What to Know About Human-Grade Dog Food and Cat Food
According to the USDA, the meat becomes “inedible” for human consumption once it is bound for pet food production. “Human-grade dog food” is a bit of a misconception The USDA does not inspect pet food manufacturing plants, so there is no guarantee the processing of the food meets human-grade standards. Thus any pet food that […]
Pet Food Variability: Why is Each Can Different?
When you open a can of your pet’s premium food, do you wonder why the product always appears the same in every can? Does it bring up memories of Spam from back in the good old days? Consumer demand drives the consistency of the product. The average consumer has an expectation when they open a […]
TCVM: The Best Pet Insurance
When you cut your finger, you worry it will become contaminated with bacteria and dirt. But your body knows to produce white blood cells to clean up the contamination. In two weeks, the cut is gone. In fact, your cut can heal without Neosporin. The same scenario applies to our pets. They can heal themselves. But for […]
Meet the TCVM Veterinarians: Dr. Casey Damron and Dr. Marc Smith
We have been friends for a long time – since 1994 to be exact! My clinics sit a mere 13 miles from Casey’s clinic. We share medical cases. So, we know each other well. Yet, it was back in 2006 when our career paths changed. In 2006, we both went back to school to learn […]
TCVM Energetically Balanced Dog Food Recipe: Food Therapy Backed by Veterinarians
“All disease begins in the Gut.” – Hippocrates We agree! We also believe that one of the main causes of disease is food. Poor nutrition and imprudent food choices lead to energetic imbalance and poor health. If your dog is generally balanced and healthy, a TCVM energetically balanced dog food recipe maintains its state of […]
Why Canned Foods are Better For Your Pet
The overwhelming majority of us consider our pets family members. As a “mom” I can tell you that when my four-legged child doesn’t eat, I fix the problem. Fixing the problem, though, can be difficult. But, one way to help is by offering canned foods. So, how does canned pet food cure your pet of […]