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Thursday, February 18th, 2010
Wholesome natural recipe formulated with especially for older dogs Premium, easy-to-digest chicken helps maintain muscle vitality Fruits, vegetables and whole grains provide essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant nutrients No artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors Drs. Foster & Smith Chicken & Brown Rice Formula Senior dry dog food contains the healthy nutrition vital to keeping your senior dog looking and feeling great. Delicious real chicken, easy-to-digest brown rice, a wholesome combination of fruits and vegetables, and Omega-3 & -6 fatty acids, and many other healthy ingredients support healthy muscle tone, immune system, skin, and coat. Contains 21% protein, 8% fat, and 4.5% fiber. For senior dogs: small- and medium-breed dogs (less than 50 pounds) over 8 years of age, and large- and giant-breed dogs over 6 years of age. Please click on “More Information” for nutritional analysis, ingredients, and feeding guidelines.
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Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
Innova Senior Dry Dog Food contains a balance of high quality ingredients from the five food groups, has added Vitamin E, additional natural fiber to aid digestion, and reduced protein and fat to help control weight. Innova Senior is the first food in the industry for older dogs that includes the dietary supplements Chondroitin Sulfate and Glucosamine, believed to help rebuild cartilage and ease the pain of osteoarthritis. Geriatric dogs have special needs. Like us, your dog can suffer from age-related problems such as: weaker immune system, less efficient digestive system, reduced nutritional needs and osteoarthritis. Innova Senior is unlike any senior dog food on the market today. Most senior diets just contain less protein and fat with added fiber. Innova Senior goes beyond that in its formulation with the total aging process in mind. Innova Senior Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) Dog Food Nutrient Profile for maintenance. Ingredients Turkey Chicken, Ground Barley, Ground Brown Rice, Potatoes, Rice Bran, Rice, Natural Flavors, Chicken Meal, Herring, Chicken Fat, Apples, Carrots, Cottage Cheese, Sunflower Oil, Alfalfa Sprouts, Egg, Garlic, Taurine, Chicory Root Extract, Glucosamine, Chondroitin Sulfate, Viable Naturally Occurring Microorganisms, Vitamins/Minerals. Guaranteed Analysis Guaranteed Analysis describes the nutrient content required by AAFCO labeling standards to be identified on every product package. Since these are guarantees, pet food manufacturers work to formulate diets that meet or exceed the minimum requirements. Crude Protein (min) 18% Moisture (max) 10% Crude Fat (min) 8% Crude Fiber (max) 5.5% Available in: 6 lb, 16 lb and 30 lb.
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Sunday, February 14th, 2010
DryWater dog Food Sample: 4oz – approximately 1 cup
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Friday, February 12th, 2010
Before I adopt a dog, I want to know which brand of food I should consider getting it. Preferably dry dog food, but if you know good wet ones, feel free to recommend.
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What do you feed your small dog(s)?
How much does the food cost?
What is the quantity bought? (# lbs.)
If you give your dog several brands; in what order would you rate each’s quality?
How much does the amount you buy last? A month, two months, 2 weeks?
Please read these links on dog foods..So many are NOT good for your pet..Buy only Holistic dog foods..ones containing no Wheat, gluten’s , corn or white rice..All of these items are bad for your dog..We feed our dog Blue Buff dog food. Canidae is the best but we don’t have it here..The best dog foods are listed below.In no particular order. We have two dogs one large and one med and a bag lasts us two weeks and it cost 28 dollars.
Blue Buffalo
Innova,California Natural………Natura Pet Products, Santa Clara, CA………………(800) 532-7261
Azmira Classic………………….Azmira Holistic Animal Care, Tucson, AZ…………(800) 497-5665
Back to Basics……………………….Beowulf Natural Foods Syracuse, NY………………(800) 219-2558
Canidae…………………………………Canidae Corp, San Luis Obispo, CA…………………(800) 398-1600
Eagle Pack Holistic Select……….Eagle Pet Products, Inc., Mishawaka, IN…………(800) 255-5959
Flint River Ranch,Dry Water, LC…..First River Ranch, Riverside, CA……………..(909) 682-5048
Hund-N-Flocken, Millennia…Solid Gold Health Products for pets, El Cajon, CA…..(800) 364-4863
Limited Diets Duck & Potato….Innovative Veterinary Diets, Pittsburg,PA………….(800) 359-4483
Natural Balance Ultra Premium..Dick Van Patten’s Natural Balance,Pacoima, CA.(800) 829-4493
Lifespan…………………………………..
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Friday, February 12th, 2010
I have two semi large dogs. I have been feeding them Beneful dog food for as long as I have had them. I have had my oldest dog for nearly 2 years and the other over a year. However, they dont seem to be getting the nutrients that they need from this dog food. Are there any others that I could try giving them? Please help as I dont know what other kind to buy. I have tried a few other brands of dog food but they dont eat it. I appreciate your help.
Wellness
Eagle Pack, Holistic Select
Innova, Evo
Canidae
Merrick
Azmira
The foods listed are all holistic human grade foods loaded with vitamins. All made with "real meat", no By-products, No corn, & No Wheat.
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Thursday, February 11th, 2010
FURminator deShedding Supplement contains Omega 3&6 fatty acids to help reduce shedding. Offers extra support in your pets daily diet to pets skin and coat. Contains nutrients & vitamins that help reduce shedding Optimal mix of ingredients with Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids Promotes healthy skin & a shiny coat Contains natural ingredients with added zinc sulfate No water added. Directions Shake well before using. Give the following amount of FURminator deShedding dog Food Supplement once per day: Up to 25 lbs. – 1 tbsp 26-60 lbs – 2 tbsps Over 60 lbs – 3 tbsps Contains: lecithin, soybean oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil, olive oil, liver oil, natural flavors, garlic and zinc sulfate Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein min 3% Crude Fat min 86% Crude Fiber max 1% Moisture max 1% Omega 6 min 6% Omega 3 min 2%
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Monday, February 8th, 2010
Glyco-Flex is an innovative formulation for dogs with abnormal joint conditions. All products contain glucosamine and extract of perna mussel plus Dimethylglycine (DMG), an antioxidant thought to aid in oxygen utilization and circulation in the joints. Sm
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Monday, February 8th, 2010
People tend to think that commercial dog food, especially if it has been recommended by their veterinarian is of good quality and is giving your dog the best chance in life. Right?
Wrong!
While vets should be the best people to advise about dog food, sadly they’re not. Why? Because the top commercial pet food manufacturers now financially contribute to many veterinary schools. They have a foot in the door. They can, and do, influence the students.
After all you generally don’t bite the hand that feeds you.
In most countries of the world, there are, at least some basic laws governing the quality of human food, whether it’s fresh produce, meat or fast food.
In no country are there laws (which are enforced) that insist commercial pet food manufacturers use quality ingredients. That means anything can, and does, go.
After all, if meat is of good quality, wouldn’t you sell it to the highest market – the human market? So, it’s only the poorest quality meat, more often meat by-products (such as hair, intestines and contents, chicken feet, brain, skin, grizzle, fat, etc) that goes for dog food.
This means that the overall nutrient quality is as poor as it gets, as different proteins have different nutritional absorbability.
Pet food is always bulked out with inert (or not as the melamine scam from China testifies) filler. Typically, this filler will be the current cheapest carbohydrate. There’s often a world glut of something, driving down the price. It may be sugar one year, wheat the next.
Do you think the addition of sugar into your dog’s diet will serve to improve his health?
Why do you think that diabetes in dogs is on the increase?
Dogs may bulk out their food in the wild, but it would be on fresh plant matter that’s available, such as fruit or leaves.
Cooking destroys many vitamins and enzymes which are critical to the overall health of your dog.
As most dog food is dried pellets, which keep indefinitely at room temperature, preservatives must be used. Some manufacturers claim they have not added preservatives. Look carefully at the wording. They did not add it. This may be true. But preservatives will always have been added to the meat before it was delivered to the manufacturers.
It’s impossible to keep meat products at room temperature indefinitely without the use of strong preservatives. Preservatives that would never be allowed in human food, because of their poisonous effect.
So your dog may be well fed as far as volume is concerned, but will be starving for quality food. How can your dog remain healthy if he’s fed garbage?
Most people would be appalled at the process that goes into the making of commercial pet food. That would be a really good incentive not to feed it. I’m attempting to give you a glimpse behind the scenes, so you can give your dog the best dog food available within your budget and within your time available.
Madeleine Innocent
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/what-you-need-to-know-about-commercial-dog-food-before-buying-any-more-750805.html
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Saturday, February 6th, 2010
She is a year old, 18lbs and she has a very sensative stomach! she is not allowed any type of adult food or she’ll throw up and she can’t over eat or she’ll throw up…I can’t seem to find the best dog food either, it looks like she doesnt care for anything.
Can anyone recommend a dog food that is healthy and something that she will enjoy?
im sorry, i made a mistake, i meant to say she can’t eat human food…sorry!
Try one of this in PUPPY variety, not adult, since you said she will be sick if she eats adult.
Here are some of the best dog foods:
Taste Of The Wild
http://www.tasteofthewildpetfood.com/
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Wellness
http://www.wellnesspetfood.com/
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Solid Gold
http://www.solidgoldhealth.com/
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Blue Buffalo
http://www.bluebuff.com/
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Nature’s Variety
http://www.naturesvariety.com/
Stay away from these brands:
Ol’ Roy
Beneful
Purina ONE
Purina Pro Plan
Pedigree
Purina Dog Chow
Alpo
Eukanuba
Nutro
Iams
Science Diet
Dad’s
Royal Canin
Store Brands
Kibbles ‘n Bits
Mighty Dog
If you are on a VERY super tight budget, these are good foods:
Chicken Soup For The Pet Lover’s Soul
http://www.chickensoupforthepetloverssou…
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NutriSource
http://www.nutrisourcedogfood.com/
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***Vets will try to tell you to feed Purina, Iams, and Science Diet. But don’t feed them, they aren’t good for your dog. Vets tell you those lies because they are PAID to do so!!!! It’s sad, isn’t it?***
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Here is a website that rates dog food. Go to it and enter the food of your choice. You will want a 4, 5, or 6 star rating. If the food of your choice has a 1, 2, or 3 rating that means it is crappy food. The higher rating the better, the lower rating the worse.
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_…
Also, another great thing to feed is the raw diet. Raw is completely safe and healthy. It’s what I feed to my dog. Here are two great links about raw feeding, the healthiest thing for your dog.
http://www.rawfed.com/
http://www.barfworld.com/
Well, good luck with your dog. I hope you find a healthy food that works good for him. Good luck!!! 
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Friday, February 5th, 2010
I have a cat and am planning on getting a dog. My cat loves food and has eaten from my friend’s dog food when she was visiting. I want to get a golden retriever and I’ve heard they’re big on eating. How would I keep the food away from one another?
put the cat food up where the cat can get at it but the dog cant. (My kitten feeds on top the dog crate in the back corner.)
feed the dog, leave it there for him to eat for 15 minutes if its not all gone pick it up till the next feeding. dont give them a buffet of all the food you can eat. feed them on a scheduel atleast for the dog.
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