Pet Food Advisors™

Wondering what you should be feeding your dog or cat? Confused by all the choices? Is raw really best? Or does it pose health hazards? What should you know when deciding which commercial food to feed? Are cats' digestive systems able to metabolize carbohydrates or is all dry cat food “kitty crack,” as Tracie calls it? Do dogs and cats need supplements --- and if so, which ones? This show brings you facts and opinions to help you make the best personal decisions about how to feed the four-legged members of your family so they live long, healthy lives.

Hosted by Tracie Hotchner

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Pricing of Premium Pet Food

Pet Food Advisors (06-29-2015) #7041: What do different pet food ingredients cost — and why can legumes be more expensive than chicken meal? Dr. Sean explains why some premium dog foods cost what they do, and how compromises must be made in other foods to get the price low. Tracie asks what is the fixation of pet food companies about stool quality — and questions whether owners should be more interested in what is going in the front end of their dog rather than looking at what comes out the other end?

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