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WHAT DO OSTRICHES EAT? | OSTRICH DIET & NUTRITION

Ostriches are omnivorous, meaning they consume a variety of plants and animals. Ostriches are highly flexible eaters and wild ostriches and those raised as livestock may have different diets. While wild ostriches eat a variety of plants, bugs, and small animals, farm-raised ostriches are usually fed a balanced diet of commercially available feeds that mimic what they would naturally eat in the wild.

ALPHA GAL SYNDROME: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE 'MAMMALIAN MEAT ALLERGY"

With an uptick (pun intended) in tick-induced Alpha Gal Syndrome diagnoses in the US, and tick season around the corner, we thought we'd address some basics about the condition sometimes referred to as the "red meat allergy" (more on that later).

IS FEEDING MY DOG A RAW DIET WORTH IT?

There has been a recent surge of interest in switching from plain, simple kibble to a raw diet for a lot of our furry friends. We've done some of the research and we're here to tell you the tips, tricks, pros and cons of raw feeding.

MARDI GRAS AND OSTRICH FEATHERS

Learn all about the history of Mardi Gras, dating back to the 1700's and how we still keep up with tradition 300 years later.

BENEFITS OF TENDON CHEWS FOR DOGS

Ostrich tendons are nutritious, low-fat chew for dogs which help improve dental health as well as mental health by providing plenty of chewing time.

WHAT MAKES OSTRICH MEAT HEALTHY?

There are a lot of factors that contribute to any food's health benefits and risks, including fat-to-protein ratio, nutrient density, digestibility, and - when it comes to animal proteins - the animal's diet and the part/s consumed. Red meat often gets a bad rap, due to clinical studies linking overconsumption to health issues such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. It's important to understand, however, that not all red meats are created equally, and as with anything, moderation is key.