The Potato Story Nutritionists are encouraging all of us to get back to basics. Eating whole, less processed foods is good for us. Those of you who have read any of my articles know I am constantly saying that ‘the whole is greater than the sum of its parts’. ...

Yes, it's time to think about the regular routine of brushing your dog's teeth. What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than with a big sloppy kiss from your number one fan—your canine partner? I know it is not a favorite thing to do (the teeth brushing, not the...

Processed foods taste great. A lot of money and research goes into convincing us to buy foods that taste good but are terrible for us. Over the years, marketers have encouraged us to spend money on refined foods such as white bread, frozen pizzas, deli meats,...

I have to admit that I love lasagna! I could certainly eat it every day for about 4 days, but by the 5th day, my enthusiasm might be not quite the same. I can't imagine eating the same meal every day for the rest of my life! And yet many people feed their dogs the...

It's rather sad to think that more than half the dogs in this country are overweight or obese. According to the Association of Pet Obesity Prevention, 54% of the dogs in the U.S. are eating the wrong foods and not getting enough exercise. Sound familiar? Dogs and...

Our last blog was about rendering plants. This is the first step in the process of making dog kibble. Rendered raw materials are cooked at high temperatures (between 280 and 300 degrees Fahrenheit) for 60 minutes. This is performed in an attempt to destroy existing...

Our next couple of blogs will focus on what kibble really is and how it is made. Once you understand the process you can decide for yourself just how much of it you would like to feed your dogs. Rendering Plants - What Are They? Rendering plants are where most pet...

Dogs love the taste of  pumpkin and it's good for them too! I always go back to the idea that natural, clean foods provide the most benefit to our health. This simple fruit is good for: Urinary tract health Regular digestion - helps with both constipation...