Some common house plants are poisonous to dogs and cats. If you see your pets chewing on the plants, it is better to remove the plants.

Dogs and cats most often develop allergies to the protein in meat and dairy products.  Hydrolysis is a method to break down protein molecules to prevent food allergies.

Paraben and its derivatives are commonly found in pet shampoo to prolong shelf life, but they may cause allergic contact dermatitis in pets and human.

“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.”

– Will Rogers

Some nutrients are lost due to heat and high pressure in pet food production.  Vitamins and minerals are added to make the food complete and balanced.

"In a cat's eye, all things belong to cats."

- Unknown

Both flaxseed oil and fish oil provide omega-3 EFAs. However, the omega-3 EFA in flaxseed oil (ALA) is an inactive form and must be converted to EPA and DHA, the active forms of omega-3 EFA.

Pet food usually includes these essential nutrients: protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, water.

Ingredients in pet food should be high quality and highly digestible. Your pets cannot digest feathers, hide or hoofs (animal digest / by-products).

Grapes, raisins and currants can cause kidney failure in dogs. Currently, it is not known why these fruits are toxic. Individual dogs have different sensitivities to these fruits.

Digestive enzymes and probiotics can help maintain a healthy digestive tract and improve the absorption of nutrients.

“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself.”

– Josh Billings

"As every cat owner knows, nobody owns a cat."

- Ellen Perry Berkeley

Freeze drying is a process that involves freezing the product, lowering pressure, then removing the ice by sublimation. In contrast, conventional drying uses heat to remove water.

Preservatives such as Ethoxyquin and BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) are banned from human consumption. Avoid them in pet food as well.

The first three ingredients are the most important in pet food. You can tell if the food is grain based or meat based.

Dogs scoot because of overly full anal glands. Adding fiber to your dog's diet can minimize the necessity of manual anal gland expression.

“Animals are such agreeable friends—they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms.”

– George Eliot

The majority of essential oils are toxic to cats. All cats lack glucuronyl transferase, a liver enzyme, that helps to break down most essential oils.

How much you should feed your pet depends on its age and activity level.  Daily feeding amount in food label only serves as a reference.

Small breeds tend to live longer than larger breeds. Tiny and toy breeds only become "seniors" when they are around age 10.

“The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog.”

─ Mark Twain

"In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this."

- Terry Pratchett

Complete and balanced pet food are those with added vitamins and minerals.  Those without are labeled as food for supplementary feeding only.

Chocolate is toxic to dogs because it contains a chemical called theobromine. The first signs of theobromine poisoning are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and increased urination.

“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.”

– Anatole France

“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.”

– Roger Caras

Brushing your dog's teeth at least 3 times a week is essential for good dental health.  Train your dog to accept teeth brushing early on. 

Some low-quality cat litters contain crystalline silica dust.  Crystalline silica can may accumulate in your cat’s lungs, resulting in silicosis.

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Nature's Variety Instinct Original Real Chicken Dog Food

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Cage-free chicken is the first ingredient in NV Instinct dog food - Original Real Chicken Recipe. Packed with animal protein for strong, lean muscles. 70% real animal ingredients and nutritious oils; 30% vegetables, fruits and other wholesome ingredients; 0% grain.

High animal protein, grain-free recipe guided by our belief in raw, Nature's Variety Instinct dog food - Original Grain-Free Recipe with Real Chicken unlocks your dog's potential to thrive.

  • Cage-free chicken is the first ingredient – packed with animal protein for strong, lean muscles
  • 70% real animal ingredients and nutritious oils; 30% vegetables, fruits and other wholesome ingredients; 0% grain
  • Made without - grain, potato, corn, wheat, soy, by-product meal, artificial colors or preservatives
  • Guaranteed levels of live, natural probiotics, natural Omegas and antioxidants for digestive health, healthy skin & coat, and immune health
  • The only kibble with the pure, real nutrition of raw on every piece

  

Ingredients:

Chicken, Turkey Meal, Chicken Meal, Peas, Chickpeas, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid), Salmon Meal, Chicken Eggs, Tapioca, Dried Tomato Pomace, Natural Flavor, Menhaden Fish Meal, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), Montmorillonite Clay, Carrots, Apples, Cranberries, Salt, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide), Potassium Chloride, Freeze Dried Chicken, Choline Chloride, Freeze Dried Chicken Liver, Pumpkinseeds, Freeze Dried Chicken Heart, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract.

   

Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (min) 37 %
Crude Fat (min) 20 %
Crude Fiber (max) 3 %
Moisture (max) 10 %
Vitamin E (min) 100 IU/kg
*Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (min) 85 mg/kg
*Omega 3 Fatty Acids (min) 0.3 %
*Omega 6 Fatty Acids (min) 2.6 %
Bacillus coagulans (min) 60,000,000 CFU/lb

 

Caloric Content:

4,250 kcal/kg

499 kcal/cup

 

 

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