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04/09/2025

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03/23/2025

How does dry kibble, built with sugar, sawdust, rice kernels & synthetics, correct kidney disease?

Kidneys need hydration to function properly. Dry kibble has 10% at best.
Oils added to a dry food go rancid. Carcinogens are found in the kibble pieces. Synthetics are not bioavailable to the pet’s body. These are just a few examples of a recipe for disaster.

Carnivores need 85% hydration added to their kidneys daily. Most don’t drink enough to meet their requirements. Low Phosphorus animal proteins need to be fed along with kidney organ meats to support the kidneys.
Thousands of dogs have died from human error when it comes to the dog foods being fed.
This is 2025. We can do better! There are a lot of educated humans in this world not only working hard to get it right & do better for our furry family members but they are pushing an important narrative. They are called Pet Nutritionists. With their education comes food therapy. Did you know most ailments that lead humans to take their pets to the vet can be healed through nutrition, yet our conventional vets don’t get nutrition education in school? Carnivores bodies are amazing machines! They can repair themselves, given the right tools.
Rendered ingredients, dried up with carcinogens & low quality ingredients are creating diseases, not supplying the proper tools the body requires.
It’s time to stop feeding disease to our furry family members! We have a Pet Nutritionist here to help! And we are proud to say thousands of dogs have been saved since opening our store in 2020! Please let us know how we can help! 🥣

03/09/2025

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03/08/2025

ALERT! Blue Ridge Beef is a repeat offender with 5 product recalls in under 18 months. We advise caution.

Blue Ridge Beef has had 2 product recalls in the last 2 months, both for salmonella contamination. These recalls were both requested by the FDA who spot tested their foods and discovered problems. This suggests to us that the FDA may be concerned about the safety of this brand's foods, due to past recalls, and their failure to safety check their own products appropriately.

We have also seen previous recalls of Blue Ridge Beef products due to similar issues in Mar 2024, Dec 2023 and Oct 2023. That's 5 product recalls in under 18 months.

This is a higher instance of recalls than we see in most dog food manufacturers. And, while we usually advise that recalls are not indicative of a wider problem with a brand, we change our tune in the case of repeat offenders.

We'd advise caution when it comes to Blue Ridge Beef foods. For whatever reason, these foods are becoming contaminated on a semi-regular basis and we're concerned that any safety checks that are in place may not be adequate.

We did approach Blue Ridge Beef for comment on this matter, asking them to clarify the situation and what they are doing to ensure the safety of their dog foods going forwards. However, so far, they have not responded to our messages.

01/05/2025

01/03/2025

The more you know…

It could. And the manufacturer isn't required to tell you.

01/01/2025

12/24/2024

Sounds like science is catching up with the few of us that have known that feeding raw is best for our dogs. 

11/26/2024

Cranberries offer a multitude of benefits for canine health. Did you know: Cranberries are approximately 87% water and contain a wealth of vitamins and minerals vital for maintaining optimal health. Key examples include: Vitamin C – essential for robust immunity, skin health, muscle, bone, and wound healing. Manganese – crucial for supporting growth and metabolism. Vitamin E – provides additional immune system support and antioxidant properties. Vitamin K1 – vital for preventing blood clotting. Additionally, cranberries are rich in fiber, anthocyanins, quercetin, and proanthocyanidins, which support gut health, immune function, and overall well-being. Incorporating a few cranberries into your dog's daily diet can provide these remarkable benefits. When selecting dehydrated cranberries, ensure the only ingredient is cranberry. These nutritious berries make a healthy and wholesome treat, particularly during the Thanksgiving season.