Just a mere 3 months behind schedule, The Dog Food Detective paperback is finally available. The book offers a light-hearted, common sense path through the confusion of choosing the best dry dog food for you and your dog. The Dog Food Detective guides pet parents through a simple system that easily adapts to changing needs. It shows how to […]
What’s on Your Wish List?
It’s getting to be that time of year again to endure triple digits temperatures, gaze upon glitzy accessories, pet pink poodles with mohawks and encounter other eyebrow raising surprises. Yes, it’s the annual pilgrimage back to Las Vegas for SuperZoo, one of the largest pet industry trade shows in the country. Looking for a particular product […]
June 2014 Treat of the Month
TREAT of the MONTH Evanger’s Grain Free Venison with Fruits and Veggies- save 19% These soft treats are made in the USA and contain less than 6 calories per treat. Ingredients: Venison, Potato Flour, Dried Chicory Root, Gelatin, Palm Glycerin, Dried Cultured Skim Milk, Fruits and Vegetables (Blueberries, Cranberries, Carrots, Peas), Sea Salt, Natural Flavors, Oil of Garlic, […]
A Pet Project
A new book, The Dog Food Detective, is expected to be available by the end of June. The book has been in the works for the past 3 years, and is currently in the final stages of layout prior to printing. The Dog Food Detective explains how a simple system can take the confusion out […]
Another Blow at Blue
Earlier this month we wrote about a pet food industry spat between Blue Buffalo and Hills. A similar disagreement has now escalated into a lawsuit filed by Purina against Blue Buffalo. Purina is making many of the same claims that Hills used. They maintain that Blue’s advertising has been deceptive and untrue, portraying Purina’s products as […]
Bravo Issues Beef and Turkey Recall
Bravo Pet Food has issued a limited recall for its Beef Blend for Dogs and Cats, and its Premium Turkey formula because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria. The company is recalling the following sizes and product dates: Product: Raw Food Diet BRAVO! BEEF BLEND for DOGS and CATS (Made in New […]
Blue Buffalo Strikes Back
It’s not just pet parents that are affected by misleading marketing. A recent industry spat has Blue Buffalo adjusting some of their advertising claims in response to complaints made by Hills Pet Food, makers of Science Diet. The cause of the complaint? Seems that Hills didn’t take kindly to Blue Buffalo’s claim that “big name […]
May 2014 Treat of the Month
Wag More Bark Less Oven Baked Apple Bacon biscuits- save 20% A full pound of crunchy, oven-baked, grain-free goodies from the makers of Buddy Biscuits. The USA-made treats are low in fat (6%) and come in oval, bite-sized pieces. Ingredients: Apples, barley flour, oatmeal, rice bran, pea starch, bacon, whole oats, millet flour, chickpea flour, sunflower oil […]
A Pet Expo Surprise
Last weekend I had the pleasure of attending the first Seattle Pet Expo, held at Seattle Center. I was pleasantly surprised by the variety of booths and activities, even though Smiley Dog was not among the official participants. I spent most of my time helping out at the Carna4 booth, and had the opportunity to learn […]
FDA Veterinary Network is Growing
Late last year we wrote about the FDA’s continued research into the problem of jerky treats. At that time, the agency had announced they were reaching out to both consumers and veterinarians for assistance. Much of this work is being done by The Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network (Vet-LIRN). Started in 2011, the lab […]
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