by Carrie Watko | Apr 14, 2014 | Wagging Tales
Corn was never in a dog’s diet until it became a binder used in manufacturing dry dog food, or kibble. Even though you might see corn listed on a dog food label, dogs can’t digest whole corn kernels, so please don’t offer your dog corn from the table. Corn is ground...
by Carrie Watko | Apr 7, 2014 | Wagging Tales
Dog owners looking for reliable advice about dog food and nutrition will be pleased to meet Dr. Mike Sagman, editor of the Dog Food Advisor website. A dentist who lives in Williamsburg and works in Newport News, Dr. Sagman reviews dog foods and treats, posts...
by Carrie Watko | Mar 31, 2014 | Wagging Tales
When you see the word by-product on a pet food label, it means the food contains protein derived from meat-processing leftovers like chicken feet and beef intestines. These tasty morsels are tossed in a pot, simmered into a slurry, and baked to yield a concentrated...
by Carrie Watko | Mar 20, 2014 | Wagging Tales
Your dog food’s name contains hidden messages. Can you spot them below? Beef Dog Food Beef Dinner for Dogs Beef and Lamb Dinner Dog Food Beef Flavor Dog Food with Cheese The wording on each label corresponds to specific FDA guidelines for animal feeds and corresponds...
