Rex Freiberger

Kibble Facts

Why We Need to Stop Saying "It Was Just a Pet"

Jun 17, 2026

•

2 min read

Why We Need to Stop Saying "It Was Just a Pet"

The human brain does not distinguish between the loss of a spouse and the loss of a lifelong animal companion.

Rex Freiberger

Kibble Facts

Kibble vs Wet Dog Food: Which Is Healthier for Dogs?

May 27, 2026

•

1 min read

Kibble vs Wet Dog Food: Which Is Healthier for Dogs?

You Might Be Feeding Your Dog the Wrong Food

Rex Freiberger

Kibble Facts

10 Natural Remedies to Save Money on Your Vet Bills

Apr 24, 2026

•

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

Kibble Facts

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

Apr 15, 2026

•

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

Recalls & Warnings

Recall Alert: Go Raw LLC / Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe (Thiamine Deficiency)

Apr 12, 2026

•

3 min read

Recall Alert: Go Raw LLC / Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe (Thiamine Deficiency)

Low vitamin B1 levels in select Quest Cat Food products prompted the recall, highlighting the life-threatening risks thiamine deficiency poses to cats.

Rex Freiberger

Kibble Facts

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

Apr 10, 2026

•

2 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

Kibble Facts

The Real Reason Your Dog Sniffs Food Before Eating It

Apr 10, 2026

•

2 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

Kibble Facts

8 Things Your Dog Sees When They Look At You

Apr 10, 2026

•

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

Kibble Facts

The Daily Routine Quietly Driving Doggy Dementia Up By Six Times

Apr 9, 2026

•

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

Kibble Facts

8 Smells That Overwhelm Your Dogs Senses

Apr 9, 2026

•

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

Kibble Facts

8 Ways Dogs Show Love That Most People Miss

Apr 3, 2026

•

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

Kibble Facts

Mar 25, 2026

•

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

Kibble Facts

Mar 19, 2026

•

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

Recalls & Warnings

10 Shocking Facts About Dog Food Most Owners Learn Too Late

Mar 11, 2026

•

4 min read

10 Shocking Facts About Dog Food Most Owners Learn Too Late

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

Recalls & Warnings

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

Mar 3, 2026

•

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

Recalls & Warnings

Recall Alert: Neogen Vet Product and Gold Star Distribution Facility

Feb 25, 2026

•

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

Pet Nutrition

Our Books & Research Papers for Kibble Facts

Feb 8, 2026

•

6 min read

Our Books & Research Papers for Kibble Facts

Here is the master source list for our articles.

Annemarije de Boer, +1

Pet Nutrition

Cost Structure of Freeze-Dried Raw Pet Food

Feb 1, 2026

•

6 min read

Cost Structure of Freeze-Dried Raw Pet Food

Why does freeze-dried raw pet food costs more to produce than thermally processed pet food formats.

Rex Freiberger

Recalls & Warnings

Recall Alert: Raw BistroGrass-Fed Dog Beef Entrée Pulled for Salmonella

Dec 18, 2025

•

5 min read

Recall Alert: Raw BistroGrass-Fed Dog Beef Entrée Pulled for Salmonella

The recall was initiated after a sample collected by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration tested positive for Salmonella.

Annemarije de Boer, +1

Pet Nutrition

Macronutrient Requirements for Dogs and Cats: Protein, Fat, and Carbohydrates

Dec 18, 2025

•

8 min read

Macronutrient Requirements for Dogs and Cats: Protein, Fat, and Carbohydrates

Learn how protein, fat, and carbohydrates affect dogs and cats. Understand true macronutrient needs, species biology, and how modern diets compare.

Rex Freiberger

Kibble 101

What Are Rendered Ingredients In Pet Food?

Dec 18, 2025

•

3 min read

What Are Rendered Ingredients In Pet Food?

In kibble rendered ingredients function as the primary protein source, supplying concentrated amino acids while remaining shelf-stable and compatible with extrusion manufacturing.

Rex Freiberger

Pet Health

Dec 17, 2025

•

17 min read

Health Impacts of Processed Pet Food

Discover documented associations between processed dog food and canine obesity, cancer, allergies, dental disease, gut dysbiosis, pancreatitis, chronic dehydration, and cognitive decline.

Rex Freiberger

Kibble 101

Dec 13, 2025

•

7 min read

What is Kibble? Dry Pet Food Explained

Understand how commercial dry pet food is manufactured, formulated, and regulated as an industrial food category for dogs and cats.

Annemarije de Boer, +1

See What’s Actually in the Bag.

Join caring cat & dog owners receiving independent advice on pet health, pet food, and the latest news—delivered straight to your inbox 3x/week.