Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates get a bad wrap! Particularly in todays very weight and nutrition conscious society. Truth be told, particularly for humans, carbs are neither necessarily good or bad. In fact, a carbohydrate is actually just a macronutrient that the body uses for fuel (energy). Just as protein and fat are used to build […]
Tapioca Starch
Just the other day when speaking with an associate at one of our retail partners I was asked about the inclusion of Tapioca Starch in our formulas. As someone obviously well educated on pet food and it’s ingredients, the woman asked a pretty specific question; “Why would RAWZ include Tapioca, which is high in carbohydrates, […]
87.9% Digestibility!
Digestibility has became quite the buzz word in discussions surrounding pet food of late. The term represents the percentage of a food taken in to the digestive tract that is absorbed by the body. Although pretty gross, the way digestibility is measured is by comparing the intake of food versus the amount of waste generated […]
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
With Thanksgiving nearly here, we’re filled with gratitude as we spotlight Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital! My family’s introduction to Spaulding took place in 2005 when Andy was injured. Obviously, it’s only after a difficult medical diagnosis or injury that a person is introduced to a rehabilitation hospital and our family was no different. Andy incurred a […]
Northeast Passage
Two weeks ago, we were fortunate to attend an event highlighting Northeast Passage and some of the great work they do. My family has had wonderful experiences with Northeast Passage and feel great to be supporting them through the RAWZ fund. After the other night, we’re all even more proud to be part of such […]
NEADS
First of all, Happy Veterans Day to all of those who have or are serving in the military! Fittingly, today we will be looking at NEADS. NEADS (National Education of Assistance Dog Services) or Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans located in Princeton, MA is the wonderful service dog organization we are partnering with […]
Krempels Center
In our next few posts we will spotlight the four organizations that we’ve chosen to support through The RAWZ Fund which donates 100% of our profits! Krempels Center (KC) in Portsmouth, NH is truly a place where brain injury survivors develop new lives post injury. Started as an emergency fund in […]
Why “The first six or seven” is important?
Right on the front of our bags it lists the “First Six/Seven Ingredients”. A logical question to ask is what’s the big deal about the “First Six or Seven Ingredients”? I’ll attempt to shed some light on this here. The way labeling laws work for pet food are that the ingredients must be listed in […]
Cold Weather Pet Safety
At the beginning of the Summer, we posted some tips on keeping your pet safe in the Summer heat. As one can imagine, although different, the Winter climate presents a completely different set of risks to our pets. The following suggestions come from the American Veterinarian Medical Association (AVMA): -As always, make sure your pet […]
Seasonal Allergies in Pets?
According to a recent survey by Novartis Animal, more than half of pet owners aren’t aware that their four legged family members can suffer from seasonal allergies. While typically thought of as only suffering from food allergies, dogs like humans, are susceptible to environmental allergens. These symptoms usually occur when the seasons change. However, unlike […]
