How Much Omega 3 Fatty Acids Does My Dog Need? Question I have been feeding Carna4 to my Golden Retriever puppy for 3 months and am happy with it as a dry food (she even likes it as training treats!). Question about Omega 3s. Recently read an...
Dealer Spotlight – Dog Patch Pet and Feed – Naperville, IL
Another Dealer Spotlight and we at Carna4 are really excited to be able to speak to long time manager Jenny Lewin at ‘Dog Patch Pet and Feed’ in Naperville, Illinois. Jenny shared her thoughts on the industry and her passion for dogs. C4: Hi...
American Veterinary Medical Association Votes Against Raw Food
We recently reported on the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) Executive proposal to openly denounce the feeding of raw food. At their annual meeting in San Diego this month veterinarians did indeed vote in favour of adopting the...
Dealer of the Month – Back to the Bone – Burlington, Ont.
We are really excited to have ‘Back to the Bone’ as our Dealer of the Month for August. We were able to speak with one of the owners, Dan Tutton, where he shared with us his thoughts on the industry and his passion for dogs. C4: Hi Dan, thanks for...
Is Raw Food the Right Choice for your Pet?
In mid-July the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) announced a strong stance against feeding raw animal-sourced protein diets to pets. Later this month at their annual meeting in San Diego veterinarians will be voting to add this tenet...
Another Great Customer Question Regarding the Vitamins and Nutrients in Carna4
We love getting customer feedback! Here is another great question from Sam P. from Peoria, Arizona, sent to us recently. We wanted to share this correspondence as it covers a lot of important facts that we think you might find informative. ...
The Effect of Cooking Temperatures on the Probiotics and Enzymes in Carna4
Carna4 has fielded several inquiries by customers questioning the effect of cooking temperatures on the probiotics and enzymes in our food. Consumers wonder how hot our oven is, and if nutrients are destroyed in the heat. The common belief that...
The Unique Look and Feel of Natural Dog Food
Over the last few decades, most dog food has basically looked the same: a hard, brown kibble. That image may come to mind today when dog owners open a bag of food, even when the dog food is completely natural. The contents of synthetic dog food...
Is Your Dog Getting the Right Enzymes for its Health?
Why dogs need digestive enzymes to absorb maximum nutrients from their diet and how you can help ensure they receive enough. Post also looks at third party sources that explain why plant-based enzymes are superior to animal-based enzymes as a dietary source.
Latest Pet Food Recall Highlights Dangerous Manufacturing Practices – Again
Is your pet at risk of toxic chemical overdose? Yes, if you feed foods containing meat meal or synthetic ingredients of any kind (especially those with chemicals listed on the ingredients panel, usually at the end). This post explains why and suggests safe, real food alternatives, including ready-to-serve, synthetic-free Carna4 Hand Crafted dog food.
First Synthetic-Free Dry Dog Food to Naturally Provide All Nutrients
CARNA4 Inc., a pet food start-up, has created the first dry dog food to use real food ingredients, all grown in the U.S. and Canada, to supply the essential nutrients dogs need, without vitamin and mineral pre-mixes or other additives.

