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Why We’re Misjudging Dog & Cat Food Quality

April 6, 2026/ Nicole R. Cammack

We’ve been asking the wrong questions about pet food. Ingredient lists dominate the conversation, but they don’t tell us how a food actually performs in the body. This article breaks down what really matters – digestibility, formulation, and measurable outcomes – and why the industry needs to rethink how we define “good” nutrition.

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Grain-Free Dog Food and Heart Disease: What the Data Says (Part Two)

March 20, 2026/ Nicole R. Cammack

Grain-free dog food and heart disease headlines don’t tell the full story. Here’s what the research actually shows—and why the answer is more complex than “add grains.”

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Forever Chemicals in Pet Food: What the Data Says

March 19, 2026/ Nicole R. Cammack

Concerned about PFAS in pet food? This data-driven breakdown explains what “forever chemicals” are, where exposure really comes from, and what actually matters.

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Copper in Dog Food: Why It’s More Complicated Than You Think

March 18, 2026/ Nicole R. Cammack

A deep dive into the grain-free dog food and DCM controversy, the FDA investigation, reporting bias, and the lawsuit reshaping the debate.

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Grain-Free Dog Food and Heart Disease: How the Narrative Was Built (Part One)

March 13, 2026/ Nicole R. Cammack

A deep dive into the grain-free dog food and DCM controversy, the FDA investigation, reporting bias, and the lawsuit reshaping the debate.

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Modern pet food marketing creates more confusion than clarity for consumers.

Influencer Approved, Science Denied: Navigating the Pet Industry’s Marketing Maze

October 9, 2025/ Nicole R. Cammack

Petfood trends are driven by marketing, not science. Learn how to cut through the noise and choose products that actually support your pet’s health.

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Premium Pet Food Myths: What You’re Really Paying For

July 21, 2025/ Nicole R. Cammack

Think expensive always means healthier? Not always. We break down premium pet food myths to help you see what’s real and what’s just marketing hype.

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Big Pet Food v. Raw Food: Recalls & Warning Letters

March 15, 2023
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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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