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Food Matters: Can diet affect behavior?

By Stacy E. Smith
We know very well that the human body converts certain foods into energy while other edibles sap our energy and can even make us sick. They can also affect behavior. Consider how many times you avoid certain foods or keep sweets away from your children because of the way it can affect [...]

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The Cat Food Controversy – Is dry or wet food better for your cat?

First and foremost it is important to remember that your cat is a carnivore in the truest sense of the word and requires a meat diet just like a lion or tiger…

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The Pet Food Aisle: Magic Kingdom or Evil Empire: Part I

Have you ever felt overwhelmed when shopping for pet food in the super market? Walking down the pet food aisle sometimes can be quite mind-boggling.

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Pet Food Aisle: So many choices – So little to choose from Part 2: The Players

In Part one of this topic we discussed the images publicized by pet food manufacturers through media, advertising and food packaging. We learned that “they” want you to believe that they offer all the wholesome ingredients in the only food your perfect dog will ever need. Today’s conclusion is going to take a closer look at the “they’s”. Who are the real players in this market?

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MYTH & CONFUSION: What’s really in your pet’s food?

By Paul Richey
A couple of years ago our kids came to an agreement with Aunt Cindy. “They” were going to take care of her Bullmastiff, Brandy, as she had become too much to handle for their gracefully aging aunt. My wife and I readily agreed. After all, we always wanted a dog to accompany our [...]

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Pet Nutrition 1942 to 2008: Shouldn’t we know by now?

By Paul Richey, Pet Food Examiner
Have you ever heard of Francis M. Pottenger, Jr.? This gentleman lived from 1901 to 1967 and was the son of a physician who co-founded the Pottenger Sanatorium for treatment of tuberculosis in California. Completing his residency at Los Angeles County Hospital in 1930 he became a full time assistant [...]

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All rise, including pet food prices

By Paul Richey, Pet Food Examiner
As with any other industry the pet food industry too has been racked by inflation. This is mostly due to fuel and energy costs and unfortunately the not so good news is that we can expect to see continued price increases on nutritional pet products. The bursting real estate bubble [...]

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Feed Me!

Here’s the place to learn the in’s and out’s about feeding your pets.

We’ll provide information from experts as well as real life experience on everything from reading the package labels on the pet food you see in the store, to pet food industry news to pro’s and con’s of raw diets, cooking for your pet, what makes one pet food more nutritious than another, when it’s better to feed canned and even some stuff about supplements.

There is so much information on pet nutrition out there, we hope we can help you sort out the good from the bad; the fact from fiction.

We’d be happy for you to ask questions and give your opinion.

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