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Entries Tagged as 'Nutritional Facts & Fiction'

Confessions of a Dog Chef … On The Go!

August 7th, 2008 · 9 Comments

Eric Christensen

Dog Chef Dr. Terifaj and founder of The DOGie Bag, with beloved canine companion, Rosie.

Who is a dog chef?
Anyone who can boil water and worries that dog food is not the real deal that consumers have been brainwashed to swallow. Ever wonder what dogs ate before Ralston Purina dreamed up the booming business of [...]

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Good Fat, Bad Fat and the Myth of Low Fat Diets: Your Dog Needs Fat!

April 21st, 2008 · 8 Comments

Dogs don’t need fewer fats, they need more—the good kind. If you have been scared off fats by numerous health warnings, you too have been mislead by the misinformed. There is far more to this fat story, and your dog’s health (and yours) will depend on getting the fat facts straight!

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Beneful by Purina: Another pet food disaster!

February 20th, 2008 · 8 Comments

It took me only 60 seconds to read the ingredient list and longer to find it—hidden on the side of the bag. So where is the beef? The 7th ingredient listed right after rice flour. Remember this: the first three ingredients generally account for 90% of what’s in the bag.

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A new look at two old natural health superstars: Enzymes and Probiotics

November 11th, 2007 · 3 Comments

Ever get that gut feeling that something is wrong?  If your dog is plagued by bouts of these gastrointestinal maladies: sloppy looking poop, diarrhea, or nasty gas attacks – chances are the intestines are battling an unhealthy mix of bacteria. Reasons for this can range from food intolerances or allergies, repeated exposure to antibiotics and [...]

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Why This Vet Feeds People Food to Her Dogs

September 29th, 2007 · 4 Comments

Once upon a time, I was your average dog owner. I felt guilty when I spoiled my dog with “people food”. This concept was reinforced during my veterinary training, with terms like table food gastroenteritis. Oh, the horror of clients feeding table scrapes to their dogs! After the reprimand, instructions to feed only commercial dog [...]

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