What Not to Feed your Pets
Quirky animal news is how this show begins and ends featuring a Russian cat drug smuggler, a pig and bear story, a kayaker and a snake on the loose. Then Deborah asks Tazz Latifi about dry pet food, canned food, and the commercial alternatives. Tazz gets to the meat of the topic by spelling out which ingredients to look for and which to avoid. Deborah asks about chicken by-product, soya, and ingredient and packaging trends. To feed grain free or not to feed grain free is a big issue. What about breed specific or age specific formulas?
The food Taz recommends and feeds her own pets is commercial raw pet food and/or homemade with Vet approved ingredients; Tazz says Check out Dr. Barbara Royal, DVM for free safe yummy pet food recipes. Deb Wolfe wants to add that even though commercial foods may contain some ingredients you may choose to avoid when making your own pet food, the desirable meat and veg and fruit ingredients listed can be used as a ‘what’s safe’ guide. Deb says crock pot stew Is pretty easy and cheap and pets will give gourmet reviews of your very basic cooking.
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BIO:
Tazz Latifi, founder of The Petropolist Pet Nutrition Center, specializing in a holistic approach to Cat & Dog health and wellness using individualized, species-appropriate diets.
Tazz received her certification in Pet Nutrition & Natural Pet foods from the American Academy of Natural Sciences, in 2012. She continues learning through continuing ed courses, traveling and touring pet industry manufacturing facilities, researching the ins and outs of food and animal wellness, attending lectures and seminars relevant to the field, and her popular pet industry podcast where she gets to interview incredible and knowledgeable professionals, doctors, veterinarians, food formulators, pet food safety experts in the pet health sector.
Our pet food and health consulting services empower pet owners to take their pets' health and well-being into their own hands.
- By guiding each pet parent in the best way to care for your pets using whole foods and supplementation where necessary.
- Learn the dos and don’ts when buying food and treats from stores or online.
- Learn what questions to ask your vet and pet professionals so that you are empowered and get the best care and information.
The education and guidance Tazz provides, allows pet parents to gain the comfort of knowing that their pet’s health needs are properly met and addressed.
We are grateful to have clients continuously tell us that our sessions have given them the confidence to ask questions, make better choices without feeling doubtful, and their pets reap the rewards with a life of quality and comfort.
We believe in proper nutrition and the tremendous value it can bring to the lives of both humans and animals. Our clients receive individualized attention and receive diets for their cats and dogs depending on the pet's condition and health requirements – it is not a one size fits all assessment. Whether it is raw, cooked, or commercial diets we provide you the tools you need to address your pet's health and create the right dietary action plan. Our plans and sessions go further than just nutrition, it is important to address your pet as whole – their environment and activity levels, emotional health is all addressed in our sessions, and we will be happy to discuss your pet's health needs and condition along with our recommendation with your veterinarian.
Armed with over 15 years of hands-on experience with direct consumer contact, extensive up-to-the-minute knowledge of brands and companies that make, market, and sell pet foods and pet products. Couple this extensive knowledge of the pet industry practices and marketing tactics and her work as a certified pet nutrition consultant since 2012, Tazz Latifi is the person you need on your pet’s side in this ever-confusing world of pet food and pet health.