ALERT!
Insect repellent, antiviral drug detected in jerky pet treat
http://news.vin.com/VINNews.aspx?articleId=32153
Sulphites
“Sulphite preservatives are added to some pet meats, sometimes at very high levels, to mask the signs of putrefaction, giving it a longer shelf life – but long-term consumption endangers the well-being of our pets,” Dr Fawcett is lead author of an article on the issue, recently published in the Australian Veterinary Practitioner.
http://truthaboutpetfood.com/science-in-australia-concerning-to-pet-owners-in-the-us
Is your dog a GULPER? Sparky the Wonder Dog is!
This feeder helps him eat slowly enough to keep him busy and aid his digestion!
Find it at your local independent store or online
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EB4IVU2/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://dogingtonpost.com/truth-about-pet-food-allergies/#.U3P52vldVfd
The science behind choosing positive reinforcement
training
vs dominance theory in dog training.
http://www.theguardian.com/science/2011/jul/17/dog-training-john-bradshaw-animal-behaviour
http://dognostics.wordpress.com/2013/05/06/choke-and-prong-collars-health-concerns-call-for-equipment-change-in-dog-training/
From a strictly physical perspective, Jim Casey, Mechanical Engineer, explains that, “A dog can pull against its leash/collar with more force than its own weight and can exert even more force if it gets a running start before it reaches the end of its leash. Considering a typical flat collar, an 80 pound dog can cause a contact force of approximately 5 pounds per square inch (psi) to be exerted on its neck. This force increases to 32 psi if a typical nylon choke collar is used and to an incredible 579 psi per prong if a typical prong collar is used. This represents over 100 times the force exerted on the dog’s neck compared to a typical flat collar greatly increasing the possibility of damage or injury to the dog. For this very reason, many countries with a progressive approach to pet safety and health, such as Austria and Switzerland, have already banned prong collars.
SHAME ON YOU DON SULLIVAN!
Insect repellent, antiviral drug detected in jerky pet treat
http://news.vin.com/VINNews.aspx?articleId=32153
Sulphites
“Sulphite preservatives are added to some pet meats, sometimes at very high levels, to mask the signs of putrefaction, giving it a longer shelf life – but long-term consumption endangers the well-being of our pets,” Dr Fawcett is lead author of an article on the issue, recently published in the Australian Veterinary Practitioner.
http://truthaboutpetfood.com/science-in-australia-concerning-to-pet-owners-in-the-us
Is your dog a GULPER? Sparky the Wonder Dog is!
This feeder helps him eat slowly enough to keep him busy and aid his digestion!
Find it at your local independent store or online
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EB4IVU2/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Pets are Paying the Price
Who is protecting consumers from misleading marketing claims of pet food? It appears no one. And our pets are the ones that pay the price.
Dr. Becker on food
I don’t recommend feeding your dog or cat a commercial pet food with special additives designed to control salmonella. I’m an advocate of wholesome, natural diets. I’m not in favor of chemicals added to food. And I certainly don’t recommend feeding your pet or any pet a highly processed, preserved kibble. >>http://bit.ly/1jx9v4B
The Truth About Pet Food Allergies
What You Need to Know
· Food allergy is rare. There is only a 1 in 100 chance that your dog will develop a food allergy. Among all the various types of dog allergies, hypersensitivity to food is found to be the least common; ranking after flea and inhalant allergies.
More at link,
Blue Buffalo Counter Sues Purina
""Personally, I believe many of the biggest names in pet food are guilty of misleading advertising in one way, shape or form. In response, many consumers have formed a blind faith in a pet food product based on marketing when the manufacturer provides no evidence to prove these claims. Regulatory authorities (FDA and each State Department of Agriculture) have sat back (for years) and allowed each manufacturer to up and up their misleading claims. And now manufacturers are fighting each other in legal battles all due to this regulatory neglect. Enough already."
Susan Thixton
http://truthaboutpetfood.com/blue-buffalo-files-countersuit-against-purina
""Personally, I believe many of the biggest names in pet food are guilty of misleading advertising in one way, shape or form. In response, many consumers have formed a blind faith in a pet food product based on marketing when the manufacturer provides no evidence to prove these claims. Regulatory authorities (FDA and each State Department of Agriculture) have sat back (for years) and allowed each manufacturer to up and up their misleading claims. And now manufacturers are fighting each other in legal battles all due to this regulatory neglect. Enough already."
Susan Thixton
http://truthaboutpetfood.com/blue-buffalo-files-countersuit-against-purina
Donate while shopping
When you shop @AmazonSmile, Amazon will make a donation to Scraps Hope Foundation.http://smile.amazon.com/ch/26-4118735
To shave or not to shave your pet… that is the question!
To shave or not to shave your pet… that is the question! And it generates a huge amount of controversy among pet owners, groomers, veterinarians, and other animal care workers. What do you think?
BITE PREVENTION
Today starts Dog Bite Prevention Week!
Why should we be concerned about dog bites? According to the CDC there is compelling reason!
- About 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year.1
- Almost one in five of those who are bitten, about 885,000, require medical attention for dog bite-related injuries; half of these are children.1
- In 2012, more than 27,000 people underwent reconstructive surgery as a result of being bitten by dogs.2
Who is at risk?
Children: Among children, the rate of dog bite–related injuries is highest for those ages 5 to 9 years, and children are more likely than adults to receive medical attention for dog bites.
Adult Males: Male adults are more likely than female adults to be bitten.
People with dogs in their homes: Among children and adults, having a dog in the household is associated with a higher incidence of dog bites. As the number of dogs in the home increases, so does the incidence of dog bites. Adults with two or more dogs in the household are five times more likely to be bitten than those living without dogs at home.
We'll be updating our posts this week to focus on the need for bite prevention. As a kick off, here's a great overview handout.
Why should we be concerned about dog bites? According to the CDC there is compelling reason!
- About 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year.1
- Almost one in five of those who are bitten, about 885,000, require medical attention for dog bite-related injuries; half of these are children.1
- In 2012, more than 27,000 people underwent reconstructive surgery as a result of being bitten by dogs.2
Who is at risk?
Children: Among children, the rate of dog bite–related injuries is highest for those ages 5 to 9 years, and children are more likely than adults to receive medical attention for dog bites.
Adult Males: Male adults are more likely than female adults to be bitten.
People with dogs in their homes: Among children and adults, having a dog in the household is associated with a higher incidence of dog bites. As the number of dogs in the home increases, so does the incidence of dog bites. Adults with two or more dogs in the household are five times more likely to be bitten than those living without dogs at home.
We'll be updating our posts this week to focus on the need for bite prevention. As a kick off, here's a great overview handout.
OMG, Cancer & CLA are not BFF. WTF?
So what the heck is a CLA?
According to EatWild.com: CLA is a newly discovered good fat called "conjugated linoleic acid" that may be a potent cancer fighter. In animal studies, very small amounts of CLA have blocked all three stages of cancer: 1) initiation, 2) promotion, and 3) metastasis. What's more, CLA has slowed the growth of an unusually wide variety of tumors, including cancers of the skin, breast, prostate, and colon.
Where can we get CLA for our pets?
Some of the best possible sources of CLA are coming from grass-fed beef! Unlike grain-fed meat, grass-fed meat is a lot lower in omega 6’s, aka Linoleic Acid (LA), which promotes tumor growth and inflammation!
97% of pet owners are feeding their pets meat that comes from factory-farmed, grain-fed animals. These meats seem like a better deal when purchasing a bag of kibble or using it up in home prepared raw foods.
However, if you have a pet battling cancer, you may want to switch sources as research is showing that grazing animals have from 3 to 5 times more CLA than animals fattened on grain! (observe the difference in fat content on the meats in the blog photo!)
So how can you make sure your pet’s meats are truly 100% grass-fed? There lies the greatest challenge! There are a zillion different types of tricks that can be played to label meats as grass-fed when they really aren’t!
We asked the advice of one the hottest, upcoming, “TED” talking, grass-fed farmers in the market today, Chris de Waal:
“Honestly, the best piece of advice I can give to folks is to get to know your farmer and your butcher! You want to build a trust worthy relationship with either, or both. Get in your car and drive down to the farm. If the farmer isn’t willing to be transparent, that throws up a red flag! With so many factors that can alter grass-fed meats (i.e. grass-fed in the summer, corn fed in the winter), marketers can label most meats grass-fed although it is not entirely true!”
So if you have a pet suffering from cancer, or you may just want to punch cancer in the face before it affects your pet, try switching your their diet over to grass-fed meats packed with CLA!
According to EatWild.com: CLA is a newly discovered good fat called "conjugated linoleic acid" that may be a potent cancer fighter. In animal studies, very small amounts of CLA have blocked all three stages of cancer: 1) initiation, 2) promotion, and 3) metastasis. What's more, CLA has slowed the growth of an unusually wide variety of tumors, including cancers of the skin, breast, prostate, and colon.
Where can we get CLA for our pets?
Some of the best possible sources of CLA are coming from grass-fed beef! Unlike grain-fed meat, grass-fed meat is a lot lower in omega 6’s, aka Linoleic Acid (LA), which promotes tumor growth and inflammation!
97% of pet owners are feeding their pets meat that comes from factory-farmed, grain-fed animals. These meats seem like a better deal when purchasing a bag of kibble or using it up in home prepared raw foods.
However, if you have a pet battling cancer, you may want to switch sources as research is showing that grazing animals have from 3 to 5 times more CLA than animals fattened on grain! (observe the difference in fat content on the meats in the blog photo!)
So how can you make sure your pet’s meats are truly 100% grass-fed? There lies the greatest challenge! There are a zillion different types of tricks that can be played to label meats as grass-fed when they really aren’t!
We asked the advice of one the hottest, upcoming, “TED” talking, grass-fed farmers in the market today, Chris de Waal:
“Honestly, the best piece of advice I can give to folks is to get to know your farmer and your butcher! You want to build a trust worthy relationship with either, or both. Get in your car and drive down to the farm. If the farmer isn’t willing to be transparent, that throws up a red flag! With so many factors that can alter grass-fed meats (i.e. grass-fed in the summer, corn fed in the winter), marketers can label most meats grass-fed although it is not entirely true!”
So if you have a pet suffering from cancer, or you may just want to punch cancer in the face before it affects your pet, try switching your their diet over to grass-fed meats packed with CLA!
By Rodney Habib
The science behind choosing positive reinforcement
training
vs dominance theory in dog training.
http://www.theguardian.com/science/2011/jul/17/dog-training-john-bradshaw-animal-behaviour
Prong collars, any collar that controls a dog, is a no no
in our opinion. Collars are for holding and ID tag!
http://thelifeofroyal.blogspot.com/2011/11/prong-collars-are-pain-in-neck.html
in our opinion. Collars are for holding and ID tag!
http://thelifeofroyal.blogspot.com/2011/11/prong-collars-are-pain-in-neck.html
http://dognostics.wordpress.com/2013/05/06/choke-and-prong-collars-health-concerns-call-for-equipment-change-in-dog-training/
From a strictly physical perspective, Jim Casey, Mechanical Engineer, explains that, “A dog can pull against its leash/collar with more force than its own weight and can exert even more force if it gets a running start before it reaches the end of its leash. Considering a typical flat collar, an 80 pound dog can cause a contact force of approximately 5 pounds per square inch (psi) to be exerted on its neck. This force increases to 32 psi if a typical nylon choke collar is used and to an incredible 579 psi per prong if a typical prong collar is used. This represents over 100 times the force exerted on the dog’s neck compared to a typical flat collar greatly increasing the possibility of damage or injury to the dog. For this very reason, many countries with a progressive approach to pet safety and health, such as Austria and Switzerland, have already banned prong collars.
SHAME ON YOU DON SULLIVAN!
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| Money making pain causing lie in our opinion. Those Pesky Anal Glands http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2014/05/16/dog-anal-glands.aspx?x_cid=20140517_nonlead_facebookpets&utm_source=facebookpets&utm_medium=social&utm_content=nonlead&utm_campaign=20140517 Nature designed your pet’s anal glands to empty on their own during bowel movements. What nature didn’t design are the commercial pet foods most dogs are fed that often contribute to chronic anal gland issues. Well-meaning groomers, veterinarians and even pet guardians can cause trauma to anal glands through routine manual expression. Unnecessary manual expression will also reduce the effectiveness of the glands over time.  |
Until
next week, hug your dogs, and enjoy the weekend.
Ken
and Lona Holm
Inland
Small Dog Rescue
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