Finding money for emergency
pet care and unexpected pet medical expenses. A list of sources to pay for
emergency pet care.
How
to Reduce Your Carbon Pawprint
Sadly, did you know that your dog has a 50% chance
of dying of cancer? Want to know the five steps that can significantly reduce
your pet's chances of getting cancer? Here they are:
* Reduce or eliminate the use of commercial flea and tickproducts. They are poison.
* Stay away from using pesticides, herbicides and fungicides on your lawn and garden.
* Use non-toxic cleaning products for your home.
* If you must alter your dog or cat - don't do it too early in their lives.
* Eliminate or greatly minimize their exposure to vaccinations.
Read more: http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/prevent-cancer-dogs/
Purina admits they can't prevent carcinogenic and
liver-damaging aflatoxins in their foods
. Don't think your "high quality" kibble doesn't
contain them - 98% of pet foods tested contain harmful molds. Read more:
-THINKING OF CHANGING
YOUR PET’S DIET? RIGHT NOW MIGHT BE THE TIME TO DO IT! I MEAN LIKE RIGHT NOW!!-
The
annual harvests of corn and other grains, which are 100% contaminated with
mycotoxins (aka mold), have been purchased and are destined for dogs’ and cats’ bowls!
Oh no... not another "corn is bad" blog.
Believe it or not, the top selling pet foods in North America today are primarily made up of corn. So what’s the big deal? If you haven’t been following the news, “A recent harvest analysis of 2013 corn and corn silage samples in the U.S. found 100% contamination with deadly mycotoxins.”
Guess what! Pet food manufacturers are using (with 100% permission) corn with mycotoxins at 20 ppb (parts per billion) in their pet foods!
Last week, a Hong Kong study caught several manufacturers red-handed with pet food bags contaminated with carcinogen aflatoxin B1. (http://ow.ly/wcevX)
When one of the largest pet food manufacturers in the world was asked about why this mold was in their pet food, they scratched their heads while replying: “the carcinogen was an ‘unavoidable natural contaminant’ found in grains such as corn, barley and rice.”
WHAT KIND OF COMFORTING ANSWER IS THAT!?
An even bigger kicker? China doesn’t even want North American corn!
The Wall Street Journal reported: “China's tougher stance on imports of genetically modified corn is roiling U.S. agribusiness. […] By one industry estimate, exports are down by 85% compared with last year. Since mid-November, China repeatedly has refused shipments of U.S. corn…”
Mold isn’t corn’s only problem. According to mercola.com, GMO corn is lacking in a ton of nutrients compared good ol’ fashion unaltered corn.
• Calcium: GMO corn = 14 ppm / Non-GMO corn = 6,130 ppm (437 times more)
• Magnesium: GMO corn = 2 ppm / Non-GMO corn = 113 ppm (56 times more)
• Manganese: GMO corn = 2 ppm / Non-GMO corn = 14 ppm (7 times more)
“GMO corn was also found to contain 13 ppm of glyphosate, compared to zero in non-GMO corn. […]
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “safe” level for glyphosate in American water supplies is 0.7 ppm. In Europe, the maximum allowable level in water is 0.2 ppm. Organ damage in animals has occurred at levels as low as 0.1 ppm... At 13 ppm, GMO corn contains more than 18 times the “safe” level of glyphosate set by the EPA.”
Although some may say the levels of mold are low, millions of pets are forced to eat the same type of food forever, and long-term exposure can seriously destroy your pet!
If there was ever a time to switch foods, and you have been contemplating a diet change for your furry friend, the time may be now!
Rodney Habib
Pet Nutrition Blogger
Oh no... not another "corn is bad" blog.
Believe it or not, the top selling pet foods in North America today are primarily made up of corn. So what’s the big deal? If you haven’t been following the news, “A recent harvest analysis of 2013 corn and corn silage samples in the U.S. found 100% contamination with deadly mycotoxins.”
Guess what! Pet food manufacturers are using (with 100% permission) corn with mycotoxins at 20 ppb (parts per billion) in their pet foods!
Last week, a Hong Kong study caught several manufacturers red-handed with pet food bags contaminated with carcinogen aflatoxin B1. (http://ow.ly/wcevX)
When one of the largest pet food manufacturers in the world was asked about why this mold was in their pet food, they scratched their heads while replying: “the carcinogen was an ‘unavoidable natural contaminant’ found in grains such as corn, barley and rice.”
WHAT KIND OF COMFORTING ANSWER IS THAT!?
An even bigger kicker? China doesn’t even want North American corn!
The Wall Street Journal reported: “China's tougher stance on imports of genetically modified corn is roiling U.S. agribusiness. […] By one industry estimate, exports are down by 85% compared with last year. Since mid-November, China repeatedly has refused shipments of U.S. corn…”
Mold isn’t corn’s only problem. According to mercola.com, GMO corn is lacking in a ton of nutrients compared good ol’ fashion unaltered corn.
• Calcium: GMO corn = 14 ppm / Non-GMO corn = 6,130 ppm (437 times more)
• Magnesium: GMO corn = 2 ppm / Non-GMO corn = 113 ppm (56 times more)
• Manganese: GMO corn = 2 ppm / Non-GMO corn = 14 ppm (7 times more)
“GMO corn was also found to contain 13 ppm of glyphosate, compared to zero in non-GMO corn. […]
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “safe” level for glyphosate in American water supplies is 0.7 ppm. In Europe, the maximum allowable level in water is 0.2 ppm. Organ damage in animals has occurred at levels as low as 0.1 ppm... At 13 ppm, GMO corn contains more than 18 times the “safe” level of glyphosate set by the EPA.”
Although some may say the levels of mold are low, millions of pets are forced to eat the same type of food forever, and long-term exposure can seriously destroy your pet!
If there was ever a time to switch foods, and you have been contemplating a diet change for your furry friend, the time may be now!
Rodney Habib
Pet Nutrition Blogger
"An owner’s scent activates the parts of a dog‘s brain
associated with pleasure, a new brain-imaging study says.
Thus, a dog encountering its owner’s smell could feel in some way like a person reacting to the perfume or cologne of a loved one, according to study leader Gregory Berns, a neuroeconomist at Emory University in Atlanta."
Thus, a dog encountering its owner’s smell could feel in some way like a person reacting to the perfume or cologne of a loved one, according to study leader Gregory Berns, a neuroeconomist at Emory University in Atlanta."
Ken Vanden Heuvel got a big
surprise when he checked out the photos on the trail cam that's pointed down
the driveway of his Newman Lake-area home recently.
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| Watch your pets please! |
Check it out closely: 1, 2, 3, 4 — 5 cougars in one shot.
Time to keep the dog in the house!
http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/outdoors/2014/apr/21/photo-five-cougars-near-newman-lake-home/
NSAIDs,
Inflammation, And A Cautionary Tale
Should you be concerned about inflammation in your dog?
Know what it is, what it means and how to heal them safely:
WHY A LIVER CLEANSE FOR YOUR DOG MAY EXTEND THE LIFE EXPECTANCY
Harnessing the Walk: Choosing the Right
Harness for Your Dog
How to Determine What's Special About a
"Specialized" Dog Food
http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/14_7/features/How-To-Pick-Specialty-Dog-Foods_20301-1.html?s=FB041813
Never trust the front of that dog food label! As always, it’s the ingredients list and GA that tell you what’s special about a food.
Pet treats found contaminated with heavy metals - Health
Ranger releases shocking data on lead, mercury and cadmium in dog and cat
treats
http://www.naturalnews.com/044795_pet_treats_toxic_heavy_metals_Made_in_China.html#ixzz2zeKsPm7k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pkk6FoolKL4
PetPlanetHealth
Pet Poisonings this spring and FERTILIZERS
Your dog loves you!
http://m.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/04/does-your-dog-or-cat-actually-love-you/360784/
TOXINS IN YOUR PETS
FOOD!
Researchers in China
recently tested 39 brands of dog and cat food for contaminants. Seven of these
contained aflatoxin, a dangerous poison produced by moldy corn. Aflatoxin can
build up in a dog's body over time and cause cancer or damage the liver.
Two of the samples contained melamine (or the related compound, cyanuric acid).
This potentially deadly additive was responsible for killing hundreds of pets
in the USA in 2007. Although all of the contaminant levels were "within
safety limits" and the products tested were destined for Chinese pets,
some of the products found to contain aflatoxin and/or melamine included these
popular USA brands: AvoDerm, Hill's Science Diet, Iams, Purina, and Solid Gold.
How do you feel about this news? How will this report affect your own dog food
shopping habits? http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/cancer-causing-aflatoxins-found-in-dog-foods/
Has
your Vet learned this yet?
“While attending conferences like WSVMA and
NAVMC I have asked over 400 DVMs from various parts of the country if they
attended the seminars on New Vaccination Protocols. I was told by all but one,
“I don’t care what the data says, I am not changing.” - Dr Bob Rogers
Why are vets ignoring lifelong immunity and
putting our pets in peril? Click here to find out
http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/lifelong-immunity-vets/
TEN VACCINE MYTHS Important
read
http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/ten-vaccine-myths/?inf_contact_key=1c72c8a5bcb532794cf7c41fad5cf86d2d7dbbf4314c7bb49fd867966fdecfba
How Rawhide Bones Can Harm Your Dog
http://voices.yahoo.com/pet-safety-rawhide-bones-harm-dog-424486.html?cat=7
Tips for photographing your pet
If you’re anything like me, your pet photo
sessions result in blurry shots, the backside of a dog running away, or an
extreme close-up of a curious nose...
Here are some tips for getting that perfect
shot!
http://dogingtonpost.com/canine-photography-tips-for-great-pet-portraits/#.U1fg21dbvCA
Walk Your Dog Week
is
encouraging owners to get out and about with their dogs more often...http://www.yourdog.co.uk/The-Your-Dog-Blog/get-walking-your-dog-urges-campaign.html
JERKY TREATS ARE
BACK!
All brands! SAY NO.
Just say no.
Dog and cat lovers - Have you noticed chicken
jerky treats are making a comeback in pet stores? The majority of the packages
now sport "Made in USA" labeling. In this revealing article, Dr Dr
Anette Heaslet, a veterinarian, explains why she's
not so sure that these treats are safe. How do you feel about these newly
introduced treats? Do you believe they should be considered safe simply because
they claim to be "Made in the USA" on their packaging? http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/fda-chicken-jerky-inspections/
Champion Pet Foods to Manufacture in Kentucky
Yes, that means Acana and Orijen. More to come. Not so thrilled at this point.
PLEASE READ AND SHARE! If
you have adopted from us, one of the foods we have recommended in Acana. There
are changes coming, and for now, I'm not thinking for the better. Am looking to
switch dogs to NOW by Petcurean Pet Nutrition . We usually only put the tiny ones on NOW Fresh Small
Breed, and also recommend other supplemental feeding too such as Stella and
Chewys and some home cooked. This is why we are concerned, please read the
links! We buy Canadian food to get away from
AAFCO's MINIMAL standards.
This was
posted on their FB page.
Pet Lovers-
We’re happy to announce that we are building a third kitchen in Auburn, Kentucky!
Our new kitchen in Kentucky will be custom designed to advance our Biologically Appropriate and Fresh Regional Ingredient mandate and support the growth of ACANA & ORIJEN worldwide.
The rich agricultural heritage and proximity to ranches and farms make Kentucky the perfect choice for our newest kitchen.
Champion’s Canadian kitchens will continue to supply ACANA and ORIJEN to the pet specialty market in Canada, Europe and Asia, while the new Kentucky kitchens will supply the USA.
ACANA and ORIJEN “Made in Kentucky” foods will be made available in 2016.
To learn more about Champion and our award-winning pet foods, visit http://championpetfoods.com/
We’re happy to announce that we are building a third kitchen in Auburn, Kentucky!
Our new kitchen in Kentucky will be custom designed to advance our Biologically Appropriate and Fresh Regional Ingredient mandate and support the growth of ACANA & ORIJEN worldwide.
The rich agricultural heritage and proximity to ranches and farms make Kentucky the perfect choice for our newest kitchen.
Champion’s Canadian kitchens will continue to supply ACANA and ORIJEN to the pet specialty market in Canada, Europe and Asia, while the new Kentucky kitchens will supply the USA.
ACANA and ORIJEN “Made in Kentucky” foods will be made available in 2016.
To learn more about Champion and our award-winning pet foods, visit http://championpetfoods.com/
Kentucky also has an AG-GAG law.
http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/critics-kentucky-senators-snuck-ag-gag-animal-rights/story?id=23098835
And about the Wild Boar in the Orijen formula.
As
of now, we are looking into foods, but will be switching our own to NOW
Small Breed and NOW SR. and or/GO which
is comparative to Orijen. All the while
we will be looking for other foods that are up to the standards we believe in.
Until next week,
Ken and Lona Holm
Inland Small Dog Rescue
www.facebook.com/InlandSmallDogRescue
