Quality Pet Food Warehouse

04/27/2024

Spring bandanas are here!🌼🐾

04/25/2024

WE ARE RUNNING LOW ON KENNEL SPACE!

Our Colorado Springs and Pueblo shelters have taken in 148 dogs in the last five days. Our intakes are steady at nearly 30 dogs a day. This isn't usually a problem, but unfortunately, for our dogs, adoptions have been very slow.

Our dog kennel space is filling up fast, and we need help from our community to encourage adoptions!

We have puppies from two months old to sweet seniors at 15 years old and active running buddies to happy couch potatoes! With this many dogs in our care, we are sure to find the perfect pup for you.

If you aren't looking to adopt right now, sharing this post is the next best thing, as you may help us reach someone who is! If you are interested in adding a furry family member, please consider stopping by the shelter and meeting one (or two) of our dogs who deserve a second chance!

Get a sneak peek at all of the pups looking for a new family on our website: https://pets.hsppr.org/

01/22/2024

🥓 Palatants are often used to enhance the taste and odor of poor quality dog and cat foods.

🤩 Consumers are drawn in by advertising on labels touting "filet-mignon flavored" or "wild-salmon flavor", when in reality, filet mignon and salmon are not even ingredients in the pet food. The palatants are added to give off the distinctive taste and smell.
Palatants are used more often in kibble than in canned products. Palatants may be a combination of refined animal fat, lard, used restaurant grease, and other oils that are sometimes considered too rancid or inedible for human consumption. The fat may be a by-product of rendering, or melting down animal carcasses using high heat or enzymes.

🐱Chemicals called pyrophosphates are used to coat dry cat food, and are often referred to in the processed pet food industry as “cat crack". Mixing pyrophosphates (phosphate salts) with meat hydrolysates is an effective way to entice cats to eat dry food that they otherwise would not.

🤢 Animal Digest may also be utilized. Animal digest is liquefied slaughterhouse leftovers and can vary in the same food from batch to batch. True palatants, in the ingredient panel as natural flavors, are scientifically formulated and don't change from batch to batch. Digest is an industry euphemism for a soup of partially-dissolved intestines, livers, lungs and miscellaneous organs of animals, produced using various enzymes and acids. The precise ingredients used are trade secrets, which, in differing combinations, produce varying flavors. Batches considered to taste more like beef can transform a can of miscellaneous body parts into “Beef Stew”, while those considered more “fishy” may result in “Wild Salmon” and so on. Digest is probably the most important factor discovered in recent years for enhancing the taste of dry food.

✅ Feed a species-appropriate diet using whole foods from a company you trust instead. https://truthaboutpetfood.com/the-list/
Here is a free list of brands I trust to feed to my own pets: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JQBhk-TGSsfYXlLQnetHYoOBJplanU2X/view

01/20/2024

With all of the recent worry about the possibility of certain dog foods getting dogs sick, we want to highlight why we are so picky about the products that we carry.

Our main priority is to put products in front of our customers that we trust. From the quality of ingredients to the finished product. This is why we make sure that the companies we recommend are using human grade meat (most dog foods don’t), and are regularly 3rd party testing their products for nutritional adequacy and safety.

We believe us pet parents have been in the dark for too long in regard to the way dog food is produced. We believe that we shouldn’t be confused about the safety of any product that we purchase for our pets. And we believe in a better future for this industry.

Reach out to us with all of your questions! As always, we can’t wait to provide your pets with food that you will feel good about feeding them!

01/08/2024

1/10/24 update: more brands https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=965255491625961&id=100044245578564

If you believe ANY BRAND of pet food is causing or has caused illness or death:
Stop the food immediately.
Report it to the FDA: https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/report-problem/how-report-pet-food-complaint
Contact your veterinarian. Request a copy of your pet's medical records. Report your concerns to the pet food company and ask your vet to do the same.
PLEASE COMPLETE THIS SURVEY https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S8SMQGD

*Update as of 1/4/24 - 213 dogs and cats (155 dogs, and 58 cats) sick eating Purina, 57 of which have died.

Since 12/5/23 in the 'Saving Pets One Pet @ A Time' group on Facebook there have been 48 dogs and 3 cats sick eating Purina, 10 of which have died. It seems to be from all different types of Purina, with Purina Pro Plan being the most common. If you or someone you know is feeding this food, I would stop immediately! Do NOT wait until your pet gets sick or Purina issues a recall.

Join the Facebook group 'Saving Pets One Pet @ A Time' for additional information and resources.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/DuncanStrong/?mibextid=CTbP7E

info from Savings Pets One Pet @ a Time:

"Stop the food immediately. Post in the group above what your pets current diet is and medical conditions and we will help you find a more nutritious and safer diet.

Save the pet food. Do NOT release it to Purina in any circumstances.

Contact your vet and request a copy of your pets medical records. Ask the vet to report your concerns to Purina.

Report it to the FDA (https://truthaboutpetfood.com/report-a-suspect-risk-pet.../)

Report it to Purina (https://www.purina.com/contact-us)

Do NOT agree to send them the food. If you feel compelled to do so, only send a small portion. Keep the rest of the food in the freezer.

Do NOT send the medical records to Purina.

Document your conversation with Purina.

Purina may eventually say they will pay your vet bills and reimburse you for your pet food. If you agree to this they will ask you to sign a form which will prohibit you from taking legal action. Eventually, if there is a class action lawsuit you will be unable to join if you do this or if you want to file your own lawsuit.

Consider getting your pet food tested:(https://truthaboutpetfood.com/help-to-check-your-pet-food/) This would be helpful if you want to pursue legal action.

Purina has already been notified by numerous pet owners and they have not done anything to alert unsuspecting pet parents. Initially, there were offering to reimburse the pet owners for their pet food. Currently, they are offering pet parents $10 in coupons (which is what Hills offered me for my dead dog) and having a third party contact the pet parents.

Eventually, we may see Purina pet food become “unavailable” on the store shelves. This is called a silent recall. The pet food manufacturer doesn’t want to admit there is a problem with the product, so they start pulling the products off the shelves quietly. (Hills did this for 60 days before the recall)."

08/20/2023

Come support your local firefighters! We’ll see you there 😄

08/12/2023

Darci’s quick and easy dinner last night🐾
Solutions Pet Products chicken sliders in a West Paw Toppl. She rates a 10/10🤩

07/25/2023

Thank you so much for nominating us for Best of Pueblo again this year! There are 7 days left to vote for us in this final round! You can vote once a day until July 31st. We appreciate all of the support🐾🥳

Check it out now!

06/29/2023

It’s that time of year again and we got what you need!🎆😄

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If you need some help with that anxious dog this time of year, we can’t wait to see what the calm formula can do for your pup! This company is truly one of the best at what they do in the industry!

All of their products are:

3rd party tested ✅:
Every bottle has a QR code that will take you directly to the lab analysis for that batch. All analyses demonstrate the purity and potency of the product.

Human grade ✅

Full spectrum and free of pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers ✅

Stop in or give us a call to learn more about other uses for CBD, how to administer it, and finding the right dose for your pup!
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05/29/2023

Happy Memorial Day! We will be closing at 2 o’clock today to spend some time with family. We hope you all do the same! Thank you for all who have served!🇺🇸❤️

04/22/2023

Carna4 Synthetic-Free Pet Food has become one of our number one selling and recommended foods! Here’s why! Come see us if you have any questions!

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03/30/2023

❗️❗️IMPORTANT ❗️❗️

Great, widely available documentary for anyone who wants to know why kibble is so bad for your dog.

FREE to watch on: Tubi, Prime video, Roku, Pluto TV

Tubi link:
https://tubitv.com/movies/494913/pet-fooled

Come see us after 😁

03/20/2023

Bone broth is a great food topper for your picky eater and is great for joint support ! 🤩

03/15/2023

Spring time = more walks🥳
We have all the leashes and harnesses that you may need for your next adventure🐾

01/06/2023

THE POWERFUL WHOLE-FOOD POWDER THAT FIGHTS CANINE ARTHRITIS! 🦪🐶🇳🇿

Perna mussels🦪 (also called “green-lipped mussel” [GLM]) are a natural alternative to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs💊 (NSAIDs) in dogs and work their magic through similar actions in the body. As the name implies, these supplements come from the green-lipped mussel (Perna canaliculus) that’s native to the New Zealand🇳🇿 coast. It has a bright green stripe around its shell and a distinctive green lip on the inside of its shell. GLMs have long been used by the Maori🛖, and scientists have documented that the Maori people living on the coast enjoy much lower rates of arthritis compared to inland Maori people.

GLM🦪 contain a range of bioactive lipids; including EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and furan fatty acids (F-acids), sphingolipids, phytosterols, diacylglycerols, diterpenes, sesquiterpenes, pro-resolving lipid mediators, and saponins, alongside anti-oxidants such as carotenoids, xanthophylls, anthocyanins.

GLM🦪 extract is clinically proven to ease the symptoms of osteoarthritis🦴 (OA) in dogs🐶. In 2006, for example, a double-blind, placebo-controlled study involving eighty-one dogs with mild-to-moderate degenerative joint disease found that dogs significantly benefit from long-term (eight weeks or longer) supplementation with a tablet containing 125 mg of GLM extract. A 2013 study published in the Canadian Journal of Veterinary Research reported that a diet enriched with GLM extract significantly improved the gait of dogs clinically afflicted with OA compared with a regular control diet. Dogs fed the GLM-enriched diet also absorbed high levels of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids into their blood. The researchers concluded that GLM extract showed a strong ability to benefit dogs with OA.

When it comes to your dog’s digestive system: studies show GLM acts as a nutrient for beneficial gut bacteria🦠, which when consumed, encourages these healthy bacteria to produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), substances which exert numerous beneficial effects throughout the body. This improved state helps the body achieve balance, or homeostasis, allowing the body to function at optimal levels and reduce systemic inflammation.

Of course when battling arthritis, inflammation, or any other disease for that matter, a multi-modular approach is always best! So, having GLM as an extra tool in your toolbox will take you a lot further along when it comes to bettering your dog's overall healthspan.

Freeze-dried mussels are available as dog treats, and powdered supplements are readily available. 🥄 Dose: 150 mg per ten pounds (4.5 kg) of body weight daily, divided in meals.

As with people, the longest lived dogs often have healthy dietary habits in common. In the Supplement: Custom Curated Support section of our new book, The Forever Dog, Green Lipped Mussel is one of the many supplements we recommend sharing with your dog. We also explain how to incorporate supplements into your dog’s meals, along with suggested dosages. 🐾 Get your copy now: foreverdogextras.com/pet-longevity

08/23/2022

Synthetic vitamins and minerals are commonly put in pet food in order to ensure that highly processed or poorly formulated products can meet nutritional minimums. Unfortunately, isolate ingredients cause their own problems and don't necessarily work as intended.

Like all foods, vitamins and minerals function within a complex of other nutrients, many of which we haven't even discovered yet. To assume that isolated nutrients - individual parts of whole foods that are removed for targeted use - can fill in every nutritional gap, creating a "complete diet", is very irresponsible in light of the data, which suggests that isolates are very poorly utilized by the body. To assume that there are no harmful side effects to overloading on these chemically derived isolates is also irresponsible. Vitamin toxicity is only a problem relative to man made vitamins, and synthetic minerals are inextricably linked to heavy metal contamination.

We feel that we have a responsibility to uphold the nutritional integrity of our foods for the sake of not only our pets, but also for our planet. The energy intensive processes by which isolates are derived and the corn field economy that they fuel deplete ecosystems at an astonishing rate. For health and longevity, we will not use synthetic nutrients in any of our foods.

08/09/2022

Hello! We are stocked on lots of treats for your pups! Come stop in today and we will get your fur babies taken care of🐾❤️

07/20/2022

Thank you guys so much for nominating us for top 5 pet stores in Pueblo! We’d love another vote from you this next round which has begun! You can vote once a day till July 31st. We are very grateful that you guys are choosing to support our store!🐾❤️

Check it out now!

07/12/2022

HERE’S WHY IT IS SO IMPORTANT TO ADD FRESH “HUMAN FOOD” TO YOUR PET’S KIBBLE

Today, ninety-six percent of pet owners around the globe are feeding dry commercial pet foods. Of those 96%, there is a large majority that believes dried commercial pet food is really all their pet needs and would never stop to consider the benefits of adding fresh “human food”.

(“Human food” definition in this article: clean sources of meat-based proteins and some organic plant matter, not beer and nachos 😉)

There are many reasons why some of these pet parents feel this way, however the most popular reason today seems to be the 50-year-old rumor that is in existence and still spreading.

You know the one: “Giving your animal table scraps is bad!”

How or when did this terrible rumor start?

Well, if we go back in time, research shows that shortly after the invention of processed pet foods, manufacturers were having a hard time convincing pet parents to make the switch from foods in their refrigerators to their commercial pet foods.

So in 1964, the pet food industry, along with the PFI, joined together with a whole bunch of marketing dollars and launched one of the most influential campaigns the pet world had ever seen: the “Ban All Table Scraps from your Pets’ Bowls” campaign!

Through thousands of newspapers, magazines, and news stations, the public was warned about the dangers of table food scraps or “human food” and the importance of feeding “processed” commercial pet food. From there, the giant smear campaign took off!

Not only did this clever campaign work, but it was so impactful that now, 50 years later, folks are still in fear of offering anything that is not labeled pet food.

SO IS IT A GOOD THING TO ONLY OFFER YOUR PET DRIED KIBBLE?

Not according to ongoing research it isn’t, especially with today’s cancer rates being 1 in 2 dogs!

In a 2005 study conducted at Purdue University on Scottish Terriers, the results showed that adding fresh vegetables to dry commercial kibble actually prevented and/or slowed down the development of transitional cell carcinoma (aka bladder cancer)!

In the study, dogs ate a diet of dry commercial pet food, while some got an assortment of vegetables added to the mix at least 3 times per week.

When the study was concluded, according to the researchers, they weren’t really shocked by the results.

Here’s what they found:

Dogs that ate any green leafy vegetables, like broccoli, had reduced the risk of developing bladder cancer by 90% and the dogs that consumed any yellow – orange vegetables like carrots reduced the risk by 70%!

Seriously! A lousy carrot helped smash the potential of cancer.

( http://ilarjournal.oxfordjournals.org/content/55/1/100.full ) (Raghavan, Knapp, Bonney, 2005) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/16013542/

Yes, of course cats are obligate carnivores (must have meat to survive) and our dogs are facultative carnivores (carnivores with omnivorous potential if circumstances demand) so offering clean meat-based protein sources should always be top priority and essential.

However, because today’s world is ever-so changing due to factory farmed livestock being fed genetically modified grains and our planet being contaminated with every type of pesticide, fungicide and larvicide, the importance of fresh, organic plant matter to help detox the body couldn’t be more crucial.

So if the “cancer reducing benefit” doesn’t tickle your fancy enough to convince you to add any “human fresh foods” to your pet’s bowl, then maybe think of it this way:

How bad would it suck if someone forced you to eat dry processed foods your whole lIfe?!

By: Rodney Habib

"An educated, informed and well-researched community of pet owners can only put more pressure on the pet food industry to be better! When pet owners know better, they will only do better!"

07/01/2022

Green Juju treats are our favorite! Stop in and pick some up today!🐾

06/28/2022

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If you need some help with that anxious dog this time of year, we can’t wait to see what the calm formula can do for your pup! This company is truly one of the best at what they do in the industry!

All of their products are:

3rd party tested ✅:
Every bottle has a QR code that will take you directly to the lab analysis for that batch. All analyses demonstrate the purity and potency of the product.

Human grade ✅

Full spectrum and free of pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers ✅

Stop in or give us a call to learn more about other uses for CBD, how to administer it, and finding the right dose for your pup!
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06/24/2022

Tired of buying new beds just for your pup to rip them up? Check out our beds that come with a love it guarantee!

These beds are:

Machine washable ✅

Certified safe and non toxic ✅: Did you know that most pet beds are made with toxic materials like flame retardants?

Handmade ✅

Extra soft and comfy ✅

If your pup manages to rip up one of these up, don’t sweat it cause we’ll have a free replacement waiting for you here!

06/21/2022

Freshpet is recalling dog food it says could be contaminated with salmonella.
The company says it was going to destroy this one lot of its "Fresh From the Kitchen Home Cooked Chicken Recipe", but some of it was accidentally shipped to retailers.

FRESHPET® SELECT FRESH FROM THE KITCHEN HOME COOKED RECIPE 627975011673 10/29/22 10/29/22 L3

There are no reports of injuries yet, but it could make your dog sick and you sick.

Dogs with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Some dogs will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy dogs can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. The FDA says that if your dog has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

"The safety of pets and pet parents and the quality of our products are of the greatest importance, and we value the trust placed in Freshpet.

Pet parents who have questions or would like to report adverse reactions should call 1.800.285.0563 Mon. through Fri., 9 am–9 pm (EDT) and Sat. through Sun. 9 am--1 pm (EDT) or visit https://freshpet.co/JUNE22External Link Disclaimer."

This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

For more information - https://truthaboutpetfood.com/freshpet-voluntarily-recalls-one-lot-of-freshpet-select/

05/18/2022

Hi everybody!
It’s that time of year! Please go nominate Quality Pet Food Warehouse for best Pet Store! 🐾 You have until May 27th & can make a nomination once a day! We appreciate all of the love and support!❤️

Check it out now!

05/10/2022

What is the best dry dog food currently?

Our answer to that is Carna4 and here’s why:

No rendered meat meals ✅:

Did you know that pet food manufactures are not required to tell pet owners what exactly is in their meat meal and can (and meal does) contain meat that was rejected for human consumption? Examples include diseased animals, dead animals that went without refrigeration for long periods of time, and slaughter floor waste. All of the ingredients in Carna4 are fit for human consumption.

No synthetic vitamins and minerals ✅:

In 99% of kibble, all of the vitamins and minerals you see on the ingredient panel are not fit for human consumption and are very low quality FEED grade supplements. Not only that but these added supplements are often improperly balanced. Each and every year animals lose their lives because of improperly supplemented synthetics. Hills science diet was responsible for thousands of dog deaths with their vitamin D recall in January of 2019.

Baked and air dried instead of extruded ✅:

Kibble is one of the most processed foods in the world. All the high temperature and pressure used during the extrusion of it creates carcinogenic protein, denatures nutrition, and makes the food much more inflammatory for your animal.

3rd party tested ✅:

Samples from EVERY batch are throughly tested at independent laboratories for safety and nutritional adequacy before they’re sent out.

Carna4 for the win ! 🏆

04/03/2022

DOES YOUR PET REALLY NEED BOOSTERS EVERY YEAR? 💉

Spring means annual shots, and soon you’ll be getting that email or postcard📧 from your vet letting you know your dog or cat is due for their annual boosters.

We all want our pets protected from life threatening diseases, but did you know your pet may be carrying enough protection from their puppy and kitten shots to last a lifetime?! (Just like your childhood immunizations).

Your pets may not need to be “boosted” at all, and giving more shots to an already-immunized animal is not only a waste of money, but in worst case scenarios, may cause serious immune issues of all types.

In today’s Inside Scoop episode, immunologist and titer expert Dr. Laurie Larson will be joining us to discuss pet vaccinations and titers, including:

🔥Why it is important to measure antibody titers

🔥How often should you check titers

🔥Puppy and kitten vaccinations: when and what do they really need

Join Rodney Habib and Dr. Karen Becker today at 12pm ET for this Live discussion. Looking forward to seeing you in the comments! 🙌

Dr. Laurie Larson runs the Companion Animal Vaccines and Immuno Diagnostic Service Lab and Titer Service at the UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine and also teaches veterinary immunology.

👉If you haven’t joined our subscription group of 2.0 pet parents and want to learn more, just head over to the About section on the Planet Paws page and click the blue "Become a Subscriber” button to join our weekly Livestreams + Archives! https://www.facebook.com/PlanetPawsMedia/supporters/

03/16/2022

If you need tuff but also snuggly, we got you with our wide variety of Fluff and Tuff toys! Pick one up and make your dogs day! 🐶🦴

02/02/2022

⚠️Heads up pet parents!⚠️

Lawsuit Testing Finds Dog DNA 🐶🧬 In Rachel Ray Lamb Meal and Brown Rice Recipe Dog Food.

"The ingredients listed on the label for this dog food (excluding supplements) are: “Lamb Meal, Brown Rice, Ground Rice, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Pork Flavor“.

The lawsuit is founded on the Nutrish Pet Food’s claims of “Just 6” ingredients and due to lab results finding more than what the label claims – the lawsuit states Nutrish “breached its implied warranty of merchantability because Just 6 did in fact contain corn, wheat, soy, and beef, and therefore fails to function as a limited ingredient diet.”

Surprisingly, the lawsuit did not point out that the lab results also found horse🐴 and dog DNA." - Truth About Pet Food

https://truthaboutpetfood.com/lawsuit-testing-finds-dog-dna-in-dog-food/

12/19/2021

1 week until Christmas! Don’t forget about your furry friends! We have lots of stocking stuffers to choose from!🎄🎁🐾