Most pet owners have never read the ingredient list on their pet's food bag. In Episode 2 of Midwest Pet Life, host Candace D'Agnolo of Dante & Dory's Pet Emporium in Galesburg breaks down what that label actually says — and why it matters.
No guilt, no overwhelm. Candace says any improvement fits any budget.
In this episode, Candace covers:
- The one FDA rule that unlocks every pet food label
- What named proteins mean — and why vague ingredients like "poultry" or "animal meat" are a red flag
- The difference between chicken and chicken meal
- How ingredient splitting can hide what's really dominant in a bag of food
- What byproducts and digest actually are
- Natural vs. synthetic preservatives — and which ones to avoid
- Simple, low-cost ways to build a better bowl right now
Have a pet question you'd like Candace to tackle on a future episode? Submit it to support@danteanddorys.com or DM Midwest Pet Life on Facebook.
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Midwest Pet Life is brought to you by Dante & Dory's Pet Emporium, Galesburg's locally owned pet store.