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What is the Extrusion Process?

Why Does Kibble Smell Good?

Preservatives in Dry Pet Food

What are Rendered Ingredients?

Why Are Vitamins Added to Kibble?

AAFCO Standards For Pet Food Explained

Pet Health
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Health Impacts of Processed Pet Food

Kibble and Pet Obesity

Pet Food Allergies

Does Kibble Clean Teeth?

Processed Diets and the Pet Gut Microbiome

Cognitive Health and Food Processing

Cancer Risk and Ultra-Processed Diets

Pancreatitis and High-Fat Processed Diets

Pet Nutrition
Pet Nutrition

Pet Nutrition 101

Are Dogs and Cats Carnivores or Omnivores?

Nutrient Requirements for Dogs and Cats

Kibble and Your Pets Digestion

Organs and Bones in Diets

Can You Feed Your Dog & Cat the Same Pet Food?

Types of Pet Food
Types of Pet Food

What are the Types Of Pet Food?

What is Raw Pet Food?

What is Freeze-Dried Pet Food?

Freeze-Dried vs Kibble

Raw vs Freeze-Dried Food

Can You Feed Your Dog & Cat the Same Pet Food?

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Kibble Facts

10 Natural Remedies to Save Money on Your Vet Bills

Apr 24, 2026

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2 min read

10 Natural Remedies to Save Money on Your Vet Bills

Gentle, effective fixes hiding in your kitchen and bathroom cabinet — ready before your dog's next minor meltdown

Rex Freiberger
Rex Freiberger

Kibble Facts

Why Cats and Dogs Look At You So Differently (The Science Will Surprise You)

Apr 15, 2026

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6 min read

Why Cats and Dogs Look At You So Differently (The Science Will Surprise You)

Dogs stare like they’re reading your soul... cats? They’re doing something way more calculated. Here’s what their eyes are actually saying.

Rex Freiberger
Rex Freiberger

Kibble Facts

5 Tips for the Ultimate Dog Road Trip

Apr 14, 2026

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5 min read

5 Tips for the Ultimate Dog Road Trip

Your dog’s excited tail wag or sudden freeze at the car door isn’t random — here’s what’s really happening inside their brain on the road, and the exact 5 tips that turn stress into smooth adventures.

Rex Freiberger
Rex Freiberger

Kibble Facts

Not Every Dog Belongs in Your Home

Apr 14, 2026

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5 min read

Not Every Dog Belongs in Your Home

What breed selection actually means for your daily life

Rex Freiberger
Rex Freiberger

Kibble Facts

5 Foods You Should NEVER Give Your Dog and The Best Gut-Healing Alternatives

Apr 10, 2026

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5 min read

5 Foods You Should NEVER Give Your Dog and The Best Gut-Healing Alternatives

These five ingredients show up in almost every commercial dog food. Here's what they're doing to your dog's digestive system.

Rex Freiberger
Rex Freiberger

Kibble Facts

The Real Reason Your Dog Sniffs Food Before Eating It

Apr 10, 2026

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6 min read

The Real Reason Your Dog Sniffs Food Before Eating It

Your dog sniffs their dinner for a full thirty seconds before taking a single bite. Your cat walks away from a bowl that smells “off” even if the food inside is perfectly fresh. This isn’t pickiness — it’s ancient biology at work.

Rex Freiberger
Rex Freiberger

Kibble Facts

8 Things Your Dog Sees When They Look At You

Apr 10, 2026

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5 min read

8 Things Your Dog Sees When They Look At You

Beyond the myth of color blindness lies a high-speed, scent-driven reality where you aren't just a master, but a unique biological category.

Rex Freiberger
Rex Freiberger

Kibble Facts

The Daily Routine Quietly Driving Doggy Dementia Up By Six Times

Apr 9, 2026

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5 min read

The Daily Routine Quietly Driving Doggy Dementia Up By Six Times

Large scale canine study reveals inactivity and diet patterns accelerating cognitive decline across aging dogs

Rex Freiberger
Rex Freiberger

Kibble Facts

8 Smells That Overwhelm Your Dogs Senses

Apr 9, 2026

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7 min read

8 Smells That Overwhelm Your Dogs Senses

From citrus to your favorite perfume, these common scents can irritate, overwhelm, and even harm your dog's super-powered nose

Rex Freiberger
Rex Freiberger

Kibble Facts

8 Ways Dogs Show Love That Most People Miss

Apr 3, 2026

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9 min read

8 Ways Dogs Show Love That Most People Miss

Research from Emory University reveals that dogs' brains light up differently when processing their owner's scent versus food or other stimuli, suggesting deeper emotional bonds than previously understood.

Rex Freiberger
Rex Freiberger

Kibble Facts

10 Best Dogs for Stress Relief

Mar 25, 2026

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8 min read

10 Best Dogs for Stress Relief

From tiny lap dogs to gentle giants, these calm breeds are your ticket to a more relaxed life.

Rex Freiberger
Rex Freiberger

Kibble Facts

What Your Dog's Nose Can Really Smell

Mar 19, 2026

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4 min read

What Your Dog's Nose Can Really Smell

Learn the biology behind the most powerful nose on the planet — and why it changes how you should think about what's in the bowl.

Rex Freiberger
Rex Freiberger

Kibble Facts

10 Shocking Facts About Dog Food Most Owners Learn Too Late

Mar 11, 2026

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9 min read

10 Shocking Facts About Dog Food Most Owners Learn Too Late

Most people never question kibble because it feels normal, easy, and responsible. That’s what makes it so dangerous. Because once you see what’s really in it, how it’s made, and what your dog may be exposed to at every single meal, you can’t unsee it.

Rex Freiberger
Rex Freiberger

Recalls & Warnings

Recall Alert: Raaw Energy / Dog Food (Harmful Bacteria)

Mar 3, 2026

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3 min read

Recall Alert: Raaw Energy / Dog Food (Harmful Bacteria)

Eight lots of Raaw Energy Dog Food are linked to bacterial contamination, prompting the FDA to bypass the standard recall process and warn pet owners directly.

Rex Freiberger
Rex Freiberger

Recalls & Warnings

Recall Alert: Neogen Vet Product and Gold Star Distribution Facility

Feb 25, 2026

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2 min read

Recall Alert: Neogen Vet Product and Gold Star Distribution Facility

Alongside food recalls, regulators flagged microbial contamination in a veterinary product and documented past sanitation violations at a pet food distribution facility.

Rex Freiberger
Rex Freiberger


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