How Transparent Is Your Dog Food?
In a world where pet food companies are more focused on profit than health, transparency is everything.
As a Veterinary Assistant and dedicated raw feeder for over 5 years, I’ve learned that what goes into your dog’s bowl directly impacts their health and longevity.
🧐 What Does "Transparent Dog Food" Even Mean?
A transparent pet food company:
✅ Tells you exactly what's in the food
✅ Shows you where the ingredients are sourced
✅ Discloses the quality of meat and organs used
✅ Doesn’t hide behind "proprietary blends" or synthetic vitamin packs
✅ Has nothing to hide
🚫 The Pet Food Industry's Dirty Secret
Most commercial pet food brands (including kibble AND pre-made raw) are filled with:
❌ Low-quality meat meals
❌ Synthetic vitamins to "meet requirements"
❌ Inflammatory fillers like grains, corn, and legumes
❌ Cheap vegetable oils (causing inflammation)
❌ Dangerous heavy metals and toxins
And the worst part?
⚠️ They Legally Don’t Have to Tell You Where It’s Sourced
The pet food industry is one of the most unregulated industries in North America.
Brands can use labels like:
❌ "Human-grade"
❌ "All-natural"
❌ "Grain-free"
...without ever disclosing the actual quality of ingredients or sourcing.
🧐 What Are They Hiding?
| What They Say | What It Actually Means |
|---|---|
| "Meat meal" | Ground-up, diseased animal by-products |
| "Natural flavors" | Chemical additives for taste |
| "Complete and balanced" | Synthetic vitamin pack added to make up for poor nutrition |
| "Grain-free" | Replaced with legumes and starches (leading to inflammation) |
🔥 So How Do You Know If Your Dog Food Is Truly Transparent?
✅ A Transparent Raw Dog Food Company Will:
🔍 Tell you the exact cuts of meat used (muscle meat, organs, and bone)
🐓 Show where the ingredients are sourced (local farms, pasture-raised, etc.)
🧐 Provide lab testing for heavy metals and toxins
🦴 Offer whole prey options like fur-on treats for proper manganese intake
🌱 NEVER use synthetic vitamins or fillers
🌱 What We Do Differently
As raw feeders and the creators of Game of Yorkies Raw, we:
✅ Source fresh, human-grade meat from local Ontario farmers
✅ Work with a Holistic Veterinarian to ensure proper nutrient balance
✅ Never add synthetic vitamins, grains, legumes, or fillers
✅ Only use real muscle meat, raw meaty bones, and secreting organs
✅ Offer fur-on treats for natural fiber and manganese
🧐 Can Your Current Dog Food Brand Answer These Questions?
| Question to Ask Your Brand | Their Likely Answer |
|---|---|
| Where is your meat sourced from? | "It's proprietary information." |
| What cuts of meat are used? | "Beef blend" (aka scraps and by-products) |
| Do you use synthetic vitamins? | "Yes, to meet AAFCO standards." |
| Are there any legumes or grains? | "Yes, for fiber." (Unnecessary for dogs) |
| Do you test for heavy metals? | "No." |
💡 The Truth Is...
Most pet food companies prioritize profit over your dog’s health.
They cut corners with cheap ingredients and hide behind clever marketing.
✅ When You Feed Transparent, Species-Appropriate Raw Food
🔥 Strong immune system
🔥 No allergies or skin issues
🔥 Healthy digestion
🔥 Clean teeth and fresh breath
🔥 Longer, healthier life
🧐 So... How Transparent Is YOUR Dog Food?
If your brand can't answer these basic questions,
they're hiding something.
🎯 What We Stand For at Informed Pet Food
🐾 100% human-grade ingredients
🐾 Sourced from local Ontario farmers
🐾 Real muscle meat, bone, and organ ratios (80/10/10)
🐾 No synthetic vitamins, grains, or fillers – ever
🐾 Full transparency because we feed this to our own babies
🌿 When You Know Better, You Feed Better
Because your dog deserves to thrive – not just survive.