food
June 28th, 2012
Kellie McCutcheon
Consider a rotation diet for your pet – introduce different proteins to your dog’s menu daily, weekly or monthly. Some benefits to rotation feeding are:
Dogs find meal time less boring with new tastes and textures
Exposure to different proteins can reduce the risk of allergies and intolerances
Different ingredients have unique nutritional benefits, ensuring your pet’s...
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October 27th, 2011
Lora Kee
At Pet Valu, we get a lot of questions from new pet owners who ask “what should I feed my new pet?” There are often lots of foods that could be great for your pet, and the variety of foods out there can make it confusing. Fortunately, many foods tell you right on the label if the food is a good match for your new pet.
One place where the type of food can make a big difference in your...
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October 3rd, 2011
Lora Kee
"In 1989, three dogs, two guys, and one $0.59 biscuit cutter joined forces to create Three Dog Bakery. As a result, furry friends everywhere can enjoy premium, oven baked, all natural dog food and treats!"
Pet Valu has added the Three Dog Bakery line of baked foods and treats to our diverse lineup. Baked foods are one of the newest trends in pet food. They differ from other foods...
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September 12th, 2011
Dave Summers PhD
Grain-Free: What does it mean?
Quite simply, it means the food does not contain grain. This is the one unifying factor in this very diverse segment of pet foods. Different Grain-Free foods have different merits, and what is true about one Grain-Free brand is not automatically true of another brand.
There are differences in the nutritional make up, and understanding this can help you understand...
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August 31st, 2011
Lora Kee
All commercial pet foods must meet the standards of the AAFCO (American Association for Feed Control Officials) for nutrition for animals. Why, then, is there such a wide variety in the cost and ingredients we see in the foods at our local pet stores?
At a bare minimum, the foods marketed for dogs and cats must meet certain nutritional requirements. These include things like vitamins and minerals...
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