What is colostrum? First, what is colostrum? Colostrum is the first milk that all mammals produce when they give birth. It is a complex liquid that nature designed specifically for the unique needs of the newborn. It cannot be made artificially or by using man made formulas. While colostrum’s original purpose is to provide a …
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It is not unusual for a healthy dog to occasionally go through periods of little-to-no appetite. If your dog seems normal otherwise and has a good amount of energy, refusing a meal or two isn’t a big deal! Instead of jumping to the conclusion that something is wrong with your pet, take a breather and …
Cool Cat or Hot Dog? Finding Balance with Food Energetics “Let food be thy medicine and let medicine be thy food” – Hippocrates What is Food Energetics? Food energetics is the concept that specific foods can alter the flow of energy within the body, with either cooling or warming effects. These warming or cooling properties can …
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Why does True Carnivores carry Grand Cru? You might be wondering why after 26 years, a dedicated raw food purveyor might carry a kibble. Have we sold out? After all, feeding kibble goes against our stated values that the healthiest diet for your pet is one made from fresh, whole-foods. The great thing about Grand …
Comparing Proteins: A compelling reason to add variety They say that variety is the spice of life, but it’s also the key to a healthy life! Variety isn’t just important to keep your pet from getting bored with their meals, it’s also important to make sure their diet is balanced and healthy. Different animals eat …
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Comparing Proteins: A compelling reason to add variety *To read part 1 of our protein comparisons, please click here They say that variety is the spice of life, but it’s also the key to a healthy life! Variety isn’t just important to keep your pet from getting bored with their meals, it’s also important to …
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Obligate Carnivores: Nature’s True Carnivores. Very simply, carnivores are animals whose diet consists mainly or entirely of animal tissue. Because animals evolved to eat the diet which is healthiest for them, and carnivores are no different. Over millions of years, carnivores have developed traits which optimize their ability to find and consume meat. So what …
A fresh food diet vs A processed food diet for your pets: You decide. William Pollak, DVM Survival is insured by commercial food; nothing more; not health, not the robustness for life. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF FEEDING RAW? Some of our favorite ‘feel-good’ moments are seeing exuberantly excited & happy dogs walk into our store …
WHAT IS KENNEL COUGH? Kennel cough, also known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis, is an upper respiratory infection in dogs. It is highly contagious and was named for the fact that it is commonly spread between shelter dogs or dogs living in tight quarters. Viral and bacterial causes of kennel cough are spread via airborne droplets …
WHAT DOES THE LIVER DO? The liver is the body’s largest and one of the most important organs. It is responsible for making many of the chemicals the body needs to function properly, it breaks down substances and detoxifies the blood, and also acts as a storage unit for vitamins and minerals. Because the liver acts …
“My Dog has the worst allergies! What should I do?” True Carnivores hears this statement time and time again especially when the seasons are changing. Fall/Winter and Spring time are the most common seasons to see allergy flare-ups. What do we suggest? An elimination diet. What is an elimination diet? An elimination diet is …
What is Fulvic and Humic acid? Fulvic and humic acids are chemical compounds found in soil that help plants grow and eventually end up in the fruits and veggies we eat. In the beginning of time, our soils were rich with fulvic and humic acids and therefore we were getting the benefits from consuming the produce …
What is Olive Leaf Powder? Olive leaf powder is a supplement extracted from the leaves of olive trees. It is a natural antibiotic, antiviral and antioxidant; and has also proven to be effective against yeast infections. There are a number of ailments for which we recommend olive leaf powder as a treatment for cats and …
Has your dog ever had an episode where they take in long inhalations of air, extend their head and make a loud snorting sound? If this sounds familiar, your dog may have been experiencing a phenomenon known as inspiratory paroxysmal respiration or “reverse sneezing”. WHAT IS REVERSE SNEEZING? Reverse sneezing occurs in many dogs, particularly in …
Everyday we hear contradicting advice from our friends, family, co-workers, veterinarians and others regarding what food we should be feeding our pets: “raw feeding is dangerous!” “kibble causes allergies!”. People tend to be very opinionated when it comes to the great raw food debate. With all the different theories out there, one thing is for …
WHAT IS TITER TESTING? A titer test is a blood sample that measures the antibodies against certain viruses and other infectious diseases. Essentially, the test measures whether your dog is more prone to getting a particular disease or whether they are more resistant (if they should come in contact with it). Currently there is very accurate Titer …
THANKSGIVING TIPS AND FOODS TO AVOID The leaves are turning orange, the air is getting colder and Starbucks has released their famous pumpkin spice lattes once again. This must mean only one thing – Fall is officially upon us! With the onset of Fall we can all look forward to those treasured holidays consisting of …
Anal Gland Problems; The stinky odor no one wants to talk about. There is no nice way to ease into talking about anal glands. They are smelly, irritating, and can sometimes be a problem. Here we dissect and inspect why and how dogs get anal gland problems, what they are, and how you can help …
Veggies for dogs? Eat your Veggies!. I don’t think I know a single person who would argue this point. Veggies may be good for us, but what about for our carnivore pets? Dare I say that what is true for us is not for them? Just like every person is different, so is every dog. …
FREEZE DRIED VS. DEHYDRATED VS. AIR DRIED: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE? In order to make feeding raw food to our pets as convenient as possible, many companies are making freeze dried, dehydrated and air dried raw foods. These types of raw food do not need to be kept frozen or thawed prior to feeding, saving time …
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