by Ryan Elenbaas | Apr 12, 2017 | Blog, Nutrition
It’s rather sad to think that more than half the dogs in this country are overweight or obese. According to the Association of Pet Obesity Prevention, 54% of the dogs in the U.S. are eating the wrong foods and not getting enough exercise. Sound familiar? Dogs...
by Ryan Elenbaas | Nov 24, 2016 | Blog
One of my favorite authors, Dr. Marion Nestle, coined the phrase “The Chihuahua in the Coal Mine”. She was referring to the health and safety of the American food system in her book, Pet Food Politics. The pet food industry has its roots in the human...
by Ryan Elenbaas | Oct 28, 2016 | Blog, Nutrition
Our last blog was about rendering plants. This is the first step in the process of making dog kibble. Rendered raw materials are cooked at high temperatures (between 280 and 300 degrees Fahrenheit) for 60 minutes. This is performed in an attempt to destroy existing...
by Ryan Elenbaas | Oct 21, 2016 | Blog, Nutrition
Our next couple of blogs will focus on what kibble really is and how it is made. Once you understand the process you can decide for yourself just how much of it you would like to feed your dogs. Rendering Plants – What Are They? Rendering plants are where most...
by Ryan Elenbaas | Sep 15, 2016 | Behavioral, Blog
We are all very busy these days with the end of summer and getting the kids back to school. Emotions are high as everyone adjusts to a change from the laid back summer lifestyle. Dogs can feel the changes too! You and your family are the center of your dog’s...
