Q. Is your
pet food safe in light of the recent pet food recalls?
A. Yes, our food is safe. The extensive recall
of dog and cat food this weekend does not include any of our
products. We do not (and never have) use wheat, corn or glutens
in any of our products. We also have the highest quality control
standards in the industry. Every batch of food undergoes strict
quality control testing. Our sympathies are with the pet parents
who are dealing with the heartache of this situation. If your dog
or cat has eaten any of the foods listed on the recall
list and they are showing any signs of illness, please
contact your vet immediately. If you are looking for alternatives
to these foods, we invite you to review this web site for more on the
healthiest possible pet foods.
Q. What makes your
pet food and products stand above the rest of the natural pet foods on
the market today?
A. Personally, in my opinion, I believe
HealthyPetNet products are the highest quality natural pet products on
the market today. I can say this for many reasons. First,
HealthyPetNet has one of the strictest quality control standards in the
industry. Second, we have Dr. Jane Bicks. Dr. Jane
is our product formulator and brings with her over 30 years of
experience to search and provide the highest quality ingredients that
go into every HealthyPetNet products. Dr. Jane is available to
the public via weekly conference calls, as well as one a one-to-one
level. Third, our pet foods are the freshest on the planet, when
you receive them. Each bag is marked with the date is was
manufactured, and is never older than 30 days by the time our customers
receive it. Fourth, we do not use corn, wheat or dairy in any of
our products. Fifth, need to reach our company owner? I can
help you with this! These are just the highlights. So, how does
your brand compare to ours? Can you reach your product
formulator, let alone the owner of the company of the pet food you're
feeding? What kind of quality control does your pet's food
company use? Really now, how old do you think your pet's food is?
Q. Where do your
ingredients come from?
A. Our ingredients for all our food products comes
from U.S. sources, many very local to the company in Florida. The
only ingredient that does not come from U.S. sources is the organic
chicken in our Instinctive Choice canned cat food. The organic
chicken comes from New Zealand.
Q. I find the price
of the food to be a bit on the high side. Why is it said that it
is cheaper in the long run, to feed Life's Abundance over other popular
commercial pet foods?
A. Since the food is concentrated, there is more value with less
food consumed, which scores in the high 90's for digestibility and
palatability. Pet owners will find fewer odors and stool clean
up. Feeding Life's Abundance high quality
foods, you will be able to see the difference in your pet's health,
skin coat, energy level, quality life-style and less trips to the vet
with fewer vet bills. You might also consider checking out the Daily
Cost Comparison For Dogs and Daily Cost Comparison For Cats
compared to other popular foods. To give you a realistic example,
40 lbs of Life's Abundance dog food lasts 4 to 5 weeks, to feed two
adult dogs, 68 and 86 pounds each, respectively...compared to a 40-lb
bag of any popular commercial dog food, which used to last about 2 to 3
weeks. Cat food is also concentrated to feed much less. With Life's
Abundance, 1/2 cup less can be fed per 50 lb dog than with Flint River
Ranch!
Q. OK, I'm almost
convinced that feeding Life's Abundance is the best food I can
feed my pet, but please, I need to be 100% convinced. Can you
help me?
A. Sure! Obviously, you have not read the article mentioned
on this site's home page. The first article is entitled, "What's Really For Dinner? The Truth About
Commercial Pet Food."
It is written by Tina Perry, who is an animal advocate with the Animal
Protection Institute. Right now, check the ingredients on the
current food you are feeding. Would you eat the food? Your answer
is 'Probably NOT!' Then why feed it to your pet? Life's
Abundance is made of all natural, human-grade ingredients. This
means that if Life's Abundance was the ONLY food you had left in your
home, you could eat it, and it would would nutritionally beneficial to
your overall health. WOW! Can you say this about the food you are
presently feeding your pet? The most important thing to take into
consideration is that all HealthyPetNet Life's Abundance products are
formulated by highly respected and nationally-recognized holistic
veterinarian, Dr. Jane Bicks! Dr. Jane
hosts her very own product
calls every Thursday evening, where prospective customers and existing
customers can ask ANY and ALL questions, as it relates to the products,
as well as the health of your pet! Can you say this about
the product line you are presently feeding? To further convince
yourself, please click here to watch a DVD called "What's Really In
Your Pet's Food." You can even request free dog and
cat food
samples, and only pay small shipping cost.
Q. Why don't you
have separate formulas for puppies and older dogs...kittens and cats?
A. If the food being fed is high quality and all natural, there
is no need to have separate formulas. Life's Abundance is formulated
according to AAFCO's guidelines of providing a 1:1 calcium/phosphorus
ratio. A puppy will eat more and a senior will eat less...each
dogs gets the proper calcium/phosphorus ratio, and it's nutritional
needs are met, no matter how much food or how little food a dog
eats. Don't let these commercial pet food companies fool and
confuse you with all their different stage formulas. They have
these formulas available because their food is not high quality.
Q. I'm Concerned
About the Food Spoiling, Since it's Made with All Natural Ingredients!
A. When properly stored in a cool place away
from moisture, Life's Abundance all natural foods can be fed for about
11 months. However, the ideal period is 5 to 6 months.
After six months the product value declines quickly. This is
because there are no harmful chemical preservatives added to the food,
as with most commercial foods. Natural foods attract moisture -
which can turn into mildew spoilage quickly in the summer weather and
areas of high humidity. Store pet food in a dry, cool place (even
in the $5.00 tubs you can pick up at WalMart or Home Depot).
Q. What are the factors
that make up such a high quality pet food such as Lifes Abundance?
A. Wholesome fresh natural high quality ingredients:
That means that our chickens were not given hormones or steroids.
Our fish is farmed raised cat fish because the ocean and fish are
contaminated.
The chicken meal, turkey meal, fish meal and liver meals are extremely
high quality. High quality protein is essential to meet your pets
protein requirements.
All our ingredients are natural. You wont find any artificial
preservatives in any ingredient in our food.
Our wholesome ingredients come from the same place as our own food
does. We don't use dead, diseased, dying or decayed animals in our pet
food.
Our ingredients are delivered just prior to making the food. While
purchasing large quantities of ingredients will save money and is often
done, we believe that storage of ingredients decreases their
nutritional value.
Please click here to view the Technical
Paper on Life's Abundance Dog
and Cat Food formulas!
Q. Why 26% Protein
in the Dog Food?
A. It is not the amount of protein in a dog food that is
important, it is the type of protein and how easily it can be
digested. The protein is the right amount for all stages of
life. In some cases of working dogs or dogs under high stress,
the addition of meat protein can be considered.
Q. HELP! My
Dog is Scratching Like Crazy?
A. First of all, make sure your dog does not have fleas.
You might consider having your Vet check him/her because they can
easily be missed by the untrained eye. Second, your dog may very
well be allergic to one or more ingredients in the current food you are
feeding. Many dogs are allergic to wheat, corn, glutens and/or
chicken, and may even be experiencing a reaction to the by-products or
another ingredient, if you are still feeding a popular commercial dog
food. Remember that healthy skin, coats, eyes and even breath
start from within first, what we feed out pets. Life's Abundance is
corn, wheat and dairy free!
Q. Are you products
available in Canada or outside the US?
A. No - at this time we have not obtained authorization to sell
our products outside the US.
Q. What is Lifes Abundance formula based on?
A. Our formula based on science that will deliver optimum nutrition:
The amount of protein and fat in a pet food will determine the type of
nutrition a pet receives. We believe that our formula contains a
moderate amount (not too high and not too low) of high quality proteins
to deliver optimum nutrition. Science has demonstrated that
antioxidants are vital to enhance the immune system. Our foods are rich
in natural antioxidants including fruits and vegetables. A healthy
intestinal tract is key to the absorption of nutrients. If the
intestinal tract is not healthy then no matter how good the ingredients
and formula is, the pet will not be able to absorb it properly. To
ensure a healthy intestinal tract we decided to use a fiber that
produces the nutrients the intestine require. We have included 5 types
of friendly bacteria to maintain the health of the intestinal tract as
well. Science has shown that minerals are better absorbed when they are
tied to protein (chelated minerals). We use chelated minerals.
Q. What are Life's
Abundance manufacturing procedures?
A. Good Manufacturing Procedures are vital to make a
healthy nutritious food:
Accountability and high quality control standards is reflected in a
good product. Our plant cares about the type of food they produce
because they have been making food for a long time --- three
generations to be exact. Buying and testing ingredients, and cooking is
done with the care of a family members. Its more then just a job. The
food quality control starts with incoming ingredients - visually and
chemically tested prior to use, quality control check points during the
cooking, and samples of every batch kept as controls. A sample of every
batch is also kept at the warehouse facilities. Our foods are cooked at
low temperatures for a short period of time. Our temperatures are only
at about 210 degrees and cooking time is not much longer then 12 1/2
seconds.
Q. What exactly is the
definition of "meal" as a pet food ingredient?
A. 'Meal' means reduced in size...meaning the food
is cooked, most of the water removed and reduced in size (ground) in
order for a more uniform mix of the meat, veggies, fruit, vitamins and
minerals. Just because you see the word 'meal' in an ingredient,
do not assume that the food itself is whole and untampered with!
There are many popular commercial pet foods that list 'chicken meal' as
an ingredient. BEWARE!!! This 'chicken meal' may contain
by-products such as beaks, feathers, intestines and other
unfit-for-consumption ingredients. Read the ingredient label
carefully. If you're still not sure, call the company! An
ethical company WILL give you an honest answer! If the company is
being evasive in ANY way, you can be assured you will NOT receive an
honest answer! Since Life's Abundance does NOT contain
by-products, you can be assured that our 'meal' is 100% high quality
human-grade (fit for human consumption).
Q. How fresh is Life's
Abundance?
A. Our food is made, shipped to the warehouse, and
then directly to our customers. When customers receive our food,
it is between two and four weeks old. Every bag has a date on
it...most people think it is the expiration date; however, the date on
the bag is the date the food was manufactured. We pride ourselves
in knowing that your pet has the freshest food in the world. To further
insure freshness we pack the food in special bags designed to hold
freshness, with zip locks.
Q. I would like to
order and take advantage of wholesale prices, but need to know the
feeding guidelines so I can figure out how often to have the food
shipped?
Cups per bag for the dog food are:
8 lb bag - 32 cups
20 lb bag - 80 cups
40 lb bag - 160 cups
Suggested feeding guideline for dogs is:
Weight of Dog (lbs.) Suggested Daily Amount
3 to 101/4 to 2/3 cup
10 to 20 2/3 to 1 cup
20 to 301 to 1 1/2 cups
30 to 401 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups
40 to 601 3/4 to 2 1/2 cups
60 to 802 1/2 to 3 cups
80 to 1003 to 3 1/2 cups
Over 1003 1/2 cups + 1/3 cup for each 10 lbs of body weight over 100
lbs.
Cups per bag for the cat food are:
6.6 lb bag - 26-1/2 Cups
16.5 lb. bag - 66 Cups
Suggested feeding guideline for cats is:
Weight (lbs.) Suggested Daily Amount
3 to 6 1/4 to 1/3 cup
7 to 12 1/3 to 1/2 cup
3 to 18 1/2 to 3/4 cup
Q. My cat has had
urinary tract problems on and off for the last few years. May I feed
her Lifes
Abundance Cat Food?
A. Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease has many causes.
These causes include obesity, breed predilection (persians and
himilayans are more susceptible), allergy, bacteria and possible
virus. Foods should produce a urine pH that is slightly acidic,
about 6.8 - 6.8. That is what Life's Abundance produces in
healthy cats. If a cat doesn't drink enough water, the urine can
become too concentrated. Those cats may require a canned food a
few times a week or all the time.
Q. Is canned food
better than dry? It looks more like real food.
A. Canned food contains 75-78% water. That doesn't leave
very much room for nutrients and thus your pet has to eat a great deal
of food to get its nutritional requirement. Dry food is a more
concentrated source of nutrition with about 10% water, leaving 90% for
nutrients. Canned food may look like meat but it can consist of
textured soy that is colored and flavored to taste like meat. Use
canned food as a supplement to your Lifes Abundance Cat Food.
HealthyPetNet introduced Instinctive Choice Canned Cat Food. Instinctive Choice Premium Canned Food
is specially formulated to feed
along with Life's Abundance Premium Dry Food, so your cat can get the
benefits of both canned and dry foods. It's not only what is in
Instinctive Choice that makes it the ultimate canned cat food, it is
what's not in Instinctive Choice.
Q. Who formulates
the pet food products and supplements for HealthyPetNet?
A. HealthyPetNet products are formulated by Dr. Jane Bicks, a
highly respected and nationally recognized holistic veterinarian, who
utilizes the best of modern science and Mother Nature. She has been
honored many times by her own veterinary profession. She is the author
of three national books on pet care and nutrition including "Revolution
in Cat Nutrition," "Dr. Jane's Thirty Days to a Healthier, Happier Cat"
and "Dr. Jane's Natural Care for a Healthy, Happy Dog." Dr. Bicks has
been involved with many Advisory Boards including the Cornell Feline
Health Center and Canine Companions for Independence. She served as the
President of the Veterinary Medical Association of New York City and
was appointed by Mayor Rudolph Giuliani to help start the largest
animal shelter in the United States. Many network television shows and
radio stations have called on Dr. Bicks for her expertise on animal
care. Currently, she can be seen on the Animal Planet's Petsburg series
where she is a frequent guest host who discusses solutions to common
pet problems.
Q. I'm not comfortable
shopping online, so how do I get an order placed with HealthyPetNet?
A. Call us at 1-877-387-4564 and use ID#40050653 (Live Healthy)
an we'll be happy to take your order and get you an account number so
you can continue to order by phone quickly and easily. You can also
become a Preferred Customer by requesting automatic shipments in
increments of weeks or months. You get a lower price and you won't have
to keep ordering. You can change your increment with a call to the
toll-free number above. We'll work with you to determine your
autoship schedule. Remember that when you are our customer we are
available for you ANYTIME you have a question. If we do not have
an answer to your question we will ask Dr. Jane Bicks, the product
formulator and obtain your answer. We are here for you and want
to be your dog or cat food specialist and help your pet live a longer,
healthier life!
Q. Can I sell
HealthyPetNet products to offset my own dog and cat food costs plus
generate an extra income while helping other pet owners feed their dogs
a healthy diet?
A. Yes, having a HealthyPetNetbusiness is a very rewarding. You can
work with pet owners, shelters, breeders, veterinarians, pet sitters,
boarding kennels, rescue organizations and more. There's even a
discounted price on food for breeders and kennels. Building
an
organization by sponsoring these and other business-minded people will
provide you not only with an income but a great personal feeling of
doing something good. Get more information about the HealthyPetNet Business Opportunity.
We have an outstanding team to help
you build your business. We have an exclusive team training
website and group to answer all of your technical question. We also
provide training emails and ongoing support.
Q. Can I sell
HealthyPetNet products online?
A. Yes! HealthyPetNet will provide you with a website for $10.95
a month and all orders from it will automatically be credited to your
account. View an example of this site.
Q. Is Life's
Abundance sold through network marketing?
A. Yes! HealthyPetNet is based on referral marketing. The more
people you sponsor the more you can make. Some people are using the
program simply to earn enough money to pay for their own pet products
by having a few customers from friends and family. Others are producing
significant part-time incomes and still others have replaced full-time
incomes. This is not a "get rich fast" business. It's a real
business that you own and requires consistent effort over an extended
period of time. The products are consumable, so people tend to
reorder (customer retention is around 70 to 80 percent), allowing you
to reap rewards long-term for every customer gained. Get HealthyPetNet
Field Representative information.
Medical Advice
We do not provide medical advice; this is left up to your Vet who knows
your animal. The industry is blessed with many fine Vets that
truly care about animal health. However, regardless of professional
advice, it is up to each pet owner to read and understand pet food
labels. Veterinary schools do not require students to take courses in
nutrition. Consumers are electing to no longer support
manufacturers that have little regards for their pet's health.
The professional, both in the veterinary practice and in the food they
recommend, are aware of this concern and are following a national trend
for a healthier lifestyle. Much of the widely advertised dog
foods contain by-products and the remains from the human garbage chain
with harmful chemical additives. These packages should have the
skull and crossbones added to the label!
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