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Thinking of Switching to Life's Abundance Health Food for
Puppies & Adult Dogs?
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Click on the links below to see how other brands compare to Life's
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Do you really know what’s in your pet’s food?
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Although you may think all pet food manufacturers have your pet’s best interests
in mind, this is not always the case. Current pet food regulations allow manufacturers
to use ingredients that you would never knowingly give to your pet. In fact, you
may be shocked to learn what some brands of pet food really contain. Watch this
short presentation before you commit to a brand of food for your loving companion.
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Listen to Dr. Jane talk about HealthyPetNet---
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Don’t see your brand of pet food? Here are some simple steps to show you how to compare
your brand to Life’s Abundance.
1. Get your bag of food. Look for the Ingredient Statement on the label.
2. Read the first five ingredients. They play a significant role in the nutritional
make-up of a food.
- Quality Protein? Protein is essential for all bodily functions including
those of the brain, heart, skin, skeleton and many others. Life’s Abundance contains
at least 26% of high-quality protein including chicken meal. We prefer chicken meal
because it is a more concentrated source of protein, as most of the water has been
removed.
Look for identifiable animal proteins such as "chicken meal"
rather generic terms like "poultry meal," which can consist of any fowl
(turkey, chicken, geese, etc.). You should be aware that some manufacturers use
grains such as wheat gluten or corn gluten as less expensive sources of protein.
- What about grains? Whole grains are an excellent source of protein, fiber,
B vitamins, iron, zinc and other essential minerals. They also provide the kind
of carbohydrates that deliver sustained energy to your dog. We include the natural
goodness of Ground Brown Rice and Oat Groats in Life’s Abundance Dog Food.
Grains like soy, corn, corn gluten, wheat and wheat gluten are
generally used as inexpensive sources of protein. Also, these grains are prone to
molds, which can be toxic. We will never use these ingredients in Life’s Abundance
foods.
- Are there by-products? Some manufacturers consider by-products inferior sources
of protein and, depending on the source, they can be difficult to digest.
Read the ingredients carefully because current regulations allow
some manufacturers to use ingredients that you would never knowingly give to your
dog.
- What are the fat sources? We believe the primary fat source in dog food should
be animal-based because these fats contain a profile of fatty acids that are easily
metabolized and generally more available to the body. Life’s Abundance contains
chicken fat.
Animal fats can vary in quality, so look for a species-specific
fat like “chicken fat” versus “animal fat” to be certain of the kind of fat your
dog is eating.
3. Does your food contain other health-promoting ingredients, such as: a proprietary
blend of vitamins and minerals, antioxidant system including vitamins A, C and E,
vegetables, fruit, omega fatty acids and direct fed microbials (ingredients similar
to those found in supermarket yogurts) to help support healthy immune and digestive
systems.
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