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Carnivora at Poochie Moochie Edmonton
by Destany McDonaldSafe Handling of Raw Dog Food (& Kibble)
by Lori CameronNatural Ways to Prevent Canine Cancer
by Destany McDonaldOverweight Dogs and Cats: the dangers and how to prevent naturally
by Destany McDonaldThe main culprit for pets becoming overweight is the fact that the vast majority of pets are fed kibble. Kibble is high in starch, carbohydrates and sugar. Most kibble is actually higher in carbs than protein. Like humans, when we eat fast food and junk food, we gain weight. The exact thing happens to pets. Kibble is comparable to eating fast food.
What To Expect When Transitioning From Kibble to Raw
by Destany McDonaldThe Dangers of Synthetic Vitamins and Minerals in Pet Food
by Destany McDonaldReading a pet food label is very important, it can tell you a lot. If you know the right things to look for. Today I want to talk about the synthetic vitamins and minerals in pet food and shed some light on to why we stray away from them in the food brands we carry at Poochie Moochie Edmonton.
How to select a quality raw food brand
by Destany McDonaldWhen shopping local at Poochie Moochie Edmonton, you can shop assured that we do extensive research into every brand we carry. We look at their safety guidelines, every ingredient, and the company ethics. We do this so we can answer the questions that our beloved customers ask. Education is something we strive for at our store.
Why Chicken and Rice is an outdated approach for GI issues in dogs
by Destany McDonaldWhy you should Detox your Pet's Liver
by Destany McDonaldOur world is full of toxins, things like household cleaners, pesticides, vaccinations, poor diet and unfiltered water, just to name a few can have an effect on our pets sensitive bodies.
A liver cleanse is highly recommended for any dog or cat
Benefits of a raw food diet for dogs and how to switch from kibble
by Destany McDonaldEven if a commercial pet food claims it "meets nutritional requirements", it is designed to be a convenience food that lasts longer than fresh food. Think about processed food for humans: we know they are not the healthiest choice for us, yet we tend to buy it because it's quick, easy and lasts longer on our shelves. Same goes for processed pet foods. Kibble tends to be full of preservatives and grain additives, which compromise about 50% of processed pet foods
Causes and management of Dog Diabetes
by Destany McDonaldThere are a few causes of diabetes which include:
- Breed predisposition
- Being inactive
- Lack of Omega 3 oils
- Chronic inflammation stemming from diseases such as IBD, pancreatitis, or skin allergies
- Use of medications such as steroids long term
- Diets high in carbohydrates
Most of the reasons above can be linked to a kibble fed diet....we know that kibble is more high in carbohydrates compared to a raw diet. Diabetes is characterized by having too much sugar in the bloodstream. Carbohydrates create sugar (glucose.) Dogs are more than capable of producing all the glucose that their body needs without any dietary carbs whatsoever.