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We Don't Make Our Own Pet Food — Here's Why

Co-manufacturing doesn’t always mean you’re white-labeling someone else’s product with no oversight. Here’s the reality of what it means to partner with a co-manufacturer. ...
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Why is Raw Pet Food So Expensive

“We can get raw food for $2-3/lb, why is yours so expensive?" Most pet owners will never know the not-so-obvious ways that companies lower their...
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Why Aren’t Raw Pet Food Companies Testing for Avian Influenza?

We all want to keep our pets safe from bird flu, so why aren’t all companies testing their food for it? ...
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The Clean Sourcing Myth: Does Bacteria in Raw Come From Bad Sourcing?

One of the most common misconceptions in raw pet food is that clean sourcing can prevent pathogens. Let’s talk about when sourcing does and doesn’t...
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Comparing Kill Steps in Raw Pet Food: HPP, Bacteriophages, Lactic Acid, Probiotics & more

Let's dive into this secretive topic of the raw feeding world and take a look at what actually works. ...
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Explaining the FDA Zero Tolerance Policy: Can't Our Pets Handle Bacteria?

The FDA does not allow any pathogens to be present in raw pet foods. Aren't our pets able to handle bacteria? Is there a double...