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What is Oven-Baked TraditionTM<\/sup>?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/i>\n <\/button>\n\n \n
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Oven-Baked TraditionTM<\/sup>\u00a0is a complete line of natural foods cooked in the oven. It\u2019s healthy, holistic, palatable, easily digestible, and contains essential nutrients for the good health of your pet. It is a delicious food to help your loved pet to feel good and live a healthy life. Oven-Baked is \u201cThe way it should be\u201d.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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How to make a food transition for cats and dogs ?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/i>\n <\/button>\n\n \n
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We recommend a gradual transition over several days. These recommendations may vary from\u00a0a\u00a0pet to another. Adjust according to your pet\u2019s age, activity level and environment.<\/p>\n

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1-3<\/strong><\/td>\n25 %<\/strong><\/td>\n75%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4-7<\/strong><\/td>\n50%<\/strong><\/td>\n50%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8-12<\/strong><\/td>\n75 %<\/strong><\/td>\n25%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
–<\/strong><\/td>\n100 %<\/strong><\/td>\n0%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Once the transition is completed, observe if your pet: maintains a stable weight, has beautiful skin and coat, has no gastric disorders\u00a0and that its stools are of good quality.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Who manufactures Oven-Baked TraditionTM<\/sup>?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/i>\n <\/button>\n\n \n
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Oven-Baked TraditionTM<\/sup>\u00a0dry foods are\u00a0made in Canada by Bio Biscuit Inc. The entire production process happens in our plant in Quebec, resulting in greater quality control.<\/p>\n

*Oven-Baked TraditionTM<\/sup>\u00a0is a property of Bio Biscuit Inc.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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What does holistic mean?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/i>\n <\/button>\n\n \n
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\u201cHolistic\u201d is the philosophy of superior nutrition that focuses on well-being and good taste. When we choose functional ingredients that contribute to the health of the animal, we obtain a holistic food. Ingredients such as fruits and vegetables, which contain vitamins and minerals, are important for your animal\u2019s health. Inulin (a prebiotic), and yucca are also examples of ingredients selected to bring the Oven-Baked TraditionTM<\/sup>\u00a0food for pets its holistic character.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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What is the shelf life of Oven-Baked TraditionTM<\/sup> products?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/i>\n <\/button>\n\n \n
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The Oven-Baked TraditionTM<\/sup>\u00a0formulas can be preserved for up to 21 months. You will find a best before date on every bag. This date is a guarantee of freshness to ensure your pet will be fed a superior-quality product.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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What are the advantages of feeding my pet Oven-Baked TraditionTM<\/sup>?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/i>\n <\/button>\n\n \n
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The Oven-Baked TraditionTM<\/sup>\u00a0products\u00a0are\u00a0perfect for all breeds of dogs and cats, of all sizes,\u00a0at all life stages. Our formulas contain none of the following ingredients: bovine products, animal by-products, artificial flavors or coloring agents, ethoxyquin ( EQ), BHA \/ BHT, corn, wheat, soy proteins or trans fat. Oven-Baked TraditionTM<\/sup>\u00a0is very dense compared to other pet foods on the market. This will result in feeding less and offering you a better value . Omega-3 and omega-6 are present in all our Oven-Baked TraditionTM<\/sup>\u00a0formulas. All the grains are ground in our production facility minutes before baking. This allows us to have total control over the product we make and to guarantee the freshness and the quality of the nutrients.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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What is the difference between oven-baked and other cooking methods (extrusion)?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/i>\n <\/button>\n\n \n
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The oven baked process has several benefits. It takes ten times longer to slow bake our food compared to the fast method of extrusion manufacturing. Slow baking allows nutrients to be easily digested while protecting the integrity by enhancing the aroma and taste. It also allows us to put more fresh meat in our recipes, resulting in a delicious and easy to consume diet. The extrusion cooking procedure is a process that uses high temperatures and high pressure. This affects the vitamins that are sensitive to high temperatures.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Where do your ingredients come from?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/i>\n <\/button>\n\n \n
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We source all of our ingredients from North America with the exception of lamb, which comes from New Zealand.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Why do you use fresh meat as the first ingredient?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/i>\n <\/button>\n\n \n
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We use fresh meat for overall easier digestibility. Fresh chicken offers better digestion compared to other forms of protein while offering superior flavor. Lamb is used mainly as an alternative source of protein for dogs with intolerance to other types of meat in our lamb and rice formula. The fresh fish\u00a0is rich in essential fatty acids (omega-3) and we also offer it as an alternative source of protein for dogs with intolerance to other types of meat.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Is your meat inspected?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/i>\n <\/button>\n\n \n
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All of our fresh meat comes from human food establishments and is edible (contrary to non-edible meats) prior to production.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Are all of your ingredients inspected?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/i>\n <\/button>\n\n \n
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When arriving to our plant, samples are taken and compared with retention samples. The certificates of analysis (COA) which accompany them are also approved by our department of quality control. Tests are done in our laboratories as well as external laboratories to ensure a safe product for your pet.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Are the chicken, the fish and the lamb really your first ingredients, even after the cooking?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/i>\n <\/button>\n\n \n
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YES! We use enough real meat in our recipes so the chicken, the fish or the lamb remains the first ingredient in each of our recipes, even after the cooking process.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Since you are using enough meat in your product for it to remain the first ingredient after cooking, why is the protein 22%?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/i>\n <\/button>\n\n \n
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We put our efforts into providing quality proteins. We prefer to supply your dog and cat with highly digestible sources of meat. Your pet benefits from the full potential of the quality ingredients which are in our products. Certain foods offer higher percentages of proteins, but they are not all available and digestible for your pet.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Why do you add fruits and vegetables into a dog\u2019s diet?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/i>\n <\/button>\n\n \n
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Fruits and vegetables are used for their vitamins and minerals. We also use them for their soluble and non-soluble fibers.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Where does your fish meal come from?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/i>\n <\/button>\n\n \n
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The fish meal is made from Herring fish. It is a natural source of calcium and phosphorus. It contains beneficial nourishing elements necessary for optimal dog and cat health. It is also a good source of fatty acids of omega-3 and omega-6.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Is your fish tested for heavy metals such as mercury?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/i>\n <\/button>\n\n \n
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All of the fish used in our recipes is analyzed by our suppliers (inspected and accredited) for their mercury content and respect the laws of the Canadian government for daily consumption.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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What\u2019s the extract of yucca schidigera and what is it for?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/i>\n <\/button>\n\n \n
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It\u2019s agave extract (cactus) that helps diminish stool odor.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Are all your recipes formulated according to AAFCO standard?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/i>\n <\/button>\n\n \n
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Yes, all of our dog and cat recipes are formulated according to AAFCO requirements.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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What is the amount of meat content in the recipes?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/i>\n <\/button>\n\n \n
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We included over 40% of meat.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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What is the ash level?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/i>\n <\/button>\n\n \n
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The ash level is from 5% to 8% depending on the formula.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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What type of fish are used in your fresh fish recipes?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/i>\n <\/button>\n\n \n
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Our fish recipes are made from fresh white fish such as cod, walleye, haddock and pollock.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Are all your products made in Canada?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/i>\n <\/button>\n\n \n
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Most of our products are crafted in Canada, at our Saint-Hyacinthe Bakery . Only a few complementary items such as our Entr\u00e9es, Cr\u00e8mia, chewy sticks, and fillets are sourced from trusted partners in Thailand, carefully chosen to meet our strict quality standards.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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