Woody’s Pet Food Deli

Today's pets are overfed but undernourished.  All holistic vets believe that most commercial pet foods are the cause of a lot of health problems in our pets: allergies, obesity, diabetes, urinary tract infections, inflammatory bowel disease, etc.  

Our pets need whole foods:

1. Our pets maximize benefits from food only when nutrients come in their whole natural form.  Most commercial pet foods are mixes of isolated nutrients, fillers, preservatives, and artificial flavorings. They lack the most vital of nutrients: Life Energy.
2. Our pets' physiology is in harmony with meat-based whole foods.  Evolution has not prepared them for highly-processed, grain-based commercial pet foods. 
3. Whole foods ensure digestive balance, from food breakdown to assimilation and excretion. Highly-processed commercial pet foods destroy this balance.

Whole food benefits:

1. Clear eyes and ears
2. Easy and efficient digestion
3. Muscular, toned body
4. Smooth, pliable, odor-free skin
5. Shiny, soft, full-bodied coat
6. No flaking and excessive shedding
7. Healthy teeth and gums
8. More energy, calmer, and less nervous
9. Hormonal balance
10. Healthy immune system

And when your pet is eating real food, you will see the glow in her eyes!  No animal, us humans included, would rather eat highly-processed food over real fresh food.  Healthy eating is happy eating!

Notes on handling fresh pet food:

When feeding pets any fresh food, cooked or raw, it is always best to follow good food handling practices to prevent bacterial contamination:

• Thaw food in the refrigerator.
• Unless serving, keep the food always in the refrigerator.
• Keep raw pet food away from other foods in your refrigerator, specially those foods you will not cook. Best to put your pet food at the bottom shelf of your refrigerator.
• Feed food within 4-5 days of thawing. Refreeze any food you won't serve in 4-5 days.
• Wash pet's food bowl after feeding. Do not let children handle food bowls.
• Wash your hands after every feeding.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT:  Specialty pets like snakes, lizards, and birds of prey, are fed live or frozen mice, quails, and insects.  So where are the dry and canned foods for these carnivores?

How much carbs/fillers are you feeding your companion carnivore?

Under the National Research Council (NRC) and Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), the trade industry organization "regulating" pet food, the nutrient requirements for cats and dogs for cabohydrates is a big fat nothing! Download our carb calculator to see how much carbs you're feeding your carnivore (needs MS Excel to run, plus you need your pet food's label for specific nutrient info).

 "No kibbles for me and Woody! Just real foods! Howl yah! - Jamie Mae, Kitchen Cheerleader  (beagle on right) (Picture courtesy of Sarabeth Photography)

Bailey - from an emaciated bait dog to a healthy, happy member of the St. Germain family!

"Bailey was a bait dog from a dog-fighting operation, rescued from a pound on the day he was to be put to sleep. When we got him, he was so emaciated.... He had scars everywhere on his body, and due to neglect and malnutrition, had to have all but nine of his teeth removed. Needless to say, he had gone through hell and back before we got him. We were told that he had an extremely sensitive stomach, something that was common among Boston Terriers. He would vomit just about every other day shortly after eating. We were told to feed him Nutro kibble by the rescue shelter, and were given a bag when we brought him home. Weeks went by, and while he gained a small amount of weight, he continued vomiting more frequently than seemed safe. A friend forwarded us information that Nutro was possibly the cause of the vomiting, and upon conducting some research, I found thousands of testimonials attributing not only vomiting to Nutro, but kidney failure and death.  After more research, we decided to try raw foods, and ended up at Woody's. Not only did we find the Palma's to be incredibly insightful, intelligent, and caring, but less concerned that we buy food from them, and more concerned that we just buy something else besides the majority of processed kibble that's out there.  Bailey has transitioned from a dog essentially on the Grim Reaper's leash to a happy little snorting sausage who goes absolutely bonkers whenever feeding time approaches. Not only will you be able tell how much more your pet loves it's food, but you will actually see the results in your pet's health in a fairly short period of time. Though two scars remain prominent on Bailey, the numerous other's have essentially disappeared behind a super shiny and healthy feeling coat. Prior to this, his coat almost felt like dry quills. Additionally, Bailey also had some pretty intense ear infections that required regular cleanings as well as topical medications. These have completely abated. However, most importantly, Bailey has not vomited a single time since he stopped eating kibble, which is a dramatic change from vomiting four times a week. Bailey is happier than he's ever been, and we have to thank the Palma's (and Pomeroy Vet Clinic) for all their help.
THANK YOU!!!!"

- Alexandra & Matthew St-Germain
 

Romeo, a rescued greyhound, had lick granuloma on his right front leg.  Romeo chewed raw his foot (see pic above).  After 2 weeks on a real food diet, his foot got cured (see below).  

- Molly Mallory, Edina