by Karen | Dec 1, 2017 | Canine Nutrition, Pet Health
Our last issue provided some insight into the truth of the ‘ingredient list’ on the side panel of pet food bags. One does not have to be a dietitian to understand that AAFCO enables pet food manufacturers to do the least for the most. The bottom line is about profit,...
by Karen | Oct 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
In our last issue, we took a closer look at the truth behind the words used by pet food manufacturers to convince you that their product is the best for your pet. This month, we will dive into the meaning of pet food labels to determine what is best to feed your...
by Karen | Sep 30, 2017 | Canine Nutrition, Pet Health
In our previous issue, we discussed regulations of the pet food industry and introduced the elements of pet food packaging which include Best Before Date and what it really means. These elements include a Display Panel that faces the aisle for you to see; and the...
by Karen | Aug 21, 2017 | Canine Nutrition
Commercial dog food has changed considerably over the years. When I trained my Labs for field trial competition in the 1990’s, there were only a few high-performance brands available. It was easy to find the best food to match the performance requirements of my dogs....
by Karen | Jul 31, 2017 | Dog Behavior
I receive a number of inquiries from people struggling with dog reactive behaviour towards another dog. The situation may be in a multi-dog household, a dog reacting when on leash or in social situations where fights erupt for no obvious reason. If you have one or...
