Blog Title: Why We Say No to Mixers – A Conversation with Our Animal CEOs

At Pickles Pet Pantry, we’re all about keeping tails wagging, tummies full, and whiskers twitching with joy—but never at the cost of proper nutrition. That’s why we stock only complete foods—whether raw, dry, wet, or freeze-dried. To explain why that matters, we sat down (with some treats, of course) for a roundtable chat with our Animal CEOs—Fred, Truffy, Winston and Ary.

Fred – Husky Cross & Canicross Athlete "Look, I run miles every week. I need power food—real, balanced fuel. Meat on its own? That’s like asking a marathon runner to live on steak and water. Complete meals give me what I need: protein, fats, vitamins, minerals—it all works together. That’s why I’ve got energy for days, and a coat that glistens like the sun off a muddy puddle!"

Truffy – Poodle-Dachshund Cross & Official Fussy Food Tester "I'll admit it—I’m picky. Mixers smell weird, and meat-only options just don’t interest me. But complete food? Now you’re talking. If it passes my ‘turn-up-the-nose’ test, you know it’s worth eating. Plus, my tummy’s happier when everything I need is in one bowl. No guesswork. No supplements. No weird powders. Just yum."

Winston – Allergy-Friendly Frenchie & Toy Destroyer "I used to itch. A lot. And my belly? Not a fan of surprises. Since switching to balanced, complete foods, I’ve got zero flare-ups. No additives, no missing nutrients, no fuss. Mixers leave too much up to chance. I need my food done right, or not at all. That’s why the team at Pickles only stocks what they’d feed me themselves."

Ary – Feline Director of Sass & Snacks "Cats aren’t small dogs—we need different nutrition. Taurine, vitamin A, the perfect calcium-phosphorus ratio. And unless it’s complete, it won’t cut it. I like my meals purr-fectly balanced, or I walk away. Why? Because I’m a cat. And because I know better."

So, why don’t we stock mixers or meat-only options? Because your pet deserves better. Balanced food isn’t just a label—it’s a promise of complete, safe nutrition. When feeding is done properly, it supports stronger immunity, healthier coats, happier digestion, and overall vitality.

Whether it’s raw, cold-pressed, air-dried, wet or kibble, we only choose products that meet complete nutritional standards—because we believe good food should be easy, honest, and healthy.

Our Animal CEOs have spoken—and they don’t compromise. Neither do we.

We feed it, we trust it, we stock it. Because if it’s not good enough for our pets, it’s not good enough for yours.

Stay tuned for more updates from the Pickles Pet Pantry team and our furry board of directors.

Our next blog will hone in on why complete raw feeding is so much more than just meat!

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