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Welcome to our
Life's Abundance/HealthyPetNet All Natural & Holistic Pet Foods
Frequently Asked Questions Page
(More questions & answers added regularly)
This page is NOT a
substitute for medical advice. If you feel (use your gut instinct) that
something physically may truly be wrong with your pet, don't hesitate to drop
off a stool/urine sample to your veterinarian or even get your pet to an animal
hospital ASAP.
Is your food
safe for my pet, in light of the recent pet food recalls?
What makes your food and products stand above the rest of the natural
pet foods on the market today?
Where do your ingredients come
from?
I find the price of
the food to be a bit on the high side. Why is it said that it is cheaper
in the long run, to feed Life's Abundance over other popular commercial pet
foods, including Flint River Ranch?
OK, I'm almost
convinced
that feeding Life's Abundance is the best food I can feed my pet, but please, I
need to be 100% convinced. Can you help me?
What are the factors that
make up a high quality food such as Life's Abundance?
What is Life's Abundance
Formula Based on?
What are Life's Abundance
Manufacturing Procedures?
What exactly is the definition of
'Meal' as a pet food ingredient?
How Fresh is Life's
Abundance?
Why don't you have
separate formulas for puppies and older dogs?
I'm Concerned About the Food Spoiling,
Since it's Made with All Natural Ingredients!
Why 26% Protein in
the Dog Food?
HELP!
My Dog is Scratching Like Crazy?
How Do I Introduce Life's Abundance to my
Pet?
I would like to order and take
advantage of wholesale pricing, but need to know the feeding guidelines so
I can figure out how often to have the food shipped. Can you give me
this information?
Do you ship to
Canada?
I Have More Questions...Who Can I
Contact?
Medical
Advice
Is your food
safe for my pet, in light of the recent pet food recalls?
Yes, our food is safe. The
extensive recall of dog and cat food this weekend does not include any
of our products. We do not (and never have) use wheat, corn or
glutens in any of our products. We also have the highest quality
control standards in the industry. Every batch of food undergoes
strict quality control testing. Our sympathies are with the pet
parents who are dealing with the heartache of this situation. If
your dog or cat has eaten any of the foods listed on the
and they are showing any signs of illness, please
contact your vet immediately. If you are looking for alternatives
to these foods, we invite you to review this web site for more on the
healthiest possible pet foods.
What makes your food and products stand above the rest of the
natural pet foods on the market today?
Personally, in my opinion, I believe
HealthyPetNet products are the highest quality natural pet products on
the market today. I can say this for many reasons. First,
HealthyPetNet has one of the strictest quality control standards in the
industry. Second, we have Dr. Jane Bicks.
Dr. Jane is our product formulator and brings with her over 30 years of
experience to search and provide the highest quality ingredients that go
into every HealthyPetNet products. Dr. Jane is available to the
public via weekly conference calls, as well as one a one-to-one level.
Third, our pet foods are the freshest on the planet, when you receive
them. Each bag is marked with the date is was manufactured, and is
never older than 30 days by the time our customers receive it.
Fourth, we do not use corn, wheat or dairy in any of our products.
Fifth, need to reach our company owner? I can help you with this!
These are just the highlights. So, how does your brand compare to ours?
Can you reach your product formulator, let alone the owner of the
company of the pet food you're feeding? What kind of quality
control does your pet's food company use? Really now, how old do
you think your pet's food is?
Where do your ingredients come
from?
Our ingredients for all our food
products comes from U.S. sources, many very local to the company in
Florida. The only ingredient that does not come from U.S. sources
is the organic chicken in our Instinctive Choice canned cat food.
The organic chicken comes from New Zealand.
I find the price of
the food to be a bit on the high side. Why is it said that it is cheaper
in the long run, to feed Life's Abundance over other popular commercial pet
foods, including Flint River Ranch?
Since the food is concentrated, there is more
value with less food consumed, which scores in the high 90's for digestibility
and palatability. Pet owners will find fewer odors and stool clean up.
Feeding Life's Abundance high quality foods, you will be able to see the
difference in your pet's health, skin coat, energy level, quality life-style and
less trips to the vet with fewer vet bills. You might also consider
checking out the Daily Cost Comparison, compared to
other popular foods. To give you a realistic example, 40 lbs of Life's
Abundance dog food lasts 4 to 5 weeks, to feed two adult Boxers, 86 and 68
pounds each, respectively...compared to a 40-lb bag of any popular commercial
dog food, which used to last about 2 to 3 weeks. Cat food is also
concentrated to feed much less. With Life's Abundance, 1/2 cup less can be
fed per 50 lb dog than with Flint River Ranch!
OK, I'm almost convinced that feeding Life's Abundance is the best food I can feed my pet, but please, I
need to be 100% convinced. Can you help me?
Sure! Obviously, you have not read
the two articles mentioned on this site's home page. The first article is
entitled, "What's
Really For Dinner? The Truth About Commercial Pet Food." It
is written by Tina Perry, who is an animal advocate with the Animal Protection
Institute. The second article is a Report
by the Animal Protection Institute About What's Really in Pet Food!
Right now, check the ingredients on the current food you are feeding.
Would you eat the food? Your answer is 'Probably NOT!' Then why feed
it to your pet? Life's Abundance is made of all natural, human-grade
ingredients. This means that if Life's Abundance was the ONLY food you had
left in your home, you could eat it, and it would nutritionally beneficial
to your overall health. WOW! Can you say this about the food you are
presently feeding your pet?
The most important thing to
take into consideration is that all HealthyPetNet Life's Abundance products are
formulated by highly respected and nationally-recognized holistic veterinarian,
Dr. Jane Bicks! Dr. Jane hosts her very own product calls every Thursday
evening, where prospective customers and existing customers can ask ANY and ALL
questions, as it relates to the products, as well as the health of your
pet! Can you say this about the product line you are presently feeding?
To further convince yourself, please
click here to watch a DVD
called "What's Really In Your Pet's Food." You can even request
free dog and cat food samples, and only pay small shipping cost.
What are the factors that
make up a high quality food such as Life's Abundance?
Wholesome fresh natural high
quality ingredients:
- That means that our chickens were not given hormones or steroids.
- Our
fish is farmed raised cat fish because the ocean and fish are
contaminated.
- The
chicken meal, turkey meal, fish meal and liver meals are extremely high
quality. High quality protein is essential to meet your pets protein
requirements.
- All our
ingredients are natural. You wont find any artificial preservatives in any
ingredient in our food.
- Our
wholesome ingredients come from the same place as our own food does. We
don't use dead, diseased, dying or decayed animals in our pet food.
- Our
ingredients are delivered just prior to making the food. While purchasing
large quantities of ingredients will save money and is often done, we
believe that storage of ingredients decreases their nutritional value.
Please
click here to view the Technical Paper on
Life's Abundance Dog and Cat Food formulas!
What is Life's Abundance
Formula Based on?
Our formula based on science
that will deliver optimum nutrition:
The
amount of protein and fat in a pet food will determine the type of nutrition a
pet receives. We believe that our formula contains a moderate amount (not too
high and not too low) of high quality proteins to deliver optimum nutrition.
Science has demonstrated that antioxidants are vital to enhance the immune
system. Our foods are rich in natural antioxidants including fruits,
vegetables and the scientifically backed grapeseed extract, patented by
Activin.
A healthy intestinal tract is key to the absorption of nutrients. If the
intestinal tract is not healthy then no matter how good the ingredients
and formula is, the pet will not be able to absorb it properly.
To ensure a healthy intestinal tract we decided to use a fiber that produces the
nutrients the intestine require. We have included 5 types of
friendly bacteria to maintain the health of the intestinal tract as well.
Science has shown that minerals are better absorbed when they are tied to
protein (chelated minerals). We use chelated minerals.
What are Life's Abundance
Manufacturing Procedures?
Good Manufacturing Procedures
are vital to make a healthy nutritious food:
Accountability and high quality control standards is reflected in a good
product. Our plant cares about the type of food they produce because they
have been making food for a long time --- three generations to be exact.
Buying and testing ingredients, and cooking is done with the care of a
family members. Its more then just a job. The food quality control starts with
incoming ingredients - visually and chemically tested prior to use, quality
control check points during the cooking, and samples of every batch kept as
controls. A sample of every batch is also kept at the warehouse facilities.
Our
foods are cooked at low temperatures for a short period of time. Our
temperatures are only at about 210 degrees and cooking time is not
much longer then 12 1/2 seconds.
What exactly is the definition of
'Meal' as a pet food ingredient?
'Meal' means reduced in size...meaning the food is cooked, most of the water
removed and reduced in size (ground) in order for a more uniform mix of the
meat, veggies, fruit, vitamins and minerals. Just because you see the
word 'meal' in an ingredient, do not assume that the food itself is whole and
untampered with! There are many popular commercial pet foods that list
'chicken meal' as an ingredient. BEWARE!!! This 'chicken meal' may
contain by-products such as beaks, feathers, intestines and other
unfit-for-consumption ingredients. Read the ingredient label carefully.
If you're still not sure, call the company! An ethical company WILL give
you an honest answer! If the company is being evasive in ANY way, you
can be assured you will NOT receive an honest answer! Since Life's
Abundance does NOT contain by-products, you can be assured that our 'meal' is
100% high quality human-grade (fit for human consumption).
How Fresh is Life's
Abundance?
Our food is made, shipped to the warehouse, and
then directly to our customers. When customers receive our food, it is
between two and four weeks old. Every bag has a date on it...most people
think it is the expiration date; however, the date on the bag is the date the
food was manufactured. We pride ourselves in knowing that your pet has
the freshest food in the world. To further insure freshness we pack the food in special
bags designed to hold freshness, with zip locks.
Why don't you have
separate formulas for puppies and older dogs?
If the food being fed is high
quality and all natural, there is no need to have separate formulas. Life's
Abundance is formulated according to AAFCO's guidelines of providing a 1:1
calcium/phosphorus ratio. A puppy will eat more and a senior will eat
less...each dogs gets the proper calcium/phosphorus ratio, and it's nutritional
needs are met, no matter how much food or how little food a dog eats.
Don't let these commercial pet food companies fool and confuse you with all
their different age formulas. They have these formulas available because
their food is not high quality.
Our daily dog or cat
nutritional supplements ensure that your puppy and adults get all the nutrients
needed to stay healthy. This is important, since every pet is unique, and has
different nutritional needs. Click
here
for more information!
I'm Concerned About the Food Spoiling,
Since it's Made with All Natural Ingredients!
When properly stored in a cool place away from
moisture, Life's Abundance all natural foods can be fed for about 11 months.
However, the ideal period is 5 to 6 months. After six months the product
value declines quickly. This is because there are no harmful chemical
preservatives added to the food, as with most commercial foods. Natural
foods attract moisture - which can turn into mildew spoilage quickly in the
summer weather and areas of high humidity. Store pet food in a dry, cool
place (even in the $5.00 tubs you can pick up at Wal-Mart or Home Depot).
Why 26% Protein in
the Dog Food?
It is not the amount of protein in a dog food
that is important, it is the type of protein and how easily it can be digested.
The protein is the right amount for all stages of life. In some cases of
working dogs or dogs under high stress, the addition of meat protein can be
considered.
HELP!
My Dog is Scratching Like Crazy?
First of all, make sure your dog does not have
fleas. You might consider having your Vet check him/her because they can
easily be missed by the untrained eye. Second, your dog may very well be
allergic to one or more ingredients in the current food you are feeding.
Many dogs are allergic to wheat, corn, glutens and/or chicken, and may even be
experiencing a reaction to the by-products or another ingredient, if you are
still feeding a popular commercial dog food. Remember that healthy skin,
coats, eyes and even breath start from within first, what we feed out pets.
Life's Abundance is corn, wheat and dairy free!
How Do I Introduce Life's Abundance to my
Pet?
Complete details on how to introduce Life's
Abundance (or to make any pet diet change), click on the following link:
http://www.preciouspets.org/introduce.htm
I would like to order and take
advantage of wholesale pricing, but need to know the
feeding guidelines so
I can figure out how often to have the food shipped. Can you give me
this information?
Cups per bag for the dog food are:
8 lb bag - 32
cups
20 lb bag - 80 cups
40 lb bag - 160 cups
Suggested feeding guideline for dogs is:
|
Weight of Dog
(lbs.) |
Suggested Daily
Amount |
|
3 to 10 |
1/4 to
2/3 cup |
|
10 to 20 |
2/3 to
1 cup |
|
20 to 30 |
1 to 1
1/2 cups |
|
30 to 40 |
1 1/2
to 1 3/4 cups |
|
40 to 60 |
1 3/4
to 2 1/2 cups |
|
60 to 80 |
2 1/2
to 3 cups |
|
80 to 100 |
3 to 3
1/2 cups |
|
Over 100 |
3 1/2
cups + 1/3 cup for each 10 lbs of body weight over 100 lbs. |
Cups per bag for the cat food are:
6.6 lb bag - 26-1/2 Cups
16.5 lb. bag - 66 Cups
Suggested feeding guideline for cats is:
Weight (lbs.) Suggested Daily Amount
3 to 6 1/4 to 1/3 cup
7 to 12 1/3 to 1/2 cup
13 to 18 1/2 to 3/4 cup
Do you ship to Canada?
Unfortunately not! We are
currently only shipping HealthyPetNet products in the United States.
Believe me, we know the demand for our products in Canada, and hopefully
one day, we will be expanding to include Canada. In the meantime,
if you have a family member or friend in the States, and they would be
willing to ship to you (please check customs regulations first), then
you could have your order shipped directly to them.
I Have More Questions...Who Can I
Contact?
You can start right now by going through the 'Ask
Dr. Jane' Questions and Answers
here or you can speak directly with Dr. Jane Bicks, the
product formulator! Dr. Jane holds weekly product calls open to you, the
pet owner, every Thursday evening, 8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST, 712-580-0380,
626116# passcode. You
can also listen to her previous product call Friday mornings through Tuesday
afternoons by dialing 641-715-3439.
Medical
Advice
We do not provide medical advice; this is left
up to your Vet who knows your animal. The industry is blessed with many
fine Vets that truly care about animal health. However, regardless of
professional advice, it is up to each pet owner to read and understand pet food
labels.
Veterinary schools do not require students to
take courses in nutrition. Consumers are electing to no longer support
manufacturers that have little regards for their pet's health. The
professional, both in the veterinary practice and in the food they recommend,
are aware of this concern and are following a national trend for a healthier
lifestyle. Much of the widely advertised dog foods contain by-products and
the remains from the human garbage chain with harmful chemical additives.
These packages should have the skull and crossbones added to the label!
When you feed Life's Abundance Foods, you are
feeding the very finest food available! 100% satisfaction, guaranteed!
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