Onesta Organics Offers Top Quality Pet Treats
NutritionPublished August 31, 2011 at 8:44 pm No Comments
Do you know what is in your pet’s treats? If you buy conventional pet food products or pet treats, you might be dismayed to learn what your pet is actually consuming. Conventional pet food products may contain pesticides, toxic fertilizers, and genetically engineered ingredients. Even certified organic pet foods contain unhealthy ingredients such as sweeteners and allergens. Thankfully there is a better option. Onesta Organics, a small company that produces high-quality small pet treats, can be a great food supplement for your dog, cat or rodent.
Dr. Heidi Junger, like many pet owners, was frustrated with the quality of foods available for purchase. Her vision of certified organic pet foods that contain high quality ingredients, manufactured in a safe, pet and eco-friendly facility, did not exist. Using her background as a zoologist and pet lover to guide her, she decided to create and sell her own pet food products – and Onesta Organics was born. Today, the small but successful company is the first pet food manufacturer in the United States that is certified organic and Green America approved. The difference between Onesta Organics and other pet food manufacturers, even “organic” ones, is what goes into the food and how the food is manufactured.
Onesta Organics firmly believes that just because a food item is created for a pet, that doesn’t mean the standards for quality should be any different. In fact, much of what is created in Onesta’s facilities is human grade. The meat in Onesta’s foods is human grade, free range, pasture fed and certified organic. The pet foods also contain vegetables, fruits, grass and seeds. Every item offered contains at least 95% of USDA certified organic ingredients. Onesta Organics chooses to formulate their foods in this manner because it’s better for healthy pets. This type of pet food supports their immune systems and promotes longevity. It’s also better for the environment. Using fresh whole ingredients that are available locally with minimal processing creates sustainability.
Onesta Organics pet foods are handcrafted and created using raw food dehydration methods. This approach to pet food manufacturing is quite different from many pet food manufacturers where the ingredients are processed in large batches at high temperatures and stored in warehouses for long periods of time. In Onesta’s facilities, small batches of food are created using fresh whole ingredients. Their low temperature dehydration methods enable nutrient retention and the ability to use cold storage for the finished product. Also, the facilities where Onesta’s food is created were commended by the USDA for being more sanitary and cleaner than many places that manufacture human foods!
As pet lovers, we all want to help our pets live full, happy, and healthy lives free of diseases and medical conditions. Caring for our pets starts at home with a prevention program aimed at keeping our pets healthy. The best way to do this is to pay close attention to what we feed our pets. According to Dr. Junger, this can be a slippery slope for pet owners who must wade through claims from companies that their foods are “organic,” “raw,” or “natural.” Many of the claims made by companies can’t be backed up when researched further. Onesta Organics makes it easy for their customers to know what is in the products they are purchasing, and why this is important, through information available on their website and blog. There is a wealth of information on certified organic foods, pet health issues, and how to supplement your pet’s diet with Onesta Organics treats. When pet owners have the information and tools they need, they can make an informed safe choice for their pet, and pets receive treats that are tasty and healthy!
