I read in the materials you supplied me (when I purchased the standard KumpiKat) that KumpiKat is also available in a dental formula as well as a fur ball formula. My question is: Can they be mixed together or rotated from day to day or do I have to finish 1 whole bag before starting another? One of my cats needs the dental formula & the other needs the fur ball formula. Some clarification please....
Diana Marie
Dear Diana Marie ~
I am sorry for the misunderstanding - the literature means that KumpiKat covers it all! Poor cats didn't have ONE food to do the job until KumpiKat. People feel like they need to choose between hairball, dental, sensitive stomach, indoor, outdoor (next thing you know they'll have an upstairs and a downstairs formula!) - KumpiKat addresses it all by being a very pure food that is made from ingredients that are tested thoroughly. I know that phrase gets bantered about, but both the dog and cat food are hormone, steroid and antibiotic free. They are wholesome. The vomiting stops partially due to the digestive enzymes which create a good healthy natural thirst in a cat. Some people freak out a bit when they see their cat drinking so much on KumpiKat, but it is a good and long lasting thing. The hair follicle roots are finally getting saturated with essential fatty acids and don't break off as easily. That is what cuts back the hairballs.
Thanks so much for writing :)
Evy
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Why The Premium Pet Food Industry Started Cornphobia
WHY THE PET FOOD INDUSTRY STARTED CORNPHOBIA
Some of the first dog food companies that thrived were Science Diet, Iams, Eukanuba and Purina; that was some pretty stiff competition! A common denominator to their dog food formula was corn. The popular marketing game of ‘they have it and we do not’ began the gloomy demonizing of corn. Competitors have tried to gain a place in this lucrative market. By taking
advantage of first ingredient myths, their sleight of hand ‘facts’ have fooled people away from powerfully supplemented dog foods with corn. Science is on our side, and we at Kumpi are on your side!!
Fear: Corn is not digestible.
Fact: This is an easy ploy to use, since people most commonly relate to corn in its raw form. What is used in dog food is ground cornmeal, which provides essential amino acids, fiber and is 89.3% digestible. Additionally, over 60% of the naturally occurring fat in corn is Omega 6 aka Linoleic Acid – an essential source of oils to help saturate healthy hair follicles. It is
also a powerhouse antioxidant. You don’t buy rice oil, oatmeal oil or wheat oil – you buy corn oil. Having problems with the dry climate in Colorado and keeping a shiny coat on your dog? Try a food with corn in it!
Fear: Corn is just cheap filler.
Fact: “Corn is nutritionally superior grain compared with others used in pet foods because it contains a balance of nutrients not found in other grains.”
(Small Animal Clinical Nutrition 4th Edition)
Since you cannot tell by reading a label, I agree that some companies do use cheap corn. Our nutritionist purposefully formulated our product line using only whole grains. They are carefully selected US grains that are harvested from the field and tested for any adulteration before acceptance. Used in their pure natural grain form just like it was, wholesome in the field; do not confuse the ‘zirconia’ on many labels for the ‘diamond’ non-GMO corn used in Kumpi dog foods. I can tell you it is expensive since I pay the bill!
Fear: Corn is a likely allergen.
(The American Heritage Science Dictionary)
Allergy: An abnormally high immunologic sensitivity to certain stimuli such as drugs, foods, environmental irritants, microorganisms, or physical conditions such as temperature extremes. These stimuli act as antigens, provoking an immunological response involving the release of inflammatory substances, such as histamine, in the body. Allergies may be innate or acquired in genetically predisposed individuals. Common symptoms include sneezing, itching, and skin rashes, though in some individuals symptoms can be severe.
Fact: A survey of veterinary dermatologists felt that wheat and soy were more likely candidates for true allergic reactions than corn.
Before jumping on the bandwagon against corn used as a carbohydrate in a diet, you need to understand there is one cause for allergic reactions and that is a problem with an immune system. There are many triggers for an "allergic type" reaction, some include: genetic predisposition for inhalant atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, vaccines reactions (Purdue Study-
Vaccine Mediated Responses), candida albicans, flea bite or insect bite, thyroid and/or hormones and in rare cases, food allergies.
Diet is the issue in less than 10% of these cases. Just when they need nutritional stability the most, too often the dog suffers from environmental, seasonal or genetic problems while you are following the advice of playing Russian Roulette with ‘process of elimination’ diets. Get them relief as quickly as possible by having some simple blood work done.
Fear: Grain free is better for pets.
Fact: There is no superiority between the source ‘grain free’ foods use for starch than any other. Plus, high protein levels dangerously increase the ash phosphorous and calcium content. ‘Grain free’ does not mean carb free.
I’m a dog professional of 35+ years who started a company to protect my dog from this industry. KUMPI products offer the science of nutrition. Don’t confuse science with the science fiction of marketing and advertising.
Some of the first dog food companies that thrived were Science Diet, Iams, Eukanuba and Purina; that was some pretty stiff competition! A common denominator to their dog food formula was corn. The popular marketing game of ‘they have it and we do not’ began the gloomy demonizing of corn. Competitors have tried to gain a place in this lucrative market. By taking
advantage of first ingredient myths, their sleight of hand ‘facts’ have fooled people away from powerfully supplemented dog foods with corn. Science is on our side, and we at Kumpi are on your side!!
Fear: Corn is not digestible.
Fact: This is an easy ploy to use, since people most commonly relate to corn in its raw form. What is used in dog food is ground cornmeal, which provides essential amino acids, fiber and is 89.3% digestible. Additionally, over 60% of the naturally occurring fat in corn is Omega 6 aka Linoleic Acid – an essential source of oils to help saturate healthy hair follicles. It is
also a powerhouse antioxidant. You don’t buy rice oil, oatmeal oil or wheat oil – you buy corn oil. Having problems with the dry climate in Colorado and keeping a shiny coat on your dog? Try a food with corn in it!
Fear: Corn is just cheap filler.
Fact: “Corn is nutritionally superior grain compared with others used in pet foods because it contains a balance of nutrients not found in other grains.”
(Small Animal Clinical Nutrition 4th Edition)
Since you cannot tell by reading a label, I agree that some companies do use cheap corn. Our nutritionist purposefully formulated our product line using only whole grains. They are carefully selected US grains that are harvested from the field and tested for any adulteration before acceptance. Used in their pure natural grain form just like it was, wholesome in the field; do not confuse the ‘zirconia’ on many labels for the ‘diamond’ non-GMO corn used in Kumpi dog foods. I can tell you it is expensive since I pay the bill!
Fear: Corn is a likely allergen.
(The American Heritage Science Dictionary)
Allergy: An abnormally high immunologic sensitivity to certain stimuli such as drugs, foods, environmental irritants, microorganisms, or physical conditions such as temperature extremes. These stimuli act as antigens, provoking an immunological response involving the release of inflammatory substances, such as histamine, in the body. Allergies may be innate or acquired in genetically predisposed individuals. Common symptoms include sneezing, itching, and skin rashes, though in some individuals symptoms can be severe.
Fact: A survey of veterinary dermatologists felt that wheat and soy were more likely candidates for true allergic reactions than corn.
Before jumping on the bandwagon against corn used as a carbohydrate in a diet, you need to understand there is one cause for allergic reactions and that is a problem with an immune system. There are many triggers for an "allergic type" reaction, some include: genetic predisposition for inhalant atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, vaccines reactions (Purdue Study-
Vaccine Mediated Responses), candida albicans, flea bite or insect bite, thyroid and/or hormones and in rare cases, food allergies.
Diet is the issue in less than 10% of these cases. Just when they need nutritional stability the most, too often the dog suffers from environmental, seasonal or genetic problems while you are following the advice of playing Russian Roulette with ‘process of elimination’ diets. Get them relief as quickly as possible by having some simple blood work done.
Fear: Grain free is better for pets.
Fact: There is no superiority between the source ‘grain free’ foods use for starch than any other. Plus, high protein levels dangerously increase the ash phosphorous and calcium content. ‘Grain free’ does not mean carb free.
I’m a dog professional of 35+ years who started a company to protect my dog from this industry. KUMPI products offer the science of nutrition. Don’t confuse science with the science fiction of marketing and advertising.
Dog Food Testimonial
Compliment! My 12 year old shep mix Jaks has finished his first bag of Kumpi. Vet visit this morning to follow up on a Lyme DX of December. My Vet warned me that he would most likely still show + in the titer....to her suprise and mine his Lyme is almost fully resolved. My Vet was amazed at my boys coat as well. He looks great! I attribute his excellent condition to his organic health as highly influenced by KUMPI. My Vet may enquire about retailing Kumpi from their office. Canines in the NE are constantly challenged by various tick borne diseases, notably Lyme- they need all the help that they can get and Kumpi is their allie !
Very pleased! Just re-ordered. Thank You, Evy.
Martha
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I just wanted to send a quick note and let you know how much Kumpi has significantly helped one of our two dogs. For four years our Pointer/Terrier rescue has had anal gland issues. Basically, he was leaking a brown, disgusting liquid all of the time. Since we started using Kumpi, this problem has gone away COMPLETELY!! We have had multiple vets look at him and were considering a $1500 surgery until we started him on your food. We can not thank you enough.
Sincerly,
Kristin & Matt
Charlotte, NC
Very pleased! Just re-ordered. Thank You, Evy.
Martha
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I just wanted to send a quick note and let you know how much Kumpi has significantly helped one of our two dogs. For four years our Pointer/Terrier rescue has had anal gland issues. Basically, he was leaking a brown, disgusting liquid all of the time. Since we started using Kumpi, this problem has gone away COMPLETELY!! We have had multiple vets look at him and were considering a $1500 surgery until we started him on your food. We can not thank you enough.
Sincerly,
Kristin & Matt
Charlotte, NC
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