There’s no question that the “cheapest” way to feed a dog used to be with dry dog food, a/k/a kibble. Canned, dehydrated, freeze-dried or raw foods are typically more expensive, although that gap is slowly closing. Your kibble cost will decrease a bit when replacing a portion of daily meals with any of these other […]
Tucker’s Recalls Pork/ Bison Diet
Tucker’s Pet Food has issued a limited recall for one batch of their 5 lb boxes of Pork/ Bison complete raw diet. Testing revealed that one batch of the food has tested positive for Salmonella. No illness has been reported to date. The affected batch has a lot number of 27717 with a Best By […]
Steve’s Real Food Recalls Turkey
Steve’s Real Food has recalled one batch of frozen, raw Turkey in the 5 pound bag. Testing showed that this lot had the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected lot number is E 178 with a Best By date of 9/27/18. The UPC of this product is 6-91730-15303-8. No other sizes or products […]
Round Two of Recalls
Some additional recalls have been issued this month. They appear to be unrelated to the recalls detailed in the previous post. The latest recalls include specific foods from Vital Essentials, Northwest Naturals and treats from TruPet. None of these items have been sold by Smiley Dog. Here are the additional items being recalled which are […]
Honest Kitchen’s Un-Canny Travel Tool
For nature lovers, there’s nothing quite like a solitary walk in the woods. In a quiet and pristine setting, a glance in any direction is its own reward as the surrounding symphony constantly changes. The only thing which can improve this experience is having a faithful 4-footed friend by your side- something that is prohibited […]
A Chunk a Day Keeps the Doctor Away?
The cost of raw food is often a primary reason many pet parents avoid this healthy approach to feeding their dogs. As the costs of kibble continue to rise, the price difference between raw and other feeding approaches continues to narrow. With the new Ready for Raw program launching this month, adding raw to your dog’s diet […]
Small Batch Recalls Duck Sliders
Small Batch Pets has issued a voluntary recall for one lot of its raw frozen 3 lb Duck Sliders for dogs due to its potential to be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria. The affected lot is #CO27 with a Best By date of January, 27, 2017. Best By dates are found on the back of […]
Alternatives to Darwin’s in Seattle
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been contacted by pet parents who have been feeding Darwin’s formula. Most share the same story- they love the food but are fed up with the poor service and are looking for options. I have the greatest respect for what Darwin’s has accomplished. They offer an excellent product line […]
More Raw Food Recalls
The FDA and some state’s Department of Agriculture have been conducting a campaign to test raw pet foods for contamination. In the past few weeks, a number of foods have issued recalls as a result. The latest foods to be caught up in this campaign are selected products from Nature’s Variety and Bravo. The specifics […]
Do Fruits and Veggies Belong in Your Pet Food?
It all began as an innocent question that a client had asked us to pursue. It turned into a fascinating conversation that continued, on and off, for all 3 days of this year’s Trade Show. We all have our favorite foods, and at times, we all wonder how one compares to another. That’s where this […]