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Dog news / Re: Report from FDA (USA) re Dilated Cardiomyopathy

« on: Yesterday at 08:58 »

Susan Thixton, Diet associated heart disease in dogs, “what we know” https://truthaboutpetfood.com/category/pet-food-news/
https://avmajournals.avma.org/doi/full/10.2460/javma.253.11.1390?fbclid=IwAR3U1HSY5E-b43JegH5apyWCciQckm4FcIpjc--b8uqIMx_Mn26G91gcBqs&

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Dog foods / Tesco expands Naturo natural offering

« on: Dec 10, 2018, 12:01 »

Tesco are selling Naturo's new Chef's Selection range.
https://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/news/feed/tesco-expands-natural-offering
https://www.naturopetfoods.com/chefsselection
https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/search?query=Naturo%20Grain%20Free

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Raw feeding / Cotswold Raw

« on: Dec 10, 2018, 09:18 »

Noticed Cotswold Raw offer a 3kg trial pack including free postage, (Woolcool liner), three active 80/20 mince and three active 80/20 sausage packs, in 500g sizes. This may be the first time I've seen raw food packs as low as 3kg, as the norm seems to be 5kg minimum to keep it frozen. Woolcool must be doing it's job.
https://www.cotswoldraw.com/cotswold-raw-trial-pack?search=trial

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Raw feeding / Certain canine raw food diets and human health risk

« on: Dec 06, 2018, 18:30 »

Certain canine raw food diets ‘massive’ human health risk, Vet Times.
https://www.vettimes.co.uk/news/certain-canine-raw-food-diets-massive-human-health-risk/
https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2018/10/four-stec-infections-one-person-dead-after-exposure-to-raw-pet-food/

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Dog foods / Re: We Cook for Dogs

« on: Dec 05, 2018, 17:38 »

Dottie, I have emailed them for further information.

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General discussion / Re: Just What is in Dog Food?

« on: Dec 04, 2018, 08:04 »

Susan Thixton, did Champion Pet Food use the same ingredient supplier as Gravy Train?
https://truthaboutpetfood.com/did-champion-pet-food-use-the-same-ingredient-supplier-as-gravy-train/

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Feeding dogs with health problems / Vince the Vet and Kidney Disease

« on: Dec 02, 2018, 08:51 »

Kidney Disease - A Natural, Holistic Diet To Support Renal Function.
https://www.vincethevet.co.uk/raw-food-news/a-holistic-nutritional-support-utrtional-support-

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Feeding dogs with health problems / Dr Conor Brady and Kidney Disease

« on: Dec 02, 2018, 08:46 »

Dr Conor Brady, BSc., PhD Anim. Behav, Nutritional Consultant, Zoologist, non vet consultant to the Raw Feeding Veterinary Society
Kidney Disease in Dogs, Part 1  https://dogsfirst.ie/health-issues/kidney-disease-dogs/
Kidney Disease in Dogs, Part 2.  https://dogsfirst.ie/health-issues/kidney-disease-dogs-part-2-question-low-protein-dry-dog-food/
Kidney Failure in Dogs, Part 3.   https://dogsfirst.ie/health-issues/kidney-failure-in-dogs/

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Raw feeding / Raw Christmas Recipes

« on: Dec 01, 2018, 08:28 »

Some Christmas recipes that raw food companies are offering this year.
Benyfit Natural, A Turkey for Christmas, 500g, https://benyfitnatural.co.uk/collections/adult/products/turkey-christmas-dinner
Cotswold Raw, Three Bird Raw, 500g, https://www.cotswoldraw.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=157&search=three+bird+raw
Cotswold Raw, Three Bird Raw, 1kg, https://www.cotswoldraw.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=156&search=three+bird+raw
Luna and Me, Seasonal Christmas Dinner Three Bird Feast. 300g, 900g https://shop.lunaandme.com/collections/christmas/products/seasonal-christmas-dinner-three-bird-feast
Natural Instinct, Christmas Feast, 2 x 500g, 1kg, https://www.naturalinstinct.com/dog-christmas-feast
Naturaw, Festive Feast, 500g, https://www.naturaw.co.uk/product/raw-food/naturaw-festive/
Paleo Ridge Raw, Paleo’s Christmas Cracker, 1kg, https://paleoridgeraw.uk/natural-dog-food/complete-raw-dog-food/paleo-s-christmas-cracker-1kg

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General discussion / Lack of Water in Dog Foods

« on: Nov 30, 2018, 15:03 »

Caroline Griffith, the crucial link between inflammation and the lack of water in dog foods.
http://thespiritualdogtrainer.com/the-crucial-link-between-inflammation-and-the-lack-of-water-in-dog-foods/

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Dog foods / Re: Nutriment

« on: Nov 29, 2018, 16:46 »

News from Nutriment.
https://www.nutriment.co.uk/nutriment-reinforces-its-position-as-lead-innovator-in-the-marketplace-with-expansions-to-the-portfolio-and-brand/

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General discussion / Re: What is the future of Dog Food?

« on: Nov 27, 2018, 19:37 »

Yora insect based dog food (West Sussex) using Hermetia Illucens larvae. https://www.yorapetfoods.com/yora-pet-foods
https://www.petscorner.co.uk/yora-pet-foods
COMPOSITION
Grubs (Hermetia illucens) (40%) (Insect Meal 26.2%, Freshly Prepared Insect 8.3%, Insect Oil 5.5%), Oats (19%), Potato (19%), Maize, Peas, Brewers Yeast, Seaweed (2%), Linseed, Tomato Pomace, Minerals, Vitamins, Dried Beetroot (0.5%), Chicory Pulp, Dried Pumpkin, Dried Carrot, Glucosamine (575mg/kg), Chondroitin (575mg/kg), Dried Kale, Dried Parsley.
ANALYTICAL CONSTITUENTS
Crude Protein 23%, Fat Content 13%, Crude Fibres 5%, Crude Ash 5%, Omega 6 3.2%, Omega 3 0.5%, Calcium 0.8%, Metabolisable Energy 352 Kcal/100g.

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Raw feeding / Re: Research into the nutritional aspects of raw feeding

« on: Nov 27, 2018, 10:40 »

No Problem Dottie I will keep an eye out for the RFVS conference on Vimeo. Lets wait and see the presentation. On reading countless articles and watching various videos from raw feeding vets, raw bloggers and raw researchers they do seem to supplement their dogs raw food. I had a look at six well known UK raw dog food companies to see if they mention FEDIAF, the only one I found was Natures Menu. https://www.naturesmenu.co.uk/natural-dog-food/shop-by-product/raw-complete-and-balanced-dog-food

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Raw feeding / Re: Research into the nutritional aspects of raw feeding

« on: Nov 26, 2018, 17:00 »

Jonathan Self of Honey's Real Dog Food was to give his presentation of this trial at the Raw Feeding Veterinary Society Conference earlier this month. Sadly, Jonathan was too poorly to give his presentation, President, Nick Thompson, stepped in and gave it on Jonathan’s behalf. The conference will be available to view on Vimeo from December, so hopefully this will also be included.
https://www.cotswoldraw.com/blog-headlines/the-highlights-from-the-raw-feeding-veterinary-society-conference-gelert-behaviour/
https://rfvs.info/

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General discussion / Re: Ketogenic Dog Diet

« on: Nov 23, 2018, 07:20 »

Using Keto to Help Our Pets with Rodney Habib. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaErGr41wZM