Green Earth Pet Food

03/07/2020

Fur-menting fundamentals: Local experts discuss fermented foods for pets

Want to know a little more about our "fur-ment" expert, Noel Thurner? Check out this great Mountain Xpress article.

Local vets and pet nutrition experts say there are affordable, easy ways to improve pet gut health.

12/11/2019

Forget the Shot, Help Protect Your Dog Now From the Flu

You know what they say... an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Be aware of the little-known side effects of the CIV vaccine, reduce your dog's risk and aid in a quick recovery.

11/18/2019

How Reactive Medicine Can Make a Bad Situation Worse

Do you think your dog or cat may have a food sensitivity or IBD? Have a NutriScan performed before trying to treat the problem.

Many pets today have food intolerances at an early age, yet identifying those intolerances is rarely addressed in conventional veterinary practices.

10/26/2019

Should You Feed Your Pet Table Scraps? You May Be Surprised

This article lists safe "table scraps" to feed to your pets and you can also use the list if you are making your own pet food.

Table scraps can be some of the healthiest foods to add to your pet's bowl if your leftovers are species-appropriate and safe for your dog or cat to eat.

10/10/2019

Salt Lamps May Taste Good to Pets but Can Be Deadly

Please be aware if you have any salt lamps in your home.

If your pet licks a salt lamp repeatedly, it can lead to salt poisoning.

06/15/2019

Food Has the Power to Harm or Heal

Great reasons why we are conducting another pet food seminar on July 13, 2019 in Brevard, NC (check our "Events" tab for more details):

"The wonderful thing about homemade diets is you get to handpick the ingredients. You know the quality of the meat your dog is eating because you selected it yourself. You know the produce is clean because you purchased organic and/or you personally hand washed conventional produce to remove any pesticide residue. If you’re a raw feeder, your pet’s meals contain all the enzymes, essential fatty acids and phyto­nutri­ents typically destroyed during food processing. Homemade food also gives you the flexibility to provide lots of nutritional variety. You can include seasonal fresh fruits and veggies from your local supermarket, farmer's market or your own garden." - Dr. Karen Becker

Food has the power to harm or heal. By choosing the right ones and focusing on these five superfoods, you can add in nutritious, disease-fighting foods.

06/05/2019

They're Bent on Banning This From Your Pet, but It's 'Safe' for You to Eat?

This is why we will remain a small, local company. And also why we will be holding another workshop on how to make your own pet food on Saturday, July 13, 2019 from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm at The Grateful Dog in Brevard, NC. More details on how to register coming soon.

"Other raw pet food producers are being bullied by State Departments of Agriculture and the FDA to follow suit, which will decrease your access to the freshest and cleanest pet products on the market. These companies are small, independent and don't make the big bucks because they purchase quality ingredients rather than industry trash.

This leaves them with minimal resources to hire lobbyists or lawyers to help understand and decipher policy, or risk continued bullying from regulators if they don't comply with pressure to recall unnecessarily.

Most small raw pet food manufacturers started their companies because they lost a pet to a corporate pet food giant's processed products, and so they set out on a mission to make better diets for other pet parents. Entire families and livelihoods are wrapped up in these small companies that are driven by passion, not profits, and these small operators have no support in their fight against regulators."

Why is the government cracking down on its zero-tolerance on pathogens in pet food when they don't normally sicken cats and dogs?

05/22/2019

Be Observant: Your Dog’s P**p Can Foretell Health Troubles

We also recommend canned pumpkin for tummy upsets.

Home care for a bout of diarrhea in an otherwise healthy dog can include a short-term fast, followed by a bland diet.

04/09/2019

Innocuous or Life Threatening? How to Know the Difference

Good info on when to take your pup to the vet and how to deal with occasional bouts of GI upset.

While it's not uncommon for puppies to vomit, it's important to monitor the situation because very young animals get much sicker, much faster than older pets.

03/20/2019

Simple Boredom Busters You May Never Have Considered

Have an indoor only kitty? These tips will help keep her engaged and healthy.

The best way to cure boredom in your cat is through both interactive and independent play.

03/06/2019

Natural Protocols That Help Relieve Your Pet’s Arthritis Pain

Helpful hints for your older dog with arthritis.

This happens to many dogs as they age; these five signs can mean the difference between comfort for your pet or unrelenting pain and even behavioral changes.

02/13/2019

This Human Food Could Kill Your Pet Before You Arrive Home

Please be sure to check all ingredients for everything you feed your pets.

Xylitol is a natural sweetener that is highly toxic to dogs, and it’s being found in an ever-growing list of consumer products.

01/22/2019

Same customer also looking for a home for this adorable little lady: Snowflake, female, spayed, approximately 5-6 yrs old.

01/22/2019

We have a customer looking for a home for this gorgeous guy: Cotton or Big Foot (as they call him); approximately 7 yrs old, neutered Lynx.

12/19/2018

Do Dogs Really Age 7 Times Faster Than We Do?

Do you incorporate all 5 tips for a happy, healthy dog?

It's important for pet parents to be aware that dogs age very rapidly compared to humans; in fact, your dog at just 1 year is the equivalent of you at 15.

12/05/2018

Climb-It Cat

Some important info.

Do you know these 12 signs of a sick kitty?

11/29/2018

Is Your Dog Tormented by This Misery Maker?

If you have a dog with ear infections, this is a great article!

Otitis externa - inflammation or infection of the outer ear canal - is a common problem in dogs, but preventing it is easy.

10/16/2018

Welcome!

Our good friend and fermenting expert, Noel Thurner, will be doing an all-day demo of how to "fur-ment" foods for your pets at this year's WNC Fermenting Festival in Marshal on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 12 - 6 pm. Best of all - attendance is free!

Join Us on Saturday November 3rd, 2018 from 12pm-6pm at the NC State Extension Office at 258 Carolina Ln, Marshall NC 28753

09/06/2018

One of our customers has 2 "barn" kittens that need a home. They are 9 months old, have lived inside for the last 5 months, have been fixed, and have all their shots. If you or anyone you know has a barn/home for them, contact us and we will get you in contact with the person who is currently taking care of them.

08/20/2018

Your Dog Is Being Very Intentional When He Does This

This is some fascinating information.

Fascinating new study shows these are far from random gestures by your dog; most dog gestures are purposefully given to achieve one of these four common goals.

07/23/2018

What Happened After Blue Buffalo Got Sued

Another reason to make your own pet food: you will know EXACTLY what is going into the food.

Pet food companies had been hoodwinked into buying so-called premium ingredients from these crooks who are now facing jail time for their disgusting misdeeds.

07/09/2018

Chuckle for the day.

This is how I spent yesterday afternoon.

07/02/2018

Cancer In Dogs: 5 Simple Steps To Prevent It

At our Raw Pet Food Seminar on July 22, we will be discussing green cleaning tips (see #3 on this list).

Cancer is one of the main causes of death in dogs over the age of 2. Use these 5 steps to prevent against cancer in dogs, starting at home.

07/01/2018

If you or anyone you know is suffering from the loss of a beloved pet, this Pet Loss Grief Support Group meets twice a month in Asheville.

06/25/2018

Dozens of Dog Deaths Now Linked to This Pentobarbital-Tainted Food

This is why we teach you how to make your own pet food at our Raw Pet Food Seminar.

Many pets have died from eating food contaminated with pentobarbital in recent years, and the problem appears to be continuing with this recent recall.

06/19/2018

Climb-It Cat

Good info for right now during kitten "season."

Thinking of getting a kitten or two? Here are 4 things you can do to make sure you have a happy, well-adjusted kitty.

06/12/2018

Climb-It Cat

It's flea and tick season - make sure your pets are safe from toxic flea/tick treatments.

Please - NEVER use chemical/toxic flea treatments.

06/11/2018

How to Select Non-Toxic Dog Bones and Chews

We'll be discussing bones at our next Raw Pet Food Seminar on July 22, 2018. Here's an excellent article regarding which raw bones are best for your pup.

To know whether a dog bone or chew is good for your dog, you have to check the size, density, and ingredients of the product.

06/04/2018

Be Aware, That Bump Could Be a Malignant Tumor

Always a good idea to get any bumps checked out.

Both dogs and cats can get a malignant mast cell tumor inside or outside on their bodies; depending on its location and timing, it can be deadly.

05/26/2018

Senior dog looking for a quiet home without children (one of our customers knows Brady's family and is trying to help him find a loving home):

"This is Brady, a Vizsla. He is 12.5 years old and is looking for a new home. His owners got him as a puppy and started having children 3 years ago. They now have a 3 year old, a 2 year old and another one on the way. Per the owners, Brady growls and snaps at the kids which they say is the kids' fault not Brady's. They also say with the kids they don't have time to spend with him like they use to. If interested, please contact [email protected] and put in the subject line Brady."

04/12/2018

FUR-ments: Fermenting Vegetables for Your Pet's Gut Health

Excellent blog post featuring our very own friend and fermenter extraordinaire, Noel Thurner. Come see Noel craft her FUR-ments in person at our Raw Pet Food Seminar on Saturday, April 21, 2018.

Fur-ments — Using vegetable scraps to increase the health and vitality of our pets. (Fur-ment model pictured:  Maeve who was born 16 years ago on the homestead. She has out lived all of her 8 siblings.) This post was sent

04/10/2018

Catster

Just another example of how big pet food companies control most veterinarians. Can you imagine a “become a doctor” camp sponsored by Doritos?

Know a young person who dreams of being a vet someday? Check out the Become a Vet Camp Contest from Royal Canin Vet Set Go

03/27/2018

Hmm... should have been by Dr. Scoot... Lol!

03/20/2018

Top 10 Allergy Fixes For Dogs - Dogs Naturally Magazine

We'll show you how to sprout your own seeds at our Raw Pet Food Seminar next month!

"The immune system starts in the gut so balancing gut bacteria is essential to help control our dog’s allergies. You can do this by giving prebiotic and probiotic foods. Holistic veterinarian Dr Jodie Gruenstern’s favorite way to do this is to give your dog sprouted seeds to protect against allergies. Sprouted seeds contain highly bioavailable vitamins, minerals, enzymes and probiotics that support a dog’s healthy gut flora. The nutritional value of sprouted seeds is far greater than that of the unsprouted seed and the nutrients are more easily absorbed by the body."

Is your dog suffering from allergies? Here are top ten remedies that tackle your dog's internal and external allergy symptoms.

02/26/2018

Climb-It Cat

Is your cat a "south paw"? :)

Is your cat left-handed or right-handed?