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“Let them eat bugs”

June 7, 2018June 7, 2018 Healthy Dog Club

New cricket treats for dogs are not only tasty, they are an excellent protein source an great for the environment as well!!! The thing about meat-whether you love it or hate it, research agrees that meat eating has a negative affect on the environment, and of course, on the animals themselves. According to the David Suzuki Foundation, livestock production account for 70 percent of the planet’s land surface and is responsible for 18 percent of greenhouse gases such as methane and nitrous oxide. They also point out that growing animals for…

What to do when your pooch is a finicky eater

July 10, 2016 Healthy Dog Club

By Robert Mueller The majority of pet owners are used to their pet‘s gulping their meals down and begging for more, especially when it’s scraps from the table or certain kibbles (loaded with flavor-enhancing agents). They could never even imagine their pet turning their nose up at any “food” let alone a raw diet. However, it’s not uncommon for your dog to become picky when switching to a raw diet. Don’t let the cute face fool you. Let me explain. I have been raw feeding for over 40 years. I…

Raw Food: Truth or Fiction

May 31, 2016 Healthy Dog Club

By Robert Mueller Give your dog a fighting chance with a healthy diet. Concerned pet parents who are actively searching for the very best in nutrition for their dogs need to be able to discern fact from fiction when making a decision whether to switch their dog’s diet. With the recent recalls of pet food, pet owners that have been buying kibble and canned food all their life are now beginning to question the safety, value and benefits of feeding a heat processed pet food. Each side of the…

Paleo diet for dogs and cats

May 11, 2016May 13, 2016 Healthy Dog Club

In a recent poll, 91% of pet owners consider their animals to be an important part of the clan,1 an evolutionary process that began over 12,000 years ago when the first hunter-gatherers began to domesticate dogs.2 In fact, Americans care so much for their pets, they spent approximately $60 billion on their pets last year, with close to $22 billion on food alone.3 However, although many commercial pet food brands market themselves as natural and organic, a Paleo style diet may truly be best for our pets. Scientific research comparing…

A Dog With A Lesson To Teach

March 9, 2016March 9, 2016 Healthy Dog Club

By Robert Mueller It is so touching when I receive testimonials from my clients. Not only is it refreshing to hear a client’s story on their experience with raw diets, but I am able to hear how I have changed the life of their pet’s. This customer takes me through her experience with raw diet from the very beginning. “I’ll believe it when I see it,” as the saying goes. Well, I see it, but I can hardly believe it. Bella, a Labrador retriever mix who was 13 years old on February 13, has been part…

Steroids do more harm than good

March 8, 2016March 8, 2016 Healthy Dog Club

By Robert Mueller Environmental allergies are the biggest trigger. Detoxification is an essential part of the body’s metabolic process. The key organ that is involved in this process is the liver. Because the liver is constantly bombarded with toxic chemicals both of internal and external origin, a wide range of toxins need to be neutralized. Many factors contribute to the accumulation of toxins in the body. These factors include: 1. Nutritional deficiencies caused by soil depletion and improperly formulated diets. 2. Specific imbalances created by processed food (kibble). 3. Drugs…

A story deserved to be shared

January 20, 2016January 21, 2016 Healthy Dog Club

By Robert Mueller Recently, I received a touching testimonial from a dog owner who has his pup on raw food diet. I typically do not share stories like this, but I was moved by her words and thought that I would share her story with you all. It is quite powerful and I believe that you will agree that the BARF Diet can extend your pet’s life. “Thank you! My Bichon Angel had been on a dog food prescribed by the vet for bladder stone problems. She had almost died when…

Is your dog suffering from malnutrition?

July 6, 2015July 7, 2015 Healthy Dog Club

Is Your Dog Merely Surviving Or Is He Thriving? Some dog owners believe their dog is completely healthy on a kibble diet, but there are some important nutrients that are not yet deemed essential under the official nutritional guidelines for pet foods. Young animals can appear to be full of life and the picture of health but what is going on inside their bodies as they grow, mature and reach their senior years? As dogs age, their owners may find they just don’t have the same vitality they…