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Cooked To Perfection - Wagging Rights Meals For Dogs

The Wong Dogs was invited for their very first media event by Wagging Rights (more on that in another post) and came back with quite the haul.

What caught our attention at first was a freezer filled with homemade meals for canines. It seems WaggingRights is huge on cooking for their canines.

Wagging Rights meals compromise of 60% human-grade meats from a local wholesaler (75% in grain-free and raw versions) with the other 40% comprising of fresh fruit, vegetables and supplements such as calcium phosphate, vitamin D, zinc etc.

“Feeding your dog right is the biggest positive impact you have on your dog’s life. We feel – and we know so from experience – that proper feeding practices greatly improves both life span and quality of life for dogs. What this means for the owners is healthier, happier, sturdier dogs that need fewer visits to the vet. We want to change the way you feed your dog, one meal at a time,” says Lu-Yi.

Wagging Rights also cater to different preferences and under special request, can prep grain-free and raw versions of all their recipes.

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During the media preview last week, the people behind Wagging Rights blessed The Wong Dogs with four different flavours to savour. The first night, Cory enjoyed a heart Sunday Roast Beef set that was contained farm-raised beef with sauté broccoli, carrots, watermelon cubes and blueberries. Picky Cole (ever the epicurean) on the other hand took in the sweet-smelling Posh Pulled Pork set that came with pork medallions, sauté spinach, French beans, red peppers and apple bits. Both the boys finished everything up within five minutes tops. The boys will enjoy Chicken Terrine and Shepherd Lamb Stew next week.

It is not easy to impress The Wong Dogs with home-cooked food for pets. But if you are truly serious in getting a balanced home-cooked diet for Fido, then The Wong Dogs can gladly say Wagging Rights should be your first stop. How could I not be when every single item on the menu has been measured to perfection?

Through my conversation with founder Lu-Yi Ong, she was able to give me the lowdown on what the ideal meal for a dog should be. Even the nitty-gritty, and sometimes controversial details such as supplements was not spared.
I love how the dog menu has also been meticulously styled (to charm the eyes of pet owners, I am sure). After all, don't we all feel better when food is presented in such a manner? Whether our pets realise it or not. :p

Many a times, I have seen many would-be furkid-food chefs carrying walking around overweight canines. Mind you, these people buy their produce straight from the supermarket and rarely do these fortunate dogs eat kibble. The problem is portioning – it is either too much of something that sometimes lead to obesity or health problems in most of these furkids.

“Through many years of dog ownership. Plus, my partners have worked with so many dogs. This experience has taught us that a well-balanced diet prevents lots of health issues in later life,” says Lu-Yi.

To find out more on Wagging Rights' dog menu, you can visit their Facebook page or call them at 6447 0335

Labels: dog food, homemade, homemade dog food, media event, miniature schnauzer, mixed breed, pets, raw diet, review, singapore special, the wong dogs, wagging rights, waggingrightsssg

❤ "Cooked To Perfection - Wagging Rights Meals For Dogs" was Posted On: Tuesday, 21 October 2014 @01:28 | 0 Wong comments ✿

The Meat Behind A Raw Diet - Primal Pet Foods

A half-day portion for Cole and Cory.

The Wong Dogs are primarily on dry kibble. But what happens when their dear daddy is quarantined at home and food is running low? Well, for this particular time, he had to give in and open a bag of Primal Freeze-Dried Formula ex-colleagues pooled together for Cole’s birthday. Much to the glee of the boys who hovered around me more impatient than usual – Especially that picky eater of a Singapore Special, Cole.

But why all the fuss? After all, if it is truly the most ideal diet out there, I should be practising the ‘Only the best for my dog’ mantra, right?

The Raw Goodness Review

As I have only given Primal Freeze-Formula to the boys, I can only base my experience on this brand. Can you blame me? If I am going to sample anything on for The Wong Dogs, it better be of a certain standard! It definitely can’t hurt if Primal is given the best rating of 5 stars by pet food review site, Dog Food Advisor.

So not happening...

Also, hell no am I going to prepare their meals! Time aside, I am no pet nutritionist and would not even dare take up the task. Due to Cory’s exhaustive list of allergies and intolerances, I went with the Turkey& Sardine Formula. The poultry provides amino and essential fatty acids along with grounded bones which is an excellent source of calcium. Additionally, the sardines are cold-pressed and contains additional omega-3 fatty acids. More than offering raw meat, Primal has gone ahead to add beneficial ingredients such as seeds from pumpkin and sunflower, coconut oil, quinoa, alfalfa and kelp to provide a balanced meal.

After being activated with water.

Giving them Primal takes a little more time as I need to mix the nuggets with water to activate the ingredients. After a week, I notice Cory and Cole producing lesser waste while maintaining the sheen on their coats. I also realised they were a little more alert while on the diet.

On Primal Pet Foods

With companies such as Primal Pet Food stating their theory that a “natural” diet is one which suits canines best, many desperate pet owners have lapped it all up. However, a number of vets have dismissed the idea of a raw diet though recent years have seen more veterinarians supporting the idea.

Dr. Brian Loon of Amber Vet

One veterinarian clinic in particular Amber Vet currently stocks Primal on their premises. Dr Brian Loon of Amber Vet says the clinic acknowledges the potential benefits that some pets show from being on a raw diet though adds that the main concern of most veterinarians is the risk of contamination and incomplete meals, “For pet owners who wish to start their furry charges on this path, we recommend a good quality commercial raw diet that has been formulated to be complete and balanced. These diets have a smaller risk of bacterial food contamination, compared to fresh raw meat meant for human consumption via proper cooking methods.”

A little introductory video on prepping for a Primal Raw Diet meal.

Donut getting ready for his dinner.

David Ong has two dogs, Donut a Miniature Schnauzer and Oreo a Chihuahua and feeds them a raw diet from Primal. One of the main reasons is trying as much as possible not to give them processed food. “They have fluffier coats (especially the Chihuahua) and their canine smell is not so strong. Also, Donut’s beard used to be very yellowish but has lightened by many tones,” he says.

Like Seriously, How Expensive Can It Be?

"Raw doesn't cost that much, daddy. Really! Here is the calculator!"

According to The Wong Dog’s weight, Cory the Miniature Schnauzer at 8kg would require eight nuggets a day while Cole the Singapore Special, weighing at a whopping 22kg will need 22 nuggets daily. The boys are typically fed two meals and wiped clean a 14 oz. (397g) bag in a day. A simple calculation made me go, "woah..."

“B2K Pet Products air freight all Primal stock from the US, costing us a bomb. However, for the ultimate, freshest and quality-assurance, customers are paying for peace of mind with every bag of Primal they purchase,” says Kenneth.

"Oh, please... it is not that much! Don't you spend more on yourself?" - Cory

Don’t get me wrong, if I was a millionaire or maybe even own a tiny Chihuahua, a high-quality raw diet will be most preferred. Maybe, a little “raw-topping” as a supplement to their daily intake?

It may cost more... But did you see how I gobbled everything up?

“For bigger dogs, it is too pricey to live by Primal alone. However, I do recommend customers to feed a topping to their meal in order to keep the cost low. Our big furkids definitely deserve a taste of the best raw food here in Singapore,” says Kenneth.

Labels: b2k, miniature schnauzer, mixed breed, primal pet foods, raw diet

❤ "The Meat Behind A Raw Diet - Primal Pet Foods" was Posted On: Thursday, 11 September 2014 @23:45 | 0 Wong comments ✿

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