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By: Stephanie Ross Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist (CPCN) Wilderness Raw Well, we’ve come to the end of our October mini series, all about treats! To wrap things up, let’s talk about one of the most important topics, moderation. Treats are fun (and let’s be honest, hard to resist), but they should only make up about 10% of your dog’s total daily calories. Too many can lead to unwanted weight gain and even obesity. October is Pet Obesity Awareness Month, and accordi

By: Stephanie Ross Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist (CPCN) Wilderness Raw The dog is thinking about treats Something to think about: What are "good treats?" We would never shame or tell anyone not to feed something. However, it is important to know that, like dog food, not all treats are made equally. There are lots on the market that contain more nutritional value than others, and even the process to create treats can change the nutritional value. The table below

By: Stephanie Ross Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist (CPCN) Wilderness Raw   October 30 th  is National Treat Your Pet Day. I’m sure most if not all of you have heard the dangers of feeding rawhide treats; however, they still are available to purchase for your dog. Some treats look rawhide-free until you turn them over to read the ingredients. Rawhide is sourced from cows and horses and does not break down like other natural treats. Many Vets/Vet Techs can tell a sto