Meet #SuperDogSunday Sponsor: Nature's Logic Pet Food

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

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It's that time of year again; time for Super Dog Sunday™. It seems we move directly from the holidays to the playoffs! Every game causes a shift in the excitement as more teams drop out of the running. Event Barkers will be celebrating all the way to the finish line with our charity photo contest, sponsored this year by Nature's Logic, along with Event Barkers.

Nature's Logic is a pet food company that has a unique standout quality. They believe that nutrition should come from food, not from synthetic food supplements. With that philosophy in mind, they seek out ingredients that create a nutritious and delicious pet food recipe that also meets their other guidelines: no salt, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, tapioca, peas, potatoes, or synthetic preservatives. 

courtesy Nature's Logic

Are you shaking your head and wondering where they get carbs for a dog's energy? That's a great question!  Did you know that almost all vegetables have some carbohydrates? What's more, there are healthy, gluten-free grains that also can fill that bill. For example, I'm looking at the ingredient list for their Canine Lamb Meal Dinner Fare (it's kibble) right now. This unusual and very unique ingredient list is a joy to read--no chemical ingredients!

The primary grain I find on this label is Millet. What's more there are some wonderful probiotics for improved digestion and a healthy balance of good and bad bacteria in the digestive tract. Further, enzymes are present to enhance digestion.

Next up I've got to share the tally I just located on fruits and vegetables. Can you guess? There are no less than 15 different fruits and veggies on the label. And reading on I find some fascinating sources of protein, iron and fiber: beef liver, dried porcine plasma (pig), pumpkin seeds, and almonds. I'm eager to ask my biologist daughter more questions about plasma!

You can learn more about Nature's Logic at their website, Facebook page and on Twitter. Feel free to ask questions and get into the conversation. Looking for a retailer? Check out their Store Locator and their list of online retailers.

The folks at Nature's Logic hope that you find this as fascinating as pet food experts do.

Which Football Is In Your Prize Package?

The prizes for entries in our photo contest include nice packages of both canned and kibble for your Fido to test out the Nature's Logic variety. In addition, there will be other goodies for both you and your dog, including a football toy--just for fun!

Watch for my highlight of their Sardine oil coming tomorrow, and be sure to get working on your entries for Super Dog Sunday™. Don't forget the Petfinder adoptables that need to locate forever homes. You can enter as many of them as you wish! Send them to EventBarkers@gmail.com. Entries close at 6 PM ET Sunday, February 2. Good luck!

Super Dog Sunday™ is a charity event. All proceeds go directly--and in full--to Petfinder Foundation. As co-sponsors and hosts, DogTipper and All Things Dog Blog are participating in donations as well as donating our time and effort to produce this event. Enjoy!
This profile of Nature's Logic has been brought to you by the Event Barkers team. As our Super Dog Sunday™ Platinum Sponsor, it's important that you know what you're getting in your package. Read up!

Our Dogs' Food: The Big Decision

by Carrie Boyko, CEB

© Carrie Boyko 2007
Clearly This Was the Right Decision!
Our Senior, our Adult, and Our Puppy
all Loving their Chow

Every family has to set their food and health priorities, both for themselves and for their pets. Visit any pet products store you choose and you're sure to find out that there are dozens and dozens of brands to choose from. 

Even after you ask your veterinarian about food, you may still find yourself wondering, "What's best for my dog?"  The experts say it all comes down to balancing healthy sources of protein, fats, fruits, vegetables and fiber. For my family, there is the added criteria of leaving the synthetic toxins behind.

Conventional Pet Food

As I've discussed recently, conventionally produced food ingredient sources have a dirty little secret:  Produce, including meats, vegetables, fruits, and even dairy, are laced with invisible layers of toxins from pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, antibiotics, and even growth hormones. It's these unlisted, invisible ingredients that we have chosen to avoid. 

Natural Pet Food

Your next best choice will be a natural dog food. The term 'natural' has been tossed around quite loosely. You can look it up in Wikipedia and you'll find that even these definition experts have thrown up their hands and said, "Who knows?" However, its intention is to indicate that food is minimally processed and has no synthetic ingredients added.  

Organic Pet Food

Moving on to the organically certified foods, you'll find there are 2 grades. The USDA's National Organic Program  has two levels of organic labeling. Third party certification is overseen by the USDA, and certified by a small number of highly regulated organizations. Their certifications provide confirmation of 70-94% organic ingredients in a product with their labeling. Our dog food company calls this "Natural Plus".

The next level of organic certification is, as you may have guessed, the most difficult to achieve. The USDA Organic label, earned directly from the USDA, is your sign that a product is guaranteed to be 95-100% organic. Sounds great! Let's all run out and find USDA Organic dog food...right?

Sorry to say, it's not that easy. Pet food manufacturers making USDA Organic pet food have come and gone. The stiff criteria makes this cream-of-the-crop level a hard task to accomplish over the long term.

When I went shopping for brands that I could purchase locally with good availability, I learned very quickly that changing brands regularly would likely be inherent in the decision. That wasn't part of my plan, so we chose to go with a brand of dry food that offers third party organic certification, has a U.S. production facility, and is widely available. In addition, this company's track record impressed me, along with the fact that their canned dog food was available with the USDA organic label. 

No, I don't use canned food on a daily basis. But my dogs certainly do enjoy the treats I make with it, and it's quite handy for delivering medication via meatballs. I'll be sharing some of my Fidos' favorite recipes with you, so hang in there until after I announce the Big Reveal and the product giveaway announcement—tomorrow!


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Did you miss the first two installments of this series?

• Our Pet Food Pantry: A Little History
• Your Dog's Food: Why is Organic Healthier?

Full disclosure: All Things Dog Blog has not been compensated to provide the upcoming dog food review.  We have not been paid to provide our opinion of this product, and the opinion provided is our own.