Issue #90
Did you know: Fur is an excellent source of natural fiber and manganese! This month’s lineup has two fur on chews, rabbit back feet and boar ears! Fur can look overwhelming, especially if you’re new to fresh feeding, but your dog will probably love it! Just be sure to introduce slowly.
Use your fur on chews for a fun scent game to bring out your dog’s inner hunter or add to their meals for a fiber boost! And don’t worry, it’s normal to see some fur in their poop afterwards. It’s just nature’s pipecleaner doing it’s job!
Available until May 15th ONLY, here’s the current lineup:
🐔 Chicken Heart
Bison Spleen
🐟 Smelt
🐇 Rabbit Feet (with fur!)
Boar ear (with fur!)
🐄 Beef Backstrap
🐄 Bull Pizzle - super chew
🐄 Beef Meatballs
The Feedreal easy dog food calculator is now available! The first of its kind, this all-in-one raw dog food calculator tells you how much your dog should be eating daily AND creates a daily recipe based on the ingredients you have on hand.
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Misleading headline creates confusion about vegan diets. A recent article circulating the internet seems to imply vegan diets ar healthier for dogs( which are carnivores). Unfortun ately, the headline does not give the full picture. In fact, the study suggests that dogs fed commercial diets (kibble) are the least healthy while dogs on raw meat diets appeared to be healthier than those on vegan diets . Despite the raw fed dogs being healthier by the study’s standards, they decided to disregard that information citing the dogs ages and that raw feeders are “less likely to seek veterinary advice.” The study has consistently been shared with inaccurate headlines.
Wildlife officials warn pet owners of salmon poisoning. Northern California pet parents are cautioned to not let their dogs eat wild salmon, steelhead trout, and other freshwater fish carcasses. Salmon poisoning is caused by the nanophyetus salmincola parasite and can be fatal if untreated. Symptoms include loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, and listlessness. Salmon poisoning is most common between San Francisco and the Puget Sound while our Real Dog salmon is wild caught in Alaska.
FDA sends second warning in 3 years to pet food manufacturer. Sunshine Mills has received a warning after they “failed to implement adequate preventive controls to ensure your inclusion of vitamin D did not result in a nutrient toxicity or deficiency “. In addition to 2 warnings they have also had 5 recalls since 2020. Some of their brands include Evolve, Triumph, and Paula Deen Home Cookin’. They also co-pack for multiple brands, unfortunately companies are not required to disclose that information which is why manufacturing transparency is so important.
Bomb sniffing dog becomes Ukranian hero. Patron, a Jack Russel terrier, is one of many dogs currently working to clear Chernihiv, Ukraine of explosives left behind by the Russians. He is trained to sniff out bombs and debris and is credited with the discovery of almost 90 bombs. Patron has become a national hero as well as an inspiring figure bringing hope to many Ukranians. He’s also become the subject of fan art from around the world!
Indiana animal testing facility exposed. An Inotiv labratory is under fire after an undercover investigator spent 7 months employed at the lab. The investigator worked more than 70 toxicity studies with more than 6000 animals and was witness to much suffering and death. To make the situation worse, liver-chip tests (that do not involve animals) have been shown to better predict drug toxicity than animal testing. Currently, 80 beagle puppies are undergoing toxicity tests with the first round to be killed mid May. The Humane Society has called for their release and for the company to seek out alternative methods.
Having a dog creates a healthier lifestyle. A recent poll found that 44% of pet owners exercise with their dog at least once a week and 70% say that exercising is more enjoyable with their furry friend. 70% also said they have gotten into better shape after bringing home a dog. Not only is exercise beneficial to us but keeping your dog strong and active can help prevent future injury and illnesses. Hiking , dog sports , and home exercises are great ways to stay active with your pup!
Iowa tops list for puppy mill violations. After analyzing reports from the USDA, Bailing out Benji , an animal welfare group, has found that in 2022 so far 19 breeders in the state have been cited for violations of the Animal Welfare Act. Violations include veterinary care, sanitation, housing facilities, and record keeping. If you choose to get a dog from a breeder be sure to thoroughly research them and avoid an unethical backyard breeder.
Do dogs need fruits and veggies? Produce is a hot topic in the dog community. Whether or not you think dog needs fruits and vegetables in their diet they do have nutritional benefits in moderation!
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