That long used saying is no less true when considering what is “in” the food that goes “inside” our pets when we feed them.
I remember watching Natasha become a first time pet owner as an adult and chuckling as she perused ingredient labels of the various dog foods, just as I had done when she, my first child, was first moving into solid foods. (My first grandchild was a canine named Buddha!) I stopped laughing when she started informing me of what she was discovering and vowing never to buy commercial dog food again. From that day on, Natasha cooked for Buddha as I had cooked for my children. I was floored when she told me the big name brands of dog food were owned and manufactured by companies that made cleaning products, hygiene products, cereal, granola bars and multiple other products that have nothing to do with animals. Proctor and Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive and Nestle to name a few. These three companies bring us Ralston Purina, Science Diet, Eukanuba and Iams! Natasha’s Food For Paws’ sole focus and efforts towards development are compelled only by the desire to bring best health and enjoyment to our pets.
Next time you read “meat byproducts” on the kibble label, interpret this as it really is…the non rendered parts of slaughtered animals that are not fit for human consumption such as spleens, kidneys, lungs, brains and other organs. Restaurant grease is sprayed on the processed food so that our pets will want it; this covers for the “extrusion” process that removes the moisture to provide a long shelf life. Nutrients are lost in the process only to be added back, albeit less naturally, then covered with restaurant grease. The big umbrella companies fund the veterinary schools skewing the information they are given regarding good food for pets.
No wonder Natasha fervently began researching what “IS” good and needed for best health of dogs, (now she’s moving into the cat world). There are times the obsessive energy of my girl has been challenging, but in situations like this, it has served her and her pets well. I would be willing to bet Natasha knows a few things about dog nutrition that some veterinarians don’t! Compare the above description to how she prepares her dog and cat food. No “extrusion” processes allowed! No removing and replacing nutrients. No spraying on grease of any kind! The meat used is from grass fed animals (we’ll go into the drawbacks of the popular less expensive corn fed cattle and chickens another time), the food is cooked fresh, mixed with fresh and organic vegetables, whole grains, minerals and natural food supplements creating a meal that is holistic, health promoting and delicious. Once cooked, the food is immediately packaged and frozen to retain the nutrients, flavor and freshness when thawed for its consumption. Just read the testimonials on her website from owners of dogs who weren’t well, were lethargic, had GI problems…you won’t find these kind of testimonials from big name products unless they are coming from the lips of a paid actor/actress! By the way, another saying…what goes in comes out…well regarding both ends…customers also tell us their pets breath smells better and the gas goes away!
Natasha’s Food For Paws is essentially home cooking for your pet based on well researched knowledge of what is good for our pets. Natasha has read vociferously on the subject for years now as well as consulted with veterinarians for the past 10 years. Wow…has it really been that long? Amazing….I’m looking forward to feedback on the new feline product she has developed for cat lovers.
Look for Natasha’s Food For Paws in its new packaging…I’ll have to go into that next time….new improved packaging and sizes…but it is time to put something inside of me now…
Pawla for Paws
