Understanding Fresh Pet Food

Your cat's specific caloric and nutrient needs will vary widely based on age, size, breed, activity level, overall health, and other factors. All commercially-produced cat foods have to meet or exceed benchmarks for nutrients to be labeled as “complete and balanced foods” by AAFCO.

This summer, more than any past, is all about traveling safely and smartly. Especially with our pets. Because they have cabin-fever just the same as us. (Ignore the negative connotations if you’re planning a mountain vacation in a log cabin. Sounds great.)

When first switching to a fresh dog food, most owners will notice that their dog is more excited about eating. This can translate into an increase in energy level throughout the day. Such diets tend to be lower in fiber, and you'll see that a lot of nutrients are actually digested and utilized, resulting in smaller stools.

A fresh diet requires someone to invest the time and labor in preparing a balanced, veterinary-formulated recipe, and then actually cook every meal. Most owners don't have the time or knowledge to do this and rely on the convenience of dog foods such as kibble or wet foods.

Cooking dog food, rather than serving ingredients raw, typically increases digestibility of the meal and helps release nutrients such as proteins and carbohydrates. Vitamin losses through cooking the food are fairly negligible, and our Nom Nom Nutrient blend counteracts any such losses.

Just like with your own diet, a fresh diet for your dog means real ingredients that are fresh, rather than meals composed of artificial additives and fillers. A fresh diet for your dog needs to be refrigerated, just like the fresh food you eat.