No doubt, you’ve heard about the FDA’s investigation into a potential link between certain pet food ingredients found in grain- free pet foods and the rare but deadly canine heart disease dilated cardiomyopathy DCM).
“There is no proven link between a
grain-free diet and DCM. More studies need to be done,” said Robert Downey, founder and CEO of Annamaet Petfoods. “Before 2014, we didn't have any of the statistics the FDA is sharing with the pub- lic about DCM. So they cannot say more dogs are being diagnosed with DCM. We have nothing to compare it to.” The article published in the Journal of
the American Veterinary Association (JAVMA) about DCM, earlier this year, was not peer reviewed. The authors, three veterinarians, avoided the peer review process by label- ing the article an op-ed, the one piece of writing that JAVMA doesn’t peer review. “I have to say that I am not surprised
that only a portion of the veterinary pro- fessionals were included in the FDA arti- cle,” said Anapatricia Garcia, DVM, PhD, owner of Dog Lovers Tarpon Springs. “There are not many scientific researchers working in this field so there is not enough scientific data to conclusively identify the direct cause of DCM in dogs with regards to diet. In addition, the genetic predisposition of many dog breeds to develop cardiac conditions creates an additional variable that will take a long time to clarify. There is not an unequivo- cal conclusion that shows cause-effect between food and DCM.”
Raised Right Created by veterinarian Karen Becker, DVM and pet food formula- tion expert Steve Brown. Home cooked style whole food recipes that are lightly cooked, then frozen and served fresh. May be used as a complete meal or as a topper mixed with current diet. Human-grade pet dood Done The Right
Way: No filler ingredients. Non-GMO oils and superfoods like cranberries. Lab safety batch tested. Stage-of-Life specific
recipes.No preservatives or fillers. Available at Dog Lovers Tarpon Springs.
Fromm Weight Management is an excellent food source to help reduce your dog’s weight and/or manage it
with a special blend of select proteins and wholesome ingredients. Fromm Family Foods is a fifth-generation family-owned and operated pet food company based in Wisconsin. Available at BarkLife Market & More in Seminole and St. Petersburg; Dog Lovers Tarpon Springs; Dog Mania in Dade City;
One Lucky Dog, St. Petersburg; Pet Food Warehouse, St. Petersburg.
PetGuard Free of artificial ingredients, color, preservatives, and artificial flavorings. No rendered animal fats. Each dinner is formulated and correctly balanced with the proper amount of protein, fat, carbs, vitamins, and chelated minerals. The Vegetarian Feast Dinner is a complete diet containing everything your dog needs. Available at Nature’s Food Patch in Clearwater & Dunedin.
Adirondack Slow-cooked process. Midwestern family- owned and operated pet food business for over 40 years. Classic formulas for dogs and cats using only the highest quality ingredi- ents.Available at BarkLife Market and More, Seminole and St. Petersburg.
Stella & Chewy’s Raw Coated Kibble Introduce your dog to the power of raw nutrition with baked raw coated kibble. Responsibly-sourced animal proteins, rich levels of Omega 3 and Omega 6 for healthy skin and coat. Guaranteed probiotics for optimal digestion. Available at BarkLife Market & More, Seminole & St. Pete; Dog Lovers Tarpon Springs; Dog Mania in Dade City; One Lucky Dog, St. Petersburg; Pet Food Warehouse, St. Petersburg.
Annamaet Re-Juvenate Dog Food is specially formu- lated to meet the needs of your senior dog. Made with
wild caught, sustainable silver carp, high in Omega 3 Fatty Acids for a healthier cognitive function in aging dogs. Also contains coconut oil, well-known for optimizing elderly brain function, and turmeric, a natural anti-inflammatory. Annamaet, a family-owned and operated pet food company since 1986, has a complete line of dog food for all life stages. Available at Pet Food Warehouse, St. Petersburg.
76 THE NEW BARKER
www.TheNewBarker.com
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84 |
Page 85 |
Page 86 |
Page 87 |
Page 88 |
Page 89 |
Page 90 |
Page 91 |
Page 92 |
Page 93 |
Page 94 |
Page 95 |
Page 96 |
Page 97 |
Page 98 |
Page 99 |
Page 100 |
Page 101 |
Page 102 |
Page 103 |
Page 104
