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The Tough Questions We Ask Prospective Brands

September 23, 2021/ Nicole R. Cammack

Recently a pet food company reached out to us in an attempt to earn a spot on our shelves. In response, Nicci asked a series of questions regarding the quality and safety surrounding the food.  The following is a dialogue between her and a Prospective Pet Food Company.  (Please note that additional information is provided for context.)

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An ‘FDA Warning Letter’ is not just a ‘Warning’

August 30, 2021/ Nicole R. Cammack

….and other lessons courtesy of Midwestern Pet Foods   A little background: If you’re just catching up, Midwestern Pet …

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Won’t my dog (or my family) get sick if I feed a raw diet?

August 6, 2021/ Abbie Montonye

We have always received advice to cook meat thoroughly in order to eliminate pathogens such as Salmonella, E. Coli, …

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The Covid-19 Pet Food Shortage

February 26, 2021/ Nicole Cammack and Jenna Harrison

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused significant disruptions in the availability of pet food. If you rely on canned food …

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Everything You Need to Know About Aflatoxin and Your Pet’s Food

February 11, 2021/ Nicole Cammack and Morgan Hunt

Recalls due to aflatoxin contamination have resulted in the retrieval of hundreds of thousands of pounds of pet food. …

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Reality: The Problem Isn’t China, It’s Us

January 23, 2021/ Nicole R. Cammack

You walk the aisles of your local pet store, or maybe you shop online – and you notice that your pet’s food, treats and supplements are marked “Made in the USA.” You think that this means it is free from any foreign ingredients, and therefore safe – right? Wrong. In fact, various ingredients can be sourced from anywhere in the world and then assembled (made) in the USA. And, suddenly we see how deceptive that “Made in the USA” claim can be.

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‘Voluntary’ Pet Food Recalls are NOT Voluntary

January 15, 2021/ NorthPoint Pets

A Brief History of Deadly Pet Food Recalls Many pet owners, retailers and veterinarians believe that ‘voluntary’ pet food …

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Morgan’s VMX Recap

February 28, 2023
I recently attended the 2023 Veterinary Meeting & Expo (VMX) in Orlando, Fl. and came back with a treasure trove of science and information we can use to help improve the health and wellness of our pets.
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An ‘FDA Warning Letter’ is not just a ‘Warning’

February 15, 2023
If you’re just catching up, Midwestern Pet Foods (manufacturer of Earthborn, ProPac, SportMix, CanineX...
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How to Pick the Best Food for Your Pet

January 19, 2023
Ever wonder how to help determine what food is best for your pets? Packaging and marketing can make it difficult to make choices. Did you ever wish for a guide to help you evaluate the quality and nutrition of products available? Good news! We did just that. Read on...
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Enhance Your Pet’s Diet with Rotational Feeding

January 4, 2023
Varying your pet's diet - also known as “rotational feeding” - not only keeps your pet from becoming bored with his food but also may have significant health benefits. Believe it or not, many processed foods like kibble or canned foods may not actually be 100% complete and balanced - even if the packaging says it is.
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Is ‘Holistic’ Pet Food Safer?

October 23, 2022
The word holistic started gaining traction in the late 1960’s…
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Redefining Transparency: a dirty word

September 22, 2022
  Transparency rarely exists in the pet industry. Despite…
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Why Your Dog Food Labels May be Deceiving

October 8, 2021
Nutrition goes far beyond an ingredient label and the guaranteed…
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