We decided to update the web site about 6 months ago and began researching for that. The result was eye-opening for us to say the least. Previously, we'd understood general principals about feeding dogs and cats but this time around, we really knuckled down. We found many many sites that had interesting information that was never referenced or contained subjective 'stuff'. We really wanted to find some hard information.
We have to thank the guys at Vet's All Natural, K9 Natural and Mountain Dog Food. They have all provided great information, clues and links to hard research. We're not vets. But we know that peer-reviewed information can be relied upon.
What we've tried to do with the site revision is to present an overall picture about your pet's nutrition. We've read these sites, asked questions and presented the information as clearly as we can. We hope you find it helpful and informative.
The process has re-affirmed our approach to our business. We didn't open our shop to be a mega-mart. We're a small business who's mission is to help you feed your pets as healthily as possible - and that has meant some hard work for us and our suppliers. When we started out, it was impossible to convince our suppliers to provide raw meat without any added preservatives. We persevered, found different suppliers, and eventually, succeeded. Now, we have a huge range of different meats - human grade where possible. We still sell and recommend commercial dry foods - there are not enough sheep on the planet to feed all our pets (and that's a fact!). Not everyone wants to handle raw meat. For those people, we have foods that will keep their pets happy and healthy too.
Finally! An apology to cat owners! The site may appear to be extremely dog nutrition focussed! The reality is that there is a lot more research around about Dog nutrition thatn cats - that we found anyway!. Cats are different to dogs, but not so fundamentally different that the information here is not valid for them! Raw diets for cats rock too!
Now - to the links.
A Canadian Dog Food manufacturer who has done the research. There's a ton of information on this site! Take the time to look through the raw feeding pages and you'll find some true gems of information.
Research behind your dog's genetic reality - 99.8% wolf.
A great site with a digestible version of the hard research. Lots of links to research.
The 'discovery' that cats thrive best on Raw meat diets too! Here's the link to the study.
The home page for K9 Natural - manufacturers of great raw meat diets. This site has some great and easily digestible information in the 'About K9' pages. Check them out, then try the food!
The home page for Dr. Bruce Syme's Vet's All Natural. Some great documents to read on a variety of issues. They also have a DVD presentation that is a great description of the issues. We plan to post that on a video sharing site soon. Stay tuned!
Nutrition for Dogs - overview of canine nutrition and feeding recommendations
Feeding raw bones - the benefits of feeding raw meaty bones
A grain of truth - background information on commercial pet foods
Gastric Acidity - a description of how carbohydrates affect a dog's digestive system
Skin Allergy Protocol - itchy dog skin colution
Sulphur Dioxide in fresh pet meats - information about preservatives in pet meat
Arthritis - information about treating arthritis
Zinc and Selenium - 2 essential trace elements and their nutritional roles
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