Pet Food Marketing Is Confusing and Misleading

The pet food industry has spent billions of marketing dollars motivating pet owners to buy their brand of food. That does not always mean that these brands are good for your pets. Let’s look at some key features in pet food marketing that will make you a smarter consumer and your pets healthier.

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Dont Let Pets Suffer From Pancreatitis

We all have felt real concern when we see a child or a pet vomit. Plus we all immediately wonder; is it ok to wait and see what happens or should get medical attention right now? Unfortunately, with our pets there is a pretty serious disease, often seen during the holidays, and one of the first symptoms is vomiting.

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Jerky Treats for Pets Continue to Cause Problems

For almost five years, the Food and Drug Administration has warned pet owners and veterinarians about concerns with “jerky treats” for dogs. Over this time reports of pets with kidney failure, diarrhea and other illnesses have started to pour into the FDA’s offices and the situation has even garnered Congressional concern. What’s the whole story and how will you keep your pets safe?

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Looking for the Right Pet Food – Part II

It’s been said that along with genetics and environment, nutrition plays a crucial role in the overall health of your pets. But, whether it’s due to excessive marketing or simply confusion, most pet owners don’t give much thought to that bag of pet food they purchase from the grocery store or pet store. Are there ways to find better food for our four-legged friends?

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Pet Foods Part 1 – Myth Busting!

Deciding which pet food is “best” for your dog or cat is often an exercise fraught with confusion and a fair amount of misinformation. Advocates can be found for “grain-free” diets, homemade foods or even natural, organic and “whole food” formulations. To make matters worse, a host of pet nutrition myths are rampant on the Internet. What’s the truth and what’s not when it comes to pet nutrition?

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