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Are you ready to feed a raw diet?

July 19, 2017July 19, 2017 Healthy Dog Club

“Dogs usually have an easier time with the conversion to raw than their owners who are trying to make the switch. Despite miraculous health turnarounds, fear and misinformation about raw foods continues to be perpetuated through the petfood commercials and mainstream health care for pets. We find that the dogs with the best chance for a healthy life come from households with pet owners that self-educate and keep an open mind.” ~ Robert Mueller By Robert Mueller Manufacturing and feeding raw diets for over four decades has enabled me to see pets of all sizes and…

What’s Really Causing Those Hot Spots and Itchy Skin?

July 11, 2017July 11, 2017 Healthy Dog Club

“Allergies refer to a complex response to certain agents called allergens. Allergens produce a rapid physiological change that can result in asthma, sinus congestion, pruritus (itching hot spots), otitis externa (ear infections), paw licking and chewing, vomiting and diarrhea. All these symptoms represent the number one reason for vet visits.” By Robert Mueller The paws are usually the first to go… Recently one of our customers asked me: “Rob, can you just tell me what’s causing my dog to itch and scratch so much…why the hot spots and what…

Jen’s Offal Goodies…

May 4, 2017May 4, 2017 Healthy Dog Club

We are proud to introduce a new line of treats, that is sure to have your pet begging for more. Jen’s Offal Goodies are new to our line of recommended supplemental products Pacific Paws offers a nutritious organ meat dog treats. “Offal” is a term that describes organ meat. Offal is preferred by both wild and domestic dogs, as it is high in vital nutrients, enzymes, and vitamins. In the wild, dogs eat the stomach contents and organ meat from the animals they prey upon before any other element. In…

Why Is There Pentobarbital In Dog Food?

May 3, 2017May 3, 2017 Healthy Dog Club

Recent recalls have uncovered a new concern regarding adulterants contained in dog food. The most recent case involves the recall of Evanger’s canned beef dog food. This opens up a new discussion regarding a variety of potential adulterants that can be traced to the lower quality diets. It brings up another concern I have over the disclosure of proper labeling and the unscrupulous tactics used to pull the wool over the eyes of the public. The amount of consumer complaints, the FDA recalls, and the misguided label claims are enough…

Those cute puppy bites….

May 2, 2017May 2, 2017 Healthy Dog Club

Puppies! Who doesn’t love ’em? They’re cute, cuddly, and silly. They look like little angels when they sleep, which is often. When they’re awake, they spend all their time exploring and learning about the world around them. We marvel at their curiosity and playfulness – until we experience The Teeth. Puppies explore with their mouths, which nature has equipped with rows of teeny-tiny hole-punchers. It’s no fun being at the receiving end of a bitey pup. It hurts! It’s no wonder that the leading complaint from puppy owners is “How…

Raw Food Diet: Facts And Advice About Raw Menu For Your Dog

March 31, 2017March 31, 2017 Healthy Dog Club

By Anna Smith, Pet Nutritionist The raw food diet for dogs is becoming quite a controversial issue among pet owners. This article is to shed some light on the pros, cons and key information everyone should know about the raw food diet, in hope it will allow you to make an informed decision on if the raw diet is suitable for your pooch. It is incredibly important to create a diet for your dog which can suit all of their needs. With a growing number of allergies and health issues in…

Feed your pup with safety in mind at all times

November 19, 2016November 19, 2016 Healthy Dog Club

“Most of the pet population today has weakened kidneys and other vital organs that have been compromised from the continuous consumption of harmful contaminants. The mercury found in fish products, and the herbicide residues found in genetically modified foods used in dog and cat food are setting the stage for thousands of animals to die. Pet deaths related to cancer are increasing every year. It is alarming to see these statistics increase without changes being made to eliminate the problem. A simple switch to biologically appropriate raw meat diets (The raw diet)…

Take care: The Dog Killer in Your Pocket

October 29, 2016October 29, 2016 Healthy Dog Club

Here’s another danger that might surprise you! Just as dog owners often don’t realize their canine friends are too heavy, they may have a blind spot about another threat. Surprisingly, the lowly penny can become a lethal weapon against dogs – specifically pennies minted after 1982. Although all pennies are equal in value – one one cent, no matter what year it is – their compositions are not. Pennies that were produced between 1962 and 1982 are predominantly copper (95%), whereas pennies churned out in 1982 and after are mostly…