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Apr 2023
Excerpts of Evanger’s Pet Foods feature in The Wall Street Journal for Kosher for Passover Pet Foods – full article here: The Dog-Eat-Dog World of Kosher Pet Food at Passover – WSJ As the ONLY pet food on the market endorsed by the CRC as Kosher for Passover, Evanger’s is excited to be featured in today’s Wall Street Journal (as quoted): “Callie Sher gushes about the meats put out by Evanger’s, the cannery her family runs outside of Chicago. Religious Jews ask for their products by name…If you ever open up......
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Mar 2023
What is Pancreatitis? A glandular organ located near the stomach and small intestine, the pancreas is responsible for releasing key enzymes that aid in digestion. Pancreatitis is a common medical condition that affects dogs of all ages and breeds, wherein the pancreas becomes inflamed and starts to produce digestive enzymes that attack its own tissues, damaging not only the pancreas, but surrounding tissues and organs as well. In this blog post, we’ll explore the causes, symptoms and treatment options for pancreatitis in dogs, and how Evanger’s Dog Food can help. The......
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Mar 2023
Cats groom themselves by licking their fur, which causes them to ingest loose hair. While most ingested hair passes through the digestive system and exits the body as feces, some hair may accumulate in the stomach and form a ball or mass. When the mass of hair becomes too large to pass through the digestive system, the cat’s body tries to expel it by coughing or vomiting. This results in the cat expelling a cylindrical or oblong-shaped ball of hair, commonly known as a hairball. While hairballs are a normal part of......
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Mar 2023
What is Diabetes? Just like in humans, dogs are at risk of developing diabetes. Diabetes in dogs, also known as canine diabetes mellitus, is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels. It occurs when the body is either unable to produce enough insulin (Type 1) or effectively use the insulin it does produce (Type 2). Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps regulate blood sugar levels by allowing glucose to enter the cells to be used for energy. When there is not enough insulin or the......
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Mar 2023
Wednesday, April 5th marks the beginning of Passover. Also known as ‘Pesach’, Passover is a major Jewish holiday that celebrates the Israelites escape from slavery, as detailed in the Bible. For 8 days, those who participate must abstain from any food made with leavened grains. This ‘Chametz’ includes wheat, barley, oats, rye and spelt. There’s a lot of preparation that comes with Passover, and if you’re a pet owner, you’ll want to make sure your furry friend is ready for the big holiday as well. Here’s what you should do to properly......
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