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Dog Food Recalls – What to Do?
I am sure you saw my email the other day about the latest dog food recall. It seems every time we turn around, we see another pet food recall. From plastic, prescription medications and even euthanasia drugs found in pet food, how can we have confidence in what our pets are eating?
Foods Recalled – Dangerous Levels of Vitamin D
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just sent out another pet food warning. This time, it is for potentially toxic levels of vitamin D. Several dogs have already gotten sick, and tests have found excessive levels of vitamin D in many dog foods. The FDA notes this is a developing situation, and more recalls may occur.
Importance of a Varied Diet – From Adorable Pets Veterinary Center
Please enjoy my latest article in the Adorable Pets Veterinary Center newsletter. From Adorable Pets Veterinary Center Newsletter September 2018 …
Wait … Say That Again?
You look at your dog food bag. It says, “made with real chicken!” or “made with real beef!” So let’s see…. why not just buy real chicken or real beef?
Tiny Toxin in Most Dog Foods?
Recently, I attended a workshop on healthy pet foods. The seminar was conducted at a veterinary clinic and the speakers focused on many issues, including the process of making pet food. This process includes removing many nutrients, and then adding them back, in artificial versions.
What Did My Dog Eat Today?
I like to post periodic updates on what my dog eats in a single day, to help highlight the variety that you can achieve with a homemade diet. With all the variety, I also believe it is possible to offer some consistency too, particularly for dogs with sensitive GI tracts. Always introduce new foods slowly and one at a time.
Variety Vs. Consistency in Homemade Dog Food
Autumn is a sweet, sensitive soul… inside and out. When it comes to diet, she has a sensitive GI tract. If I add too many new ingredients too fast, she may experience GI upset.
Using Phytochemicals to Protect Your Dog’s Health
Phytochemicals are chemicals in plants (‘phyto’ = plant) that don’t contain nutrients, but do contain qualities that can prevent or protect against disease.