How to Estimate the Hidden Carbohydrate Content of Any Dog Food

Atkins. South Beach. The Zone. Do these names sound familiar? They're all low carbohydrate diets... low carbohydrate diets for humans, that is.Yet in the world of dog food, carbohydrates remain a mystery.That's because the dog food industry makes absolutely no attempt to disclose the … [Read more...]

Dry Matter Basis… the Only Fair Way to Compare Dog Foods

Without a measuring method known as dry matter basis, it can be nearly impossible to compare dog foods.That's because pet food companies report the nutrient content of their products using something known as Guaranteed Analysis.In essence, Guaranteed Analysis is the dog food industry's … [Read more...]

Is It OK to Give a Dog Milk or Dairy Products?

Oh, how Penny used to love ice cream. All I had to do was simply open the freezer door, and in a flash, she'd be there. Looking up at me. Wagging her tail in utter anticipation.Well, that was before I'd heard that dogs weren't supposed to have milk or dairy products.  When I asked why, I was … [Read more...]

Do They Really Use Dead Dogs and Cats to Make Pet Food?

The pet food industry has denied the rumors for years.  Yet the reports just keep coming.  They claim a number of companies regularly use euthanized pets to make dog food.Sound impossible? Watch This Short Video... Decide for YourselfBe sure to pay close attention to the last few … [Read more...]

Diseases Linked to Grains in Dog Food (Part 2)

In Part 1, we talked about how dog food grains can cause chronic dog food allergies and attract some pretty nasty contaminants.Like insects, mites and molds.We also talked about how these unwelcome infestations can be especially abundant in cheap, low quality feed grains.But grain mites … [Read more...]

Diseases Linked to Grains in Dog Food (Part 1)

Dog food grains. Dog food allergies. Could they be related? Well, as dangerous as it looks, bread mold can seem fairly harmless.But mold and other contaminants sometimes found in the grains used to make dog food can cause serious illness.Even death.That's just one of the reasons why … [Read more...]

The One (and Only) Vitamin Not Needed in a Dog’s Diet

Have you ever seen a dog eating an orange?  Or a lemon?Probably, not.  That's because unlike humans... who require vitamin C to sustain life... dogs possess the natural ability to make their own.Without vitamin C humans get a disease called scurvy... and die.  Dogs do fine without … [Read more...]

The Controversy Over Menadione in Dog Food

Some call menadione in dog food a necessity. Yet others reject it as a dangerous toxin.So, what exactly is menadione?  And why is it being used to make certain dog foods... and not others? … [Read more...]