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😎How to Understand Pet Food Labels Like a Pro Also, the time I thought “animal digest” meant the food had been pre-chewed It Started With a Fancy New Bag of Dog Food. Last month, I decided to “upgrade” Blaze, Raya, and Stu’s meals. I walked into a pet shop, saw a shiny purple bag with words like wholesome , nutrient-rich , veterinarian recommended —and I said, “YES! This is what my pets deserve!” Big mistake. Blaze sniffed it and walked away. Raya looked offended. Stu tried to bury it in the kitchen floor. So I turned the bag around and started reading the ingredients... That’s when I saw it: “Chicken meal, animal by-product, corn gluten, animal digest.” I called my husband: “Niyi... please, what is animal digest ?!” Did You Know? The term “chicken meal” doesn’t mean it’s bad—it actually refers to rendered chicken parts that are cooked down into a concentrated protein source. But “animal digest” ? That’s flavoring made from chemically broken-down animal tissues. Basically: pet food...

   🦴 The Basics of Pet Nutrition: What Every Pet Owner Should At Least Know Tuesday, 5:32 a.m. I woke up to the sound of slurping. It was not the twins brushing their teeth or Tolu drinking straight from the tap again. Nope. It was Blaze–my overzealous German Shepherd–making strange noises in the backyard. I opened the kitchen door and saw him chewing grass like his life depended on it. Curious, I googled it. Turns out Blaze might be battling some dietary deficiencies… all thanks to a steady diet of either fufu or jollof rice. I had no idea. This, friends, is how I realized it was time to get serious about my pets' nutrition. Or at least lift a finger. 🥘 What Is Pet Nutrition, Really? Honestly, I used to think feeding dogs meant dumping rice and bones into a bowl and yelling, “Eat!”  But turns out, just like humans, pets need balanced diets—not just belly fillers. (Ghen ghen) 💡 Did You Know? Feeding your dog only carbs like rice can cause nutrient deficiency and cranky...