Choose Wisely....

Choosing pet food is a very personal decision for you and your pet, and no one formula is ideal for every breed. High protein, meat-based diets are not simply for pets with kidney/urinary issues or high metabolism pets, they are ideal for many because of the fact that dogs and cats are carnivores, not meant to eat cheap grains or fillers. Cheap grains are fillers metabolize into sugar, causing a host of problems including allergies, behavior issues and also poor muscle building. Food companies add corn/wheat etc to keep the price down and an important factor to keep in mind is that when you feed a higher quality food, you don't pay more in the long run because your pet will eat less in order to receive the optimal nutrition from the food. Not to mention the money saved on vet bills resulting from the problems caused by the poor quality nutrition. Foods full of fillers equal garbage in and garbage out. Meaning more of the inferior food is required in order to attempt to receive the necessary nutrition, which is never achieved. Resulting in increased stool output to rid the body of the cheap grains and fillers that are unnecessary and un-digestible (such as corn). Shouldn’t you spend your money on your pet, not your vet?

The most important thing for a pet owner considering a new food is to read, read, and read the label. Make certain you understand the needs of your pet’s nutrition and just as importantly, how to define good ingredients from bad. The first ingredient should be a human grade and specific (i.e: Lamb, Chicken, etc.) meat meal because it means the water has been removed prior to weighing. Corn, Wheat, Glutens, BHA, BHT, Ethoxyquin, By-products, Animal Digest and chemicals, preservatives are all ingredients you want to avoid!
BHA, BHT and Ethoxyquin are KNOWN carcinogens, yet many unknowingly feed them to their pet every day.

We can't begin to tell you how many clients ask us to decipher the current label of their pet food and are appalled when they understand, exactly what is in the food they are feeding. Mostly because they didn't read the label, or more commonly, simply didn’t understand what the ingredients were.

It’s important to be informed about what your pet requires for ultimate health, and to be informed about the toxic effects of many ingredients that are in grocery store, big box and mass produced brands. At Ben’s Bark Ave. Bistro we offer frequent buyer incentives and we will take the time to share all we know about the proper nutrition for your pet with you.

Be informed and knowledgeable about the food choices for your pet and about the ingredients in each of the healthy formulas available.

At Ben’s Bark Ave. Bistro, nothing is more important than your pets’ health and well being!