Carnivora

20/06/2024

🔸NEW PRODUCT !!!🔸

🔸Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) is a fatty acid amide, a naturally occurring compound that belongs to the class of nuclear factor agonists. PEA is produced in the body as part of a natural response to pain and inflammation.

🔸PEA operates in the body by binding to peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs), particularly PPAR-alpha, which plays a key role in regulating pain, inflammation, and various cellular functions. By activating these receptors, PEA exerts anti-inflammatory and analgesic (pain-relieving) effects without directly interacting with the cannabinoid receptors, hence its description as an endocannabinoid-like compound.

🔸The effectiveness of PEA has been explored in various clinical trials, showing promise in treating chronic pain, neuropathic pain, inflammatory conditions, and even certain skin conditions like eczema. Its mechanism allows it to enhance the body's natural pain-relief and anti-inflammatory processes, making it an attractive option for those seeking a natural treatment method.

🔸Importantly, PEA has been reported to have a high safety profile, with few to no side effects, making it a potentially beneficial supplement for long-term use in managing chronic conditions.

🔸Buy Carnivora PEA at your local trusted retailer https://carnivora.ca/retailers/locate-a-carnivora-retailer OR
online at https://carnivora.ca/component/eshop/pea?Itemid=0

07/05/2024

Proper nutrition is essential for your dog to thrive, promoting robust health and vitality for the long term.

Neglecting your dog’s nutritional needs can result in health complications and disease. Simply knowing whether an animal is a carnivore, herbivore, or omnivore isn’t sufficient.

To grasp the concept of raw dog food, it’s crucial to consider what dogs would naturally consume. Every aspect of their physiology, from their teeth to their tail, indicates a preference for meat.

Their digestive system is optimised for carnivorous diets, featuring a short, rapid intestinal tract and a stomach with high acidity and elasticity. Additionally, their gut bacteria are tailored for digesting meat and struggle with plant fibres.

18/04/2024

🫧Bathing a dog can be a splashy, joyful affair! It's a time filled with wagging tails, playful struggles, and the inevitable water everywhere but in the tub. Amid the chaos of flying suds and squeaky toys, there’s a shared moment of bonding that makes all the wet towels worth it. The best part? Ending with a fluffy, clean pup ready for cuddles!

🛁EarthWash is the perfect "non-soap" solution to clean, healthy skin and coat!

🫧Skin problems may become more severe when the skin becomes more alkaline. "Mild" soaps often damage skin. They are often alkaline (pH 9.5-11), and remove the natural acid protection as well as extracting protective lipids (fats) from the skin. In addition, such soaps often have high levels of synthetic detergents, which both strip away the mantle and loosen the protective keratin proteins. Irritated skin tends to have a more alkaline pH, and washing with the wrong soap can increase this alkaline state and make the skin even more vulnerable to irritation and infection.

Buy Carnivora EarthWash at your local trusted retailer https://carnivora.ca/retailers/locate-a-carnivora-retailer

14/04/2024

Do you know where your pet’s food ingredients come from?

We do.

Some raw diets might be from Canadian produced meat - our meat comes directly from a Canadian producer. There’s a difference.

Farm to bowl 🔸pure and simple

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10/04/2024

04/04/2024

The pure happiness on a dog's face is utterly contagious. Whether we're playing fetch, going for a walk, or just goofing around in the yard, the excitement and energy dogs show uplifts our spirits. It's a reminder of the simple pleasures in life and how moments of pure, uncomplicated joy can be found in the companionship of a loyal friend.

🔸Keeping your dog active, and mobile starts with a good diet. Regular exercise is important as is maintaining a healthy weight! If your pet suffers from joint pain JointRejuv may help with mobility so you can do the things you love!

🔸Joint Rejuv supports healthy joint function, helps minimize joint pain, rebuilds cartilage, and maintains the structural integrity of joints. After a few weeks using Joint Rejuv, your pet should display noticeable improvement in comfort, mobility, and attitude.

🔸Joint Rejuv combines the benefits of glucosamine with the properties of chondroitin and other synergistic ingredients - all of which work together to provide an optimum joint formulation.

🔸Glucosamine is highly beneficial in protecting against degeneration of the joints and giving relief from the pain associated with arthritis.

🔸 Chondroitin is a natural compound found in joints. In degenerative diseases such as arthritis, its presence diminishes as cartilage erodes. It is thought to block the enzymes that can destroy cartilage tissue as well as promote water retention in the cartilage found in joints, making it more elastic.

JointRejuv contains:
D-Glucosamine Sulphate
D-Chondroitin Sulphate
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)
Harpagophytum procumbens (Devil’s Claw Root)
Boswellia serrata (Frankincence Resin)
Ledebouriella divaricata (Siler Root)

Joint Rejuv is available online or at trusted Carnivora retailers!

https://carnivora.ca/component/eshop/joint-rejuv?Itemid=0

01/04/2024

"EVERY DAY iS a DOG Day" conjures up a whimsical world where our canine friends reign supreme, setting the agenda for humans and pups alike!

🐾Imagine waking up each morning to a world where the most pressing matters include the best spots for sunbathing, the art of perfecting the puppy dog eyes to get treats, and scheduling bark-and-meet sessions in the park. In this dog-centric universe, offices would have mandatory belly rub breaks, and meetings would be held on the principle of who has the squeakiest toy gets to speak. Lunch hours would be replaced with group walks, and the dress code would include pockets full of treats and lint rollers to manage that ever-present dog hair. The weather forecast would not just be about temperature and precipitation but also include a sniff index, rating how good the day is for sniffing around the neighborhood. Traffic reports would prioritize the best routes for sticking your head out the window to catch that perfect breeze. In the evenings, every restaurant would boast a dog menu, featuring gourmet Carnivora and dog-friendly ice cream. The cinemas would screen ‘Barkbusters’ - movies judged not by their plot or acting, but by the number of tail wags they elicit from their four-legged viewers.

🐾"Every day is a dog day" isn't just a saying; it's a joyous reminder that life could be simpler, filled with the unbridled happiness dogs bring into our lives. It’s a world where the most important values are loyalty, joy in the little things, and the sheer bliss of a well-timed nap. So, why not take a leaf out of our furry friends' book and live every day with the enthusiasm and love of a dog day?

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25/03/2024

Did you know your pet might respond better to one oil over another? Have you tried CAMELINA Oil?

CAMELINA OIL is derived from the seeds of the Camelina sativa plant, and is gaining popularity as a supplement for pets due to its numerous health benefits. Here are some of the key advantages of incorporating camelina oil into your pet's diet:

🔸High in Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Camelina oil is rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a type of omega-3 fatty acid. Omega-3s are essential for pets and can help support their skin and coat health, reducing dryness and promoting a shiny, healthy coat.

🔸Anti-inflammatory Properties
The omega-3 fatty acids in camelina oil can help reduce inflammation throughout the body. This is beneficial for pets with conditions such as arthritis or other inflammatory diseases, as it can help alleviate pain and improve mobility.

🔸Supports Cardiovascular Health
Omega-3 fatty acids are known to support heart health in both humans and pets. They can help lower blood pressure, reduce triglyceride levels, and improve overall heart function.

🔸Immune System Boost
Camelina oil contains antioxidants, including vitamin E, which can help strengthen the immune system. A robust immune system can help pets fight off infections and diseases more effectively.

🔸Good for Brain Health
Omega-3 fatty acids are crucial for brain health. They can aid in cognitive function, making camelina oil a great supplement for aging pets to help keep their minds sharp.

🔸Sustainable and Safe
Camelina sativa is a hardy plant that requires less water and pesticides than many other crops. This makes camelina oil a more environmentally friendly option. Additionally, camelina oil is less prone to rancidity compared to some other oils, making it a stable and safe choice for your pets.

23/03/2024

Chews Wisely: Bones and Fiber for Your Dog's Diet

In the natural diets of wild canids, such as wolves, foxes or coyotes , consuming bones (particularly the softer, more digestible parts) acts similarly to dietary fiber in domestic dogs. This is due to several factors:

🔸Digestive Motility- Bones, especially those that are partially digested (or ground), can help stimulate intestinal motility. This aids in moving the contents through the digestive tract, similar to how fiber functions by adding bulk and stimulating bowel movements. The physical presence of bone material in the gut can help ensure regular defecation and help in the formation of stool.

🔸Gut Health - Consuming bones as part of a prey animal diet contributes to the health of the gut microbiome. The process of digesting bone can foster a unique microbial environment in the gut, as certain bacteria are adept at breaking down the compounds found in bones, such as collagen and marrow. These microbes can produce beneficial by-products from the digestion of these materials, similar to the way fiber fermentation produces short-chain fatty acids that are crucial for colon health.

🔸Scavenging Bacterial Growth - The act of consuming raw bones (and the associated marrow, connective tissues, and even small amounts of ingested fur) can introduce a variety of bacteria to the digestive system. This not only diversifies the gut microbiome but also simulates the natural process of scavenging, where exposure to a broad range of microbes can help strengthen the immune system.

🔸Prebiotic Effects - Although not fibrous in the traditional sense, the components of bones, such as collagen, can have prebiotic effects by promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut. These beneficial bacteria are essential for a healthy digestive system, aiding in nutrient absorption and the production of vitamins.

🔸Plant Fiber - Even in a raw meaty bone diet, some plant fiber can help maintain digestive health. While raw diets are typically high in protein and animal-based sources of fiber (like hair or feathers), domestic dogs often lack these components in their raw diets. Adding a small amount of plant-based fiber can help mimic the natural gastrointestinal function observed in wild relatives.

🔸Nutritional Balance - While bones are not a direct source of dietary fiber, the act of gnawing and consuming bones can aid in dental health, scraping away plaque and tartar, much like high-fiber chews might do in a domestic setting. Furthermore, bones provide essential nutrients such as calcium, phosphorus, and trace minerals, contributing to the overall nutritional balance of the diet.

🔸It's important to note that when replicating a wild diet for domestic dogs, especially through raw feeding, caution must be exercised with respect to bones. Not all bones are safe for all dogs; cooked bones, for example, can splinter and cause intestinal blockage or perforation. The size, type, and preparation of bones must be appropriate for the specific dog to avoid risks such as choking, broken teeth, or digestive tract injuries.

🔸In essence, while bones in a prey diet do not act as dietary fiber in the traditional sense (being indigestible plant-based compounds), they perform similar functions in promoting digestive health, stimulating the gut microbiome, and ensuring the physical well-being of the animal through their mechanical and nutritional properties.

15/03/2024

Something old and something new!

🔸In 1955, the book “The Complete Herbal Handbook for the Dog and Cat was published. The author Juliette de Bairacli Levy, is a great pioneer of feeding pets a natural diet. She was well ahead of her time! From her book the idea of feeding grains became a norm at the time. Today we know that dogs and especially cats have no carbohydrate requirement but that doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy it as part of rotation their diet. Much of what Bairacli wrote has played an important part in the history of raw feeding today. Her concept favoured variety in the diet using many foods and she was the first to recommend chicken meaty bones as a diet staple.

🔸You may want to consider a fun fermented addition to your pets meal rotation using organic quick oats. Begin by putting oats into a bowl. Add a generous amount of either kefir, buttermilk or goats milk then top it up with some pure water until it’s quite watery. This will soak up into the oats to make a creamy oatmeal. You can add any other small amounts of ground seeds (or nuts) suitable for your dog, such as pumpkin, chia, h**p, buckwheat… you can also cut up fruits or add berries your dog likes to add in. Cover it up and leave it at room temp to ferment! A good time to set the oats is in the evening so by breakfast your pet will have a tasty and nutritious topper addition to breakfast!

Half a cup (40.5 g) of dry oats contains:
Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium,copper, Iron, Zinc, Folate, Vitamin B1, B3, B5, B6, Calcium and Potassium

Oats are high in antioxidants and beneficial plant compounds called polyphenols. And oats contain large amounts of beta-glucan, which increases the growth of friendly bacteria in the digestive tract, keeping your pets Microbiome happy!

02/03/2024

🧡Ferrets are obligate carnivores. In the wild, they largely consume small mammals such as prairie dogs, rabbits, mice, rats, and other rodents.

🧡As opportunistic hunters they will also eat other species such as birds, reptiles, fish and sometimes even insects. These sweet energetic go-getters have no carbohydrates requirement but might enjoy the occasional vegetative treat.

🧡Carnivora pure WHOLE ANIMAL DIETS and PIXIES for small pets, provides a wide selection of Species Appropriate foods to meet your ferrets prey diet needs!

27/02/2024

🧡Dogs have been working alongside humans for thousands of years, performing a wide variety of jobs that take advantage of their diverse skills and abilities.

🧡The way humans have fed dogs has evolved significantly over time, but their basic physiology has not. A raw diet with species appropriate variation, fed over time, is what dogs have been designed to eat. At no time throughout evolution have dogs been fed diets balanced ‘per meal’.

🧡That’s why Carnivora offers a a variety of whole animal diets and species appropriate foods to rotate into your pet’s diet to keep them healthy no matter what they do!

22/02/2024

Hey, have you met that jazzed-up Pixie cat?

He's the real deal, a hep cat with a groovy vibe. Always on the flip side, never square. He's got that swing in his step. When he hits the scene, it's like a breeze from the west coast, smooth and chill. That cat's the bee's knees, the cat's pajamas, a true cool cat in this crazy world. 🐈‍⬛

PIXIES!

🧡Biologically appropriate food for your cat
🧡7 proteins to choose from
🧡Species specific – no mixtures of proteins
🧡Convenient 2oz portions in 2lb bags (16 patties)
🧡Easy to store resealable packaging
🧡Affordable price point

At a trusted retailer near you https://carnivora.ca/retailers

16/02/2024

🧡Carnivora is CANADA’S ORIGINAL WHOLE ANIMAL DIETS! From coast to coast we are pleased to serve you!

🧡Direct from our farms, your pets meals are harvested at a CFIA inspected facility, then handcrafted into the convenient patties you serve your dog or cat! In fact, Carnivora is the first company to offer a convenient patty format!

We are pleased to offer you a wide range of Species Appropriate™️ pure and simple diets, dinners and supplemental foods.

🧡🐶🐱 Our WHOLE ANIMAL DIETS for dogs and cats are the gold standard in raw diets!

🧡Pure whole animal proteins from whole animals. Farm to Bowl! No piecemeal formulations - no additives - no synthetics!

🧡Perfect for dogs and cats! A variety of novel proteins for sensitive pets. The whole animal diets are balanced in ratio as nature intended- beef, pork, lamb, chicken, goat, turkey, duck, rabbit and trout.
8oz original patties

🧡Available at a trusted Canadian retailer near you! https://carnivora.ca/retailers/locate-a-carnivora-retailer

10/02/2024

🩷 It’s true! Your mous·ers (ˈmau̇-sər) can eat pork as part of their rotational diet! (Well, if they like it cause you know kitties)! This tender, moist diet is offered to you compliments of Saskatchewan raised hog farms that we are proud to do business with! When hogs are fed their biological diet they in turn provide a safe, healthy option for your pet’s meals! All the good parts are included in our whole animal PIXIE diets including meat, finely ground bone and organs.

PIXIES are 2oz of perfection for cats, small dogs AND make amazing toppers for any type of diet!!

Visit your local retailer for PIXIES!

Or our website for all the great flavours to choose from! 🐶🐱
https://carnivora.ca/products/pixies

06/02/2024

Nutritious superfood toppers for your doggo’s 🐶or cat’s 🐱munchies

🧡Joint Rejuv combines the benefits of glucosamine with the properties of chondroitin and other synergistic ingredients - all of which work together to provide an optimum joint formulation.
🧡 EarthGreens offers a range of naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, co-factors, enzymes and bioactive compounds from whole food concentrates. Nutrients found in nature’s foods work synergistically and are highly bioavailable to the body.
🧡Slippery Elm Bark (Ulmus Fulva) is a soothing nutritive demulcent suitable for sensitive or inflamed mucous membrane linings in the digestive system. A wonderful addition for “pottie” days.
🧡EarthOrigins daily supplement contains a spectrum of naturally occurring nutrients; vitamins, macro and micro minerals, and phytonutrients from spirulina, sea vegetables and montmorillonite minerals.
🧡Our Cold water fish oil is from wild (not farmed), non GMO sardine and/or anchovy and/or mackerel and is a premium pharmaceutical grade source of omega-3 essential fatty acids for a healthy immune system, skin and coat!












Shop online or at your favourite retailer! https://carnivora.ca/

25/01/2024

What’s your dogs breakfast today? 🐶🍗🍖

23/01/2024

🧡Carnivora is CANADA’S ORIGINAL WHOLE ANIMAL DIETS! From coast to coast we are pleased to serve you!

Direct from our farms, your pets meals are harvested at a CFIA inspected facility, then handcrafted into the patties you serve your dog or cat!

🧡We were the first company to offer a patty format! (We’re flattered we’ve been copied by so many other companies ☺️)

We are pleased to offer you a wide range of Species Appropriate™️ pure and simple diets, dinners and supplemental foods.

🧡🐶 WHOLE ANIMAL DINNERS Beef, Chicken, Pork, Turkey
These delicious dinners are blended with 5% vegetables and fruit: romaine lettuce, loose-leaf lettuce, bok choy, celery, carrots, apples, pears, blueberries. Dinners are species-specific - so no surprise ingredients! Meat, bones and all the delectable organs carnivores need to thrive!
8oz original patties

🧡🐶🐱 Our WHOLE ANIMAL DIETS are the gold standard in raw diets!
Pure whole animal proteins from whole animals. Farm to Bowl! No piecemeal formulations - no additives! Perfect for dogs and cats but especially useful to discover novel proteins for sensitive pets. The whole animal diets are in ratio as nature intended: beef, pork, lamb, chicken, goat, turkey, duck, rabbit and trout patties. 8oz original patties

🧡SPECIALTY DIET OPTIONS
Individualize your pets meals with these scrumptious additions! Our fabulous Beef Green Tripe; add some diversity to your pets microbiome with this stinky but oh so delicious food! Makes a great topper for all types of diets.
8oz patties

🧡🐶🐱 Beef Offal Patties are a super nutrient-dense source of vitamins and minerals from freshly harvested beef; Liver heart, kidney, tongue, spleen, lung,
8oz patties

🧡🐶Veggies N Fruit patties make feeding the veg so simple! A tasty combination most dogs like as part of their varied diet! You decide how much to feed; romaine lettuce, loose-leaf lettuce, bok choy, celery, carrots, apples, pears, blueberries.

🧡🐶🐱 Chicken Meaty Bone Patties
Our original flagship patty! Finely ground chicken backs offer easily digestible bone content. An important dietary addition for any dog or cat, but especially for puppies and nursing females to ensure adequate mineral requirements and/or calories are met during growth and lactation.

🧡🐶🐱 Carnivora PIXIES
Ultra Premium 2oz patties whole animal patties perfect for your small pets!

Pixies also make fabulous toppers! Easy to thaw and serve on any type of diet. Add some freshness with fun flavours we’re sure your pet will love; beef, bison, chicken, goat, turkey, rabbit and kangaroo!
🧡🐱PIXIES are PURRRRRRFECT for cats!

🧡SUPPLEMENTS
Add some SUPERFOODS to your pets diet! No synthetic, additives or fillers! From the earth and the sea; a bountiful inclusion of natures foods blended for daily use to amp up your pet’s individual nutritional needs!

🧡EARTHORIGINS brings the goodness of the land and sea with a compendium of bioavailable nutrients pets can easily absorb including spirulina, kelp, dulse, irish moss, and montmorillonite clay. EarthOrigins contributes to a healthy gut and nourishes the whole body.

🧡EARTHGREENS
A real SUPERFOOD 🦸 for pets added daily to boost EarthGreens offers a range of naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, co-factors, enzymes and bioactive compounds from whole food concentrates. Add as another source of vegetables and fruits!

🧡MAGICAL OMEGAS
We offer not one-but three “wonder oils” to help pets achieve their fatty acid requirements; Cold Water Fish Oil, Camelina Oil and Primrose Oil! OmegaBlend is a one of a kind powdered fatty acid!

🧡JOINT REJUV
We love Joint Rejuv! It supports healthy joint function, helps minimize joint pain, rebuilds cartilage, and maintains the structural integrity of joints.

🧡SLIPPERY ELM POWDER
We originally introduced Slippery Elm Bark as a soothing solution for gastric problems.

08/01/2024

Today , Carnivora™️ came under scrutiny by a particular panel reviewing raw pet foods on a live Facebook posting. We’ve seen some very unfortunate responses to this panel’s opinions and are disappointed. We felt the need to respond to you, our valued customers and retailers this may have reached.

For the past 20+ years, the American Association of Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), has been front and center in many discussions on email lists and blogs, especially since dry kibble came under the national spotlight. Even back then, the question of “complete and balanced” came under great scrutiny. It regularly became a talking point of many conversations regarding feeding and nutrition for pets and still does.

As pet lovers (with a large breeding kennel of working and show dogs) and a manufacturer of raw diets, we struggled with the suggestion that there is something that could be considered a complete and balanced diet – for people or for pets. The quest to create one outside nature for either party seems daunting and unnecessary. Nature, in its intrinsic wisdom has already provided for both. We merely must recognize it and utilize it.

We’ve yet to find a human that prepares their meals using the “complete and balanced” paradigm per meal and yet, humans continue to evolve! Miraculous!

It’s Variety!

Variety is the key to the way all living creatures survive and thrive as mammals. We use all the healthy, appropriate foods we can, to cover the spectrum of essential nutrients needed to meet our nutritional requirements… by the day, the week, the month, sometimes even the season.

It is upon this philosophical pillar that Carnivora™ was founded.

🐾There is no one perfect food that exists in nature🐾

A full nutritional profile is achieved through variety of species appropriate foods in a diet over time.

We have never championed our foods as “complete and balanced”. We instead provide a large variety of protein options and species appropriate foods for customers to mix and match, in the same manner people achieve nutritional balance by eating a variety of healthy foods.

We have responsibly conducted our own nutritional testing over the last 23 years. Our sourcing, processes, and analysis are made public through our promotional endeavours. We understand the need for education in the marketplace. We are the first and only company to publish a book as an educational tool for feeding raw and our website contains a wealth of information. We strive to continue to evolve. And our passion pushes us along the path to continued success as we feed our treasured pets and yours.

We send our thanks and appreciation to our customers and retailers for their support!
Boneappetit!

30/12/2023

🧡🐶Whats inside the puppy book?🐶🧡

It all starts with bringing puppy home; household rules, socialization, and crate and house training. There’s some tidbits on chewing, barking, jumping up and how to teach a happy recall! We talk about your pup’s wellness; eyes, ears, brushing and when to notify the vet! We detail how food forms the foundation of health and how to feed your pup throughout the various stages of growth. We discuss a species appropriate diet, how much to feed and what is considered safe exercise for a good body score. Finally we give you a puppy feeding plan along with how to switch to a raw diet! We hope you enjoy and share with other new puppy parents!

27/12/2023

🔸OmegaBLEND is a multi-fatty acid supplement for dogs and cats in a convenient powder that’s perfect as a top dressing!
🔸OmegaBLEND provides omega-3 essential fatty acids from fish oil, omega-6 essential fatty acids from borage oil and omega-9 fatty acids from olive oil. 🔸OmegaBLEND benefits your pet’s skin and coat, and helps fight inflammation!
🔸OmegaBLEND is compatible with all pet foods and does not require refrigeration, making it ideal for travel!

16/12/2023

Slippery Elm Bark (Ulmus Fulva) is a nutritive demulcent for sensitive or inflamed mucous membrane linings in the digestive system.

Slippery elm inner bark is very rich in mucilage, a complex mixture of polysaccharides that form a soothing gelatinous fiber when water is added. The pleasant tasting gruel is made by adding water to the bark powder.
Slippery Elm has several beneficial effects on digestion: 1) it reduces bowel transit time; 2) it absorbs toxins from the bowel; 3) increases f***l bulk and dilutes stool materials thereby reducing stool contact with the intestinal mucosa 4) it enhances beneficial bacteria in the gut.

The bark has noted anti-inflammatory activity and because the mucilage resists digestion by stomachs acids and enzymes, it maintains its soothing action throughout the entire digestive system.

This product is definitely one to keep on hand!