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The main culprit for pets becoming overweight is the fact that the vast majority of pets are fed kibble. Kibble is high in starch, carbohydrates and sugar. Most kibble is actually higher in carbs than protein. Like humans, when we eat fast food and junk food, we gain weight. The exact thing happens to pets. Kibble is comparable to eating fast food. 

When shopping local at Poochie Moochie Edmonton, you can shop assured that we do extensive research into every brand we carry. We look at their safety guidelines, every ingredient, and the company ethics. We do this so we can answer the questions that our beloved customers ask. Education is something we strive for at our store. 

Even if a commercial pet food claims it "meets nutritional requirements", it is designed to be a convenience food that lasts longer than fresh food. Think about processed food for humans: we know they are not the healthiest choice for us, yet we tend to buy it because it's quick, easy and lasts longer on our shelves. Same goes for processed pet foods. Kibble tends to be full of preservatives and grain additives, which compromise about 50% of processed pet foods

Pancreatitis is a very severe disease that causes vomiting, diarrhea, pain in the abdomen, fever, weakness and lethargy. It is potentially life threatening so a trip to the vet is much needed. We're here to provide ways on how to manage pancreatitis for the rest of your pup's life. Pancreatitis in dogs often occur due to a diet which is high in carbohydrates and void of digestive enzymes which can be a direct result of feeding kibble...Switching to a raw protein diet which is low in fat such as Turkey, Chicken, Kangaroo, rabbit or a fish dinner.....