Believe it or not, we're often asked about calcium. We've all heard of it. The average human has over 2lbs worth in their body, with 99% of the body's calcium stored in the bones and teeth, helping to strengthen them. The other 1% helps with muscle movement allowing nerves to carry messages between the brain and our
It's that time of year. Cat's shed their coats at least twice a year. We get calls almost EVERY DAY asking if there's something that can be done. You see vomit and there's hair in it. Lots of hair. Sometimes several deposits of hair vomit are found in the morning, somehow the horror during the
Some of the most popular articles are when I relay what happens with our own animals and what we do, especially when you're seeing the same things. Most know raw meat naturally contains enzymes that break-down tartar build-up and clean teeth (read more here). So feeding raw should mean sparkly white teeth and not brown tartar or plaque
HUGE Shipping News It's time to make a change. Our primary shipping method to you will eventually become Southwest Air Cargo. We're making this change sooner and transitioning faster than originally planned. For the last year we've been seeking alternatives to UPS and FedEx. There isn't enough space in this article or enough of your patience to
Feline leukemia (FeLV) is a retrovirus spread cat-to-cat through body fluids, bites, and parent to kitten. It's common in young cats. Similar to feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), it causes a slow, generalized decline in your cat's health. For reference, human AIDS is a retrovirus also. Feline leukemia does not affect humans and is not related
Being a food company it's easy to imagine the various stories we hear about some pets. In fact, some dogs and cats are portrayed as legendary in their finickiness. There are even a few owners who seem to wear that as a badge of honor when it's not brag-worthy at all. Finickiness said another way,
OVERVIEW Liver, kidney, heart, and thyroid diseases are serious and can be life threatening. Thyroid and endocrine conditions are difficult to manage. Make sure to get an accurate diagnosis before attempting to treat this or any condition.The thyroid glands are located in the next on either side of the windpipe in the neck. The thyroid produces
For cats you usually hear FLUTD, for dogs it's struvite crystals. UTI, bladder or kidney stones are other related issues that arise for several reasons, but diet is one you can readily control. We are often asked about how a raw diet will effect their pet's health, typically by affected pet owners searching for a solution to these
Fetching Foods uses eggshell in our products. There are some exceptions with Only Dog and Just Cat Duck and Rabbit, however boneless versions are offered. Our Custom Meals can be designed with or without eggshell or bone, depending on the specific need. There are many forms of calcium, but the two main dietary forms offered to dogs and cats are calcium phosphate and calcium
We are frequently asked how long can meat stay in the freezer or fridge, can it be refrozen, and how long can it sit out. The FDA has clear guidelines and we encourage you to follow their recommendation. We've covered the questions in our FAQ and have links to the FDA guidelines in the article on How To Feed Fetching
