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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 support@danteanddorys.com 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.

Midwest Pet Life, a new weekly podcast on WGIL, launches this week with host Candace D'Agnolo — pet industry veteran and owner of Dante & Dory's Pet Emporium in downtown Galesburg. Every week, Candace digs into the topics that matter most to pet owners across the Midwest — from nutrition and behavior to seasonal safety and the science behind the human-animal bond. 🎧 Listen to Episode 1 above. In the debut episode, Candace covers: Who owns pets in America right now — and why the numbers may surprise you How pet ownership has shifted across generations, from Millennials to empty nesters What the research says about pets and mental health Why the Midwest has its own distinct relationship with animals — and why this show was built for that audience   Have a pet question you'd like Candace to tackle on a future episode? Submit it to support@danteanddorys.com 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.