LONG DOG FAT CAT

11/01/2025

You may have heard about the Northwest Naturals recall - what you probably haven't heard is the bad science that made it happen.

The only bag of Northwest Naturals food that tested positive for H5N1 was an opened bag, in a home with a cat that had already tested positive.

The Oregon Department of Agriculture confirmed that they tested sealed bags in the same home, none of which tested positive. In fact, NO other bags have tested positive. Unfortunately the ODA did not follow proper scientific method for testing, and caused panic by testing an opened bag in a contaminated environment. And this information was never disclosed to the public.

We can't say for certain if this was a deliberate attack on the Oregon-local pet food manufacturer, or simply negligence or ineptitude on the part of the Oregon Department of Agriculture. Either way, it's unfortunate that their poor testing practices have caused so much unnecessary panic, and done so much harm to a safe, and healthy pet food manufacturer.

You can read Susan Thixton's full article here:
https://truthaboutpetfood.com/oregon-regulatory-finally-responds-to-questions-regarding-northwest-naturals/
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11/01/2025

Another fantastic way to improve your pet’s diet is with freeze-dried diets or toppers. Freeze dried foods give you the benefits of a raw diet, with the convenience of kibble! And this month you can try out any of Northwest Naturals’ freeze-dried foods for $8 off any size! 🥰

10/01/2025

All fresh and clean after a groom! Now let's just hope there's no slushy snow when I go potty next time I'm outside.....

09/01/2025

To determine a good bag of high quality kibble, start by looking at details that can help you figure out how it's been made, types of ingredients and where its' been sourced and better yet, if it's organice or human safe! 🦬

As you look to improve your pet’s kibble, here are some important things to look for on the bag:
🐾A. Look at the protein percentage. Ideally something 30% or more.
🐾B. Look at the top 5-10 ingredients. The more of them that are meat instead of grains or veggies the better!
🐾C. Look for certifications like “Organic” “Human Grade” and as much transparency about where their ingredients come from as possible. (Because they’ll only ever tell you the good stuff!)

08/01/2025

TGIF = Thank gosh it's festive-pupcakes. 😩 Available at all of our locations. Come grab some before your next jolly-day event!

07/01/2025

It’s amazing how often our pets’ diets are the solution. ☺️

"My husband and I first noticed the lesions around the beginning of September 2024. Kaya started out with lesions on her left side flank area that were filled with sebum underneath the scabs. She then developed ye**ty scabs over her entire body that were yellow and sticky and smelled very strongly of yeast and she lost 80-90% of her fur. She was scratching herself bloody and raw around her neck and face area. We took her to the vet right when we noticed these symptoms first beginning.

She was prescribed a round of antibiotics (Amoxicillin/Clav) and steroids (Prednisone). Once we realized these weren't working, we returned to the vet, who switched the antibiotic to Baytrill and gave her a Cytopoint injection - Kaya had a reaction to either the new antibiotic or the injection so the vet recommended a different antibiotic and asked to see us again in two weeks. During that time, Kaya gained more scabs, lost more hair, began shaking 24/7, and developed a very rapid heart rate (resting over 200bpm). At this point, the vet prescribed the original antibiotic (Amoxicillin/Clav) and we began looking for alternative healing solutions.

A close friend put us in touch with Chelsea from Hero's Pets, who put us in touch with a holistic vet in our area, who began Therabath sessions, which are helping tremendously. At this time, we began to follow the Solutions Liver & Endocrine Restorative Diet - Kaya has lost weight, stopped shaking, is regrowing hair, and is finally sleeping comfortably."

When we talk about "solutions for disease," we are not merely referring to symptom reduction While this is an important outcome of addressing a disease, it does not represent the ultimate resolution. If underlying concerns are not addressed, detrimental deficiencies and toxicities wreak havoc in other ways and eventually overwhelm the symptom-suppressing methodology. Our Restorative Diets provide an approachable avenue for sick pets to experience true whole body healing through the power of fresh food.

There is light at the end of the tunnel - our purpose is clear and bright, like a sunrise over glistening pasture grass. To create vibrant health - solutions for disease ❤️

05/01/2025

If you’re looking to improve your pet’s diet on a budget, Fromm is one of our top kibble recommendations for dogs & cats! If you’re getting your dog’s food at the grocery store, check out Fromm’s Classic line. 😋🐾

⭐Fromm Classic uses the same high-quality chicken as their 4-star line, with meat as the first two ingredients, and it’s more affordable than most grocery brands!

‼️Fromm’s entire line of kibble is on sale this week only! So now’s the time to try mixing in a higher quality kibble or wet food, or make the switch all the way. ➡

04/01/2025

This week we’re focusing on upgrading your pet’s kibble, so we’ve got some stellar deals from Fromm! If you're thinking long-term, this brand not only goes for a great price overall, it is made with purpose-driven ingredients and carefully crafted.

😺For cats, $3 off small bags, $5 off large bags
🐶For dogs $5 off small bags, $7 off medium bags, and $10 off Large bags
⭐⭐PLUS a free can of food or treat with purchase of the bag!

03/01/2025

Happy New Year! Our New Year’s resolution is to help YOU improve your pet’s diet on a budget! So stay tuned..

01/01/2025

Happy New Years! It's time to set some new goals and plan all the fun things with your pets! Our resolution is to help YOU improve your pet's diet, without breaking the bank. So we have some awesome deals coming your way!
Share your resolutions in the comments!

01/01/2025

Happy happy new years eve. Here's a little sneaky peek of our deals for January. We're all about working with your budget and findings ways to improve your pets' diet but also saving you money! What's your new years' resolution?

31/12/2024

Don't forget to book an awesome grooming appointment with our girl Rachel! Nothing like a new year new me haircut for puppers. 🐶🤝😎

29/12/2024

Northwest Naturals has voluntarily recalled a single batch of 2lb raw cat food, turkey recipe, for possible contamination with Avian Influenza.

It's rare to see recalls on a raw food, due to such careful sourcing, and it can be scary to see a recall from a brand you trust. Fortunately only a single batch was affected, due to avian influenza at the farm where the turkey was raised. All other recipes, and all other date codes have tested safe.

This is not a recipe we carry currently, but if you shop elsewhere be sure to check the dates.

For more information, visit Northwest Natural's FAQ page: www.nw-naturals.net/recall-faqs/

28/12/2024

In light of recent Avian Influenza concerns, Solutions highlights the importance of knowing where your pet food ingredients come from, and how they are raised.

To say that "avian influenza is on the rise" or to assume that avian influenza is a new and scary disease is irresponsible at best. Quite simply, the reason that we are seeing it come up now and haven't in previous years to the degree that we are seeing now is because it is being tested for by FDA now, where before it was handled by USDA and poultry growers. To speak as though we all need to button up our standards now fully assumes that the standards of raw pet food manufacturers are where the problem stems from. We say constantly that one cannot get healthy food from sick animals - what you get from sick animals is sick food. Solutions Pet Products has been defending our foods and consumers from viruses, pathogens, contaminants, etc ever since we ran our very first production batch.

SOURCING: Like most things regarding health, sourcing is of utmost importance regarding, not just AI, but all viruses and pathogens. Starting from a base of healthy birds, who are not exposed to contaminated birds, eliminates the risk completely before the birds even get to our facility. Clean sourcing that encourages a robust immune system is one of the main benefits of regenerative farming.

FERMENTATION: Besides the incredibly effective food safety step of keeping our foods and raw materials frozen throughout the entire manufacturing process (none of our ingredients ever thaw until the consumer thaws them out at home), fermentation has been shown to effectively neutralize viruses and pathogens through “competitive inhibition”. The strength of our food is in its potent probiotic culture that deactivates harmful entities, including viruses.

EXCLUSIVITY: It is no surprise that factory farmed animals are diseased and are creating a culture of disease. That is why we chose to come out of the gate with the cleanest possible sourcing and the highest quality manufacturing standard - we saw this coming. Our food isn’t co-packed and our ingredients are stored in our own private cold storage facility. Nothing that we haven’t vetted comes in contact with our food at any stage in the process.

HANDLING: It seems as though the FDA warnings regarding avian influenza in raw food are based, if we assume honorable intent, on an abundance of caution rather than on any determinable data. To date, there have not been any robust or scientifically valid studies showing that animals can contract AI from eating raw meat that has been properly handled - instances studied involve either direct contact with contaminated birds or improperly handled raw meat. It is easy to lose perspective - if a pet gets sick or dies, we rush to blame something tangible, often food, before considering other factors, such as how that food was handled, the environment that it was kept in or served in, and how the affected pet lived or was treated aside from their diet.

People can throw around their fancy words like "biosecurity" all they like, speaking as though it is a new concept. At the end of the day, we are not going to change anything that we are doing, because we have been doing what is needed to be done to create safe, clean food from the very beginning. Solutions for pets and solutions for the planet are one in the same.

We are, as we always have been, committed to clean, raw, earth honoring foods. As we usher in a New Year, that conviction remains stronger than ever. Thank you all for your support and your passion and we are excited to move forward in consistency and health ❤️

28/12/2024

Only a few days left to take advantage of these deals from Northwest Naturals Raw Pet Food, Fromm Family Foods, Farmina North America, & ZIWI Pets!

26/12/2024

TODAY ONLY! December 26th, buy 1 get 1 free on ALL Boxiecat cat litter!
(excludes 40lb)

25/12/2024

Merry Happy Holidays from LDFC! We will be closed today so remember to stay cozy, eat yummy food and have a great day with your family. ❄️🎄

24/12/2024

Happy Christmas Eve from the LDFC team!
We are open, but will be closing early at 6pm.