You suspected something was wrong with your beloved cat, so you brought him to the vet. One of several reliable tests that indicate pancreatic health were run like the fPLI and/or ELISA, combined with historical, physical exam, lab data, and imaging information. Your fears are confirmed. Now you have a diagnosis of pancreatitis, what's next? About
Is your dog or cat picky, finicky, or some other colorful term you use to describe their eating habits? Maybe you're moving to a new food and they need a nudge to switch-over. There is no perfect single solution, but stringing-together several of the tips below increases your odds at moving to a new food
Let’s talk about Plant Matter, what you call fruits and vegetables. (Companion video here.) If you’re a raw feeder you’ve seen lots of information on the internet about how to feed ‘the right way’. There are many correct ways to feed your dog. At Fetching Foods we follow the nutrigenomics approach, which we feel is
We primarily use duck and/or chicken eggs in our dog and cat meals. The whole egg, shell and all. Eggs are a near-perfect food, with complete amino acids, phosphorus-calcium balance, fats, rich nutrients, and more. See accompanying video here. Poor-quality eggs can be unhealthy. Many mass-produced eggs come from poorly-raised chickens injected with vaccines,
There are lots of reasons to eat well. To control weight. Good digestion. To manage or mitigate diseases. Avoiding food allergies or sensitivities. Great dental health. And much more. But what about genetics? (Supporting Video Here) Yes, genes. All of the cells in our bodies are constantly dividing, regenerating, and dying, at different rates. The
Have you ever wondered what Organic means? We use it all the time to describe Fetching Foods ingredients. Did you know it’s a regulated word? See supporting video here. Using the word Organic or label on food products requires certification that farmers and handlers comply with stringent requirements, document their processes from start to finish,
Going to get a little preachy here. (See accompanying video.) I was talking with someone the other day about odd things I've heard since starting Fetching Foods. My number one thing, and I hear it about once a month, is "My dog or cat is 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 yrs old and it's not
You may have seen our menus and wondered what is the difference between Prime, Choice, and Select grades of beef. Video We use many different proteins. However, beef has established grading standards defined by the USDA, creating a common language for producers and consumers. (Visit www.usda.gov for more detail). Beef is evaluated by USDA meat
A first. A customer decided they didn't want any more Fetching Foods. His pup, Charles, had a weight problem. We constructed a diet plan to get him back to his fighting weight. From November until now, Charles lost 15%, and started having a shape other than round. He had more energy, and his 10yrs old
Lorne Greene 1978 Alpo Dog Food Commercial That's a commercial I remember growing up. Did you catch what Lorne said? "Alpo *beef flavored* dinner. Protein *flavored* with *real beef juices*". What is beef flavor? What are beef juices? Notice no mention of meat but the allusion that meat/beef is used. This is when the big
