Why Do Cats Sneeze? 6 Common Causes, When to See a Vet & FAQs

What is a BARF Diet for Cats? Safety, Preparation, FAQs & More

The acronym may sound unappetizing, but a BARF diet for cats is an effective way to control what’s in their food while satisfying their intrinsic needs as obligate carnivores. Read on for details: What is a BARF Diet for Cats? BARF stands for “biologically appropriate raw foods” or “bones and raw foods.” When it comes […]
10 Reasons Why Cats Vomit

Cat vomit is unpleasant for both cats and humans, especially if you don’t understand the cause. This article identifies 10 possible causes of cat vomiting and explains ways to address the situation. 10 Common Reasons Why Your Cat May Be Throwing Up 1. Eating too fast A cat’s digestive system can become overloaded when food […]
Why Your Cat is an Obligate Carnivore

Should You Feed Your Cat a Raw Diet? 11 Questions to Ask First

Recent years have seen tremendous growth in raw food diets for cats and dogs. As obligate carnivores, cats can especially thrive on a complete, balanced and safely prepared raw diet. However, feeding your cat a raw diet is a significant responsibility — and it’s one that many experts advise against. Read on for the details. […]
11 Human Foods That Are Poisonous to Cats

Humans and cats both need diets that include water and protein, but that’s usually where the similarities end. Cats have starkly different nutritional needs and many human foods can be poisonous, causing digestive issues, vitamin deficiencies, anemia and even life-threatening conditions. So even though your curious cat might be intrigued by the smell of your […]
2017 Already?
Wow! Another year in the books. People always tell me that the older you get, the faster time seems to go by. If that’s true, I’m in trouble because as it is I can’t seems to keep up! In regards to RAWZ and our progress as a company, 2016 has been an exciting year that’s […]
Perfect for Independence Day!
First off, all of us here at RAWZ hope you had a happy and safe 4th of July holiday! This time of year brings not only warm weather, but quite a bit of traffic to Seacoast New England. Believe me when I mention this that I’m not looking for any sympathy, as I certainly recognize […]
Mass Confusion, RE: “Grain-Free” diets
In early July, the FDA released an alert about a possible connection with Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs fed “grain-free” diets. The release understandably caused quite a stir among pet parents who for years have believed such diets were preferable. The following post digs a little deeper surrounding this issue. Clarifying the Confusion: Grain Free […]
“Sidewalk Pitch?”
We often hear the term “elevator pitch” thrown around in discussing marketing terms or ideas. Generally, elevator pitch is used to describe a brief, but informative dialogue concerning a product. As I’ve mentioned, I’m sure countless times at this point, I spend quite a bit of my time at RAWZ’s retail partners meeting and discussing […]