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}\r\n    .final-image{\r\n      width: 100% !important;\r\n      max-width: 100% !important;\r\n    }\r\n    .final-image img{ max-height:none !important; }\r\n    .final-cta-wrap{ text-align:center; }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"divus-article\" id=\"divus-article-root\">\r\n\r\n  <p class=\"divus-introline\">The personal story of Dr. Maria Aleksandrova, veterinarian and nutritionist at Divus.<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"divus-hero\" id=\"top\">\r\n    <div class=\"divus-kicker\">DIVUS \u2022 Personal story \u2022 Veterinary nutritionist<\/div>\r\n    <h1>\u201cFood is not just a bowl of calories. It is the quietest, yet most powerful factor for health.\u201d<\/h1>\r\n    <p>This is the story of how I began to see nutrition not as a \u201cproduct,\u201d but as a quiet, daily form of care for health.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"divus-section\">\r\n    <div class=\"divus-media img-right\">\r\n      <div class=\"media-img\">\r\n        <img\r\n          src=\"https:\/\/divusfoods.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/viber_image_2026-02-24_09-58-01-256.jpg\"\r\n          alt=\"Dr. Maria Aleksandrova\"\r\n          loading=\"lazy\"\r\n          decoding=\"async\"\r\n        \/>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <p>My name is Dr. Maria Aleksandrova. I started working at Divus with the confidence of someone who had graduated in veterinary medicine and believed they understood animal health. One year later, I can honestly say that only now do I realize how much of health begins in the bowl.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"divus-quote\">\r\n        \u201cFood is not just a product. It is a daily medical intervention.\u201d\r\n        <span class=\"by\">\u2014 Dr. Maria Aleksandrova<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <p>At university, we learn how to diagnose, treat, and respond in crisis situations. But prevention through nutrition is hardly given the place it truly deserves.<\/p>\r\n      <p>Dietetics is present, but it often remains superficial. Topics such as the role of moisture, the true quality of protein after processing, the gut\u2013immunity connection, and the physiological needs of the dog are rarely explored in depth.<\/p>\r\n      <p><b>And that is exactly where lasting health begins.<\/b><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"divus-clear\"><\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"divus-section\">\r\n    <span class=\"divus-mini-title\">What \u201cbiologically appropriate\u201d means<\/span>\r\n    <p>When I became part of the Divus team, for the first time I was confronted with the concept of \u201cbiologically appropriate food.\u201d That was when I understood something very important \u2014 feeding your dog natural products is far from enough and can be completely wrong.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"divus-callout\">\r\n    <b>Important:<\/b> Corn can be \u201cnatural.\u201d Wheat can also be \u201cnatural.\u201d But the dog is not designed to have grains as the foundation of its diet.\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"divus-section\">\r\n    <div class=\"divus-media img-left\">\r\n      <div class=\"media-img\">\r\n        <img\r\n          src=\"https:\/\/divusfoods.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-26-2026-03_02_15-PM-1.png\"\r\n          alt=\"Facultative carnivore\"\r\n          loading=\"lazy\"\r\n          decoding=\"async\"\r\n        \/>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <span class=\"divus-mini-title\" style=\"margin-top:0;\">Physiology does not do marketing<\/span>\r\n\r\n      <p><b>The dog is a facultative carnivore<\/b> \u2014 its body is designed for a diet based on animal protein, animal fats, and high moisture, even though it can survive on a carbohydrate-rich diet.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <p><b>This is not a marketing claim, but physiology.<\/b><\/p>\r\n\r\n      <p>The dog\u2019s digestive tract is significantly shorter than that of herbivores. This means food passes through it quickly and that it is adapted to break down concentrated animal protein and fats, <b>not to rely on prolonged fermentation of plant carbohydrates<\/b>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <p>The dog\u2019s stomach is highly acidic. During feeding, the pH can drop to around 1\u20132 \u2014 an environment designed to break down raw meat, connective tissue, and bones, as well as neutralize bacteria.<b> This is a typical carnivore trait.<\/b><\/p>\r\n\r\n      <p>Enzymatic activity confirms the dog\u2019s carnivorous physiology. Dogs produce high levels of proteases and lipases \u2014 enzymes that break down proteins and fats \u2014 while amylase production (the enzyme for starch) is limited compared to herbivores and humans. Yes, the dog can digest carbohydrates, <b>but that does not mean they should be the foundation of its diet.<\/b><\/p>\r\n\r\n      <p>That is why, when food is rich in real animal protein, contains natural fats, and provides sufficient moisture, the body functions more closely to the way it was evolutionarily designed to work.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <p>And that is exactly why we talk about <b>biologically appropriate food<\/b> \u2014 not as a trend, but as a return to physiology.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"divus-clear\"><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n      <span class=\"divus-mini-title\">When theory met practice<\/span>\r\n\r\n      <p>I decided to enroll in a nutrition certification course to deepen my knowledge.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <p><b>That course became a turning point.<\/b><\/p>\r\n\r\n      <p>Not because I learned something \u201csensational,\u201d but because I began to connect the dots.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <p>During those months, I understood how thermal processing above 100\u2013120\u00b0C alters protein structure, and how denaturation and processes such as the Maillard reaction can reduce the biological value of amino acids.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <p><b>I realized what ultraprocessing truly means:<\/b> it is not simply \u201ccooking,\u201d but mechanical extrusion under high temperature and pressure, after which the food is dried down to 8\u201310% moisture.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <p><b>The gut microbiome plays a key role<\/b> \u2014 the composition of food shapes the bacterial environment in the intestine, which in turn influences immunity, skin, and behavior.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <p><b>Chronic dehydration<\/b> in dogs fed dry food is not harmless. When food contains minimal moisture, the body must compensate through water intake, but physiologically the dog is designed to obtain a significant portion of its fluids through food. The constant need for additional hydration places long-term stress on the kidneys and urinary system.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <p><b>A carbohydrate-rich diet<\/b> leads to sharper rises in blood glucose. In response, insulin is released, directing energy toward storage rather than burning. When this process repeats day after day, metabolism gradually shifts into retention mode instead of physiological balance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <p>The dog can digest starch, but physiologically it is built to use fats and protein as a more stable energy source. Carbohydrates can also provide energy, but <b>they cannot build muscle mass.<\/b> The difference shows in body condition, endurance, and steadier energy throughout the day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <p>I also learned how essential <b>essential amino acids \u2014 the building blocks of life<\/b> \u2014 truly are. The dog\u2019s body cannot produce them on its own in sufficient amounts, so they must be supplied through food, and the most valuable source of them is meat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <p><b>Amino acids<\/b> such as lysine, methionine, threonine, tryptophan, and arginine are essential for building muscle tissue, synthesizing enzymes and hormones, and producing antibodies and neurotransmitters. Skin regeneration, coat condition, immune stability, hormonal balance, and nervous system resilience all depend on them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <p>When these amino acids are insufficient or not biologically available, the body begins to compensate. The deficiency does not appear suddenly \u2014 it develops gradually. The first signs are a duller coat, more hair on the floor, and wounds that heal more slowly. Then come frequent skin irritations, \u201cseasonal allergies\u201d that never fully go away, recurring digestive issues, lower resilience, and weight changes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <p>And we treat the symptoms with creams, antibiotics, supplements, and diets \u201cfor sensitive stomachs.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <p>But rarely do we ask: <b>is the body getting enough of its own fundamental building blocks?<\/b><\/p>\r\n\r\n      <p>That was when I realized something that shook me as a veterinarian: <b>it is not enough for a food to contain a \u201cpercentage of protein.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\r\n\r\n      <p><b>What matters is where that protein comes from<\/b> and whether it provides the full amino acid profile the body recognizes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <p><b>Food is not a neutral factor.<\/b> It either supports physiology or burdens it. I began to see it not as a product on a shelf, but as a daily medical intervention. That changed the way I relate to guardians, the way I see the bowl, and the way I understand my profession.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"divus-clear\"><\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"divus-section\">\r\n    <span class=\"divus-mini-title\">Choose principles, not compromise<\/span>\r\n    <p>At Divus, we offer food in different forms because we believe there is no universal formula \u2014 there are only sound principles.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"divus-products\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"product-card\">\r\n      <div class=\"badge\">Closest to nature<\/div>\r\n      <p class=\"title\">Raw food (BARF)<\/p>\r\n      <ul>\r\n        <li>80% animal protein<\/li>\r\n        <li>High moisture (~65\u201375%)<\/li>\r\n        <li>Local ingredients<\/li>\r\n        <li>Frozen processing<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"cta-row\">\r\n        <span class=\"btn btn-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\">See BARF menus<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"cta-media\">\r\n          <img alt=\"Transition Combo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/divusfoods.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1.11.png\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"btn btn-placeholder\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"product-card\">\r\n      <div class=\"badge\">Convenient and irresistible<\/div>\r\n      <p class=\"title\">Slow-cooked food in jars<\/p>\r\n      <ul>\r\n        <li>70% animal protein<\/li>\r\n        <li>Approximately 60\u201370% moisture<\/li>\r\n        <li>Local ingredients<\/li>\r\n        <li>Sterilized<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"cta-row\">\r\n        <a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/divusfoods.ro\/product-category\/toate-produsele\/pentru-un-caine\/meniuri-gatita-lent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See the jars<\/a>\r\n        <div class=\"cta-media\">\r\n          <img alt=\"Beef\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/divusfoods.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1.12.jpg\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <a class=\"btn divus-atc-product\" href=\"#\" data-product-url=\"https:\/\/divusfoods.ro\/produs\/carne-de-vita-facuta-in-casa-cu-hrisca-spanac-si-seminte-de-in\/\" data-quantity=\"6\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Beef (6 pcs.)<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"product-card\">\r\n      <div class=\"badge\">Comfort + quality<\/div>\r\n      <p class=\"title\">Semi-moist food<\/p>\r\n      <ul>\r\n        <li>75% animal protein<\/li>\r\n        <li>16\u201320% moisture<\/li>\r\n        <li>No grains, gluten, or fillers<\/li>\r\n        <li>Slow-cooked (~78\u00b0C)<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"cta-row\">\r\n        <a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/divusfoods.ro\/product-category\/toate-produsele\/pentru-un-caine\/hrana-semiumeda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See semi-moist food<\/a>\r\n        <div class=\"cta-media\">\r\n          <img alt=\"Sample box\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/divusfoods.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/promocod-ydolo-1.png\" \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <a class=\"btn divus-atc-product\" href=\"#\" data-product-url=\"https:\/\/divusfoods.ro\/produs\/cutia-de-mostre-ydolo\/\" data-quantity=\"1\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Sample box<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"divus-section\">\r\n    <div class=\"divus-media img-left\">\r\n      <div class=\"media-img\">\r\n        <img\r\n          src=\"https:\/\/divusfoods.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-26-2026-03_12_18-PM.png\"\r\n          alt=\"Transition to new food\"\r\n          loading=\"lazy\"\r\n          decoding=\"async\"\r\n        \/>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <span class=\"divus-mini-title\" style=\"margin-top:0;\">Transitioning to a new food<\/span>\r\n      <p><b>Transitioning to a new food should be gradual and controlled.<\/b><\/p>\r\n      <p>The dog\u2019s body adapts to a certain composition and a certain way food is processed, which is why a sudden change can lead to temporary discomfort.<\/p>\r\n      <p>Introducing the new food gradually over 7\u201310 days gives the digestive system and intestinal microflora time to adjust calmly.<\/p>\r\n      <p>During this process, monitor appetite, energy, and stool. In sensitive dogs, the transition may need to be slower.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"divus-section\">\r\n    <span class=\"divus-mini-title\">What I see in practice<\/span>\r\n    <p>Very often I hear: \u201cHe has never eaten with such appetite,\u201d \u201cShe used to refuse kibble, we thought she was picky,\u201d and \u201cFor the first time, he no longer has stomach issues.\u201d<\/p>\r\n    <p>And these sentences do not come from advertisements, but from guardians who had tried everything else.<\/p>\r\n    <p>Over the past year, I have been happy to observe positive changes in our clients \u2014 coats shedding far less, healthier digestion, reduced chronic inflammation, more energy, and better weight regulation.<\/p>\r\n    <p>These are not miracles, but physiology, when the body receives the right conditions. Sometimes, instead of more medication, we need to change the foundation \u2014 the food.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"divus-quote\">\r\n      Dogs are not picky. They are biologically programmed to recognize food that is right for them.\r\n      <span class=\"by\">\u2014 observation from practice<\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"review-grid\">\r\n\r\n    <article class=\"review\">\r\n      <div class=\"review-top\">\r\n        <div class=\"review-id\">\r\n          <div class=\"avatar\">\u0418<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"who\">\r\n            <div class=\"name\">Irina<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"meta\">\r\n              <span class=\"verified\"><span class=\"v-dot\">\u2713<\/span> Verified<\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"date\">Jul 16, 2025 \u2022 11:11 AM<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"review-title\">It is wonderful when there is varied and high-quality food for our pets<\/div>\r\n      <p class=\"review-body\">It is wonderful when there is varied and high-quality food for our pets. We started giving it to them recently and they enjoy it very much.<\/p>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <article class=\"review\">\r\n      <div class=\"review-top\">\r\n        <div class=\"review-id\">\r\n          <div class=\"avatar\">\u0426<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"who\">\r\n            <div class=\"name\">\u021avetina \u021ao...<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"meta\">\r\n              <span class=\"verified\"><span class=\"v-dot\">\u2713<\/span> Verified<\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"date\">Jun 05, 2025 \u2022 04:10 AM<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"review-title\">Beri looks forward to every meal<\/div>\r\n      <p class=\"review-body\">Beri looks forward to every meal. He feels wonderful and absolutely loves his menu. Thank you!<\/p>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <article class=\"review\">\r\n      <div class=\"review-top\">\r\n        <div class=\"review-id\">\r\n          <div class=\"avatar\">\u041c<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"who\">\r\n            <div class=\"name\">Mariela Vasileva<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"meta\"><span class=\"stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"date\">Nov 03, 2025 \u2022 04:17 PM<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"review-title\">Delicious!!!!!<\/div>\r\n      <p class=\"review-body\">Our little Roshko loved the food so much. He is usually quite picky, but this beef dish he eats down to the very last crumb! I highly recommend it!<\/p>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <article class=\"review\">\r\n      <div class=\"review-top\">\r\n        <div class=\"review-id\">\r\n          <div class=\"avatar\">I<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"who\">\r\n            <div class=\"name\">Ina Nikolova<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"meta\">\r\n              <span class=\"verified\"><span class=\"v-dot\">\u2713<\/span> Verified<\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"date\">Jun 08, 2025 \u2022 08:42 AM<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"review-title\">Loves it!<\/div>\r\n      <p class=\"review-body\">For a month now, Hari has been eating from Divus\u2019s new cooked line, and I can confidently say it suits him perfectly. He has a wonderful appetite and gets genuinely excited at every meal. The food smells extremely appetizing, like homemade cooking prepared with lots of love. Thank you from my healthy and happy little dog.<\/p>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"divus-section\">\r\n    <span class=\"divus-mini-title\">What should not be present in the bowl every day<\/span>\r\n    <p>Today, as a veterinarian and certified nutritionist, I can clearly say what should not be present in a dog\u2019s bowl every day:<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"divus-bad-grid\">\r\n    <div class=\"bad-item\" data-key=\"processed\"><div class=\"xbox\">\u2715<\/div><div class=\"t\">Heavily processed food<\/div><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"bad-item\" data-key=\"moisture\"><div class=\"xbox\">\u2715<\/div><div class=\"t\">Minimal moisture<\/div><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"bad-item\" data-key=\"grains\"><div class=\"xbox\">\u2715<\/div><div class=\"t\">Corn \/ wheat as a base<\/div><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"bad-item\" data-key=\"meal\"><div class=\"xbox\">\u2715<\/div><div class=\"t\">\u201cMeal\u201d protein without real meat<\/div><\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"bad-explain\" id=\"badExplain\">\r\n    <div class=\"head\"><span class=\"icon\">i<\/span><span id=\"badTitle\">Click on one of the X items<\/span><\/div>\r\n    <p id=\"badText\">We will show you a short explanation of why this is not a good daily foundation for the bowl.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"divus-section final-wrap\">\r\n    <div class=\"final-grid\">\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"final-text\">\r\n        <p>Divus did not just give me a workplace \u2014 it made me rethink my role as a veterinarian. We can treat the consequences, or we can start from the foundation. And the foundation is food.<\/p>\r\n        <p>With biologically appropriate nutrition, the body functions in harmony with its nature.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"final-side\">\r\n        <div class=\"final-image\">\r\n          <img\r\n            src=\"https:\/\/divusfoods.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/viber_image_2026-02-12_11-34-58-126.jpg\"\r\n            alt=\"Divus\"\r\n            loading=\"lazy\"\r\n            decoding=\"async\"\r\n          \/>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"signature final-signature\">\r\n          <span class=\"name\">\u2014 Dr. Maria Aleksandrova<\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"role\">Veterinarian and nutritionist<\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"brand\">Divus<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"final-cta-wrap\">\r\n      <a class=\"divus-btn-final\" href=\"https:\/\/divusfoods.ro\/magazin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n        See our products\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<script>\r\n(function(){\r\n  const CART_URL = \"https:\/\/divusfoods.ro\/cart\/\";\r\n\r\n  async function addProductFromProductPage(productUrl, quantity){\r\n    const response = await fetch(productUrl, {\r\n      method: \"GET\",\r\n      credentials: \"include\"\r\n    });\r\n\r\n    const html = await response.text();\r\n    const parser = new DOMParser();\r\n    const doc = parser.parseFromString(html, \"text\/html\");\r\n\r\n    const form = doc.querySelector(\"form.cart\");\r\n    if(!form) {\r\n      throw new Error(\"WooCommerce form.cart not found\");\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    let addToCartValue = \"\";\r\n    const submitBtn =\r\n      form.querySelector('button[name=\"add-to-cart\"]') ||\r\n      form.querySelector('input[name=\"add-to-cart\"]');\r\n\r\n    if(submitBtn){\r\n      addToCartValue = submitBtn.value || submitBtn.getAttribute(\"value\") || \"\";\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    if(!addToCartValue){\r\n      const qtyInput = form.querySelector('input[name=\"add-to-cart\"]');\r\n      if(qtyInput){\r\n        addToCartValue = qtyInput.value || \"\";\r\n      }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    if(!addToCartValue){\r\n      throw new Error(\"add-to-cart value not found\");\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    const addUrl = new URL(productUrl);\r\n    addUrl.searchParams.set(\"add-to-cart\", addToCartValue);\r\n    addUrl.searchParams.set(\"quantity\", quantity || \"1\");\r\n\r\n    await fetch(addUrl.toString(), {\r\n      method: \"GET\",\r\n      credentials: \"include\"\r\n    });\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  document.querySelectorAll(\".divus-atc-product\").forEach(function(btn){\r\n    btn.addEventListener(\"click\", function(e){\r\n      e.preventDefault();\r\n\r\n      if(btn.dataset.loading === \"1\") return;\r\n      btn.dataset.loading = \"1\";\r\n\r\n      const productUrl = btn.getAttribute(\"data-product-url\");\r\n      const quantity = btn.getAttribute(\"data-quantity\") || \"1\";\r\n\r\n      if(!productUrl){\r\n        btn.dataset.loading = \"0\";\r\n        return;\r\n      }\r\n\r\n      addProductFromProductPage(productUrl, quantity)\r\n        .catch(function(err){\r\n          console.warn(\"Add to cart failed:\", err);\r\n        })\r\n        .finally(function(){\r\n          window.location.href = CART_URL;\r\n        });\r\n    }, { passive:false });\r\n  });\r\n\r\n  const expl = {\r\n    processed: {\r\n      title: \"Heavily processed food\",\r\n      text: \"Ultraprocessing moves food away from the dog\u2019s natural physiology. 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