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Why use Natural & Holistic Pet Foods? |
Owen & Mandeville offers the finest commercial pet food available
today. We use antibiotic free chicken or turkey meal in abundant quantities as
our main ingredients, several times that of major competitors. We also supply
multiples of the AAFCO nutrition minimums. We also offer Kelp meal, Garlic oil,
and Chelated Minerals all in viable form for good absorption. The result is incredibly
healthy and beautiful animals that live long and happy lives. Your pet does not
miss those long and costly Veterinarian visits that are so common these days.
From kittens and puppies to seniors, there isn't any more attractive animals
than those fed O&M. Soft glossy coats, good skin, bright eyes and
energy are typical attributes. They will be more playful because they are healthy
and happy. They will be a joy to your family.
We try to make doing business with O&M as pleasant as possible, both
for the animals and their owners. We are proud to have a loyal and satisfied
group of customers. We pledge our dedication to maintain our outstanding food
for the good of all.
»THE
O&M COOKING METHOD
Owen & Mandeville products are formulated
to ensure complete nutritional quality. Naturally nutritious
chicken meal or turkey meal, plus top quality whole
grains provide the foundation for O&M's
great taste. All this is cooked using optimum methodology
to ensure complete nutritional quality, significantly
reducing nutrient losses during the cooking process.
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»THE
PROTEIN GROUP
Protein is an integral part of your pets diet. O&M's antibiotic
free chicken and turkey meal, plus fishmeal and eggs, bring more to the
dish than just good flavor-they are lean, excellent sources of protein.
High quality meat protein provides all the essential amino acids dogs and
cats need. Minerals like calcium and phosphorous are present in the chicken,
too.
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»THE
GRAIN GROUP
Whole brown rice, ground white rice, whole oats and barley are healthful
grains, They are important sources of B vitamins, carbohydrates, iron,
fiber and selenium, which aid in the function of the enzyme system.
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»KELP
Kelp is known as the vegetable of the sea. Kelp contains more than 12 vitamins,
60 minerals and trace minerals, and 18 key amino acids, all in a natural,
balanced form. Improved utilization of food consumed by your pet is one
of the many benefits that kelp can offer.
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»CHELATED
MINERALS
Minerals are directly and indirectly involved with almost all physiological
functions within any living organism. Unfortunately,
most minerals in their natural inorganic state cannot be absorbed. To increase
utilization, minerals can be surrounded by amino acids to help the body
into absorbing the minerals; this process is called chelation. In this
form, unnecessary deficiencies are less likely to occur.
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»MORE
VITAMINS & MINERALS
Vitamins E, C, and A, selenium, zinc, and maganese all play a vital role
in protecting cells form the damage caused by environmental pollutants.
These pollutants are converted by enzymes into a new molecular form known
as "free radicals". The body's defense against "free radicals" is
antioxidants. Some antioxidants are naturally produced by the body to counteract
the oxidation by the "free radical". Other antioxidants are food-derived
factors, such as vitamins A, E, and C. Oxidation of fat, for example, causes
spoilage of meats and is referred to as "rancid". Many pet food
companies use chemical antioxidants in their foods to prevent rancidity.
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»WHAT
ARE NATURAL FOODS?
A truly natural food contains only natural ingredients. This seems like
an obvious statement, but in the wonderful world of merchandising, people & companies
try to inform you about their products in such a way that you read into
their claims what you want to hear. For instance, a company does not have
to state on the label that artificial preservatives were used in the preparation
of the meats and grains because they are already in the ingredients that
they purchase. O&M does not use any raw materials in their food
that are preserved prior to cooking nor do they add any artificial preservatives,
flavors or colors in their processing.
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»LOWER
DAILY FEEDING COSTS
Due to the fact that there are no fillers or by-products in O&M formulas
and that they are so concentrated, when compared to almost any other premium
brand, the pets will require less food. In most cases, the cost to feed
your pet will be less, in some cases, considerably less.
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»THE
ANSWER IS NOT MORE FOOD, BUT BETTER FOOD!
No matter which of the O&M products you use, you'll find it precisely
balanced to meet 100% of your puppy, dog, kitten, or cat's needs. Metabolizable
Energy tells you the amount of energy that is utilized by your dog or cat.
ME values indicate the amount of metabolic fuel your pet's body will actually
use. Therefore, the higher the metabolizable energy, the less cups per
day your pet will need to meet its nutritional requirements. Most dogs
or cats will stop eating once their energy requirements have been met.
So, the importance of balanced nutrition in their diets cannot be overstated.
However, a dog or cat not eating a proper diet could be left nutritionally
deficient, possibly exposed to sickness and disease. |
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