Debunking the Myths and Misinformation Regarding Essential Oils & Animals

Lately, I have received several inquiries regarding online posts and memes cautioning others to never use essential oils on your cats, dogs, and other animals. Sadly, there is a ton of misinformation out there along with fear-based myths regarding essential oils and animals. In a nutshell, the problem stems from using cheap, toxic oils that are chemically extracted or have synthetic oil created in the lab as an additive to stretch the oil (and profits for the companies who create these crappy oils). This would most likely never happen if pet parents and animal guardians were using 100% therapeutic-grade essential oils and had educated themselves on the proper usage of essential oils for their animals.  

Putting out these kinds of graphics and misinformation without elaborating on their reasoning is irresponsible at best. Can essential oils harm animals? Well, the short answer is yes and no. Please allow me to explain:

Generally speaking, it's not the core components of essential oils that are harmful to animals (especially cats who are at higher risk due to their inability to metabolize certain chemical compounds) . . . . it's the additional components that are found in POOR QUALITY oils (such as those bought at the health food store or Whole Foods or at certain online retailers). However, that being said, not all oils are created equal.

CHEAP, TOXIC, CHEMICAL-LADEN OILS are NOT therapeutic-grade! If they are used on and around cats (and other animals), they can indeed harm them or kill them. These oils can also harm people so JUST DON'T USE THEM! Anything you bring into your home that contains toxic chemicals (i.e. air fresheners, household cleaners, Febreze, carpet fresheners, toxic sooty candles, etc.) is harmful to your pets and to yourself. 

Most essential oils are extracted using solvents or chemicals and / or are stretched by adding synthetic oil created in a lab. 100% pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils (such as Young Living) are extracted using steam distillation, absolute extraction, or cold pressing (for citrus oils). Young Living will never knowingly compromise by adding synthetics, contaminants, or cheap fillers, or by using unethical production practices. Young Living guides the process of sourcing products from carefully vetted corporate-owned farms, partner farms, and Seed to Seal-certified suppliers and testing them extensively. If our exhaustive tests show that a product doesn’t meet our standards, we don’t buy it, or we reject the batch.

Keep in mind that pure essential oils come from nature. We extract them from plants, flowers, trees (sap and bark), roots, etc. Animals eat plants, flowers, tree bark, roots, etc. to heal and nourish themselves. Nature gives us perfect remedies. Humans mess them up (most of the time). Essential oils are the original medicine and have been used for thousands of years in their purest form (not chemically altered by humans to make a profit). 

I have safely used Young Living essential oils on and around my cats (and other animals) for many years. However, you always want to err on the side of caution when using oils with ALL animals and should understand how to properly use high-quality essential oils. NEVER use cheap chemical-laden essential oils for ANY reason . . . . on yourself OR around your animals. As a certified holistic consultant and Reiki practitioner for animals (and people), I ONLY use Young Living essential oils. I have never, ever had an issue with any of my animals or any of my animal clients . . . . EVER! 

Young Living essential oils and oil-infused supplements have been put to the test by a plethora of highly trained and well-respected holistic veterinarians. These vets use YL in their daily practice with amazing results on a wide variety of animals . . . . everything from fish and birds to pocket pets, cats, and dogs to exotics and large animals. The compilation of information regarding these proven results is backed by years of research, science, and good old-fashioned common sense.

My experience with Young Living essential oils is that I am very careful with topical and oral administration. I am certified in essential oils for animals and always consult my reference guides prior to administering essential oils to my animals (including cats), as well as my animal clients. As for diffusing, the kitties will leave the room if they don't care for a particular oil in the diffuser but mostly the love being around when I am diffusing. Honestly, they rarely leave the room. They will also lick my hand if I have certain oils on my skin. I use essential oils daily and have never had any issues regarding my animals. 


A few common sense guidelines . . . . 

* When diffusing make sure your cat (or other pet) is able to leave the room if it's too much for them.

* Not all oils are unsafe for cats, however, watch for any odd behavior or lethargy. You can also err on the side of caution by avoiding the "hot" oils such as Oregano, Cinnamon, Thyme, Peppermint, Tea Tree (Melaleuca), et al. 

* 100% pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils are safer for your cat to be around than artificial fragrances such as air fresheners, toxic cleaners, chemical-laden candles, etc.


If you want to rid your home of harmful toxins, chemicals, odors, etc., diffusing is a great way to clean the air but you need to educate yourselves first. I offer free consultations and online classes (as well as in-person classes) for anyone who wants to learn about proper usage of essential oils for animals (or themselves). You can find me on FB at Healing Oils for Animals or Holistic Pets & Peeps.  


Here is a blog article regarding this very subject if you care to have a quick read and learn more:

http://bit.ly/AnimalsAndEssentialOils101




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Raven is an engaging entrepreneur who encourages others to celebrate pets (and ALL animals) as part of the family, as well as keep them happy, healthy, and spoiled with her Holistic Healing, Animal Intuition, Aromatherapy, Animal Reiki (www.HolisticPetsAndPeeps.com & www.HealingOilsForAnimals.com), as well as her premium pet food business (http://www.PremiumPetFoodStore.com)

For more information, please visit her Facebook page to PM her (https://www.facebook.com/HolisticPetsNPeeps), or email her at HolisticPetsAndPeeps@gmail.com.

Pack a Go Bag for Your Pets!

It’s hard to view the news these days and not be worried about the safety of our family. As a prior resident of California, I always spoke about the "four seasons" . . . . earthquake, fire, flood, and mudslide. These are all terrifying situations regardless of where you live ~ something we have witnessed over and over again lately ~ the wrath of Mother Nature (and climate change). 

Whenever we start to worry, it can help if we make plans. Plans help us feel more secure in the moment, and should disaster strike, we’ll have the confidence of being prepared.

Many of you may never have to deal with anything more extreme than an extended power outage. But, as we see in the news, situations can arise at the drop of a hat that necessitates having to leave home in a hurry. Even if you believe it could never happen to you, it is still best to be prepared just in case. 

Few things can put your mind at ease like having a go bag. You’ve probably seen these in films and TV shows. It’s a pre-packed travel bag with a few days’ worth of supplies. You may already have one ready to go … but can you say the same for your companion animals? Or, if you also have larger animals, do you have a plan for getting them to safety?! 

Here’s a short list of items to pack in case you need to evacuate with your dog(s) or cat(s).

Simply print the image below for future reference. It’s always best to be prepared!

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Raven is an engaging entrepreneur who encourages others to celebrate pets (and ALL animals) as part of the family, as well as keep them happy, healthy, and spoiled with her Holistic Healing, Animal Intuition, Aromatherapy, Animal Reiki (www.HolisticPetsAndPeeps.com), as well as her premium pet food business (http://www.PremiumPetFoodStore.com)

For more information, please visit her Facebook page to PM her (https://www.facebook.com/HolisticPetsNPeeps), or email her at HolisticPetsAndPeeps@gmail.com.

Debunking Myths and Misconceptions about Dogs

Remember the old party game “telephone” where a message is passed secretly through a line of people until the last player announces the message to the entire group? If you’ve played the game, you’re well aware that the initial message gets drastically altered as it’s passed on from one person to the next. The same thing can happen with any information ~ including “facts” about pets. As a caring pet parent, it’s important to stay “in the know” regarding the furry companions who reside under your roof. The internet provides a wealth of resources at your fingertips, however, you are not only exposed to helpful tips and advice on how to best care for your companion animals, you’ll also see some misinformation. So let’s take a look at five of the most commonly shared myths about pets and discover why you can’t always trust everything you read when it comes to your four-legged friends.

Myth 1 “A dog is a carnivore. Look at his teeth!”

Truth: There is much confusion out there in the pet world about what is the best diet to feed a dog. Many dog lovers insist on feeding their canine friends a pure meat diet because they think their dog is designed to be a pure carnivore. A better understanding of the definitions associated with the dietary needs of animals is a great place to start in understanding how to best feed your pet and tackle this hotly debated myth.


DEFINITIONS

CARNIVORE: An animal subsisting primarily on animal tissue.

HERBIVORE: An animal subsisting entirely on plant tissue.

OMNIVORE: An animal subsisting on both animal and plant tissue.


Cats and dogs are both members of the taxonomic order Carnivora. The confusing part is not all species of the Carnivora order are actually carnivores.

Cats are true carnivores because they have a higher protein requirement and higher dietary requirements for nutrients that aren’t available from plant sources, such as taurine, arginine, and methionine.

Some Carnivora species, including dogs, coyotes, and bears, are omnivores that thrive on a diet consisting of both plant and animal tissue.

One member of the Carnivora order, the panda, is primarily an herbivore - 99% of a panda’s diet consists of bamboo.

The truth to this myth is dogs belong to the taxonomic order Carnivora, but their behavior, anatomy, and feeding preferences reveal their ability to eat and be healthy on a diet consisting of both plant and animal foods, which classifies them as omnivores from a dietary perspective (Debraekeleer et al. 2010).

Myth 2: “My dog’s nose is dry and warm. He must have a fever.”

Truth: As with most ‘old wives’ tales’, there is some truth rooted in this myth. Back before vaccines, thickened, hard and crusty nose and footpads were sure signs of advanced Distemper virus in a canine. Thanks to widespread vaccination practices, while Distemper still exists, it is far less common today.

The truth is a dog’s nose fluctuates in temperature and moisture throughout the day depending on what he is doing. A dog’s nose is often warm and dry when he wakes up, is moist and cold if he is eating or sniffing, and dry and warm if he is sleeping - all in the same day. And all of these fluctuations are normal. A dog with a fever often displays other signs, such as lethargy, inappetence (which occurs when pets won’t eat or won’t eat as much as they need), coughing, sneezing, vomiting or diarrhea as well as a dry warm nose. However, a nose that is persistently dry and crusted is bleeding or turning a different color may be a sign of a health problem. If you notice any of these signs, contact your veterinarian right away.

Myth 3: “Dogs are colorblind.”

Truth: Not so, say canine researchers. If, however, what you mean by colorblind is that dogs only see a portion of the visible spectrum compared to what people see, then yes, dogs could be called colorblind.

Dogs have two types of color receptors on the back of their eyes that recognize short and long wavelengths of light, corresponding to blue hues and red-yellow ones. In comparison, humans have three types of color receptors that make it possible for us to see a full range of colors. The colors dogs can see are almost identical to the ones a human who has red-green color blindness would see. Scientists determine this by shining beams of colored light into dogs eyes, analyzing the spectrum of light that is reflected back, and then comparing the spectrum with the pattern produced when the same lights are shined into human eyes. Scientists also study the way dogs respond to different colored lights, and have determined that dogs see in black, white, red-yellow, blue and many shades of gray.

It’s also interesting to note that dogs can see much better in low light than humans, can distinguish moving objects much better than stationary ones, and long-nosed breeds have very wide fields of vision, as much as 270 degrees.

Myth 4: “My dog’s happy. I can tell because his tail is wagging.”

While it is true that when a dog is happy, he will often wag his tail, but a wagging tail can also indicate agitation – such as an imminent attack - or even aggression. It all depends on two factors – the position of the tail and the frequency of the wag. A friendly, approachable, happy dog usually wags his tail – generally positioned in the middle of his body - slowly and loosely. If a dog is wagging his tail in a more rapid, twitch-like manner and is about 90 degrees high, it’s best to avoid the animal, as it could be indicating dominance and aggression. Conversely, if a dog’s tail is wagging low between the legs, it is considered a fearful, defensive stance.

Just like in humans, many factors come into play when interpreting a dog’s mood. Be sure to assess all of your pet’s body language, including the position of their ears and head as well as their expression and hackles before approaching him – this way, everyone’s happy.

Myth 5: “A dog ages 7 years for every human year.”

Although it is true that dogs age more rapidly than humans, which makes perfect sense since they are able to reproduce before they even reach one year of age, the rate that they age slows down as the dog ages. Stating that one human year equals seven dog years is an over-simplification of how dogs age. There’s simply no exact formula to determine a dog’s “human” age.

It’s important to note that the size and breed of the dog are the greatest indicators of the rate of aging. Many small breed dogs can live well into their 20s while larger breeds tend to live only 7-10 years ~ despite the fact that large breed puppies reach adulthood slower than their smaller counterparts.

Now that you know the truth, you’re on the path to becoming an even more well-informed pet parent! Share what you’ve learned with your animal-loving friends and help stop the spread of misinformation ~ your animal companions will thank you for it!




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Raven is an engaging entrepreneur who encourages others to celebrate pets (and ALL animals) as part of the family, as well as keep them happy, healthy, and spoiled with her Holistic Healing, Animal Intuition, Aromatherapy, Animal Reiki (www.HolisticPetsAndPeeps.com), as well as her premium pet food business (http://www.PremiumPetFoodStore.com)



For more information, please visit her Facebook page to PM her (https://www.facebook.com/HolisticPetsNPeeps), or email her at HolisticPetsAndPeeps@gmail.com.

Cat Vocalizations ~ Meow More Than Ever!

Purrs, chirps, hisses, and snarls . . . what exactly is your cat trying to tell you?

A stray tabby gives birth to a litter of three kittens under the lilac bush in a backyard. As she nurses them, she purrs; as they suckle, the kittens purr, too. When the queen shifts her weight to try to find a more comfortable nursing position, one of the kittens lets out a distress call, indicating he's trapped under his mother's weight. She readjusts herself, and the purring party continues.  

One morning, the mother cat decides to move her litter to a safer spot. She deposits the first one inside the garden shed, and goes to retrieve the next one. Detecting the absence of his mother via his sense of smell, the kitten in the shed lets out a loud distress call, distinctly meant to reunite mothers and wayward kittens. 

Mother Cat & Kittens

As the kittens mature, the queen spends more time away from the nest, hunting for prey to ensure enough milk for her growing crew. Each time she returns, she gives out a "brrrrp" to her kittens. 

When the kittens enter the weaning stage, the queen brings prey home to them, calling them over to it with a chirp. The kittens also begin to make chirping noises in anticipation for what they are about to receive. However, one night's dinner is interrupted when Mom lets out a long, low-pitched growl. The kittens scatter and retreat to safety inside the shed before the owl overhead can snatch one for his own evening meal.

As independent hunters, cats have limited need for an extensive vocal repertory. Cat-to-cat vocalizations are generally limited to communicating with one's kittens, one's sexual partners and one's potential enemies. There is also an array of vocalizations used by our furry friends when they attempt to communicate with us.  By changing volume, intensity and number of repetitions of the vocalizations and backing them up with expressive body language and olfactory signaling, cats ensure their messages are received and that their needs are met.

Purring 101

The purr is the most common sound issued by cats ~ and yet one of the least understood. Kittens just a few hours old begin purring as they knead their mother’s chest and nurse. The purr sound is made both on the inhale and the exhale, with an instantaneous break between breaths. Built-up pressure created by the opening and closing of the glottis results in a sudden separation of the vocal folds, creating the purr. While purring is often heard when the cat seems content, those familiar with handling cats in pain or near death know that they also purr when under duress, the reason for which is yet unknown.

The Meaning of Meow

The second most common vocalization is the meow. Rarely heard between cats, this vocalization seems tailor-made for communication between cats and humans. Early on, cats notice that meowing brings attention, contact, food and play from their human companions. Some behaviorists suggest that certain cats seem to alter their meows to suit different purposes and that some guardians can differentiate between, say, the “I’m Hungry!” meow” from the "Let Me Out!" meow.

Cat Meowing

The meow is the most often used of the vowel patterns ~ vocalizations produced with the mouth first open and then gradually closing. 

 ~ The sound cats make when highly aroused by the sight of prey is called chirping. 

 ~ When a cat is frustrated (such as when an indoor cat finds he is unable to get to the birds at the feeder), you may hear him chatter.

 ~ When a neonate kitten is cold, isolated from his mother or trapped, he issues a distress call ~ also sometimes called an anger wail. As the kitten matures, the distress call is used when play is too rough or the cat finds something else to protest.

A Hiss Is Just a Hiss?

All threat vocalizations are produced with the mouth held open. These sounds mirror the cat's intense emotional state. A hiss is uttered when a cat is surprised by an enemy. A high-pitched shriek or scream is expressed when the cat is in pain or fearful and aggressive. Snarling is often heard when two toms are in the midst of a fight over territory or female attention. And a long, low-pitched growl warns of danger.

And, there you have it . . . . you are up-to-date on cat vocalizations and their meanings!

Cat Hissing

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Raven is an engaging entrepreneur who encourages others to celebrate pets (and ALL animals) as part of the family, as well as keep them happy, healthy, and spoiled with her Holistic Healing, Animal Intuition, Aromatherapy, Animal Reiki (www.HolisticPetsAndPeeps.com), as well as her premium pet food business (www.PremiumPetFoodStore.com)

For more information, please visit her Facebook page to PM her @ www.facebook.com/HolisticPetsNPeeps, or email her at HolisticPetsAndPeeps@gmail.com.

Pet Parents ~ How Many More Recalls Will It Take?

Many pet parents usually don’t give a second thought about what they are feeding their pets . . . that is until we all hear about a recall in the news. We check to see if our pet food is on the list, and when it’s not, we breathe a sigh of relief. Don't you think it’s time that we stop burying our heads in the sand and hoping there isn’t something wrong with our pet food, and instead start ensuring that something is right with it?! 

Have you ever read the label on your pet's food or treats? Not just a glance . . . I mean REALLY read the label from start to finish?!  What are some of the ingredients?  Wheat or Wheat Gluten? Corn or Corn Gluten?  Bone or By-Product Meal? Artificial Colors and Flavors? BHA and / or BHT? Propylene Glycol? Do you even know what half of these ingredients are, or what harm they can cause to your pets?!  

Wheat and corn can contain aflatoxin, which is a fungal toxin that commonly contaminates maize and other types of crops during production, harvest, storage or processing. Wheat and corn are also highly indigestible for most pets and can cause great stress on their digestive systems, as well as their kidneys. These grains are also the cause of food allergies in many of our precious pets.

Bone meal and by-product meal tend to keep us guessing as to which animal they may come from. What if your pet has a beef allergy, yet the food or treat label is non-specific as to which animal these "meals" or "by-products" came from. Do you really want to take that chance?  

The same thing goes for artificial coloring, which has no nutritional value and is designed specifically as visual marketing to pet parents . . . not to the pets!  And, did you know that the dyes that are used have not been subject to testing for safety? The most common ones are Yellow #5, Yellow #6, Red #40, Blue #1 and Blue #2, which have been known to be contaminated with cancer-causing substances and may even cause death, as these additives are toxic to our pets. The discussion regarding their lack of nutritional value, as well as their potential hazards, has been swirling about for years yet no one has done anything about banning these substances from your pet's food, or from our own foods, for that matter.

BHT / BHA are NOT natural preservatives and can also cause health problems in your pets, as can Propylene Glycol, which is better known as the key component in newer automotive antifreeze. Why are using a known toxic substance to preserve moisture in our dog's food and treats? It has already been shown to cause anemia in cats and has been banned by the FDA for use in cat food and treats.  

Did you know that there have been more than 150 FDA recalls since 2007?  


Check to see if your pet's food or treats have been recalled on the FDA website by logging on here: 

https://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/SafetyHealth/RecallsWithdrawals/default.htm





Keeping our fur kids safe begins with giving them the best food and treats possible ~ Healthy, Holistically-Formulated, NEVER RECALLED . . . Corn & Wheat-Free, No GMOs, Gluten-Free, NO Artificial Colors or Flavors . . . just real food with vital nutrients prepared under the highest standards.

If you're ready to stop taking chances with your pet's health (and possibly your pet's life), then shop our line of premium pet food, treats, nutritional supplements, and pet care products.  If you could feed your pets premium pet foods & treats that will provide them with abundant nutrition, and may help ensure longer, healthier lives for your precious furkids for about the same or less than you are currently spending on food & treats, why wouldn't you? Safety is our primary objective! When it comes to product safety and quality ingredients, we don't do shortcuts. In fact, we act as if your pet's life depends on us. 

Request samples, ask questions and learn more about true premium nutrition for your furkids by visiting our website ~ http://www.PremiumPetFoodStore.com

You'll be so glad you did . . . and, so will your pets!

Life's Abundance . . . paving new roads to wellness every day!

Why Do Dogs Need Antioxidants?

Many of us are familiar with the idea of antioxidants, and we know they are a good thing for both dogs and humans, but do you know why? There’s a reason we put so much thought and effort into our formulations at Life’s Abundance, and antioxidants are some of our favorite ingredients!

To understand why antioxidants are vital to health, you need to know about free radicals, a by-product of normal metabolism. When oxygen molecules are split into two oxygen atoms, they are missing one electron ... thus a free radical is born. These little guys are highly reactive, so they steal electrons from other molecules, which also become free radicals. Cellular components such as proteins, DNA and cell membranes can be negatively affected, further creating more free radicals. Why is this problematic for health? Well, the DNA damage causes cells to reproduce incorrectly, which can lead to abnormalities.

How do antioxidants work? They can donate an electron to a free radical without becoming unstable themselves. In fact, many scientists now refer to antioxidants as ROS or Reactive Oxygen Species. In essence, they neutralize damaging free radicals and break the replicating cycle.

Why do dogs need antioxidants? As pets age, the free radical damage accumulates and accelerates. It contributes to the natural declines due to aging and can trigger some illnesses due to damaged cellular DNA. So, how are free radicals counteracted? Perhaps the best, most natural way is through antioxidants!

Why are antioxidants so often linked with brain health? With aging, many canines experience some degree of cognitive decline. This can manifest as changes in behaviors, lapses in-house training, altered sleep cycles, disorientation and repetitive behaviors such as pacing or licking. Learning and memory deficits may begin in pets as young as six years of age, though many pet parents don’t notice until pets are quite a bit older. There’s good news, however. Senior dogs fed a diet high in antioxidants actually perform better on tests that assess their ability to problem solve!

Who should be taking antioxidants? Everyone, including your dogs! While the benefits are most obvious for seniors, all of us are exposed to free radicals on a regular basis. Early nutritional support with antioxidants is a great way to maintain vibrant health. Even though the body produces some antioxidants on its own, the most significant way to get antioxidants into the body is through nutrition. Fruits, vegetables, and even some herbs are high in antioxidants such as lycopene, carotenoids, lutein, and vitamins E and C.

Antioxidant Health Bars help maintain a healthy immune system

What’s an easy way to make sure my dog is getting guaranteed amounts of antioxidants? This month, I encourage you to try one of our premium baked treats, Antioxidant Health Bars. Featuring the great taste of apples, peanut butter and honey, dogs just can’t resist these delicious bars, which also include oatmeal, brown rice, ground flaxseed, dates, rolled oats, flaxseed oil, eggs, cranberries and carrots. Since antioxidants are so important to maintaining a healthy immune system, we’ve added a hefty helping of vitamin E, vitamin C, and beta-carotene. And the amounts of these important nutrients are guaranteed, so you know exactly how much nutrition your dog is receiving on a daily basis.

Ancient Secrets of Essential Oils

The benefits of essential oils shine in two unlikely places: the Bible and quantum physics. Oils appear frequently in the Bible, but you might have missed them. You’ve probably heard the Nativity story with frankincense and myrrh, but did you know both were oils? 

And when you get into quantum physics, you realize that our mind and our thoughts and our intentions are impugned upon physical matter. We now know that our thoughts and intentions influence the effects of oils. 

So quantum physics becomes a fundamental science in understanding how the oils work. 

In quantum physics, light can be manifested as a continuous wave or it can manifest as a stream of discrete particles called photons. Light is measured as a series of particles in a continuous wave. We know what it is at the time we measure it, but what was it on its way to where we picked it up? If the light starts over here and you pick it up over there, what is it in between? Particle or wavelength? 

The answer is neither. It's not even light. It's just a packet of probabilities. 

We have to look upon oils in the same manner. 

If somebody asks you what will an oil do, you can give them a chemical answer and it would be sufficient. The deeper truth, though, is that oil has hundreds of compounds in it. So if somebody asks you “What will that oil do?” You can give them a quantum physics answer and “What do you want it to do?” 

It’s a packet of possibilities. It will manifest certain possibilities for one person and different another and still others for somebody else. 

What decides the possibilities that manifest? Your intention. 

So out of that packet of possibilities we make decisions on an unconscious or conscious level that pulls out of that oil certain things to happen. 

That's why prayer works so well with the oils, and why the oils work so well with prayer. 

What's absolutely fascinating is today you can understand how these oils do work on a molecular level.

Want to learn more? Watch this three-minute movie trailer:

Ancient Secrets of Essential Oils

Want to get started on your own amazing essential oils journey? 

Log on here:

www.HolisticOilsForPetsAndPeeps.com

Primal Pet Foods Recalls 5 Specific Primal Canine And Feline Freeze-Dried Poultry Formulas

Primal Pet Food issues a recall due to product manufactured outside of grind size specification.

For Immediate Release ~ December 21, 2017

To All Primal Pet Foods Consumers:

Through a recent product quality review process, we have determined that 5 specific Primal 
Canine and Feline Freeze-Dried Poultry Formulas were produced outside of our grind size 
specification of 1/8” which we have determined is the ideal size of ground bone to be fed to 
dogs and cats. The products in question were ground at ¼” or 1/8” deviation from our 
specification.

As these products do not meet our precise specifications, we are requesting that these specific products and lot codes be returned to the Primal retailer at which the product was originally purchased for full credit. In the case whereby you are unable to return the product directly to the retailer, please contact our customer service team using the information below to process a product reimbursement.

Primal Customer Service: 866-566-4652 EXT. 2 or by email at support@primalpetfoods.com

Please refer to the list below for the items in question:

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to you and your pet(s).

Please contact our Customer Service Team with any questions, comments and or concerns.

Best Regards,
Matthew R. Koss
President, Founder

PRODUCT UNIT CODE – PRODUCT NAME – CASE UPC – UNIT UPC – BATCH NUMBER

CCF14-FD – Canine Chicken Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006500 – 895135-000823 – 2D1101817

CCF14-FD – Canine Chicken Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006500 – 895135-000823 – 3D3100317

CCF14-FD – Canine Chicken Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006500 – 895135-000823 – 1D4100317

CCF14-FD – Canine Chicken Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006500 – 895135-000823 – 2D2100317

CCF14-FD – Canine Chicken Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006500 – 895135-000823 – 1D5102717

CCF14-FD – Canine Chicken Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006500 – 895135-000823 – 1D6101717

CCF14-FD – Canine Chicken Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006500 – 895135-000823 – 2D6100317

CDF14-FD – Canine Duck Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006517 – 895135-000977 – 1D4100117

CDF14-FD – Canine Duck Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006517 – 895135-000977 – 1D5100817

CDF14-FD – Canine Duck Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006517 – 895135-000977 – 2D7100117

CDF14-FD – Canine Duck Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006517 – 895135-000977 – 2D1092517

CDF14-FD – Canine Duck Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006517 – 895135-000977 – 2D7100817

CDF14-FD – Canine Duck Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006517 – 895135-000977 – 1D8100217

CDF14-FD – Canine Duck Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006517 – 895135-000977 – 2D5100117

CDF14-FD – Canine Duck Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006517 – 895135-000977 – 3D5100117

CDF14-FD – Canine Duck Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006517 – 895135-000977 – 3D6100817

CDF14-FD – Canine Duck Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006517 – 895135-000977 – 1D10101817

CDF14-FD – Canine Duck Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006517 – 895135-000977 – 3D10101817

CDF5.5-FD – Canine Duck Freeze-Dried Formula – 5.5 oz. – 854495-006418 – 850334-004362 – 1D5100117

CTF5.5-FD – Canine Turkey Freeze-Dried Formula – 5.5 oz. – 854495-006449 – 850334-004379 – 1D892617

CTF14-FD – Canine Turkey Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006548 – 895135-000984 – 3D1092517

CTF14-FD – Canine Turkey Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006548 – 895135-000984 – 1D392517

CTF14-FD – Canine Turkey Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006548 – 895135-000984 – 1D592517

CTF14-FD – Canine Turkey Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006548 – 895135-000984 – 4D692517

CTF14-FD – Canine Turkey Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006548 – 895135-000984 – 2D892617

CTF14-FD – Canine Turkey Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006548 – 895135-000984 – 1D8100217

CTF14-FD – Canine Turkey Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006548 – 895135-000984 – D10100217

FCF14-FD – Feline Chicken-Salmon Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006562 – 895135-000960 – 2D2100217

FCF14-FD – Feline Chicken-Salmon Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006562 – 895135-000960 – 1D1100217

FCF14-FD – Feline Chicken-Salmon Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006562 – 895135-000960 – 2D9100217

FCF14-FD – Feline Chicken-Salmon Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006562 – 895135-000960 – 1D4100217

FCF5.5-FD – Feline Chicken-Salmon Freeze-Dried Formula – 5.5 oz. – 854495-006463 – 850334-004355 – 1D3100217

FTF14-FD – Feline Turkey Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006586 – 895135-000076 – 2D10100317

FTF14-FD – Feline Turkey Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006586 – 895135-000076 – 2D8100317

FTF14-FD – Feline Turkey Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006586 – 895135-000076 – 1D7100217

FTF14-FD – Feline Turkey Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006586 – 895135-000076 – 3D5100317

FTF14-FD – Feline Turkey Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006586 – 895135-000076 – 1D5101617

FTF14-FD – Feline Turkey Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006586 – 895135-000076 – 1D6100317

FTF14-FD – Feline Turkey Freeze-Dried Formula – 14 oz. – 854495-006586 – 895135-000076 – 1D10101717

FTF5.5-FD – Feline Turkey Freeze-Dried Formula – 5.5 oz. – 854495-006487 – 850334-004386 – 1D5100317

FTF5.5-FD – Feline Turkey Freeze-Dried Formula – 5.5 oz. – 854495-006487 – 850334-004386 – 1D10101717

There Have Been Two Previous Recalls from Primal Pet Foods:

2011 - Primal Pet Foods Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall On Feline Chicken & Salmon Formula

2015 - Cat Food Recall - Primal Pet Foods Voluntarily Recalls A Single Lot of Raw Frozen Cat Food

http://bit.ly/LASafetyCommitment