog food label?Or are they simply exaggerated claims designed to influence your purchase decision?Each and every day, agricultural waste declared unfit for human consumption finds its way into commercial dog food.Just … [Read more...]

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The Shocking Truth About Commercial Dog Food

by Mike Sagman

Warning!  The following story is shocking... but true.  It's taken with permission from an article which appeared in the Earth Island Journal: “The rendering plant floor is piled high with “raw product”... Thousands of dead dogs and cats; heads and hooves from cattle, sheep, pigs and … [Read more...]

Penny’s Tragic Story

by Mike Sagman

In 1995 my wife and I adopted a precious little shelter dog named Penny. Her short but troubled life had been a featured story on a local morning television show.Penny was a small poodle-terrier mix. Her deep brown eyes concealed the more than two years of daily abuse she had suffered under the … [Read more...]