We thought the picture to the left, sent to us recently from one or our long time customers, answers this question well.
Cheri, owner of MBISS CH. Renegade's I'm A Ruffian Too ("Arrow"), shared with us this picture of her boy taken three weeks before his 12th birthday!! Two days after this picture was taken, he won Best of Breed in Enumclaw, WA over top 10 specials!
We all want to give our pets the best possible care. We want them to live long, happy and healthy lives. Unfortunately, we are losing them in ever-increasing numbers, at younger ages to cancer, heart, kidney and liver failure. Even diabetes is becoming common in our pets. Orthopedic problems are at an all-time high. Allergies, dental problems and urinary tract disorders are but a few of the miseries that plague our pets.
Why are these health problems becoming so common place? Like their human partners, today's common pet diseases can be attributed to their modern highly processed diets, environmental conditions, lack of exercise and vaccine protocol. (Sound familiar?!?) Consider this. The processed commercial pet food industry (dry kibble) has existed for over 70 years. The pet industry in general is a multi-multi-million dollar industry. We are bombarded with advertisements every day of fast, easy ways to feed our pets out of a bag. If you notice the ads and bags of various kibble companies, you will see beautiful pictures of fresh, wholesome, colorful raw meats and veggies. Why is that? When you open the bag, the product inside looks nothing like the pictures on the outside. Why are they using pictures of fresh, whole, unprocessed foods to sell their products? It's time for pet owners to take back the responsibility of our pet's nutrition, health and longevity.
What did dogs and cats eat before we had this highly processed fast food in a bag? Nature designed dogs and cats to be carnivores, eaters of other animals. Their systems were designed to get maximum nutritional benefits from raw foods, including muscle meat, bones, and organs. The high temperatures necessary to cook dry kibble dog food kills the live essential enzymes and amino acids. These high temperatures destroy much of the nutritional value of vitamins and minerals. Another good question to ask about your pets food is how is it preserved to keep it from going rancid sitting on the shelves? What are all these listed ingredients and where did they come from?
By feeding your pets as nature intended, they are able to fully utilize the vitamins, minerals, enzymes and amino acids found only in raw meat and vegetables. The result will be stronger immune systems, less allergies, beautiful coats and healthy skin. Better reproduction with resulting strong healthy puppies. Clean teeth, strong bones and fewer orthopedic problems. Longer, healthier lives and lower vet bills.
Columbia River Natural Pet Foods Inc. promises to bring you plain, fresh, quality foods. Nothing hidden or added. Plain and simple.
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