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High Pressure Processing (HPP): is it Safe for Pet Dog and Cat Food?
High Pressure Processing (HPP) is a process in which food is subjected to high pressure (up to 100,000psi). This pressure is applied uniformly around and throughout the food product so as to maintain the characteristics of the fresh food. HPP is used to destroy pathogenic organisms and it is believed that this process does not diminish product quality, such as flavor, texture and color,... -
Heartworm Facts
This article on heartworm was reprinted with permission from Jan Rasmusen. Heartworms are Spread by Mosquitoes. Heartworm Meds are Spread by Fear. It’s getting warmer outside — time for sellers of heartworm medications to start scaring you to death. Television and print ads, which used to push meds only during warm summer months, now urge you to keep your dog on medication year round.... -
Foundations of Healthy Pet Nutrition
The foundation for any healthy food plan for your animal companion includes: A nutritious Whole Food Diet A quality Vitamin/Mineral Supplement Digestive Enzymes Probiotics Healthy Fatty Acids Whole Food Diet In our opinion, a whole food diet is the most important part of the foundation for health and longevity. A diet consisting of unprocessed whole foods is rich in vitamins and minerals and associated...