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My Journey to Raw: From Sick and Lethargic to Vibrating with Health

CatCentric Posted on January 13, 2016 by Tracy DionMarch 12, 2016

This post is part of our “Journey to Raw” series, currently published every Wednesday, and comes to you from Dawn Sanchez, an outdoor enthusiast who indulges her passion by working to protect and conserve national forests.  I started my journey … Continue reading →

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It’s 2016 – Bring it on, baby!

CatCentric Posted on January 4, 2016 by Tracy DionJanuary 4, 2016

Good morning, everyone, and Happy New Year! I’m so sorry about how I left things in early December. I meant to tell you I was taking a hiatus from the site for the holidays, but both work and home suddenly … Continue reading →

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My Journey to Raw: Desperate times call for desperate measures.

CatCentric Posted on December 2, 2015 by Tracy DionMarch 12, 2016

This post is part of our “Journey to Raw” series, published every Wednesday, and comes to you from finance analyst Ann Bee, whose desperation to help her cats drove her to finally try what she greatly feared but knew they needed.  I turned … Continue reading →

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My Journey to Raw: I wanted to do better!

CatCentric Posted on November 25, 2015 by Tracy DionMarch 12, 2016

This post is part of our “Journey to Raw” series, published every Wednesday, and describes how longtime journalist and cat expert Sally E. Bahner’s research led her to the discovery that processed pet foods really can’t compare to fresh, whole … Continue reading →

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My Journey to Raw: Saving Bugsy’s Life

CatCentric Posted on November 18, 2015 by Tracy DionMarch 12, 2016

This post is part of our “Journey to Raw” series, published every Wednesday, and describes how CatCentric team member Carolina Liima did the unthinkable for love of a furry friend. Bugsy is the love of my life….. He came to … Continue reading →

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A Call for Transparency on Pet Food Labels!

CatCentric Posted on November 16, 2015 by Tracy DionNovember 16, 2015

Guest Post! Originally posted by Jonny Payne on JonathonScottPayne: Mighty Little Man, 7 November, 2015, and re-posted here with permission. LITTLE MAN’S LAW – AN INTRODUCTION If you are anything like me, you didn’t know about this. It’s time to change that. … Continue reading →

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My Journey to Raw: From Sickness to Health

CatCentric Posted on November 11, 2015 by Tracy DionJune 9, 2016

This post is part of our “Journey to Raw” series, published every Wednesday, and describes how CatCentric team member Beth Laubenthal made the connection between health and a regular diet of fresh, species-appropriate foods. I used to cringe and think … Continue reading →

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AAFCO wants to know: What do YOU want from an ingredient statement?

CatCentric Posted on November 9, 2015 by Tracy DionNovember 9, 2015

Guest Post! Originally posted by Susan Thixton on TruthAboutPetFood, November 6, 2015, and re-posted here with permission. Your Opportunity to Tell Manufacturers and Regulatory what You want! This is another first. Consumer representatives have been asked to participate in an … Continue reading →

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My Journey to Raw: Would I want to eat that?

CatCentric Posted on November 3, 2015 by Tracy DionJune 9, 2016

This is the second installment in our “Journey to Raw” series (going forward, we’ll publish one story a week, every Wednesday). It is a retelling of how CatCentric team member Laurie Goldstein navigated her way, reluctantly, from processed prescription foods … Continue reading →

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My Journey to Raw: Two years of heavy research!

CatCentric Posted on November 2, 2015 by Tracy DionMarch 12, 2016

This post is the first in our “Journey to Raw” series, published every Wednesday, and describes CatCentric founder Tracy Dion’s long journey from the horrific 2007 pet food poisoning to the day she finally gave up processed pet food products … Continue reading →

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