Good to Know
Cynthia and Kona - Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, CA
The Advantages of Quality High Protein Treats for your Dog
Two times Nobel Prize Winner Dr. Linus Pauling said:
Nearly all desease can be traced to a nutritional deficiency"
Most all of our treats are high protein boasting treats, nutrition in every bite for your dog. They provide an extremely better balance for your dog's nutritional needs instead of starch and carb based processed treats that are so common these days. Look at the label, check out the percentage of protein. All our jerkies have very high protein content and low fat and carbs.
Simple ingredients. Most of our products are sourced from California, Oregon, Colorado, and Texas. They are rich in nutrients that your dog needs and loves.
Treats that provide extra nutrition for your dog's health needs
Taro
All of our Chicken Jerky, Beef Jerky, Lamb are rich in protein and low in fats and carbs. Protein helps stabilize the blood sugar and gives your dog the energy boast they need during the day.
Chicken and Sweet Potato Jerky have many nutrients.
Sweet potatoes are packed with plenty of health benefits. They offer nutrients, vitamins and cancer-fighting antioxidants that promote canine health. Rich in Amino Acids and boost antioxidant activity to rid the body of free radicals, which can help fight cancer and other harmful diseases. They are a high fiber, heart healthy treat for your dog. Naturally high in Beta-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Potassium.
Do You Know the FDA Warning Signs For Dogs?
Our beautiful black Pomeranian, Kona, became seriously ill in 2007 from eating foreign sourced chicken jerky. After research, we found that both the Federal Drug Administration and the American Veterinary Medical Association had issued warnings to dog owners about feeding foreign sourced chicken jerky products.
Most unsuspecting and loving dog owners have no idea that the product they are feeding their beloved dogs are made from foreign sources. Many of these products are packed by an American company and sold under their name, which is displayed prominently on the package. However, if you check the back label, near the bottom, or underneath the package, you will usually find in very small letters the source.
Does your dog have these symptoms? FDA Warning Signs:
* Decreased appetite, although some may continue to eat the treats but not other food.
* Decreased activity or lethargy.
* Vomiting and diarrhea, sometimes with blood.
* Increased water drinking and urination.
(If your pet exhibits any of these symptoms and you are feeding imported pet treats, discontinue immediately and consult a veterinarian.) Dogs can be wild about chicken jerky, but it's important to find a source that is not imported and uses USA chicken. Be sure to inspect your dog treat packages for country of origin and ingredient labels.
Busting the myth that the pet food scare from foreign-sourced treats is over
Coco
"In 2009 we started feeding our dog foreign sourced chicken jerky. But when our dog had her yearly wellness blood screen done, two items for kidney function were really elevated, indicating kidney disease: B.U.N. (blood area nitrogen- elevated numbers may indicate kidney disease, intestinal disease, dehydration, nutritional disease) and Creatinine (indicates kidney disease)
Then my sister told me about USA made Kona's Chips. I went to their site and found information that sounded exactly like Coco's bad blood results. We immediately got rid of the foreign sourced chicken strips and ordered Kona's Chips. Coco loved them. She's been eating them daily for a few months now and yesterday we had her yearly blood screen done. I told my vet what we've been thinking, that the foreign sourced chicken strips were the problem with her two previous blood panel results. We were anxious to see her new blood screening results. He just called me. Her results are all NORMAL. Every item is within the normal ranges! He is convinced (and it's exactly what we suspected) that the foreign sourced chicken jerky had caused her kidney functions to be elevated in her blood work. He said it's very fortunate that we quit using them when we did. Keep up the great work, Kona!"
Barb - Michigan
