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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhrfG_brezA82q6m-aum9oSfY8lI5TCAKZpdFuGGML0iBSoh1ughRA5B5KQQGRLjE_GVnC_39nFLqmfTK-xQEbVPA8pjHnoGhiug2sxhIcoOTs5Cye6FVuQzY6xBzjZbi_olXwrtqDsPWLKiR3Ho0MDDMQKEyakt1yksDduIH7Pk-JYG7j-XUkiII9D\/s1628\/Bugsy_Air_Dried_Raw_Dog_Food_Range_with_Malinois_Aramis_lying_down.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1243\" data-original-width=\"1628\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhrfG_brezA82q6m-aum9oSfY8lI5TCAKZpdFuGGML0iBSoh1ughRA5B5KQQGRLjE_GVnC_39nFLqmfTK-xQEbVPA8pjHnoGhiug2sxhIcoOTs5Cye6FVuQzY6xBzjZbi_olXwrtqDsPWLKiR3Ho0MDDMQKEyakt1yksDduIH7Pk-JYG7j-XUkiII9D\/s16000\/Bugsy_Air_Dried_Raw_Dog_Food_Range_with_Malinois_Aramis_lying_down.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EInspired by a 17-year-old Labrador and a lifetime of caring for many furry friends at a shelter, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBugsy’s\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E story began as \u003Cb\u003EJoanne Cooper\u003C\/b\u003E set out to make a difference in the health and wellbeing of man’s best friend. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAfter years of research and product development, Bugsy’s team of vets and PhD nutritionists combined their knowledge of cutting-edge \u003Cb\u003Enutritional science\u003C\/b\u003E and \u003Cb\u003Eancient healing philosophies\u003C\/b\u003E to bring pet owners the best nutritional solution to maintain optimum health for their beloved pets as well as extend their lifespan. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWe first discovered \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBugsy’s\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E range of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/thebugsyshop.com\/pages\/bugsy-functional-treats-healthy-snacks-for-dogs\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Efunctional treats and healthy snacks\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E years ago but since then, Joanne's team also developed a large selection of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/thebugsyshop.com\/collections\/raw-food\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eraw meals\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E (available from their stall at the Camberwell markets and online), \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/thebugsyshop.com\/collections\/supplements\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Edog supplements\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and more recently a convenient range of \u003Cb\u003EAir-Dried Raw\u003C\/b\u003E dog food. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThis range recently underwent a packaging refresh so we thought this was the perfect time to let our dogs sample their range of recipes, suitable for all life stages. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EIntroducing the Bugsy Air-Dried Raw Range\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjZqRndlQYvVd3q0XKcXJD0m6AD85N7ZeSGQTmed0tffcZ4YMBJBgVx8bXoSJtuygI_PMGtDTORQcD4kaweO8GwFSQlWZ9m9H_VIJ48zLPLN056CoYR6vQ-fMVrZYZ7dQPUpCT3RUkJMeCibAi2POrZ2tEGBvUumc87xfotkHmU9UmQaGMrdrGyCOeT\/s1527\/Bugsy_Air_Dried_Raw_Dog_Food_Range_Box_with_Chicken_Turkey_Beef_Kangaroo_328g_packs.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1527\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjZqRndlQYvVd3q0XKcXJD0m6AD85N7ZeSGQTmed0tffcZ4YMBJBgVx8bXoSJtuygI_PMGtDTORQcD4kaweO8GwFSQlWZ9m9H_VIJ48zLPLN056CoYR6vQ-fMVrZYZ7dQPUpCT3RUkJMeCibAi2POrZ2tEGBvUumc87xfotkHmU9UmQaGMrdrGyCOeT\/w502-h640\/Bugsy_Air_Dried_Raw_Dog_Food_Range_Box_with_Chicken_Turkey_Beef_Kangaroo_328g_packs.jpg\" width=\"502\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003EBugsy Air-Dried Raw Nutrition\u003C\/b\u003E range uses only \u003Cb\u003Efresh human-grade meat\u003C\/b\u003E and \u003Cb\u003Ewholefoods ethically sourced\u003C\/b\u003E from sustainable Australian farmers and suppliers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EHaving a diet rich in wholefoods is essential for maintaining the health of your pup and can make all the difference to your dog's digestion.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe range is meticulously handcrafted to be a \u003Cb\u003Ebioavailable\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003Ecomplete\u003C\/b\u003E and \u003Cb\u003Ebalanced\u003C\/b\u003E diet.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThis range is \u003Cb\u003Egently air-dried to retain nutrient integrity\u003C\/b\u003E – protecting sensitive enzymes - with the sole purpose of promoting and optimising your dog’s health.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThere are \u003Cb\u003Eno artificial additives, flavours, preservatives or synthetic supplementation\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe additive of synthetic vitamins into commercial pet foods is due to the under compensation of nutrients in the product as a whole. However, an increase in metabolic stress is then placed on your pet leading to a \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Ecompromised malnutrition\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E of tissues and this can actually have\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E psychological effects \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eon your pet [1].\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"Futura, sans-serif\" style=\"background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #111111; font-size: 16px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EImportantly to us, the \u003Cb\u003Ewhole range is 100% Australian\u003C\/b\u003E and is versatile enough to be used as a \u003Cb\u003Ecomplete meal\u003C\/b\u003E or as a \u003Cb\u003Emeal topper\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EWhile raw feeding is undoubtedly the \u003Cb\u003Emost species appropriate diet for our dogs\u003C\/b\u003E, not every pet parent has either the time or the freezer space to incorporate this into their daily routine and if you're heading out on holidays with your dog, convenience comes first!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf you’re a fan of a rotational diet and your dog has no known allergies to any protein, your dog(s) should equally enjoy all varieties. Plus all four flavours come in small packs (328g or 1.1kg), easy to store and take with you anywhere!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E1)\u003C\/b\u003E     \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/thebugsyshop.com\/collections\/pet-meals-air-dried-meal-formula\/products\/dry-food-chicken-meal-formula-bugsy-shop\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAir-Dried Raw Chicken\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E promoting \u003Cb\u003Ejoint health \u0026amp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Emobility\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEikNRBnG2RpWFMMsKp8iaFuPKgx-1-A4i-fWDNt6NyAlhBqofscQsycoxyh7sp2n-bWsHp51MkiXwkw1Pl1A2nqKL7c-gAkqSib5MmOemLdS_PwLISeUuz_Wdna77HHSXgPTHu2zO2LFUcU9tuBFptNDTIp4B-iWMCN5UOQRg1VVG93g4TlVznu6kxT\/s1650\/Bugsy_Air_Dried_Raw_Dog_Food_Review_Chicken_variety_showing_328g_pack_and_food_close-up_on_deck.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1191\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEikNRBnG2RpWFMMsKp8iaFuPKgx-1-A4i-fWDNt6NyAlhBqofscQsycoxyh7sp2n-bWsHp51MkiXwkw1Pl1A2nqKL7c-gAkqSib5MmOemLdS_PwLISeUuz_Wdna77HHSXgPTHu2zO2LFUcU9tuBFptNDTIp4B-iWMCN5UOQRg1VVG93g4TlVznu6kxT\/s16000\/Bugsy_Air_Dried_Raw_Dog_Food_Review_Chicken_variety_showing_328g_pack_and_food_close-up_on_deck.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThis would be our top pick for our senior dogs  (9+ years) thanks to the addition of \u003Ci\u003EGreen-Lipped Mussel\u003C\/i\u003E and \u003Ci\u003EFlaxseed Oil\u003C\/i\u003E, \u003Ci\u003EBlueberries\u003C\/i\u003E, \u003Ci\u003EWild Marine Algae\u003C\/i\u003E and many other superfoods!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThis formula is also designed to \u003Cb\u003Eimprove your dog’s digestion\u003C\/b\u003E and is a great option for dogs that are sensitive to red meats. As with all Bugsy’s recipes, it uses whole meat, bones \u0026amp; organs following the BARF diet model. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOne ingredient we’ve never seen in dog food is \u003Ci\u003EMaitake Mushroom\u003C\/i\u003E, a natural cellular protectant, prebiotic fibre and anti-inflammatory agent. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E2)\u003C\/b\u003E     \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/thebugsyshop.com\/collections\/pet-meals-air-dried-meal-formula\/products\/dry-food-beef-formula-the-bugsy-shop\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAir-Dried Raw Beef\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;with a higher calorie content for active dogs \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWith a minimum \u003Cb\u003E42% Crude Protein\u003C\/b\u003E and 33% \u003Cb\u003ECrude Fat\u003C\/b\u003E, this formula is ideally suited \u003Cb\u003Efor underweight dogs\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;(484 kcal\/100g) and those \u003Cb\u003Epicky eaters \u003C\/b\u003Ewho struggle to finish their bowl. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIn addition to \u003Cb\u003EAustralian Grass-Feed Beef \u003C\/b\u003E(whole meat, bones \u0026amp; organs), you’ll find \u003Ci\u003EPumpkin\u003C\/i\u003E, \u003Ci\u003ECarrot Fibre\u003C\/i\u003E,\u003Ci\u003E Parsley\u003C\/i\u003E, \u003Ci\u003EBeetroot\u003C\/i\u003E, \u003Ci\u003EMaitake Mushroom\u003C\/i\u003E, \u003Ci\u003EWild Marine Algae\u003C\/i\u003E etc. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EOrganic Kelp\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Ci\u003EAscophyllum Nodossum\u003C\/i\u003E (often sold as a dog supplement) is an interesting addition that helps support healthy energy metabolism and also supports your \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2019\/07\/why-dog-dental-care-is-essential.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Edog's oral health\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E by \u003Cb\u003Ecurbing the build up of tartar\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E3)\u003C\/b\u003E     \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/thebugsyshop.com\/collections\/pet-meals-air-dried-meal-formula\/products\/dry-food-kangaroo-air-dried-complete-meal-formula\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAir-Dried Kangaroo\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E helping with \u003Cb\u003Eweight management \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThis variety would have to be your pick also for dogs suffering from food allergy sensitivities. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWith \u003Cb\u003EKangaroo\u003C\/b\u003E (a naturally lean meat at 362 kcal\/100g, bones \u0026amp; organs) the No. 1 ingredient, this formula delivers a \u003Cb\u003E66% Crude Protein\u003C\/b\u003E (minimum) content. And with \u003Cb\u003Eonly 10% Crude Fat\u003C\/b\u003E, it is also a good choice to \u003Cb\u003Ereduce symptoms of IBD\u003C\/b\u003E (\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EInflammatory bowel disease\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Eand \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2019\/01\/pancreatitis-in-dogs-causes-signs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPancreatitis\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWith similar \u003Cb\u003Evegetables\u003C\/b\u003E and \u003Cb\u003Esuperfoods\u003C\/b\u003E inclusions and also \u003Ci\u003EOlive Extract\u003C\/i\u003E, which offers anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective benefits for pets. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E4) \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/thebugsyshop.com\/collections\/pet-meals-air-dried-meal-formula\/products\/dry-food-turkey-formula-bugsy-shop\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAir-Dried Turkey\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E for \u003Cb\u003Ehealthy skin and coat \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhtqI5_gPIHo2Rk6JSkxTblUnMXgQQww9nRhTM6XlOQal7Qa6u18U0ldrRi_0yYkn6L34C6OPzJKqGghPS9Fl_S7BBfmPjQL-ZoS_-rTuNn_WwnW51jA8l6YXHYN1ANt2DCSGju72kRsI7TQ9uYYo9Wnn6Hai5cRyzTYxBaVV63Jlu4uxh0jOLO1IGM\/s1500\/Bugsy_Air_Dried_Raw_Dog_Food_Review_Malinois_Aramis_grinning_with_Air_Dried_Raw_Turkey_in_bowl_on_deck.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1500\" data-original-width=\"1500\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhtqI5_gPIHo2Rk6JSkxTblUnMXgQQww9nRhTM6XlOQal7Qa6u18U0ldrRi_0yYkn6L34C6OPzJKqGghPS9Fl_S7BBfmPjQL-ZoS_-rTuNn_WwnW51jA8l6YXHYN1ANt2DCSGju72kRsI7TQ9uYYo9Wnn6Hai5cRyzTYxBaVV63Jlu4uxh0jOLO1IGM\/w400-h400\/Bugsy_Air_Dried_Raw_Dog_Food_Review_Malinois_Aramis_grinning_with_Air_Dried_Raw_Turkey_in_bowl_on_deck.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EGrinning dogs don't lie!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETurkey\u003C\/b\u003E (along with Kangaroo) is one of our dogs’ all-time favourites – possibly not great news for the male brush-turkeys brazenly stepping into our garden if they ever connected the dots...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETurkey protein is a great choice for \u003Cb\u003Eimproved digestion and gut health\u003C\/b\u003E as well as \u003Cb\u003Eimmunity support \u003C\/b\u003Eand \u003Cb\u003Ereducing inflammation\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ELike all varieties previously mentioned, it includes \u003Ci\u003EGreen-Lipped Mussel\u003C\/i\u003E, a proven superfood that can help support your dog’s joint health.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003EOur Experience with Bugsy Air-Dried Raw Dog Food\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EThere’s always a feeling of anticipation (and copious barking) when a box with enticing smalls lands on our doorstep and it’s extremely hard to prevent the cat from sitting on it and the dogs from tearing it open before any pictures are taken…\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBlink and you missed it - just like the sun this spring!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; font-family: georgia; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhMRDppposSsb6Ta8i1jchVVvDIFvdmMJ3-oLo2ELwuIohhsLXWaCle0vfUlbdzvshgNNZIdUEHn749SuIBYR7naohcYYopZKiRTnrv5HMNfBC2aGtqEhBo0VK78DkEveTa55nu429Wq4AwsrEvWMAzPFLgfsoO7IEtAZM3PV7bsgNGUmwREMo0QucN\/s1500\/Bugsy_Air_Dried_Raw_Dog_Food_Review_Malinois_Porthos_with_Air_Dried_Taste_Pack_on_the_grass.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1500\" data-original-width=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhMRDppposSsb6Ta8i1jchVVvDIFvdmMJ3-oLo2ELwuIohhsLXWaCle0vfUlbdzvshgNNZIdUEHn749SuIBYR7naohcYYopZKiRTnrv5HMNfBC2aGtqEhBo0VK78DkEveTa55nu429Wq4AwsrEvWMAzPFLgfsoO7IEtAZM3PV7bsgNGUmwREMo0QucN\/s16000\/Bugsy_Air_Dried_Raw_Dog_Food_Review_Malinois_Porthos_with_Air_Dried_Taste_Pack_on_the_grass.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe first thing you'll notice with the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EBugsy Air-Dried Raw\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E dog food is its shape (ref. our \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EAir-Dried Chicken\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E image earlier). Instead of the small round pellets you may be used to, this food is bigger, squarer but all pieces vary in sizes (some rectangle, other longer strips etc.).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe liked this because it definitely made our dogs crunch on their food rather than swallowing it, which can only be good for their digestion. This also means the \u003Cb\u003Eair-dried pieces worked very well in our interactive chew toys\u003C\/b\u003E as they fell out less easily! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBugsy's\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E recommendation to fully \u003Cb\u003Etransition your dog to their food\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E(up to 9-10 days)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;is quite conservative, however if you have a dog with a very sensitive tummy like our Mal Porthos, it's sensible advice.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWith the small Variety Pack sizes, we started adding 25g, then 50g, then 75g etc. until we realised we had to order another Variety Pack to keep going! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWe appreciated the detailed Feeding Guide at the back of each Pack with detailed feeding advice for \u003Cb\u003EInactive\/Senior\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003EActive\/Working Dogs\u003C\/b\u003E or \u003Cb\u003EDogs on a Weight Loss\u003C\/b\u003E diet as this makes a huge difference in the amounts you should be feeding them (from simple to double!).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor example, a 20kg dog trying to lose weight would eat only \u003Cb\u003E179g\u003C\/b\u003E of \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EAir-Dried Kangaroo\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E daily vs. \u003Cb\u003E358g\u003C\/b\u003E for an active \/ working dog. This would make a big difference after just a few days!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EHow do you get started?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf you have a multi-dog household (or a very hungry pupper, happy to try anything), our recommendation would be to start with the cost-effective \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/thebugsyshop.com\/products\/promo-air-dried-taste-pack-australian-dog-lovers?variant=39437868367930\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EVariety Pack | \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/thebugsyshop.com\/products\/promo-air-dried-taste-pack-australian-dog-lovers?variant=39437868367930\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAir-Dried Taste Pack\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E allowing them to sample all four flavours!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiBOFXDKbeGQMRHvYz_jfWS_xgha5Rc4mGkswo06n-nHwYFnmEqqqpryjgYEaxxq6n-VmzET1kmMfOOdtYYU6hbsGt8pdWRbak-YknsqTymrcgj1KRRD91JZvuKJm68V7dbuLlZP6u6-gKxBL_IhPGI_8ZByGmAuKCGx_HaQlHfAynw72fPOXE8E3VM\/s1650\/Bugsy_Air_Dried_Raw_Dog_Food_Range_Malinois_Aramis_reading_the_front_of_the_packs.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1138\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiBOFXDKbeGQMRHvYz_jfWS_xgha5Rc4mGkswo06n-nHwYFnmEqqqpryjgYEaxxq6n-VmzET1kmMfOOdtYYU6hbsGt8pdWRbak-YknsqTymrcgj1KRRD91JZvuKJm68V7dbuLlZP6u6-gKxBL_IhPGI_8ZByGmAuKCGx_HaQlHfAynw72fPOXE8E3VM\/s16000\/Bugsy_Air_Dried_Raw_Dog_Food_Range_Malinois_Aramis_reading_the_front_of_the_packs.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EBe like Aramis! Always read the full list of ingredients and nutritional analysis on your food...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\n\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003EOur Verdict:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETo summarise, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EBugsy Air-Dried Raw\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is designed to give your dog everything they need nutritionally (and nothing they don't!):\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEthically sourced\u003C\/b\u003E human-grade meat\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESingle protein recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EComplete and balanced diet \u003C\/b\u003Eusing wholefoods\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ENo grains, gluten or glycerin\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ENo synthetic vitamin premix or preservatives\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe also think that \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBugsy\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s new packaging is a perfect reflection of their food ethos – honest and classic with nothing superfluous added for show...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe use of\u003Cb\u003E human-grade meat balanced with whole foods\u003C\/b\u003E comes at a cost:\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E$63\/kg\u003Cb\u003E \u003C\/b\u003Efor all varieties apart from \u003Ci\u003EKangaroo\u003C\/i\u003E at $66.45\/kg, even buying the largest size (1.1kg pack) on a subscription, which will put this food out of reach of many pet parents' budget.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe're hoping that with increasing volumes and possibly larger bag sizes in the future, the cost will come down to allow more dogs to \u003Cb\u003Etaste the Bugsy difference\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe highly recommend to browse their range of supplements, functional treats and snacks as there's a lot to love about this entire \u003Cb\u003Erange crafted for your pet's optimal health, wellness and longevity\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIt definitely has our pack's paw of approval!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003EPrice \u0026amp; Where to Buy from:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERRP: from $24.95-$26.95 \u003C\/b\u003E(328g pack); \u003Cb\u003E$86.55\u003C\/b\u003E (Taste Pack x 4) at\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/thebugsyshop.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003Ethebugsyshop.com\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWith all options, you can \u003Cb\u003Esave an additional 5%\u003C\/b\u003E by selecting the \u003Cb\u003Esubscription option\u003C\/b\u003E so you’ll never run out!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you’re lucky to live in Melbourne, why not visit Bugsy’s stall at the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/camberwell_fresh_food_market\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ECamberwell Fresh Food Market\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E? Your dog can sample food and treats and also receive tailored nutritional and health advice (and a pat or a hug upon request) from Joanne!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/thebugsyshop.com\/collections\/raw-food\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EFrozen Raw Food\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E orders can also be picked up from the Market or the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBugsy's\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E warehouse (Sunshine West) and now also shipping to VIC, NSW and QLD.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor international friends reading this review, \u003Cb\u003Eworldwide shipping is available\u003C\/b\u003E and \u003Cb\u003Etrade enquiries welcome\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou can follow \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBugsy’s Pet Shop\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E on Facebook at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thebugsyshop\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ewww.facebook.com\/thebugsyshop\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and on Instagram \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thebugsyshop\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E@thebugsyshop\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12pt;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"background-color: transparent;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EReferences:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E[1] Foods, P. The Benefits of Whole Food Nutrition in Veterinary Medicine. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/my.standardprocess.com\/Products\/Literature\/The-Benefits-of-Whole-Food-Nutrition-in-Veterinary-Medicine\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ehttps:\/\/my.standardprocess.com\/Products\/Literature\/The-Benefits-of-Whole-Food-Nutrition-in-Veterinary-Medicine\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 19.26px;\"\u003EDisclaimer:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 19.26px;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;We received a \u003Cb\u003EBugsy Variety-Pack - Air-Dried Taste Pack \u003C\/b\u003E(4 varieties x 328g in order to complete our Review. We also ordered a second one to form a more educated opinion.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 19.26px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large; line-height: 19.26px;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERelated Topics:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large; line-height: 19.26px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-size: large; line-height: 19.26px;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2018\/08\/bugsys-natural-treats-for-dogs-cats.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EBugsy's Natural Treats for Dogs \u0026amp; Cats\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large; line-height: 19.26px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2019\/03\/the-raw-truth-on-raw-dog-food-diets.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EThe Raw Truth on Raw Dog Food Diets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2018\/04\/how-your-dogs-food-affects-his-mood.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EHow your Dog's Food Affects His Mood\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/6466656149947018260\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/10\/bugsy-air-dried-raw-dog-food-review.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/6466656149947018260"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/6466656149947018260"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/10\/bugsy-air-dried-raw-dog-food-review.html","title":"Bugsy Air-Dried Raw Dog Food - Review"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhrfG_brezA82q6m-aum9oSfY8lI5TCAKZpdFuGGML0iBSoh1ughRA5B5KQQGRLjE_GVnC_39nFLqmfTK-xQEbVPA8pjHnoGhiug2sxhIcoOTs5Cye6FVuQzY6xBzjZbi_olXwrtqDsPWLKiR3Ho0MDDMQKEyakt1yksDduIH7Pk-JYG7j-XUkiII9D\/s72-c\/Bugsy_Air_Dried_Raw_Dog_Food_Range_with_Malinois_Aramis_lying_down.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-5132472097865759937"},"published":{"$t":"2022-03-02T12:53:00.050+11:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-08-30T14:18:02.586+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DRY FOOD"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"RAW FOOD"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"REVIEWS"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Petzyo Dog Food Review: Salmon Kibble | BARF Raw Patties"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjhqF6GQIln529_8tKze4uA4P8dvw-PM_4lISwBu5iptFkA6sivMhgU-aRPLXvYZJnRwDHXKRn6qmxiIbK5fbyf7iks1ObssGcO1J7I79wCvxUhYu89Izs4VI2GAcFycVLGVKlKe2UeC5vLgwGFBs-yk1eX_Mz621d4whSa22KkoTUWGmVigVO0omJb=s1923\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1372\" data-original-width=\"1923\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjhqF6GQIln529_8tKze4uA4P8dvw-PM_4lISwBu5iptFkA6sivMhgU-aRPLXvYZJnRwDHXKRn6qmxiIbK5fbyf7iks1ObssGcO1J7I79wCvxUhYu89Izs4VI2GAcFycVLGVKlKe2UeC5vLgwGFBs-yk1eX_Mz621d4whSa22KkoTUWGmVigVO0omJb=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWe first discovered\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetzyo\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;dog food 4 years ago, shortly after the company launched their unique custom order deliver-to-your-door service. At the time they offered a grain-free Kangaroo kibble variety plus a selection of BARF raw patties but fresh food deliveries were limited to the Melbourne metro area.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe brand quickly captured the zeitgeist of Australian pet parents who are increasingly moving away from big brands sold in retail stores and supermarkets, placing their trust in a\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E100% Australian made and owned company\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;that only uses the highest-quality ingredients sourced ethically.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWith thousands of pet parents across the country regularly ordering their food from\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetzyo\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, their customer satisfaction rating is an impressive 4.95 out of 5, nearly a perfect score!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOur dogs loved trialling the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2018\/06\/petzyo-grain-free-dog-food-review.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EKangaroo \u0026amp; Sweet Potato\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003E\"Kibble That Counts\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E formula back in 2018 so we were more than happy to see how this company had evolved and recently put to the test the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetzyo\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/petzyo.com.au\/products\/8kg-of-kibble-that-counts-salmon-ocean-fish-with-green-lipped-mussels\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ESalmon \u0026amp; Oceanfish\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;variety and sampled their \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/petzyo.com.au\/products\/raw-barf-dog-food\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EBARF Raw Patties\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EWhat is in the Petzyo Grain-Free Salmon \u0026amp; Ocean Fish Dog Food?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: #fefeff;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetzyo\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;dog food is made\u0026nbsp;based on the number of orders received because they believe that\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Efresh really is best\u003C\/b\u003E!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: #fefeff;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: #fefeff;\"\u003EOnce your dry food has been manufactured, an unopened bag will last a long time with approximately a 2-year shelf life.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiCm4aMSWwbNiAAAdZEeruNOf9irg1ikH0LSPlGEAqSH-2jHD8Ak54atE-_sdQXi9-00wnWib_33rifl0vM1lERFDvoOL-EKFR-aVqY1-G9BLAXdOiwla5dIWYedAYmfKYAjX7CdVHUHd_ylXiLPE13eVHkzT4n19_vhpW-Bq_SUHW3GYT8rWL6viRZ=s1470\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; font-family: georgia; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1470\" data-original-width=\"1470\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiCm4aMSWwbNiAAAdZEeruNOf9irg1ikH0LSPlGEAqSH-2jHD8Ak54atE-_sdQXi9-00wnWib_33rifl0vM1lERFDvoOL-EKFR-aVqY1-G9BLAXdOiwla5dIWYedAYmfKYAjX7CdVHUHd_ylXiLPE13eVHkzT4n19_vhpW-Bq_SUHW3GYT8rWL6viRZ=w400-h400\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe key ingredients are\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003ESalmon\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E,\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Ocean Fish\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EGreen-lipped Mussels\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E,\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;packed with \u003Cb\u003EOmega fatty acids\u003C\/b\u003E for optimum immune support and decreased inflammation.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EMussels are also a natural source of\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Eglucosamine\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;chondroitin\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;for added \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2018\/07\/canine-arthritis-joint-mobility-issues.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ejoint health\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and with both our dogs turning 9 this year, we're paying more attention to how they're moving generally.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe full list of ingredients\u0026nbsp;includes:\u0026nbsp;Peas, Lentils, Sweet Potato, Sunflower Oil, Tomato, Basil, Spinach,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBroccoli, Carrot, Rosemary, Oregano, Parsley,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESalt, Flax Seed Oil, Kelp, Turmeric, Fish Oil, Hemp Seed Oil, Yucca Extract, Green Tea and a long list of vitamins and minerals.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003ENutritional Analysis\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;for this variety is:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EProtein 26%,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFat 12%,\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFibre 4%, Moisture 9%, Carbohydrates 49% delivering a\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMetabolic Energy\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;(per 100g) of \u003Cb\u003E360Kcal\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EWe used to feed a much higher protein content when our Mals were teenagers but this level is now more than sufficient to provide their daily energy requirements.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiVVKmZjs7viPi7gK75F_YiDj9kr2z64gxrdzCIen41L2iIsRLFAjRU3yCLmQ5qDZuzretXRkuYOifW2E2Dir5P68oinrcmiCUt-TSojP08ohRPW6gT6GgqeCAS68f3WFEONAb7iGEkUk2waMlDIdyK8_x1L_RVZmxn-ysjs4punfkv7IEUeBh1IUQD=s1304\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"603\" data-original-width=\"1304\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiVVKmZjs7viPi7gK75F_YiDj9kr2z64gxrdzCIen41L2iIsRLFAjRU3yCLmQ5qDZuzretXRkuYOifW2E2Dir5P68oinrcmiCUt-TSojP08ohRPW6gT6GgqeCAS68f3WFEONAb7iGEkUk2waMlDIdyK8_x1L_RVZmxn-ysjs4punfkv7IEUeBh1IUQD=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOf course, the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetzyo\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E crew understands it's hard to know whether your dog will like a new recipe so they made it easy: they can send you a sample of the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EKibble That Counts\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E(approx. 100 grams)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;with 3 flavours to choose from. You only need to cover the delivery fee ($2 per flavour) but the samples are free.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjC-qDskXIVQv1wxd6LJBsjqaArnqA-YHvgvJsYTBsQcN5x17XGRuUxqLQ9QmqxLdPGHiiE5g8iKt-OiG3e8brYLFBawCddEhQlYC9GshjDsuzdl0MQjPsbDKHcJYjYUhX1g4Ssl8rgHWhfoxByt93D3BraSGWcx183r616TTKBhWr3JnU3WzrDl5g4=s935\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"935\" data-original-width=\"521\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjC-qDskXIVQv1wxd6LJBsjqaArnqA-YHvgvJsYTBsQcN5x17XGRuUxqLQ9QmqxLdPGHiiE5g8iKt-OiG3e8brYLFBawCddEhQlYC9GshjDsuzdl0MQjPsbDKHcJYjYUhX1g4Ssl8rgHWhfoxByt93D3BraSGWcx183r616TTKBhWr3JnU3WzrDl5g4=w357-h640\" width=\"357\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAll three kibble varieties are available in\u003Cb\u003E two\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;bag sizes (8kg or 16kg)\u003C\/b\u003E. The \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetzyo\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E algorithm pops\u0026nbsp;up for each recipe and will tailor your order size and frequency based on your dog’s age, weight and activity level.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: #fefeff;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #373a3c;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor our 30kg Malinois Porthos, we would need to reorder every 14 days for an\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eactive lifestyle\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;or every 17 days for a more\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Erelaxed dog\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E. With the rain keeping everyone inside for most of February, physical activity hasn't been at the top of our agenda!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor our dog, we would feed between 300-400 grams daily (between 2 \u0026amp; 1\/4 cup and 2 \u0026amp; 1\/2 cup) but like us, you may consider \u003Cb\u003Efeeding kibble as part of a mixed plan\u003C\/b\u003E (with some raw patties for variety - more on this later!).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: #fefeff;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: #fefeff;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ekibble size\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E for the \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESalmon \u0026amp; Ocean Fish \u003C\/b\u003Ewith\u003Cb\u003E Green Lipped Mussels\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;(with\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: #fefeff; font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;a diameter of 14-16mm and 4-6mm thick)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: #fefeff; font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eis slightly bigger than the Kangaroo variety we trialled in the past.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: #fefeff;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: #fefeff;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: #fefeff;\"\u003EAt first, it looks small (for a medium size dog) but talking to the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetzyo\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003Es team of experts - a canine nutritionist and a vet -\u0026nbsp;they made\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: #fefeff;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;them this size for a reason; to provide dogs with the 'best crunching' experience.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: #fefeff; color: #373a3c;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003EWhat is in the Petzyo Raw Royalty BARF Raw Patties?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEghkrdOVYc1z-7K4PiHyOlJ_wRVhJqMZLOAqZdmGWf67O0Ra0TjQJnbnJW8rrOk6hcgn44ad42QCwu7r8vs6x5LkXsjI54Xl59iMCkfX3QER-5Mk0OGLSolMissnpthZyAeg2nN1kVjmEBjLmOxXFrIYe6ZstiWTz-bP08el9mhuuPldda5028chJan=s1650\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1288\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEghkrdOVYc1z-7K4PiHyOlJ_wRVhJqMZLOAqZdmGWf67O0Ra0TjQJnbnJW8rrOk6hcgn44ad42QCwu7r8vs6x5LkXsjI54Xl59iMCkfX3QER-5Mk0OGLSolMissnpthZyAeg2nN1kVjmEBjLmOxXFrIYe6ZstiWTz-bP08el9mhuuPldda5028chJan=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/petzyo.com.au\/products\/raw-barf-dog-food?variant=39254090252343\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EGot Beef BARF Raw Patties\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E come in a pack of 12 pre-portioned patties (225g each)\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EA prior version of the\u003Cb style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003E Petzyo\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;frozen raw meat patties existed in 2018 but with being in Sydney and the company in Melbourne, this option wasn’t available for us to trial at the time so we (the dogs) were very excited to finally sample these!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWith the boom in customer demand and improvements in refrigerated deliveries, this is no longer an issue and both our dry and raw dog food deliveries turned up one day apart,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Edespite being shipped separately.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor their entire range,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetzyo\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E's\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/petzyo.com.au\/pages\/raw-dog-food\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eraw dog food\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eonly uses\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Ehuman-grade raw meat of beef and chicken\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, and their\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Ekangaroo is ethically harvested\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESingle-protein recipes are perfect for elimination diets, dogs with allergies or food intolerances, and those picky eaters.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EEach\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetzyo\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;raw recipe offers a natural and balanced diet consisting of\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Eraw meat\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;combined with\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Ebones and fresh organs\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003Ewhole foods\u003C\/b\u003E (eggs, flaxseed, herbs and oils),\u0026nbsp;fruit \u0026amp; vegetables,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Esuperfoods\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;and spices with\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Eno preservatives\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESuperfoods\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Eare included\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;such as cold-pressed flaxseed oil, turmeric, chia seeds, rosemary and coconut.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAll ingredients are prepared in a process that maximises nutritional uptake.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EYou will\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/petzyo.com.au\/products\/raw-barf-dog-food\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Efind the full list of ingredients here\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgnH2tfbMxKpJ5AsV-8o9k_7u90veliVH71aYD7dGZ_kF9kWeENDmZmSWtHrAJT5Tr_398-aPcHWPSgzc3xk7I79_SfMjTg_kVzFS6MrpgF81B7bkX1HsWjEZl6kIed1qB1SSH98H_1iYOPEhwwOO5fbMut9Iy37rQhng1bupo19tBpX_MRmKxNUokF=s1235\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"996\" data-original-width=\"1235\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgnH2tfbMxKpJ5AsV-8o9k_7u90veliVH71aYD7dGZ_kF9kWeENDmZmSWtHrAJT5Tr_398-aPcHWPSgzc3xk7I79_SfMjTg_kVzFS6MrpgF81B7bkX1HsWjEZl6kIed1qB1SSH98H_1iYOPEhwwOO5fbMut9Iy37rQhng1bupo19tBpX_MRmKxNUokF=w400-h323\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EWe received\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EBARF Raw Patties\u003C\/b\u003E (2 x 2.7kg packs, each with 12 patties of each variety) which is the minimum order size:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/petzyo.com.au\/products\/raw-barf-dog-food?variant=39254090252343\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EChick Magnet\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;raw dog food is an excellent source of lean muscle, energy, Omega-6 fatty acids, and amino acids. \u003Cb\u003EChicken is a lean meat\u003C\/b\u003E that provides flavour without excess calories. Poultry also helps your dog maintain a healthy, shiny coat, strong muscles, bones, and joints.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/petzyo.com.au\/products\/raw-barf-dog-food?variant=39254090252343\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EGot Beef\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;raw recipe supports your dog's heart health, muscle health, skin and coat health. Beef is also a naturally rich source of \u003Ci\u003EZinc\u003C\/i\u003E,\u003Ci\u003E Iron\u003C\/i\u003E,\u003Ci\u003E Selenium\u003C\/i\u003E, and \u003Ci\u003EB Vitamins\u003C\/i\u003E. It also makes your dog feel full and satisfied for \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/07\/weight-management-natural-diet-for-dogs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ebetter weight management\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAll\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetzyo\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/petzyo.com.au\/blogs\/raw-food\/3-simple-raw-dog-food-recipes-for-weight-loss\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Eraw dog food recipes\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;are\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Enutritionally balanced and complete\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhCi8kanIBtMSvc1d6ATHCUHWEPz_khCtJRo-U9KdCzyYW9-mwxImDZvOnxq0LM6lRvw5uxD9uivqA51HdtBwEbti_dSTFcwGsR56bS7igHLMe2GhbMquwQBjxMQWmhTsIXAhR3NF_GkXUe1FUk-93BFJAE737KXnHJuRMfUuu5yVs2_Kvm1Sb7kbVB=s1479\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1448\" data-original-width=\"1479\" height=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhCi8kanIBtMSvc1d6ATHCUHWEPz_khCtJRo-U9KdCzyYW9-mwxImDZvOnxq0LM6lRvw5uxD9uivqA51HdtBwEbti_dSTFcwGsR56bS7igHLMe2GhbMquwQBjxMQWmhTsIXAhR3NF_GkXUe1FUk-93BFJAE737KXnHJuRMfUuu5yVs2_Kvm1Sb7kbVB=w400-h391\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003EPorthos to the postman: \"You rang, Sir?\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EPetzyo\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E's premade raw\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Epatties\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eremain frozen from the time they leave their kitchen to when it arrives at your door but I'm convinced our dogs could smell them before we started unboxing!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe frozen patties will keep\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;in a deep chest freezer for months but always remember to take one out to move to the fridge 24-36 hours prior to feeding!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EA standard 2-week delivery would easily fit in your normal freezer.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EFeeding these freshly frozen raw dog food patties, your dog is receiving a \u003Cb\u003EBARF diet\u003C\/b\u003E that is \u003Cb\u003Eapproved by a veterinary\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Enutritionist\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;and exceeds \u003Ci\u003EPFIAA\u003C\/i\u003E and \u003Ci\u003EAAFCO\u003C\/i\u003E requirements.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003EWhat are the benefits of a BARF diet?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFrozen raw dog food provides dogs with micronutrients not found in cooked dog foods. A BARF raw dog food diet maintains nutrients such as \u003Ci\u003EB vitamins\u003C\/i\u003E, \u003Ci\u003EVitamin E\u003C\/i\u003E, \u003Ci\u003EPotassium\u003C\/i\u003E, and \u003Ci\u003EMagnesium\u003C\/i\u003E which are often lost or degraded in foods heated beyond 48-degrees. BARF dog foods are also low in saturated fats and high in \u003Ci\u003EOmega-3\u003C\/i\u003E and\u003Ci\u003E Omega-6 fatty acids\u003C\/i\u003E. Additionally, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetzyo\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E's premade raw dog food contains\u003Cb\u003E yoghurt with prebiotics and probiotics\u003C\/b\u003E for a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/09\/food-allergies-gut-health-in-dogs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ehealthy gut microbiome\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThis raw food includes a balanced level of \u003Cb\u003Eground bones and organ meat\u003C\/b\u003E, which\u0026nbsp;are a nutrient-dense source of vitamins, minerals, high-quality protein and fat.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEglhXI88Q7tf0jKIh4yklQqNYSlBXWaAJpcca9Ut9jdKaDxR8unFS6iJ1JCXOthFIpDWg67EhWnqLzQkZVMWTtTwEASLJ_-BXd_4vbDNYJcY4DPlzE9nsTmw5T6KoDenJv-8Q3bTbB2zJ5WHJU-CUmrmZoVyR9dpxsaaWyfFbK_27q6gVEkvuHCbrA_=s1650\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1121\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEglhXI88Q7tf0jKIh4yklQqNYSlBXWaAJpcca9Ut9jdKaDxR8unFS6iJ1JCXOthFIpDWg67EhWnqLzQkZVMWTtTwEASLJ_-BXd_4vbDNYJcY4DPlzE9nsTmw5T6KoDenJv-8Q3bTbB2zJ5WHJU-CUmrmZoVyR9dpxsaaWyfFbK_27q6gVEkvuHCbrA_=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/petzyo.com.au\/products\/raw-barf-dog-food?variant=39254090252343\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EChick Magnet\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E BARF Raw Patties (2 x 225g) close-up\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThese elements help support your dog's holistic wellbeing from their skeletal health to their brain, muscles, organs, skin, and coat.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHow safe is the Petzyo raw dog food?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cp style=\"background-color: #fefeff; box-sizing: inherit; color: #373a3c; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetzyo\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E's manufacturing facility is fully \u003Ci\u003EHACCP\u003C\/i\u003E accredited. The company have designed and tested for nutritional compliance and eliminate potential hygiene or food safety issues throughout their manufacturing processes.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"background-color: #fefeff; box-sizing: inherit; color: #373a3c; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;\"\u003ETheir raw food is essentially human-grade ingredients, vacuum sealed and prepared in a refrigerated environment, and frozen immediately after packaging.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"background-color: #fefeff; box-sizing: inherit; color: #373a3c; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;\"\u003EFurthermore, they also send their products to be independently tested post-manufacture to ensure the nutrient profile is as stated. They will never compromise on quality or safety.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"background-color: #fefeff; box-sizing: inherit; color: #373a3c; font-family: Lato, \u0026quot;Helvetica Neue\u0026quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"background-color: transparent;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EOur Petzyo unboxing and tasting experience\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEh2uN6fqw0jhSTIlhwqgQ1A9xDJUD_h7itXkpu-DfxNR9OOuGgYD-spUxF2pnQCLoYbqysaNBa0SsNvZ_JEcpEmxXfpAnhAoezLBGRWD_1Pic7z-dTMYE4ov4XLdaQKGU5XbvPjTJQ5At_vaVbbGRWvwLxXwuou_UrGTQOZoBIxe7U8MNzVoJ3yM04Q=s1750\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1113\" data-original-width=\"1750\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEh2uN6fqw0jhSTIlhwqgQ1A9xDJUD_h7itXkpu-DfxNR9OOuGgYD-spUxF2pnQCLoYbqysaNBa0SsNvZ_JEcpEmxXfpAnhAoezLBGRWD_1Pic7z-dTMYE4ov4XLdaQKGU5XbvPjTJQ5At_vaVbbGRWvwLxXwuou_UrGTQOZoBIxe7U8MNzVoJ3yM04Q=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003ECats love boxes and Arya is no exception! Why not reuse yours and upcycle to a trendy cat hide-out?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWe don’t even remember what the previous box looked like 4 years ago but this time round, b\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eright, bold and colourful, our deliveries were certainly impossible to miss!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOf course, your dog won’t care what their food comes in but our cat definitely conducted her routine quality assurance inspection on all the boxes...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjtVyCmYlQ5-LKhjX7yPdisw2gVdwNdLJI8rae9Tu6BX3jOR1uvoFqJltkCbkruzir0e92uKYWvy0tp8vRzFSlGlzhQ9jz_LXQYLGABQGwElDnGGdaNIBjYh94cI5I3ZqkafbaqnMJBFLbF6KtWjjoETSkEGR_vUE_7NgcmcQw3UwXD8ky7EQ8-T8f9=s1311\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1311\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjtVyCmYlQ5-LKhjX7yPdisw2gVdwNdLJI8rae9Tu6BX3jOR1uvoFqJltkCbkruzir0e92uKYWvy0tp8vRzFSlGlzhQ9jz_LXQYLGABQGwElDnGGdaNIBjYh94cI5I3ZqkafbaqnMJBFLbF6KtWjjoETSkEGR_vUE_7NgcmcQw3UwXD8ky7EQ8-T8f9=w330-h400\" width=\"330\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAramis: 2pm, is it dinner time yet?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBack in 2018 our dogs hardly ever ate raw dog food so this has been a major shift in the last 2-3 years and we now happily serve this option several times a week, sometimes mixing with dry food as part of the same meal.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EHaving trialled a number of raw food options, the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetzyo\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E difference (\u003Cb\u003Eeverything is clearly labelled\u003C\/b\u003E) and the quality is evident throughout the range. The meat was never smelly and you clearly see vegetables, herbs and bones in your raw patty mix.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetzyo\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;premade raw dog food patties are\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eeasy to handle, store, and portion\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;(pre-perforated) and this made meal time extremely easy!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EOn a final note, another big change since 2018 is that the company has hugely diversified now also stocking a\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Ecomprehensive range of dog treats and essentials\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;from major brands across all product categories. Stay tuned for some exciting news for our kitty friends soon.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ESo, if you need something in addition to your dog food order,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetzyo\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;has become a\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Econvenient one-stop-shop\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003Efor all your needs, \u003Cb\u003Esaving on shipping costs and time\u003C\/b\u003E running around stores!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ECustomer loyalty is important to\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetzyo\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;and they also introduced their own\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EPaws Rewards program\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;which you can access after signing up for your first order.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EPrice \u0026amp; Where to Buy from:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe entire\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetzyo\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;dry and raw food range is available \u003Cb\u003Edirectly from their website\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;as a one-off order or a regular plan from\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3ubvXLz\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Epetzyo.com.au\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E to be delivered to your door.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERRP: $75.00\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;(8kg) or\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E$144.00\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;(16kg) for\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003ESalmon \u0026amp; Oceanfish\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;variety;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E$84.00\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E(min. order of 5.4kg or 2 packs of 12 raw patties each). \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EUse the unique code\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cb style=\"color: red;\"\u003EDOGLOVER\u003C\/b\u003E to \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003Esave 20%\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E on the entire range.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/https:\/\/bit.ly\/3ubvXLz\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"150\" data-original-width=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjBHg_d8WpVdQCZYjCVRnbVsXm6kqrdZcD2pSyJWKWY70ja6YDSB2CEmD3RDBCCScmzPCUq18_VTWV0DRHbcw5kSxp9tXdATbZtgAYHYNTFpvEESD7lVwV5AJZzbF1HqGKYx94_62TpB3VgLgih4OuZEkjkv_lqUzXAvDxS07GjNw9tfzfkMWPqADwB=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003EDisclaimer:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;we received an 8k bag of \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003ESalmon \u0026amp; Ocean Fish\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E “Kibble that counts” and packs of\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EGot Beef + Chick Magnet\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E raw patties in order to complete our review.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERelated Topics:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2018\/06\/petzyo-grain-free-dog-food-review.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;\"\u003EPetzyo Grain-Free Dog Food Review (2018)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2019\/03\/the-raw-truth-on-raw-dog-food-diets.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EThe Raw Truth on Raw Dog Food\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/05\/the-role-of-food-allergies-in-your-dogs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EThe Role of Food Allergies in your Dog's Ear Infections\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/07\/weight-management-natural-diet-for-dogs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EWeight Management and a Natural Diet for Dogs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/5132472097865759937\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/03\/petzyo-dog-food-review-salmon-kibble.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/5132472097865759937"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/5132472097865759937"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/03\/petzyo-dog-food-review-salmon-kibble.html","title":"Petzyo Dog Food Review: Salmon Kibble | BARF Raw Patties"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjhqF6GQIln529_8tKze4uA4P8dvw-PM_4lISwBu5iptFkA6sivMhgU-aRPLXvYZJnRwDHXKRn6qmxiIbK5fbyf7iks1ObssGcO1J7I79wCvxUhYu89Izs4VI2GAcFycVLGVKlKe2UeC5vLgwGFBs-yk1eX_Mz621d4whSa22KkoTUWGmVigVO0omJb=s72-c","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-9102013359074735321"},"published":{"$t":"2022-01-31T16:01:00.014+11:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-06-13T11:08:19.865+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DRY FOOD"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"REVIEWS"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Meat Mates Freeze Dried Dog Food Review"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjUIEUyLZjwdw-fYhAkvjXT6fSoA9yJ9Ima4fBWfDHqIdS8Qq7bDYmkMDCoULZL6dQaMGEYPB2Yj5XJJFu7G5S3PWCvSHo9mhcSXrVGctSx30l-OSFoZy1Sg2T2kcgZ4OBUcWM6UgAi3144b7dT_P6smSEbbCHKfJuFmBOcm6gRxbNxCb7Gwbx_BF0F=s1700\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1162\" data-original-width=\"1700\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjUIEUyLZjwdw-fYhAkvjXT6fSoA9yJ9Ima4fBWfDHqIdS8Qq7bDYmkMDCoULZL6dQaMGEYPB2Yj5XJJFu7G5S3PWCvSHo9mhcSXrVGctSx30l-OSFoZy1Sg2T2kcgZ4OBUcWM6UgAi3144b7dT_P6smSEbbCHKfJuFmBOcm6gRxbNxCb7Gwbx_BF0F=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOver the past month our lucky puppers tucked into the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMeat Mates\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E range of freeze-dried dog food and wet food cans. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn line with customer trends, this brand embraces the “\u003Ci\u003Ekeeping it simple naturally\u003C\/i\u003E” concept. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EWhen selecting a new dog food for our Malinois (even for a trial) o\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eur main criteria is that it must be \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Efree of all fillers and preservatives\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E and \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Euse only high-quality natural ingredients\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPersonally, despite the controversy we’re not overly concerned whether our dog food is grain-free, but high-quality \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eentire proteins must be at the top of the ingredients list\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EA bit of background about Meat Mates \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDespite being launched in 2018, we can’t say we’d heard of this New Zealand brand (Christchurch-based) until late last year. \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMeat Mates\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E belong to the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ENatural Pet Food Group\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, also behind the more well-known \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EK9 Natural\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E and \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFeline Natural\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E range. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMeat Mates\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E dog or cat food options are versatile so you can use these for a complete and balanced diet, a booster option sprinkled on their normal food or as a treat. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe brand’s strategy taps into human consumption trends of \u003Cb\u003Ehigh protein, grain-free and traceability\u003C\/b\u003E, creating an offering that is simple and makes sense to pet owners.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjZaf-HBcu5f0ijdykLdflPrnvdH-YW4V_6adaFSA_o3kJq6pKUIuLECve5I9Njj4icaOB_1UM08LMky2Eve2zfGBNkDXrcpp-KSoRjNi3R-WuQXAx3gCTZ51VEYXD7TnlGpQyBm860yqYFYa6qCwfXCJVsV3iK2vqKpcr5f8Fc_VTdT4XC4d6Fth3p=s1636\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"982\" data-original-width=\"1636\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjZaf-HBcu5f0ijdykLdflPrnvdH-YW4V_6adaFSA_o3kJq6pKUIuLECve5I9Njj4icaOB_1UM08LMky2Eve2zfGBNkDXrcpp-KSoRjNi3R-WuQXAx3gCTZ51VEYXD7TnlGpQyBm860yqYFYa6qCwfXCJVsV3iK2vqKpcr5f8Fc_VTdT4XC4d6Fth3p=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESwapping animal meal for real New Zealand meat\u003C\/b\u003E, and gelling agents for a humble splash of water, it is no wonder cats and dogs go crazy for the taste.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E The Meat Mates Dog Food Range\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMeat Mates\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E produce a range of \u003Cb\u003Efreeze-dried single source meals \u003C\/b\u003E(these can be used as toppers) and \u003Cb\u003Etreats\u003C\/b\u003E. They only use sustainably farmed New Zealand \u003Cb\u003Efree-range grass-fed\u003C\/b\u003E meat (beef or lamb) and \u003Cb\u003Ecage-free\u003C\/b\u003E chicken. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThey understand that the better life animals live, the better the meat tastes. Since we now order our own meat direct from the farm, we can't disagree both from an ethical standpoint or when it comes down to taste!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWith a focus on single source protein (\u003Cb\u003E96% - 97% meat and organs\u003C\/b\u003E) meals, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMeat Mates\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E only add ingredients that serve your four-legged friend's health, whether it is adding \u003Ci\u003EFish Oil\u003C\/i\u003E and \u003Ci\u003ERosemary Extract\u003C\/i\u003E for an \u003Cb\u003Eantioxidant boost\u003C\/b\u003E and a shinier coat, or adding vitamins and minerals to deliver a \u003Cb\u003Ecomplete and balanced diet\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWhen you focus on selecting premium ingredients, you avoid the use of fillers, preservatives, artificial colours and flavours. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EBy freeze drying their products they also\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;lock in the natural colours, flavours, smells and the meat's nutritional value\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAnother bonus - not to be overlooked when you've been locked up in your home for months on end - is the \u003Cb\u003Elong shelf life\u003C\/b\u003E (2 years from the date of manufacture) so a great option to have on standby! Bags should ideally be \u003Cb\u003Estored out of temptation's way on a cool dry space\u003C\/b\u003E like a cupboard.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EOnce opened, we recommend removing and disposing of the oxygen absorber to reduce the risk of accidental ingestion by your pet!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjkSvKZBmMKAh2ELPkKGQQEuiCpUhO7xldIv92AXsJJCPrqhzyN9zlHiCiJzoqovwED9MQwzwjW6x-iknRouDLw9D7vQ3HVm23oj_DEVY70ZupSVYXe6Y4fDylAuwUCCEK7bxeVvseT6iUMVXMTaf3kIhaBrNn8Hrgr9mmT_sFo7mFKuwQZBfVV17Bz=s1722\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1147\" data-original-width=\"1722\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjkSvKZBmMKAh2ELPkKGQQEuiCpUhO7xldIv92AXsJJCPrqhzyN9zlHiCiJzoqovwED9MQwzwjW6x-iknRouDLw9D7vQ3HVm23oj_DEVY70ZupSVYXe6Y4fDylAuwUCCEK7bxeVvseT6iUMVXMTaf3kIhaBrNn8Hrgr9mmT_sFo7mFKuwQZBfVV17Bz=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMeat Mates\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EBeef Dinner\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003ELamb Dinner\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E or \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EChicken Dinner\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E are formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the \u003Ci\u003EAAFCO \u003C\/i\u003EDog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages \u003Cb\u003Eexcluding the growth of large size dogs\u003C\/b\u003E (32kg or more as an adult) so this may not be suitable if you have a giant breed puppy. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMeat Mates\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E also have a range of treats, made from single source New Zealand grass-fed, free-range meat or cage-free chicken. These \u003Cb\u003Etreats are high in meat and protein, low in carbs\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;(grain free) and guilt free as they contain no unnecessary fillers or preservatives. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAs with the freeze-dried dinners or wet food cans, these come in a range of delicious flavours including chicken, beef and lamb to suit both dogs and cats.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWe'll focus only on the two varieties our dogs sampled over the course of the past few weeks and for those who like the nitty gritty, we included the full nutrients\/calorific profile:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E1) Beef Dinner:\u003C\/u\u003E (97% NZ grass-fed beed and organs)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EProtein             Minimum: 41%\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFat                   Minimum: 37%\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFibre                Maximum: 1.5%\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EMoisture          Maximum: 8%\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAsh                   Maximum: 11%\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOmega-3          Minimum: 0.5%\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECalorie Content ME (Calculated):\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E5008 kcal\/kg or 175 kcal\/cup \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E2) Lamb Dinner:\u003C\/u\u003E (96% NZ grass-fed lamb and organs)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EProtein             Minimum: 42%\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFat                   Minimum: 42%\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFibre                Maximum: 1.5%\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EMoisture          Maximum: 8%\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAsh                   Maximum: 7%\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOmega-3          Minimum: 0.65%\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECalorie Content ME (Calculated):\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E5683 kcal\/kg or\u0026nbsp; 170 kcal\/cup\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EHow much to feed your dog\/s? \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAs with every food, it will depend on your dog’s weight, energy requirements (sedentary, working dog or anything in between) and your current weight goals.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESo always keep in my mind that \u003Cb\u003Ean individual dog’s requirements may vary by +\/- 50%\u003C\/b\u003E!\u0026nbsp; If your dog is either overweight or under weight, you really need to consult with your veterinarian to develop a dietary plan that suits your pooch - especially with a medical condition.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWhether you’re feeding the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EMeat Mates Dinners \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003Eas a complete balanced meal or a booster, the daily feeding guides are easy to follow. If you’re offering your dog(s) any treats that day, j\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eust remember to adjust accordingly!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEi8MdrjY2cdEI26E6iS1a3_RcoY192K0pa3uuxO3eheZ1MxkjnpneFPq_PRThDaoMc4hbq9IHmyaGmZwGH4zJnusEu8XkFpRSevk5XpcvwJvJk_I6bFsZOfESGuDY8KH6zcWswH_hndwGJs8kXAqHevGVYPedgn3z5UFCGEPfbiEUs2TiRHCoONpA81=s1850\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"810\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEi8MdrjY2cdEI26E6iS1a3_RcoY192K0pa3uuxO3eheZ1MxkjnpneFPq_PRThDaoMc4hbq9IHmyaGmZwGH4zJnusEu8XkFpRSevk5XpcvwJvJk_I6bFsZOfESGuDY8KH6zcWswH_hndwGJs8kXAqHevGVYPedgn3z5UFCGEPfbiEUs2TiRHCoONpA81=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf this is your first time using freeze-dried dog food, you’ll probably be surprised by \u003Cb\u003Eits appearance - it presents as small pellets -\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;and amazed by \u003Cb\u003Ehow light it is\u003C\/b\u003E (so easy to pack for a holiday or camping trip) so you’ll use volume rather than weight to portion it out! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIn our experience the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EBeef Dinner\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E presented in smaller pellets (this could have been a result of transport as some were very crushed) than the \u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELamb Dinner\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E variety (anything from 0.5cm to 3.5cm).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIf you have a small dog, those are pretty easy to crumble in your fingers, or you could use a fork to mush after adding a little bit of water (warm works a lot faster but remember to let it all cool down before offering it to your dog).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgtxF02NvQWmBX1KDqx92Awvoyz5mNcHaryZI8fn4L3JdtzSywGab7Q3liaucgzzgPMbtgC2IoHh7obif2Bg8Jiuo83J5okheoYIVBcE2W1-G212C-89IWhVf-ZZPJKK_7eb3ODpfZo_Tr7-01PQt5nSAx2WbnfzSLn2HGJBieC_5Bw6Td5n9-Q8d2i=s1650\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1196\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgtxF02NvQWmBX1KDqx92Awvoyz5mNcHaryZI8fn4L3JdtzSywGab7Q3liaucgzzgPMbtgC2IoHh7obif2Bg8Jiuo83J5okheoYIVBcE2W1-G212C-89IWhVf-ZZPJKK_7eb3ODpfZo_Tr7-01PQt5nSAx2WbnfzSLn2HGJBieC_5Bw6Td5n9-Q8d2i=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor both the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EBeef Dinner\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E and the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003ELamb Dinner\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, the same feeding quantities apply: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EFor our large dogs (over 26kg), we would use \u003Cb\u003E4½ + cups daily\u003C\/b\u003E as a complete diet and only  ½ cup as a booster. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EFor a small dog (5-10kg), you’d only feed \u003Cb\u003E1-2 cups daily\u003C\/b\u003E as a complete meal or ¼ cup as a booster. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EOur overall verdict on the Meat Mates range \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOur last freeze-dried dog food review goes back 5 years so we were initially apprehensive (thinking we'd need to rehydrate and let the food sit for a few minutes prior to feeding), but both the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EMeat Mates Beef Dinner\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\/\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Meat Mates Lamb Dinner\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E were a huge hit with our dogs (dry or wet – which was our choice to provide more hydration during this hot summer!).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEipxIFPxJd4LuprWkGS5_FaZke73s0W6T9DaJ0M9bWbmqopiFAvWn5usXjt9G-4OVe_AvH2ZDXR55QXiGgD1zErMFT-1aLLs9bGwcimM_tnnE3NMgsW1PJVu_sQVzs_WMj1cIK-1Zzu5Y5zkHNXKfUibfAPnLhyIzqa4o9_Yce7riYdFRHeyLvg6YSf=s1500\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1500\" data-original-width=\"1500\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEipxIFPxJd4LuprWkGS5_FaZke73s0W6T9DaJ0M9bWbmqopiFAvWn5usXjt9G-4OVe_AvH2ZDXR55QXiGgD1zErMFT-1aLLs9bGwcimM_tnnE3NMgsW1PJVu_sQVzs_WMj1cIK-1Zzu5Y5zkHNXKfUibfAPnLhyIzqa4o9_Yce7riYdFRHeyLvg6YSf=w400-h400\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003EPorthos was looking forward to his Beef Dinner\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EWe honestly don’t think our dogs had any favourite between the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EBeef Dinner\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003ELamb Dinner\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;varieties as they polished off every\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003Esingle bowl put in front of them.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe are told that\u003Cb\u003E freeze-drying also kicks the flavour up a notch\u003C\/b\u003E, so it's perfect for tempting fussy eaters. If you're worried about your dog liking the texture, you can get your paws on small size bags (130g) to try all the flavours.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOur nose is clearly not as fine-tuned as our dogs’ but the \u003Cb\u003EBeef Dinner \u003C\/b\u003Ewas definitely very fragrant, it was a hit even with our cat Arya! We only served her a very small amount as a treat but she was soon lining up at the same time as our dogs both morning and night for her “crummies” (we’d crumble the Beef Dinner pellets in our fingers before feeding these).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf you have a feline companion, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMeat Mates\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E offers a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/meatmates.com\/meow-dinner\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EMeow Dinner range\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E for them with the same varieties but formulated specifically for cats, which is definitely worth exploring if you have a fussy eater like ours!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ELast but not least, we also trialled some of the canned varieties\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E(\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003ELamb Dinner\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EBeef Dinner\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EChicken Dinner\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E) with success! These are available in two sizes (370g and 170g).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEi4zhG_ejauIroZ6N4IctXwZhLkrztGVYL0QrFbk1h7nUZVxRb5zPo51ogiQ7ZBLrfQ3HIUW-g_n4Z_N1tqnyvDDMYoiVYqwkhL2s6-VvKWfJ3_9O_tonbPIjhQK-vNO0hYHWEZ190ALzv22h-QVMqXnmUEq-pywDreI26j6EOc4fQ-wAWc4rSHghzH=s2160\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1080\" data-original-width=\"2160\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEi4zhG_ejauIroZ6N4IctXwZhLkrztGVYL0QrFbk1h7nUZVxRb5zPo51ogiQ7ZBLrfQ3HIUW-g_n4Z_N1tqnyvDDMYoiVYqwkhL2s6-VvKWfJ3_9O_tonbPIjhQK-vNO0hYHWEZ190ALzv22h-QVMqXnmUEq-pywDreI26j6EOc4fQ-wAWc4rSHghzH=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWe admit that we rarely offer wet foods to our dogs (or cat) because of the\u003Cb\u003E low percentage of protein (only 7.5% - 8.3%) \u003C\/b\u003Eso these cans were used mainly as toppers with a few spoonfuls added to their freeze-dried regular meals.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EOnly on the hottest summer days, did they eat a full can as an evening meal, which made for a low-calorie but very hydrating dinner (e.g. 81.5% Moisture for the \u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444; font-weight: bold;\"\u003EBeef Dinner Canned \u003C\/span\u003E- 83% for the\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444; font-weight: bold;\"\u003E Lamb Dinner Canned)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003E. You may not be into this but the best part for our dogs was the jelly-like coagulated fat on the bottom of the cans!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EPrice \u0026amp; Where to Buy: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIn Australia, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMeat Mates\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;was available from large online retailers like \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.petcircle.com.au\/meat-mates\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPet Circle\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pethouse.com.au\/brands\/meat-mates\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPet House Superstore\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eand \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/stores\/Meat+Mates\/page\/4692F5BC-1299-478E-8BE8-C28D97963174\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAmazon.com.au\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E as well as\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EColes \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003Esupermarkets.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EPlease Note\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMeat Mates\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E has made the decision to remove freeze-dried cat and dog food from their portfolio (June 2023).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETo learn more, please visit \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.meatmates.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003Ewww.meatmates.com\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EDisclaimer:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E  We received complimentary 1.5kg bags of Meat Mates Lamb Dinner and Beef Dinner and 12 x 370g cans (Lamb, Beef, Chicken) in order to complete this review.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Eupdated 13th June 2023\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/9102013359074735321\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/01\/meat-mates-freeze-dried-dog-food-review.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/9102013359074735321"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/9102013359074735321"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/01\/meat-mates-freeze-dried-dog-food-review.html","title":"Meat Mates Freeze Dried Dog Food Review"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjUIEUyLZjwdw-fYhAkvjXT6fSoA9yJ9Ima4fBWfDHqIdS8Qq7bDYmkMDCoULZL6dQaMGEYPB2Yj5XJJFu7G5S3PWCvSHo9mhcSXrVGctSx30l-OSFoZy1Sg2T2kcgZ4OBUcWM6UgAi3144b7dT_P6smSEbbCHKfJuFmBOcm6gRxbNxCb7Gwbx_BF0F=s72-c","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-5754378246182163532"},"published":{"$t":"2021-10-13T12:21:00.021+11:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-09-26T13:41:57.749+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DOG FOOD"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DOG NUTRITION"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DRY FOOD"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ECO-FRIENDLY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"WHAT'S NEW"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Feed For Thought Insect Protein Dog Food"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003EIs your dog food future-proof? Here’s some Feed For Thought...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EWould you feed your best friend insects to save the world? What if it was also good for your best friend… who happens to have four legs?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EMeet \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFeed For Thought\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E: premium, small batch, vet-formulated complete and balanced dog food made from whole insect protein. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThere is an increasing trend in the ‘humanisation’ of pet food, driving demand for high-grade meat and raw meat in competition with the human food chain. And why not? No one wants to feed their dog fatty meat full of growth hormones and antibiotics.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EWith no decline in the popularity of owning a pet in sight, feeding your dog an alternative protein source gives you an opportunity to minimise competition for land and reduce water and pollution.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiL3RidQQX1Hbrt5pYngLOJMvrlZkOUgOAE4_AkFbMq1Pe6af7zZR2TYVMlKcaVrszdmAgXUK2AVOE3o2NSYjvoMBoa4TPxBUYQH8Ro1gpkWsv_F7qmyaX9-JCZZt-lddwleE3x76675fgXcgYC9y3T6LbRasyLhcA_lXG0sXJOhGeGyHYOguTAjYC9\/s1499\/Feed_for_Thought_Insect_Protein_Dry_Dog_Food_Packs.png\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1165\" data-original-width=\"1499\" height=\"311\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiL3RidQQX1Hbrt5pYngLOJMvrlZkOUgOAE4_AkFbMq1Pe6af7zZR2TYVMlKcaVrszdmAgXUK2AVOE3o2NSYjvoMBoa4TPxBUYQH8Ro1gpkWsv_F7qmyaX9-JCZZt-lddwleE3x76675fgXcgYC9y3T6LbRasyLhcA_lXG0sXJOhGeGyHYOguTAjYC9\/w400-h311\/Feed_for_Thought_Insect_Protein_Dry_Dog_Food_Packs.png\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EEnter \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFeed For Thought\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, an Australian start-up \u003Cb\u003Epremium dog food with a subscription service \u003C\/b\u003E(RRP: $106 per 5kg bag on subscription) that represents progress towards ‘future fit’ food. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor those who have embraced the keep cup, the reusable shopping bags and support innovative Australian businesses like \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.zeroco.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EZero Co\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E and \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/au.whogivesacrap.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EWho Gives A Crap\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, insect protein in pet food could be your next ‘planet friendly’ purchase. It offers the chance to nourish your dog without consuming the earth. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ECanberra-based \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFeed For Thought\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s founder, Alison Gordon, was inspired to create \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFeed For Thought\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E after spending eight Australian summers in the depths of Antarctica and the Arctic while working as an Expedition Leader.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWitnessing first-hand what climate change means, year after year, Alison saw the enormous anthropogenic impacts on the global eco-system.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xqMZrxna_Mc\/YWYtDBsYVGI\/AAAAAAAAxSY\/jsNottAcv-sM-58kpEIH2POLtOIOFftsQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1080\/Feed%2Bfor%2BThought%2BFounder%2BAlison%2BGordon%2Bwith%2Bher%2Bdog%252C%2BMalinois%2BMax.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"965\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xqMZrxna_Mc\/YWYtDBsYVGI\/AAAAAAAAxSY\/jsNottAcv-sM-58kpEIH2POLtOIOFftsQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w400-h358\/Feed%2Bfor%2BThought%2BFounder%2BAlison%2BGordon%2Bwith%2Bher%2Bdog%252C%2BMalinois%2BMax.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003EFounder Alison Gordon with Malinois Max\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EEmbarking on a different adventure, Alison, and her fussy Malinois, Max, established \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFeed For Thought\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E to give dog owners a sustainable and nutritious choice and make an impact ultimately to help our planet.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAlison spent two and a half years learning about the Black Soldier Fly and the nutritional value they could offer based on the environment in which they live and what they ate. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ENow, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFeed For Thought\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E uses Black Soldier Fly Larvae farmed at \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.futuregreensolutions.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EFuture Green Solutions\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E in Western Australia.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EHere, founder Luke and his team feed the larvae barley spent grains (a by-product of the brewing process) and carrots.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Eprotein comes from the larvae\u003C\/b\u003E, which is the life-cycle stage before the fly reaches adult form. The larvae grow quickly, so don’t need growth hormones.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETheir composition includes\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003Elauric acid\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003Eessential fatty acids\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;which show natural antimicrobial benefits, so they don’t need antibiotics to stave off disease.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-HmG3YM5c_Bs\/YWYwsCPwUYI\/AAAAAAAAxSo\/QjzbkAo_AAoUKogaDZkq6KtURvttmtnJwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1650\/Future_Green_Solutions_Western_Australia_breeds_Black_Soldier_Fly_Larvae.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1238\" data-original-width=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-HmG3YM5c_Bs\/YWYwsCPwUYI\/AAAAAAAAxSo\/QjzbkAo_AAoUKogaDZkq6KtURvttmtnJwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Future_Green_Solutions_Western_Australia_breeds_Black_Soldier_Fly_Larvae.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EPhoto credit: \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.futuregreensolutions.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EFuture Green Solutions Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe larvae thrive in high densities, so are not cruelly cooped in close quarters and we use the whole grub, which gives the benefit of a whole protein.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe well-balanced amino acid profiles of the larvae are shown to be comparable to meat and fishmeal. The exoskeleton of the grub contains \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chitin\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Echitin\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, showing pre-biotic benefits, and the novel protein structure all enhance the interest for use of insects in diets that are intended for pets diagnosed with \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/09\/food-allergies-gut-health-in-dogs.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Efood allergies\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E or intolerances.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFounder Alison says that \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFeed For Thought\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s palatability and digestibility trials have yielded outstanding results. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFeed For Thought\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s insect-based formula is manufactured in Western Australia using Australian ingredients such as \u003Cb\u003ESorghum\u003C\/b\u003E - a native, ancient and drought-resistant wholegrain.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAlison works alongside a vet and a vet nutritionist, while undertaking rigorous tests to ensure the formula meets food safety and nutritional standards.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EFeed For Thought’s typical nutrient profile:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7Y17ZgcQ4jU\/YWY255gUrwI\/AAAAAAAAxTQ\/YqEWaVjxpAU0ZDjxH4XQcy_6FiPTVGt0ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1192\/Feed%2Bfor%2BThought%2BDog%2BFood%2BIngredients.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; display: inline; float: right; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1131\" data-original-width=\"1192\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7Y17ZgcQ4jU\/YWY255gUrwI\/AAAAAAAAxTQ\/YqEWaVjxpAU0ZDjxH4XQcy_6FiPTVGt0ACLcBGAsYHQ\/w400-h380\/Feed%2Bfor%2BThought%2BDog%2BFood%2BIngredients.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECrude Protein\u003C\/b\u003E (min.):\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E30%\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECrude Fat\u003C\/b\u003E (min.):\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E10%\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECrude Fibre\u003C\/b\u003E (max.):\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E5%\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EMoisture (max.):\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E8%\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ECalcium (min.):\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E1%\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPhosphorus (min.):\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E0.8%\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESalt:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026lt;0.1%\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EMetabolizable Energy:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E3900 Kcal\/kg\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ETackling Climate Change together\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThere are many reasons why insect protein is a sensible choice when it comes to sustainable pet food. Compared to beef, insect-based food uses less land and water per kilogram.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESpecifically, the \u003Cb\u003EBlack Soldier Fly Larvae \u003C\/b\u003Etake up 80% less land than beef (per kilo of protein) and are also fed on 100% surplus food, reducing food waste.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EFarming the insects doesn’t require fertilisers or pesticides, which means lower green house gas emissions. Our pets consume between 12-20% of all meat globally, accounting for a decent proportion of the demand for traditionally farmed meat. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iIcUdhuBfJw\/YWYxhxNs6tI\/AAAAAAAAxS0\/kaXsnHC4-NE086-CbKHmbJcP03Wl39_cACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1500\/Feed_For_Thought_Insect_Protein_Dog_Food_using_Black_Soldier_Fly_Larvae.png\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1500\" data-original-width=\"1500\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iIcUdhuBfJw\/YWYxhxNs6tI\/AAAAAAAAxS0\/kaXsnHC4-NE086-CbKHmbJcP03Wl39_cACLcBGAsYHQ\/w400-h400\/Feed_For_Thought_Insect_Protein_Dog_Food_using_Black_Soldier_Fly_Larvae.png\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EInsect-based dog food has been around for the last few years in Europe, but it hasn’t taken hold as a whole food in Australia.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ESo far, it’s still more of a novel idea but the positive effects on dog health and the environment prompted Alison to take on the big dog food companies and make this option available to Australians.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAlison has taken the sustainability one step further and measured the carbon emissions of each 5kg bag, then offset those emissions to deliver \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAustralia’s first carbon offset dog food \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E(of course in recyclable packaging). \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESubstituting part or all of your dog’s diet with insect protein is a good way to transition and do an extra bit for the environment and your best friend. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7HiNQDgrS1Q\/YRxFVBzb8DI\/AAAAAAAAwaU\/TmXEA48gOoQXea-6MmKfM6VKe-eMQRHtgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1678\/Growing_Calls_for_Mandatory_Pet_Food_Standards_in_Australia_3_years_after_senate_inquiry.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1119\" data-original-width=\"1678\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7HiNQDgrS1Q\/YRxFVBzb8DI\/AAAAAAAAwaU\/TmXEA48gOoQXea-6MmKfM6VKe-eMQRHtgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Growing_Calls_for_Mandatory_Pet_Food_Standards_in_Australia_3_years_after_senate_inquiry.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E‘Act now to prevent future tragedy’: RSPCA says lack of pet food safety regulation is putting Australian pets at risk\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ERSPCA Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E has joined forces with the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAustralian Veterinary Association\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (AVA) and the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPet Food Industry Association of Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (PFIAA) in calling for an end to the significant delays in developing and implementing robust pet food regulation, including \u003Cb\u003Eexpediting a mandatory Standard for pet food safety\u003C\/b\u003E – almost three years after it was recommended by a Senate inquiry.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“All pets in Australia should have access to safe, high-quality food and pet owners must be able to have confidence that the food they’re buying is safe,” said RSPCA Australia Senior Scientific Officer (Companion Animals) \u003Cb\u003EDr Sarah Zito\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“But at the moment, we do not have adequate regulation of pet food in Australia, and the Australian Standard for the Manufacturing and Marketing of Pet Food is not mandatory.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe recent events in Victoria, where at least 23 pet dogs died, and many more became ill due to unsafe pet food causing liver failure, are a tragic reminder of this.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Now more than ever, our pets are providing us with valuable comfort and companionship. They’re viewed as family members, and the consequences of losing a beloved companion to unsafe pet food are devastating.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“In June 2018, the Federal Government led a national review of pet food safety regulation. However, over three years later, the Government still has not provided their final report or outlined a way forward.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDr Zito also said the current self-regulation fails to protect Australian pets from unsafe pet food. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“\u003Cb\u003EA mandatory Standard against which all pet food producers must be audited is needed\u003C\/b\u003E - to guarantee that pet food (including pet meats) meet a high standard of food safety and traceability, to prevent potential contaminants and toxins from entering pet food, and to ensure that there is a mandatory recall process to prevent further illnesses and deaths if a problem occurs.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“The lack of a mandated recall process when pet food problems have been identified has exacerbated adverse events in which pets have suffered from life threatening illnesses.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NvKcB8cohtE\/YRxLn_mSMCI\/AAAAAAAAwac\/K5erB4MUj28BqLpsaTOBtoeX7S3KxYqFgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1450\/Australian_Pet_Industry_Calling_for_Mandatory_Pet_Food_Standards_August_2021.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"967\" data-original-width=\"1450\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NvKcB8cohtE\/YRxLn_mSMCI\/AAAAAAAAwac\/K5erB4MUj28BqLpsaTOBtoeX7S3KxYqFgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Australian_Pet_Industry_Calling_for_Mandatory_Pet_Food_Standards_August_2021.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Australians should be able to buy food for their pets knowing there are robust and enforceable systems in place to help prevent unsafe pet food being produced and sold, and \u003Cb\u003Eensure there is a standard recall process across the industry\u003C\/b\u003E to guarantee a prompt and effective response if a problem is identified.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“The only effective way to address the issue of pet food safety in Australia is to implement government regulation and a \u003Cb\u003Emandatory Standard for the manufacturing, marketing and safety of pet food\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“This has dragged on long enough, and we must act now to prevent future tragedy. The Federal Government must outline a clear way forward to establishing Government regulation of pet food in Australia.\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ERSPCA Australia, the AVA and the PFIAA wrote to the Federal Minister for Agriculture with these concerns in July but have not yet received a response.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 18th August 2021\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/4218076156507137219\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/08\/growing-calls-for-mandatory-australian.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/4218076156507137219"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/4218076156507137219"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/08\/growing-calls-for-mandatory-australian.html","title":"Growing calls for mandatory Australian pet food standards"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7HiNQDgrS1Q\/YRxFVBzb8DI\/AAAAAAAAwaU\/TmXEA48gOoQXea-6MmKfM6VKe-eMQRHtgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s72-c\/Growing_Calls_for_Mandatory_Pet_Food_Standards_in_Australia_3_years_after_senate_inquiry.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-7801840732498847192"},"published":{"$t":"2021-05-11T10:27:00.007+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-02-27T21:44:01.696+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DRY FOOD"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"NUTRITION"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"WET FOOD"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Pet Obesity Issues on the Rise Post-Pandemic"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tZNUpV1t8qA\/YJnHo9C-LXI\/AAAAAAAAuXs\/nKannu49cTgVqyC4h-JCe_dX_NKQw2zbwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1063\/Australia%2527s_Pet_Obesity_Crisis_worsens_after_pandemic_dog_and_cat_snugglin_on_couch.png\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"691\" data-original-width=\"1063\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tZNUpV1t8qA\/YJnHo9C-LXI\/AAAAAAAAuXs\/nKannu49cTgVqyC4h-JCe_dX_NKQw2zbwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Australia%2527s_Pet_Obesity_Crisis_worsens_after_pandemic_dog_and_cat_snugglin_on_couch.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMore pets than ever before have joined their 'furever' homes during the last year.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EDid you know that there was a huge \u003Cb\u003E7.5 million Google searches for ‘new pet’ across 2020\u003C\/b\u003E?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EYet, the current climate has negatively impacted the health of our pets, as we have all become more sedentary due to lockdowns across Australia.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn fact, pre-pandemic statistics showed that \u003Cb\u003Eover 50% of pets are overweight\u003C\/b\u003E and \u003Cb\u003E90% of pet parents with an overweight pet don’t realise that they are overweight\u003C\/b\u003E...  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETo help combat the issue the experts at \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hillspet.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EHill’s Pet Nutrition Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E analysed over 4,000 pet obesity-related Google search terms to uncover the nation’s most frequently asked questions on the topic in order to work out exactly what is concerning pet parents right now.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2xao9w77_1M\/YJnrO1Dd1vI\/AAAAAAAAuYw\/XQa1aKUgHkQWjCJGrQAn-bzw1iD0wPWmQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s2048\/Overall%2BPet%2BObesity%2BTrends%2BAustralia%2B-%2BBar%2BChart%2BCredit%2BHill%2527s%2BPet%2BNutrition%2BAustralia.png\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1191\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2xao9w77_1M\/YJnrO1Dd1vI\/AAAAAAAAuYw\/XQa1aKUgHkQWjCJGrQAn-bzw1iD0wPWmQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Overall%2BPet%2BObesity%2BTrends%2BAustralia%2B-%2BBar%2BChart%2BCredit%2BHill%2527s%2BPet%2BNutrition%2BAustralia.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe research found a \u003Cb\u003E24% rise in concern regarding pet obesity compared to the previous year\u003C\/b\u003E, highlighting a need to tackle the knowledge gap amongst owners in support of optimal pet health.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003E7 most-searched-for questions are below\u003C\/b\u003E and Professional Consulting Veterinarian, \u003Cb\u003EJessica Mills\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Ci\u003EBVSc (Hons I)\u003C\/i\u003E has provided expert advice to answer these onsite.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EIs my pet overweight?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EHow much should I feed my dog?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EHow much should I feed my cat?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EWhy is pet obesity a problem?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EIs pet obesity getting worse?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EIs there any difference in obesity between cats and dogs?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EHow can pet obesity be fixed?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\"As well as recognising when a pet is overweight, it’s important to do something about it. Being overweight or obese is more than just a cosmetic problem for dogs and cats. Nor does it make them happier or cuter!\"\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDid you know that \u003Cb\u003Ebeing overweight causes a state of chronic inflammation\u003C\/b\u003E that can lead to the development of many preventable diseases such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2018\/07\/canine-arthritis-joint-mobility-issues.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Earthritis\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2016\/03\/diabetes-in-dogs-causes-treatment.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ediabetes\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, and \u003Cb\u003Erespiratory conditions\u003C\/b\u003E, and \u003Cb\u003Ecan shorten a pet’s life expectancy by 2 years\u003C\/b\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E[2]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"? said \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDr Maureen Revington\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, Professional Vet Affairs Manager at \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EHill’s Pet Nutrition\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-257f725f-7fff-b2e0-e636-742ae9d8577d\"\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPet obesity is sadly a common yet preventable issue\u003C\/b\u003E. As such, our veterinary expert has shared top tips for pet parents to follow as we mark one year since the pandemic hit disrupting daily exercise and nutrition routine.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ETop 10 tips to support your pets' healthy weight management\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uuQe1ajjyXk\/YJnLHs6sGeI\/AAAAAAAAuX0\/J4-4IQUKwcA6_lJUepQixRxMSD6Mm3YbQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s2048\/Solving_Australia%2527s_Pet_Obesity_Crisis_%2BHill%2527s%2BPet%2BNutrition%2BDog%2B%2526%2BCat%2BBFI%2BChart.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1448\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uuQe1ajjyXk\/YJnLHs6sGeI\/AAAAAAAAuX0\/J4-4IQUKwcA6_lJUepQixRxMSD6Mm3YbQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w453-h640\/Solving_Australia%2527s_Pet_Obesity_Crisis_%2BHill%2527s%2BPet%2BNutrition%2BDog%2B%2526%2BCat%2BBFI%2BChart.jpg\" width=\"453\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E1. Know your starting point\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E…\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EA healthy weight can vary between breeds and species, and you need to know what’s ideal for your pet type.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETypically, you should weigh your dog or cat in kilos\u003C\/b\u003E and keep this figure in your pet’s health file as a clear starting point.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E2. Calculate exact calories\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E…\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EYou need to know how many calories your dog or cat requires in order to maintain a healthy balance; consider age, weight, activity level and breed type amongst other things.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFeeding guides on food packages are just that, a guide\u003C\/b\u003E. Your pet’s feeding amount may need to be adjusted to support their individual requirements.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe team at your local veterinary clinic will be able to help determine your pet's ideal body weight and energy requirements.    \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E3. Provide a good quality diet\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E…\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EA nutritious diet can make a huge difference in your pet’s lifelong health and happiness.  Nutrition not only impacts your pets’ weight, but also contributes to \u003Cb\u003Ehealthy digestion, strong bones and a beautiful coat\u003C\/b\u003E. Precisely balanced nutrition is key to any pet’s weight management journey.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E4. Make sure you measure meals\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E…\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EMany pet owner’s simply ‘guestimate’ when it comes to feeding both dogs and cats the right amount. Weighing out your pet’s food is the most accurate way to measure their food, but using the measuring cup provided by the manufacturer can also keep you on the right track. The feeding guide on the pack will provide you with a good starting point.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAlternatively, your veterinary health care team or manufacturer's helpline can help you determine the ideal amount to be feeding your pet.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFree Feeding your cat or dog\u003C\/b\u003E can result in an ‘all-day buffet’ with owners constantly keeping the pet bowl full, and whilst you may think you’re keeping your pet happy, you may be contributing to those extra kilos through too much readily available kibble.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E5. Try to switch out ‘treats\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E’\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E…\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDon’t feed table scraps to your pet, especially if they are trying to lose weight. It might seem like a little ‘here and there’ but for some pets, it can be the equivalent of a whole meal. In human calorie terms, 28 g of cheddar cheese is the equivalent of 1.5 burgers for your 9 kg dog or 3.5 burgers for your 4.5 kg cat!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EInstead, \u003Cb\u003Eget into the habit of rewarding good behaviour with fun, not with food\u003C\/b\u003E. Pay your pet extra attention and affection with more cuddles, walks or playtime.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E6. Use food as a way to nourish body and mind\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EMany pets will overeat when they are bored. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/02\/boredom-buster-dog-toys-enrichment-ideas.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPuzzle feeders or treat balls \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003Ecan be used to help \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/02\/5-enriching-activities-you-should-do.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ekeep your pet mentally active\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Cb\u003Eslow down their eating habits\u003C\/b\u003E by making them work for their food.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E7. Prioritise an exercise plan\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E…\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor dogs, look at \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/04\/abolishing-boring-dog-walks-during.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Esimple ways to increase their exercise\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Maybe it’s possible to add a couple of extra walks a week or increase the length of your daily walk.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOr maybe you can change the route so they are exercising more intensely - going up hills or stairs are great to burn calories. Another great option is to find games they like such as fetch so that you both enjoy these daily exercise sessions.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor cats, simple games such as “hunting” the light can encourage them to move more. Simply shine a torch on the floor and walls and the natural movement will encourage your pet to chase it. For cats that love their food, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiancatlover.com\/2018\/12\/how-to-best-feed-your-cat.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Epuzzle feeders and dividing the meal around the house\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E can encourage more movement whilst they eat - in fact you can actually teach your cat to hunt for their food by hiding it around the house.  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E8. Make it a family affair\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EEnsure that everyone involved in your pet’s care is aware of any changes to diet, exercise or health regime. That way, it will be a lot easier for your pet to keep to their required plan and you will be more likely to stay on track as everyone can join together, to encourage a healthier lifestyle. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E9. Know what’s normal\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E…\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIt is important to have a base understanding of what is normal when it comes to the weight and size of your pet, just like you would do with your own body. Make sure you are \u003Cb\u003Eregularly performing health checks\u003C\/b\u003E and you know signs to look out for. \u003Cb\u003EUnexpected or sudden weight loss or weight gain\u003C\/b\u003E could be an indicator of underlying disease and a good reason to check in with your vet.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: verdana;\"\u003E10. Take it slowly\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E…\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAt the end of the day, healthy weight management for your cat or dog is a lifestyle change.\u003Cb\u003E Remember there is no quick fix and that nothing happens overnight\u003C\/b\u003E. But by looking at the diet and exercise regime of your pets, you can help keep them healthy and happy for many years to come.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EFull study findings on c\u003Cspan style=\"font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Eonsumer trends study around pet obesity is available here:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hillspet.com.au\/pet-obesity-study-2021\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ewww.hillspet.com.au\/pet-obesity-study-2021\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-f6578033-7fff-761c-506c-2df8d30edfdd\"\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"background-color: white; line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EReferences:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-f6578033-7fff-761c-506c-2df8d30edfdd\"\u003E\u003Col style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;\"\u003E\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;\"\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"background-color: white; line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 10pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EKealy RD, Lawler DF, et. al.\u0026nbsp; Effects of Diet Restriction on Life Span and Age-Related Changes in Dogs.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EJ Am Vet Med Assoc \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E2002; 220:1315 – 1320.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;\"\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"background-color: white; line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 24pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003ETeng KT \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Eet al\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E. Strong associations of 9-point body condition scoring with survival and life span in cats. J Feline Med Surg 2018;1-9.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 11th May 2021\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/7801840732498847192\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/05\/pet-obesity-issues-on-rise-post-pandemic.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/7801840732498847192"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/7801840732498847192"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/05\/pet-obesity-issues-on-rise-post-pandemic.html","title":"Pet Obesity Issues on the Rise Post-Pandemic"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tZNUpV1t8qA\/YJnHo9C-LXI\/AAAAAAAAuXs\/nKannu49cTgVqyC4h-JCe_dX_NKQw2zbwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s72-c\/Australia%2527s_Pet_Obesity_Crisis_worsens_after_pandemic_dog_and_cat_snugglin_on_couch.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});