Scott Farm And Kennel

07/25/2025

Don’t let anyone convince you that dry kibble is safer to feed your pet over minimally processed pet food.

In the past 5 years, over 69 million pounds of pet food have been recalled. The leading cause was mold contamination (aflatoxins), accounting for 60 million pounds, all from ultra-processed kibble.

The second most common reason was bacterial contamination. 8 million pounds were recalled due to harmful bacteria like Salmonella and Listeria. Kibble made up 97.7% of these recalls.

Refrigerated cooked foods accounted for 1.4%

Raw pet food was even lower, at just 0.7%

When it comes to safety, the data is clear: minimally processed pet food isn’t the risk—ultra-processed kibble is.

Check out the Truth About Pet Food for more tips like this!

07/23/2025

The one thing that doesn’t abide by majority rule is a person’s conscience.
(Harper Lee, To Kill A Mockingbird)


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07/23/2025

The Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed was delighted to witness a female panther with two kittens on property.

07/21/2025

07/17/2025

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The grief of Natalia, the chimpanzee who has carried the lifeless body of her baby for seven months 🐒

For seven months, Natalia, the chimpanzee at Bioparc Valencia, carried the body of her deceased baby. She cared for him and carried him in her arms, as if he were still alive. Bioparc respected her grieving process and let her decide when to let go of her baby.

On September 21, she finally did so, leaving behind a mass of dry skin and bones, but during that time, for Natalia, that body was still her baby. Grief is not only human

07/14/2025

"Our research indicated that dogs fed a non-processed meat-based diet during the weaning period, puppyhood, and adolescence, which corresponds to the age range of 1 month to 1 or 1.5 years, were associated with a significantly lower risk of developing DC later in life. Conversely, dogs consumed an ultra-processed carbohydrate-based diet during the same periods was associated with a significantly higher risk (p = 0.01, p = 0.001, and p = 0.02 for weaning, puppyhood, and adolescence, respectively). Additionally, residing with other dogs was significantly associated with a decreased likelihood of DC development later in life (p = 0.015). Moreover, from the non-modifiable factors model, a maternal history of DC and small size of the dog were strongly associated with an increased risk of DC development later in life."

07/14/2025

07/13/2025

Hunters and adventurers alike are gearing up for the Python Challenge, a 10-day event emphasizing safety for both hunters and the surrounding species.

07/13/2025

“You are the goodest girl,” said the Clearwater Threshers in a heartbreaking announcement. Their retired bat dog, Layla, passed away last week.

07/11/2025

"This study adds to the growing area of microbiome research as it relates to animal behaviour and provides novel insight into the links between behaviour and the gut microbiome in family dogs. Despite a relatively small sample size, we were able to consistently identify differences between behavioural groups that differed in levels of anxiety and aggression using various approaches. In particular, the genus Blautia was consistently identified by our analyses as having a close relationship with anxiety in pet dogs.

Given the current knowledge that dietary changes in dogs can alter both gut microbiota and behaviour, and that the composition of the gut microbiota is linked to behaviour, there is an early promise that modifying the gut microbiome via dietary changes or supplementation with probiotics may be beneficial in the treatment of behavioural issues in dogs."

07/09/2025

When a crow feels sick… it visits an anthill.

Sounds strange? It’s actually one of nature’s most fascinating healing rituals.

When a crow senses it’s unwell, it will intentionally find an anthill, spread its wings wide, and remain completely still—waiting for the ants to crawl into its feathers.

Why?
Because ants release formic acid—a natural antiseptic that kills bacteria, fungi, and parasites hiding in the bird’s feathers.
This behavior is called “anting”, and it’s been observed not just in crows, but in many bird species.

No medicine.
No vet.
Just pure instinct and nature’s built-in pharmacy.
A brilliant reminder that the natural world is full of intelligent, self-healing systems…

We just need to stop and notice.

07/04/2025