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M A G A Z I N E

WOOF VOLUME I

01

JUNE 2018

INTERVIEW Mrs. Meadys

WHO IS THE PAWSE ?

PIn the heart of Pointe-St-Charles

DO'S AND DONTS How to feed your dog

COSTUMED FOOD CHEF DAVID

FOOD PORN Artistry Meets Precision

ES €5.50

GB €5.00

IT €5.00

USA $10.99

FR €8.00

JP ¥2,310

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PETLOVERS

HELLO MTL

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We want to create the best pet lover community in Canada, and we will. We are committed to finding at all the corners all the stories of the pet lovers and the reasons that move them to make from this place a better place.

We hope you join our community and enjoy a lot of cool new ideas, stories, pictures, and fun facts about the pets of Montreal. Please feel free to share this, it is also yours.

Cheers,

E D I T O R ' S

N O T E

NUTRITION

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INTRODUCTION

WHAT DOG AND CAT FOOD REALLY IS?

BY GABRIELA TORRESÂ

NUTRITION

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INTRODUCTION

Nutrition We all have to feed our dogs, and the easiest thing to do, is to buy a commercially available kibble that can meet all the nutritional requirements.

However, the industry of dogs and cats’ food has been poorly regulated and there has been an outbreak of degenerative diseases, allergies and cancers that have been associated to the commercially available dry food.

What dog and cat food really is? We can often see in the label of pet food “gourmet” or “premium” ingredients. Products labeled as such are not required to contain any different or higher quality ingredients than any other product. Additionally, we can see that the protein available are animal “by products”. But what it means is that the animals have been through a process of rendering.

Rendering is an industrial process that converts waste of animal tissue into “usable” materials. This means that the lean muscle is cut off for human consumption and the leftovers carcasses such as bones, organs, blood, beaks, dead, dying, diseased, disabled animals, are cooked for several hours at really high temperature to separate fat from protein. This remaining fat and dried protein solids goes into your pet food as a " by-product meal". The high temperature used in the rendering process denaturalize the proteins, destroys natural enzymes and changes dramatically nutrient composition of the final product that ends up in pet food.

All rendered products are unfit for human consumption, yet they are legally ok to be a main ingredient in pet foods. Besides the low quality of the protein found in pet food, there is another more serious issue that completely affects your dog’s health, which is the addition of toxins and carcinogenic agents. Yes, that is correct, there are many forms of toxins introduced into our pets’ bodies through these highly processed, cooked foods. In a study where 25 commercial pet foods were analyzed, 23 out of the 24 had ingredients that had a mutagenic response4. What this really means is that there is a connection between the ingredients in the diet and cancer in animals consuming these foods5. This does not mean that ALL pet foods available contain these toxins or carcinogenic agents. However, this shows that pet food industry is far from being properly regulated and that ingredients that have been rendered toxic, unsafe and hazardous for human consumption are allowed to be in the dry food. Therefore, it is important to read the label and understand the nature of the ingredients that we are feeding our dogs. Their health depends on this.

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WHY RAW FOOD SEEMS TO BE THE BEST OPTION?

Many people are concerned about feeding raw food to their dogs due to the risk of Sallmonella, E. Coli and other unwanted bacteria. However, the digestive tracts of dogs and cats is way shorter than humans and very acidic (pH= 1). This means that raw food moves faster through your pet's system and the acidic digestive system kills most of the bacteria found in raw food 6. Therefore, raw food is a very good option to consider when choosing the food of your pet and you can control the ingredients and avoid unwanted agents. After all, dogs and cats are natural carnivores (omnivores really) and years of natural and artificial selection have resulted in a digestive system perfectly made to process and absorb raw food more readily than any other food. We need to be aware of the short term and long term consequanece of choosing one kind of food over the other.

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INTERVIEW

NATURAL RAW FOOD AN INTERVIEW WITH DAVID HAMBURG

BY ITZEL MENDOZA

"My experience with my dog taught me that

My previous dog, Garp, my beloved chocolate lab,

natural pet food can dramatically improve a

suffered from chronic and painful skin allergies

dog’s health and quality of life. The more I

and ear infections. When nothing seemed to

learned about animal nutrition, the less I

help, in desperation I began to experiment with

could understand why there wasn’t a convenient way for me to feed pet a natural diet of unprocessed grain-free dog food.

That's how the brand Mrs. Meadys was born."

his diet, implementing changes I hoped may improve his quality of life.

As I continued my research, I began to believe that dogs thrive when fed healthy grain-free diets with real meat and fresh produce. This lead me to

― David Hamburg , The Founder of Mrs.

begin developing and feeding Garp my own

Meadys

recipes of fresh raw dog food. And within weeks I witnessed a complete reversal in his health!

The more I learned about animal nutrition, the less I could understand why here wasn’t a convenient way for me to feed Garp a natural diet of unprocessed grain-free dog food. Moreover, when I started to share my new recipes with friends, their dogs also experienced the same positive results. Word spread, and soon after I launched Mrs. Meadys.

To ensure Mrs Meadys provided the best possible quality products, I called on my background as an award-winning market research consultant. I checked endlessly for the best local inspected meat and fresh produce sources. And after following this up with continuous testing and analysis, I developed healthy, nutritional grain-free formulas with no additives or preservatives.

In addition to the special, healthy recipes, considerable time was also spent testing various packaging options necessary to make sure Mrs. Meadys' products are presented in a manner that provides for maximum customer convenience. Now zip-locked in easy-to serve and easy tostore formats, our packaging is designed to ensure feeding your pet becomes more enjoyable and less of a chore.

Thanks for taking the time to check us out, and to learn about our products.

I’m totally committed to providing the best customer service possible. So, please, do let me know if you have any questions - I'd love to hear from you!

I can be reached at david@mrsmeadys.com or call me at 514938-1814.

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David

WHO'S THE PAWSE?

BY ITZEL MENDOZA

BUSINESS WITH PLEASURE, BUT PAUL AND KATRINA WOULD ENCOURAGE OTHERWISE. THE COUPLE BUILT PAWSE FROM THE GROUND UP WITH A SHARED PASSION FOR ANIMALS AND A MIND FOR BUSINESS. They had noticed a need for a pet store that had a passion for pets and their well-being in Pointe St-Charles and in March of 2014 Pawse Boutique opened its doors! Ever since they have been welcomed with open arms by the dog and cat owners in the area and wouldn’t want to do anything else!

Located in the small community of Pointe St-Charles, just minutes from downtown Montreal.

We carry a curated selection of quality dog and cat products, and well researched, quality pet foods.

Including the best and surprisingly affordable raw foods on the market.

Always on the hunt for new approaches to keeping your pet healthy and happy without the need for harsh chemicals or medication.

They had noticed a need for a pet store that had a passion for pets and their well-being in Pointe St-Charles and in March of 2014 Pawse Boutique opened its doors! Ever since they have been welcomed with open arms by the dog and cat owners in the area and wouldn’t want to do anything else!

SERVICES WE ONLY REFER OUR CUSTOMERS TO THE PEOPLE WE TRUST. We’ve built good relationships with these people, recommend their services, and most importantly they are dedicated to your furry friends.

ADOPT, DON’T SHOP! PAWSE BOUTIQUE DOESN'T SELL ANIMALS We strongly believe that there are an overwhelming amount of good animals in need of a good home up for adoption.

Stores that sell animals exacerbates the situation by making puppy mills lucrative.

Quebec has the highest concentration of puppy mills in North America.

Our answer to this problem is to get prospective animal owners in contact with local rescues.

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PAWSE BOUTIQUE

PAWSE BOUTIQUE Technical Definitions

Some professional or trade publications are also peer-reviewed. Academic or professional publications that are not peer-reviewed are generally professional magazines. The fact that a publication calls itself a "journal" does not make it a journal in the technical sense. The Wall Street Journal is actually a newspaper.

History of Magazine Publication The earliest example of magazines was Erbauliche Months Unterredungen which was launched in 1663 in Germany. It was a literary and philosophy magazine.

The Gentleman's Magazine, first published in 1731, in London, is considered to have been the first general-interest magazine.

Edward Cave, who edited The Gentleman's Magazine was the first to use the term "magazine," ultimately derived from the Arabic: ‫ مخازن‬makhazin ("storehouses") by way of the French language.

In the library technical sense, a "magazine" paginates with each issue starting at page three. Likewise, a "journal" has continuous pagination throughout a volume.

Thus Business Week, which starts each issue anew with page one, is a magazine, but the Journal of Business Communication, is a journal.

Some professional or trade publications are also peer-reviewed. Academic or professional publications that are not peer-reviewed are generally professional magazines. The fact that a publication calls itself a "journal" does not make it a journal in the technical sense. The Wall Street Journal is actually a newspaper.

Edward Cave, who edited The Gentleman's Magazine was the first to use the term "magazine," ultimately derived from the Arabic: ‫ مخازن‬makhazin ("storehouses") by way of the French language.

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IS AS COOLASALLGETOUT

In the library technical sense, a "magazine" paginates with each issue starting at page three. Likewise, a "journal" has continuous pagination throughout a volume.

Thus Business Week, which starts each issue anew with page one, is a magazine, but the Journal of Business Communication is a journal.

YOU ARE THE BEST OF ME

do's , don'ts & other cool things to know about pet food.

DO HEALTHY DOG FOOD TAKEN FROM THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB

Cheese Yes, dogs can eat cheese in small to

Eggs Yes, it’s OK for dogs to eat eggs. Eggs

moderate quantities. As long as your dog isn’t

are safe for dogs as long as they are fully

lactose intolerant, which is rare, but still

cooked. Cooked eggs are a wonderful source of

possible in canines, cheese can be a great treat.

protein and can help an upset stomach.

However, eating raw egg whites can give dogs

Yes, dogs can eat corn. Corn is one of the most

biotin deficiency, so be sure to cook the eggs all

common ingredients in most dog foods.

the way through before giving them to your pet.

However, the cob can be hard for a dog to digest and may cause an intestinal blockage, so if

Peanut butter Yes, peanut butter is OK for dogs.

you’re sharing some corn, make sure it is off the

Peanut butter can be an excellent source of

cob.

protein for dogs. It contains heart-healthy fats, vitamins B and E and niacin. Raw, unsalted peanut butter is the healthiest option because it

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doesn’t contain xylitol, a sugar substitute that can be toxic to dogs.

DONT UNHEALTHY DOG FOOD

Garlic No, dogs shouldn’t eat onions. Like

Chocolate No, dogs should not eat chocolate.

onions, leeks, and chives, garlic is part of the

This isn’t just an old wives’ tale. Chocolate

Allium family, and it is five times more toxic to

contains very toxic substances called

dogs than the rest of the Allium plants. Garlic

methylxanthines, which are stimulants that stop

can create anemia in dogs, causing side effects

a dog’s metabolic process. Even just a little bit of

such as pale gums, elevated heart rate,

chocolate, especially dark chocolate, can cause

weakness, and collapsing.

diarrhea and vomiting. A large amount can cause seizures, irregular heart function, and even

Macadamia nuts No, dogs should not eat macadamia nuts. These are some of the most poisonous foods for dogs. Macadamia nuts, part of the Protaceae family, can cause vomiting, increased body temperature, inability to walk, and lethargy.

death.

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PAUL HOW HE CREATED PAWS

DAVID HOW HE CREATED MRS MEADYS

In a very cool way Paul, let us know how he and her

David is a gem, he was super sweet and super patient to

business partner created PAWSE, it was made from love

let us know the story behind the creation of Mrs. Meadys

basically and for devotion to his work and to what he

also he explains to us why he jumps to RAW FOOD and why

knows the best dog food.

that is the best option for him and his dogs.

He also let us visit his store that is located in

We also saw all the variety of frozen raw food he prepares

RUE CENTRE and tell us about the organizations he

it was amazing spending time with him.That's why we

supports. Paul it's definitely a pet lover! That's why we

decided to give them a PET LOVER BADGE

decided to give them a PET LOVER BADGE

THANKS!

THANKS!

PET LOVER

PET LOVER

CERTIFICATE of recognition

CERTIFICATE of recognition

BONUS

OK NOW LET'S GET SERIOUS. ANIMAL ABUSE What constitutes an infraction?

Pursuant to the laws applied by Montreal SPCA inspectors, the following acts or omissions constitute infractions: Hitting, strangling, stabbing, burning, or poisoning an animal.

Training an animal to fight, trapping an animal using a method that causes pain, Abandoning an animal without ensuring that someone else will properly care for the animal, failing to provide an animal with veterinary care when injured, ill, or suffering Failing to provide an animal with food or water.

Keeping an animal in a place that is soiled, unsafe, or that does not provide sufficient space or lighting Failing to provide an animal with protection from heat, cold, or weather conditions Failing to provide a dog who lives mainly outdoors with a doghouse that is waterproof, raised off the ground, and in good condition Using a collar that hampers an animal’s breathing, or causes the animal pain or injury Failing to groom an animal and trim his or her claws on a regular basis

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LAWS IN MONTREAL

If you witness animal abuse, please report it!

1. To the Montreal SPCA’s Investigations and Inspections Department: Leave us a message at (514) 735-2711, extension 2230, or send us an email at inspection@spcamontreal.com. In case of emergency, call (514) 735-2711, extension 0. All complaints are treated confidentially.

2. For incidents outside of the territory covered by the Montreal SPCA’s investigations and inspections department, to the Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation du Québec: Call 1-844-ANIMAUX or send an email to centraledesignalement@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca. All complaints are treated confidentially.

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