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Raw Feeding Myths
As I was at my store Saturday, I once again was reminded how many people still don’t know about feeding raw foods to our pets.  People are surprised that feeding raw can be an option for them. As we talk about it, they start to understand that feeding raw can be a healthier alternative to what they are feeding and become curious themselves.  But once they become interested, they don’t know what to do next. First, I’ll debunk some of the myths surrounding feeding raw foods to our pets. Stay tuned to my next blog on some tips to get started on feeding raw. Â
How To Incorporate More Fresh Foods Into Your Pet's Diet
It’s so easy to forget how important nutrition is for our pets. Every new year, most of us make a resolution for ourselves to eat better and to get more exercise; but do you do the same for your pet? Your pet would love to eat more fresh foods and get more exercise too, if they could tell you. That would be their new year’s resolutions too!
Protect Your Dog's Paws & The Environment
There are many toxins in ice melts that can damage your dog's paws as well as the environment.
Purchase safe ice melt for your home this winter & also grab some paw protecting balm.
Coconut Oil & The Raw and Natural Dog Summit
Recently I went to the Raw and Natural Dog Summit in Chicago. I learned a lot from the various experts on nutrition and health. One company that I connected with was Cocotherapy. These two sisters from the Philippines, grew up using coconut oils and eating coconut all their lives. They learned to use coconut for food and health in their daily lives. Their family owns a coconut farm in the Philippines, and have harvested coconut for generations. So, these sisters know a ton about coconut!
Energetic Properties of Food
All foods have energy and characteristic properties that affect our bodies. At Ruff Ruff Raw, we use these properties to help heal or encourage your pet's body energy to become more balanced. For example, if your pet has inflammation of the gut, or itchy skin, we suggest cooling foods. However, if your pet has arthritis or general fatigue, we recommend a warming food such as lamb. Even seasonally, we may recommend different foods for the varying Michigan weather.