by Ben W. Domb | Last updated Aug 1, 2022 | Cat, Food
In our blog describing whether carrageenan is safe for cats, it was evident that studies have shown carrageenan to have negative impacts on cats. The main reasons why experts have concluded that carrageenan is unsafe for your cat are; Inflammation: Carrageenan is... 
by Ben W. Domb | Last updated Aug 1, 2022 | Cat, Dog, Food, Food
The only time the ingredient carrageenan appears in the National Research Council’s (NRC) Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats Report published in 2006 is in passing – and only once. The following is a sentence extract from the 2006 Report:... by Ben W. Domb | Last updated Jul 16, 2022 | Cat, Dog, Food, Food
Copper is an essential mineral for dogs and cats. It plays a role in many important bodily functions, including the formation of red blood cells, the absorption of iron, and the production of energy. Copper also helps to maintain a healthy nervous system and a strong... 
by Ben W. Domb | Last updated Jul 25, 2022 | Cat, Dog, Food, Food
If it weren’t for free radicals, we won’t need antioxidants for dogs or in dog food. But what are antioxidants? What are free radicals? What are the benefits of antioxidants for healthy dogs as well as for dogs with health issues such as cancer, liver... by Ben W. Domb | Last updated Jul 16, 2022 | Cat, Dog, Food, Food
Phosphorus is one of the essential nutrients for both dogs and cats. It is a mineral that is found in all body tissues and is necessary for many important biochemical processes, including energy production and the formation of bones and teeth. Phosphorus also plays a... 
by Ben W. Domb | Last updated Jul 24, 2022 | Cat, Dog, Food, Food
In 2013, AAFCO, through its Feeding Protocols Expert Subcommittee (FPES) released a revised feeding protocol. In this blog, I have explained the meaning of AAFCO’s feeding trials, how they are conducted, benefits, drawbacks, and what you need to know. Even... 
