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January 19, 2018April 12, 2024

What Makes a Carnivore?

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Dogs Are Carnivores

I know you’ve heard this so many times now: dogs are meat-eaters and, as such, require a diet that’s founded on meat. Can they have some fruits and veggies in their diets? Absolutely. Can they have some grains in their diets? For sure. As long as the bulk of the diet is meat. There are a couple pieces of biological evidence that support this idea:

Teeth & Mouth Structure

Carnivores have tightly-interdigitated teeth for ripping and tearing food, or crunching bones. Their canine teeth are also much larger. Overall, a carnivore’s teeth and mouth are shaped, structured, and aligned differently than an omnivore’s or herbivore’s to accommodate their different dietary requirements.

Their teeth aren’t built for long-term chewing projects either. Cows chew incessantly, and this chewing is great contributor to the overall digestion of their grass-based diet. Herbivores and omnivores grind up their food into mush, whereas carnivores only tear and chomp food into smaller chunks that can be swallowed.

Gastrointestinal Length

Carnivores also have a shorter gastrointestinal tract meant for easily-digestible foods. Humans have a much longer tract that allows complex foods more time to break down before elimination. A carnivore’s digestive tract is meant to handle simpler foods (ie – meat), requiring less of a journey for the breakdown process.

Fun tidbit: This shorter transit time is also what keeps dogs from becoming horribly ill like humans when they get into yucky things. A dog who sniffed out the cat’s litter box and snuck a few nibbles won’t be affected by salmonella. It will likely be swept out of their system or obliterated by the dog’s mega-strong stomach acid before it even has time to leave a mark.

Salivary Amylase (or Lack There Of...)

Carnivores lack salivary amylase (the enzyme necessary for breaking down carbs). Dogs have only a little bit, and cats have none. This makes it more difficult for them to break down carbs, as the bulk of the work in breaking down these carbs is done during the chewing stage.

Interestingly, domesticated dogs have adapted to the high-carb diets we so often feed them. To make up for the small amount of salivary amylase their bodies produce, the pancreas attempts to pick up the slack. It shifts into overdrive, producing tons and tons of amylase to battle all the incoming carbs. When the pancreas exhausts itself and can no longer keep up is when we start to see dogs diagnosed with pancreatitis.

How To Nourish A Carnivore:

Knowing the above, we can make conscious choices to give our carnivores a diet that doesn’t require their bodies to adapt so much. High-protein (and lower-carb) meals are much easier on your dog’s biological digestive process.

Check out the appropriate food pyramid for dogs. The majority of their diets should consist of animal protein, followed by veggies and fruits, and finished with a very small of amount of grains.

Additionally, probiotic and digestive enzyme supplements can really work wonders for the dog who lives on a high-carb/kibble diet. (Looking for a good digestive supplement? We know a guy…).

Simple Food Project diets are low in carb count and high in animal protein, both skeletal and organ meat. And you can rest assured knowing all his nourishment is coming from the 14 whole foods on the label and never synthetic vitamins or minerals. Give one of our recipes a try!

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December 21, 2017April 12, 2024

2018: The Fittest Year

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If one of your 2018 goals is to get in shape, the great news is you don’t have to do it alone! Your dog loves to exercise too, and can be a great workout buddy and accountability partner.

Here are 5 fun exercises you and your dog can do together to stay fit in 2018:

1. Running/Jogging/Walking

Whether its an organized 5K or a light jog around the block, make it a routine to get out and moving! Even a brisk walk can be a great break from sitting on our butts (especially if you’re coming out of a regular 8-5 desk job). The best part is that a run or walk only requires a leash and collar to make it happen.

Motivation Tip: If you have a hard time motivating yourself to get out there and train, pick up the leash and watch your dog do his happy dance! How could you skip your fitness for the day when looking into those vibrant, excited eyes?! (You can’t).

2. Scuba Dogs!

Swimming is fabulous exercise for both you and your dog. If straight-up running is hard on your joints, going for a swim can be a great way to get in some cardio without all the harshness on those bones (it’s especially great for working out with a senior pet).

Grab some life jackets and head over to the nearest pond, lake, or beach (make sure its an area that allows dogs and doesn’t pose a danger for being swept away!). If your dog is fearful of or has never been in water, take it slow. Introduce them positively, gently splashing their paws and body.

As they become more confident, let them decide when to jump in! If you’re already in the water, it can be less scary for them to make the leap themselves (just make sure you don’t hinder each others ability to stay afloat!)

Keep in mind them some dogs just don’t like water and will never be on to enjoy a day at the lake—and that’s OK! Don’t force it if your dog’s not into it. There are plenty of other ways to get your heart rate up together.

3. Obstacle Course Training

If running isn’t your thing, and swimming isn’t your dog’s thing, get creative and practice building up strength through agility training. Running an obstacle course with your pup give your dog structure and exercise all in one. Plus, jogging alongside your dog to keep her on course keeps you moving while having something else to focus on.

You’ll have so much fun you won’t even realize it’s exercise.

4. Doga

Yup, that’s right – there’s a yoga for everyone. Doga is a great way for you and your dog to exercise and relax simultaneously. Official doga classes are available locally, but you can also start your own practice with just a yoga mat, a youtube video, and your dog.

Follow the yoga tutorial you chose and let your dog hang out by your mat. The various poses will engage your dogs attention, and you may get a few slobbery kisses if your face ends up near the ground. Focusing on your breathing and enjoying being in the moment are great ways to revitalize your mind and heart while also challenging your body.

5. Hiking and Trailblazing

Hiking is the perfect way to explore new sights and sounds with your dog. It not only allows you and your dog to get lost in nature, but provides an opportunity for a much-appreciated “smell walk”. Being in unfamiliar territory is stimulating for a dog’s sniffer (and believe it or not, if a dog does not keep his nose working, he actually can lose sensitivity!) Nature hikes can keep that nose active while allowing you both to stretch those legs.

Grab your leash, some water, and your hiking boots and hit the trails! Try to stay present and really take in your surroundings. If your dog wants to stop and sniff something, challenge yourself to slow down too.

From our dogs to yours, have a very Happy New Year!

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December 13, 2017November 18, 2024

2018 New Year’s Resolutions

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There’s no better time to make some positive lifestyle changes than at the start of a brand new year! Here are a few resolutions our four-legged staff made for 2018:

STAFF RESOLUTIONS

SIMPLE FOOD PROJECT 2018 RESOLUTIONS

Have a meaningful impact on pups across the nation that will make them happier and healthier.
Offer educational resources to pet owners about the health of their dogs and how it relates to the pet industry as a whole
Be the most open, honest, and transparent pet food company
Cultivate genuine relationships with pet parents and pets
Give back to the pups most in need

Cozy up with our warming formula

Our Chicken and Turkey Recipe is specially formulated to provide dogs some warmth from the inside out. With warming foods like chicken and turkey, this is a great food to feed your pup when the weather starts to drop below freezing!

From our dogs to yours, have a very Happy New Year!

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December 13, 2017April 12, 2024

Winter Wonderdogs

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The holidays are fast approaching, and so is the winter season! For many of us, this means SNOW (this year, more of us than usual… since when does Louisiana get snow before Wisconsin!?)

Even though you may be grumblin’ away at the snowflakes accumulating on your windowsill, there is one thing that can make the snow extra fun: dogs.

Here’s a collection of some of our favorite “dogs in snow” reactions (as well as a few things to keep in mind as the snow starts accumulating):

1. "Oh hey tiny human, can't talk, gotta slide"

Did you know, even though they may absolutely LOVE the snow, dogs can’t be out in really cold temps for much longer than we can? It’s easy to assume that, because they already have big fuzzy coats on, they have no problem being outside during the winter months.

But, dogs are subject to frostbite and hypothermia too, so it’s good to always provide your dog an area to warm up when the weather is chilly (and especially on windy days). If you’re uncomfortably cold even bundled up in winter gear, your dog is too.

2. "I catch this snow now, you shovel less later"

Dogs also should have access to just as much water in the winter as they normally would any other season. We don’t always think about chugging a big glass of ice water when we’re scraping ice off our cars, but we (humans and dogs) expel just as much moisture when its cold and are just as susceptible to dehydration.

3. "Despite ALL odds, I haz conquered the steps"

Although your dog may not like them at first, dog booties are a really good idea for winter walks. The salt and other chemicals coating sidewalks do keep the whole world from falling on their butts, but they aren’t so nice to dog paws. Keeping those little feet protected is worth the extra step of popping on some footies before you head out the door!

4. "Beep-bop-bo, gotta shovel this snow..."

This pup can help clear the extra snow in the yard, but he may not so easily be able to get rid of all the excess snow that gets caked on his fur and between his paws. Sure, it will melt off eventually, but it’s better to just help your dog towel off those extra chunks so he doesn’t have to pick at them or spend extra time being wet and chilly.

5. "Hi human, whatcha up t—NO! NO SNOWMAN!"

Not all dogs have this problem (actually it might seriously just be my dogs), but some pups are skeptical of the outdoor decorations that pop up around the winter season. Snowmen, inflatable Santas, and 4-foot candy canes can be scary to encounter on an otherwise normal walk route.

Give your dog some time to investigate a new object if he shows uncertainty of it, and stay alert to new sights that may unexpectedly spook him.

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November 14, 2017April 12, 2024

Food Energetics for the Dog Who’s Just Right

Home > Blog > Everything Dog > Food Energetics For The Dog Who’s Just Right

You may have seen our past two posts on how to know if your dog needs warming or cooling foods, but what about when neither of those really seem to hit the nail on the head? Maybe your dog exhibits just one of those behaviors (and it’s only on occasion!), or maybe he dabbles in a few from both lists every once in a while.

Whatever you may be observing, your dog could very well just be right in the sweet spot—not too hot and not too cold! But even for the well-proportioned pooch, food energetics still come into play.

Here are our three tips for the level-temp pup:

1. Feed neutral foods as the standard

Since your dog already has a great internal balance, the diet’s job is to simply maintain that balance. Neutral foods can help maintain that balance, keeping your dog from becoming too hot or too cold.

2. When it's cold, add some warming foods

When the weather starts to turn colder, it can help to add in some warming foods. Whether that means plopping some chicken in with the normal meal, or substituting out a couple meals with a warming formula is up to you!

3. When it's hot, add some cooling foods

On the reverse side, it can help to add cooling foods as the weather starts to heat up. In the dead of summer, some apples or duck can provide some cool relief. Or you can switch out a few meals with a cooling formula.

Have no fear, Beef & Salmon Recipe is here!

Using the science of food energetics, our holistic veterinarian developed this neutral formula for dogs who already have great internal balance.

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October 31, 2017April 12, 2024

5 Signs Your Dog Should Be Eating Warming Foods

Home > Blog > Everything Dog > 5 Signs Your Dog Should Be Eating Warming Foods

Food energetics can get a little complex, but rather than trying to figure out all the foods and all the body’s needs, focus on just one: your dog. You know your dog well; you’ve seen her habits, taken note of weird behaviors, and figured out exactly where she likes to be scratched to get that leg going.

Knowing your dog is a beautiful thing because she knows you right back! She knows your habits as well as you know hers, and maybe once you’ve figured out what foods are best for her, she can help you figured out what’s best for you. 😉

Here are a few signs that your dog could benefit from a diet rich in warming foods:

1. She's a snuggle bug!

She’s up for a snuggle any time, any place, and she’s always nuzzling her way under the covers. You can usually find her burrowed under pillows, curled up in the corner of the couch, or nestled comfortably in her puffy dog bed. If its soft and warm, she’s all over it!

2. She sleeps a lot

You can rest assured that she’s content, even if you didn’t get out for that after-dinner walk. She’s good with lazy Sundays, long naps, and sleeping in.

3. She's calm and easy-going

While she does get excited when you get home from work, she’s typically not in constant play-mode. Once she’s gotten a chance to go potty and sniff around a little, she’s happy to just sit and watch you make dinner, chill on the couch for some after-work TV time, and munch on a bone while you fold laundry.

4. She's I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T

Tying in with her innate calmness, she’s pretty good at self-entertaining. Of course she loves her quality time with you, but she doesn’t get too stressed out if you have a busy day of chores ahead of you. A window with a nice view of the trees and a comfy spot to lay in make for a pretty pleasant afternoon!

5. It's just plain chilly outside

Sometimes a meal rich in warming foods is great for any dog in a cold climate. A bitter cold, windy day can be miserable for even the warmest of dogs. Warming foods can make any of us cozy from the inside out!

Have no fear, Chicken & Turkey Recipe is here!

Using the science of food energetics, our holistic veterinarian developed this warming formula specifically for dogs with these traits.

Not fitting the descriptions? Check out this dog’s opposite »

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October 31, 2017April 12, 2024

6 Signs Your Dog Should Be Eating Cooling Foods

Home > Blog > Everything Dog > 6 Signs Your Dog Should Be Eating Cooling Foods

Food energetics can get a little complex, but rather than trying to figure out all the foods and all the body’s needs, focus on just one: your dog. You know your dog well; you’ve seen his habits, taken note of weird behaviors, and figured out exactly where he likes to be scratched to get the leg going.

Knowing your dog is a beautiful thing because he knows you right back! He knows your habits as well as you know his, and maybe once you’ve figured out what foods are best for him, he can help you figure out what’s best for you.

Here are a few signs that your dog could benefit from a diet rich in cooling foods:

1. He has separation anxiety

Whenever you head toward the door (without the leash), you can see the panic set in. As you walk off the front porch, you can hear the heart-breaking whines and whimpers of a dog that already misses you. Sometimes he breaks things, chews things, or even has accidents when you’re gone.

2. He's prone to seasonal or environmental allergies

You can tell Spring time is here, not because of greening grass and budding trees, but because he’s itchy and greasy. The pink around his paws and nose, the endless panting – it all comes around as soon as the snow has melted.

3. He likes to lay on the hardwood

While he is super affectionate, he doesn’t cuddle often because he prefers the cool of the hardwood floor. And he rarely uses that expensive dog bed you bought him, because it’s just too warm to lay in for too long.

4. He's always "go, GO, GOOO!"

You can take him for fifteen walks and he still has the energy of Taz the Tasmanian Devil. He always seems to be subtly nudging a toy into your lap to play. It’s sometimes difficult to get him to recognize that its bedtime, and even after a late night, he still wakes you up an hour before your alarm.

5. He can come across as aggressive

He’s a total sweetheart and would never hurt a fly, but he does have a mean bark when he gets protective. You have to be careful turning a corner in case a jogger happens to be on the other side—a slight startle may cause a barking uproar. And forget sharing! Any dog that tries to play with the toy he is playing with better watch carefully for that lip curl + growl combo.

6. The weather is just hot

When in the dog days of summer, any dog can benefit from a meal full of cooling foods. On a day with no clouds, no breeze, and a sun that just won’t quit beating down, it can be rough for even the coolest, calmest dog. Cooling foods can provide relief from the heat from the inside out!

Have no fear, Duck & Trout Recipe is here!

Using the science of food energetics, our holistic veterinarian developed this cooling formula specifically for dogs with these traits.

Not fitting the descriptions? Check out this dog’s opposite »

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October 26, 2017April 12, 2024

Why feed dogs real food?

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Myth: Table scraps are bad for dogs.

When did it become shameful to subtly drop some roast beef on the floor? Or to let those couple runaway peas roll off the table? When did we start believing that anything meant for the humans to eat could disrupt the whole metabolic process of the family dog?

It’s all a bunch of baloney.

Table scraps are GOOD for dogs. (Erm.. table scraps that are good for you are also good for your dog—that chocolate cake you’re eating for dessert… that’s not so good for your dog). But it’s long been argued that dropping extra food is bad—and maybe this can be true if you’re trying to curb a dog’s naughty begging habits, but it’s not so true for the overall health of the dog.

Animals do not require some entirely new set of food standards. They don’t require dry food that’s gone through a mystery of a process. Real, whole foods are great for animals, just like they are for us.

Dogs that eat real foods are...

1. Healthier: there are far more natural nutrients in whole foods than in a highly processed bag of kibble. Have you seen that paragraph of vitamins and minerals on the back of the bag? Those are there because the food lacked all those things to begin with.

2. Happier: Dogs really can get addicted to kibble. It’s like junk food—full of sugar, carbs and artificial flavors. But even with this “kibble dependency”, most dogs will still prefer real meat and veggies over dry kibble (and their improved health will translate into happier moods as well).

3. More energized: real food supplies dogs with better energy for longer, while kibble only gives them sugar highs. The energy dogs get from whole food meals is less of a roller coaster, so your dog won’t experience that big crash halfway through the day.

4. More in shape: This better form of energy also translates into less hunger and less over-indulging. Dogs who eat real, whole foods tend to be in better shape, and are also at a lower risk for obesity, type-2 diabetes, and even cancer.

The point:

Drop that extra broccoli in your dogs bowl. Toss the leftover chicken through the air into that drooly mouth. Your dog will benefit from table scraps!

Real food for every meal

Table scraps are great (and easy) to give your pup, because you have to eat too! But, to make sure your dog is getting a complete and balanced, healthy meal, give one of our recipes a try:

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September 20, 2017April 12, 2024

The “Grain Free” Craze

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The trends in the pet food industry closely shadow the trends in human food. “Organic”, “Grain-Free”, “Humane” are all phrases that have recently popped up on many labels, for humans and pets alike. But do these labels actually signify an improvement in the diet, or are they just trendy marketing ploys?

The "Grain Free" Claim

Grain-free dog food has really taken off in the last couple years. People assume that because there’s no grains in their food, it must be better for their carnivorous dog. And that’s sound logic! In the dog nutrition pyramid, grains are the tiniest portion. But be wary: the grain-free label doesn’t necessarily crown that food the healthiest of foods.

In fact, when you do the math on many of the grain-free formulas and compare it to the same brand’s “grain FULL” alternative, grain-free diets actually have MORE starch and MORE sugar. How can this be?

These companies are simply just substituting out corn, wheat, soy, and putting in brown rice, oats, and potatoes. And while these may carry a “better” reputation than the original grains, they are still very high in starch and sugar (and when cooked at those incredibly high-temps, they’re no better nutrient-wise).

They’re still carbs!!

Essentially you’ve swapped gummy bears for gummy worms.

How to calculate carbs in a dog food

In her post about grain-free diets, Dr. Becker provides a formula to calculate the percentage of carbs in any food using the guaranteed analysis. It’s super simple, and can work with just about any pet food.

(As of right now, companies don’t have to include their carbohydrate percentage on the bag. In fact, we wanted to print our numbers on the bag, but we were actually advised against putting them on our label for compliance reasons).

100
– the % of protein
– the % of fat
– the % of moisture
– the % of ash (if it isn’t listed, use 6% to 8%)
————————
the % of carbs

Using the example she gives in her post (an unidentified brand of “grain-free” kibble), she gets the following guaranteed analysis:

So, using the formula on this particular bag of food:

100
– 20% Protein
– 8% Fat
– 10% Moisture
– 6% Ash (assumed)
————————
56% carbohydrates

Which means that MORE THAN HALF of this formula is made of carbs (aka sugar and starch). And this is a grain-free bag of food. That doesn’t sit so well with our food pyramid for dogs.

In case you're wondering...

Obviously we wouldn’t harp on this if we didn’t feel like we did things differently. We’re not ashamed of our carb numbers. We display them on each product page, and we’ll point them out again below.

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September 20, 2017April 12, 2024

Prescription Diets Aren’t Complete & Balanced

Home > Blog > Nutrition > Prescription Diets Aren’t Complete & Balanced

In the holistic sense, prescription diets should never be complete and balanced. By its very nature, a prescription diet is assigned to animals who have an imbalance in their bodies with the sole purpose of counteracting that imbalance. If a dog is severely lacking in Zinc and Iron, a “prescribed diet” would be something that is very high in Zinc and Iron to help get the dog’s body back where it needs to be.

A Temporary Mission

A true prescription diet wouldn’t be a lifetime assignment, either (at least not for most purposes). The animal may just need a temporary boost in a specific area, but as soon as the animal’s body reaches normal levels of whatever it was lacking, it should generally go back on a complete and balanced diet to maintain the balance it achieved.

To demonstrate this, imagine you’re standing on a piece of plywood that’s balanced on top of a paint can. If you’re too far to one side, you’ll start to pull the whole board off balance. So, to correct yourself you walk toward one end of the board. But once you reach the middle, you don’t just keep walking to the other side, because then you’ve become unbalanced in the other direction. You have to walk to get yourself back to the middle, but then stop walking once you reach the center.

1 A dog with an internal imbalance is like someone standing on the far side of a teetering board. The animal may need help attaining correct balance through a prescription diet.

2 What SHOULD happen: the dog stays on the prescription diet until his condition is corrected. Once he gets back to a balanced state, he returns to a normal, complete & balanced diet to maintain that balance.

3 What usually happens: the dog stays on the prescription diet until his condition is corrected, but continues on the prescription diet, overcorrecting his original condition. (He’ll now need a DIFFERENT prescription diet to correct this overcorrection and bring him back to normal).

"Prescription" has taken on a new meaning

The other confusing element to this issue is that many “prescription diets” aren’t prescription at all: they’re just another complete and balanced formula, intended to be fed indefinitely, with a new marketing twist.

No one regulates it

To reiterate: true prescription diets are not (and should not be) complete and balanced. But to slap a “prescription diet” label on your packaging requires no more than the correct letters on your designer’s keyboard. No one regulates or verifies whether or not a prescription diet is actually worthy of its claim. It’s bogus, but its such an easy way to make almost twice as much money on almost the same exact formulas, and thus why so many big companies do it.

Over at Dogs Naturally, Editor Dana Scott compares some of the big name brands’ regular diets and prescription diets, and the outcomes are…disheartening to say the least.

In this day and age, it’s best to go for diets that are healthy by way of their ingredient decks – not by the marketing tactics they use on the bag.

Not prescription. Just healthy.

Avoid the stress of finding the right over-the-counter-but-still-somehow-prescription diet, and just feed your pooch some simple and healthy food:

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Dogs Are Carnivores

Teeth & Mouth Structure

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Salivary Amylase (or Lack There Of...)

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1. Running/Jogging/Walking

2. Scuba Dogs!

3. Obstacle Course Training

4. Doga

5. Hiking and Trailblazing

From our dogs to yours, have a very Happy New Year!

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STAFF RESOLUTIONS

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Ginger

Dr. Astronaut

Forrest

Schmiddy

Roadie

Dookie

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From our dogs to yours, have a very Happy New Year!

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1. "Oh hey tiny human, can't talk, gotta slide"

2. "I catch this snow now, you shovel less later"

3. "Despite ALL odds, I haz conquered the steps"

4. "Beep-bop-bo, gotta shovel this snow..."

5. "Hi human, whatcha up t—NO! NO SNOWMAN!"

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1. Feed neutral foods as the standard

2. When it's cold, add some warming foods

3. When it's hot, add some cooling foods

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1. She's a snuggle bug!

2. She sleeps a lot

3. She's calm and easy-going

4. She's I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T

5. It's just plain chilly outside

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1. He has separation anxiety

2. He's prone to seasonal or environmental allergies

3. He likes to lay on the hardwood

4. He's always "go, GO, GOOO!"

5. He can come across as aggressive

6. The weather is just hot

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Myth: Table scraps are bad for dogs.

Dogs that eat real foods are...

The point:

Real food for every meal

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The "Grain Free" Claim

How to calculate carbs in a dog food

In case you're wondering...

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A Temporary Mission

"Prescription" has taken on a new meaning

No one regulates it

Not prescription. Just healthy.

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