Reading your pet's food label without the stress

Most pet owners have never read the ingredient list on their pet's food bag. In Episode 2 of Midwest Pet Life, host Candace D'Agnolo of Dante & Dory's Pet Emporium in Galesburg breaks down what that label actually says — and why it matters. No guilt, no overwhelm. Candace says any improvement fits any budget. In this episode, Candace covers: The one FDA rule that unlocks every pet food label What named proteins mean — and why vague ingredients like "poultry" or "animal meat" are a red flag The difference between chicken and chicken meal How ingredient splitting can hide what's really dominant in a bag of food What byproducts and digest actually are Natural vs. synthetic preservatives — and which ones to avoid Simple, low-cost ways to build a better bowl right now   Have a pet question you'd like Candace to tackle on a future episode? Submit it to [email protected] or DM Midwest Pet Life on Facebook. New episodes post weekly on WGIL.com and are available on Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen. Midwest Pet Life is brought to you by Dante & Dory's Pet Emporium, Galesburg's locally owned pet store.