So you’ve heard of feeding fresh foods to your cat and your interest is piqued, but you’re not quite ready to let go of a commercially-prepared diet? That’s ok! Adding even a bite or two of fresh, raw meat to … Continue reading →
Guest Post! Originally posted by Rodney Habib on Planet Paws Pet Essentials, July 9, 2015, and re-posted here with permission. INGREDIENT SPLITTING IS ONE OF THE PET FOOD INDUSTRY’S MOST SCANDALOUS PRACTICES According to the Petfood Industry Community, “47% of … Continue reading →
The single most important decision we will ever make for our feline friends is what to put on their plates. The freshest, cleanest products are the best for them, just as they are for us, but how can we ensure … Continue reading →
I have very exciting news! The CatCentric facebook group is continuing its new “Ask the Expert” feature with a second session hosted by the amazingly passionate and incredibly knowledgeable Rodney Habib. And it’s only a week away! (CORRECTION: It’s two … Continue reading →
HIGH PRIORITY GUEST POST!! Originally posted by Susan Thixton on TruthAboutPetFood, January 4, 2015, and re-posted here with permission. The Pet Food Test Results Association for Truth in Pet Food announces the publication of The Pet Food Test Results. This … Continue reading →
Third in our “Pet Food Ingredients to Avoid”, written by Laurie Goldstein, is guar gum, another thickening agent. Guar gum is also a polysaccharide, but unlike xanthan gum – a product of bacterial fermentation produced in a lab – guar gum … Continue reading →
Carrageenan, second in our “Pet Food Ingredients to Avoid”, written by Laurie Goldstein, is a food additive so ubiquitous in processed foods, it can be difficult to avoid, and that includes canned pet foods. It is a thickening, stabilizing, binding, and emulsifying … Continue reading →
First up in our “Pet Food Ingredients to Avoid”, written by Laurie Goldstein, is Xanthan gum. Xantham gum is a thickener and emulsifier used in many pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, industrial applications, and processed human and pet foods. Although its use is approved … Continue reading →
Over the last five years, “Which cat food should I feed?” has become one of the top three most common questions I receive. The options presented on pet store shelves are nearly endless and a perplexed cat owner could easily … Continue reading →
Here are some of the internet’s most interesting and popular cat related articles and videos collected and shared during this past week. Enjoy! (To see more fun videos, fascinating stories and adorable pics, just visit our FB page!) 3 March: … Continue reading →
