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Gail
Amaranth
OK - for those of you that remember the thread on using Amaranth in dog food, I offered to contact the FDA and several companies that do use amaranth in their foods. Finally, I have an update. For starters, the only dog food company that got back to me was Solid Gold and they didn't have anything...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Aug 22 2011 10:12 PM
maryluc
jerky treats, smoked bones etc
They have so many treats in the first aisle of our Pet Supplies Plus store. What's good? I was looking at some of the pricey smoked bones with jerky around them. My one fussy dog doesn't like bully sticks for some reason. Any that your dogs absolutely love? This is more for dental than just a...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Aug 22 2011 12:25 AM
laura_boston
good food for 'active' dogs
Hi gang, At a recent vet appointment I mentioned that my Aussie Mix, Brittany, always seems like she is starving. She eats her food insanely fast (I bought a slow feeder so at least she is breathing during meals) and goes wild for treats. Its helpful with training that she is so food motivated but...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Aug 16 2011 9:47 PM
Beachgal
Toys and Treats That Are Okay During an Elimination Diet?
Hi! I'm not sure if this is the right section to post this in, or if it should go under health. If I'm in the wrong place, just let me know. :) Our dog Cody is supposed to start an elimination diet to determine if he has food allergies. Our vet has him on Science Diet's z/d food, which has...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Aug 12 2011 3:05 PM
dyan
Merrick Recall
As per FDA, Wishbone treats are being recalled. Please read if you use them. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm267247.htm
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Aug 9 2011 8:03 PM
calliecritturs
Quick question (Callie)
I just mentioned this in Mindless Chatter -- our local SPCA has asked for food donations for their seniors program. I haven't bought kibble in forever. I can't afford to supply the really good stuff (and no one is going to advise them about feeding less anyway) -- what, at this point, is a...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Aug 4 2011 7:29 PM
HoundMusic
Nutro vs. Iams?
Soooo.... its been a good long while since I last posted here. Got out of dogs for a little over two years, just had a few retired guys and two intact boys until very recently, and they were doing well on Science Diet & Wellness Small Breed. Yeah, I know. Anyway, the SD got pulled out of the rotation...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Aug 2 2011 12:33 AM
shamrockmommy
High fat food cause stool issues?
I am currently feeding Echo a food (fromm surf n turf) that has 30% protein and 19% fat. She is having loose, slimy stools. SInce she is my walking buddy, this means I have to pick up after her and... uck. That's just gross! Curious if the higher protein or fat could be causing this? I am thinking...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Aug 2 2011 12:30 AM
spiritdogs
Carolina Pulled Pork
Pork shoulder roast 1 medium chopped onion 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp. Tabasco sauce 1 cup Kraft BBQ sauce 1 tbsp. sugar dash of paprika 1/8 tsp. each of pepper, salt, and garlic powder 1/2 cup cider vinegar Marinate the roast in a marinade made from the vinegar, onion, sauces and Tabasco. Let...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Aug 1 2011 7:29 PM
jessies_mom
Inportant Supplements for Oxidative Stress in Dogs with Heart Failure
Mods; please move this to the Health section if this isn't the right place. Many of us have older dogs and I thought this article would be of interest. Monica posted it in the K9 Kitchen forum; Oxidative Stress in Dog with Heart Failure: The Role of Dietary Fatty Acids and Antioxidants
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Jul 30 2011 10:44 PM
shamrockmommy
New Foods - Tuscan Natural
Found a new line of foods at my local pet food boutique. www.tuscannatural.com Looks a lot like Natura stuff- in fact, the owner of the shop said they broke off after the buyout by P&G. GOing to give it a try for my guys soon, I think. Got some samples of the lamb/rice. Dogs went nuts for it (although...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Jul 27 2011 5:31 PM
rwbeagles
Natura Settlement,
I think quite a few here use and recommend these foods. I guess you only know what a label tells you or a rep tells you...no way to know if it's actually true or not, unless you have a home chemistry kit LOL. Maybe you are owed something?? LINKAGE
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Jul 22 2011 3:25 PM
ladykatiem
Stomache blockage in my 10 week old puppy. HELP!
we took him to the vet, he was xrayed, enema'd, drugged and sent home to wait to see if it gets worse. does anyone have suggestions that will help us help him. He is not acting in pain. He just cant pass anything besides liquid stools beyond his stomache right now, his burps are absolutely foul and...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Jul 20 2011 9:06 AM
oranges81
1 leg down, 2 to go
Day 2 went with no issues. It was decent weather, Maze was ready to go. We get in the ring, and we're off. Maze rocked! We Q'ed with a 187. Great! On to the next run. We did great, until I messed up. Lol. I trained Maze to sit when ever I stop and I got lost on the run so I stopped to get my...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Jul 18 2011 3:28 PM
shamrockmommy
Birkdale Pet Mix?
Has anyone tried Birkdale Pet Mix? Here are the specs: Ingredients: Chicken, Human Quality Vegetable Mix (Broccoli Crowns, Carrots, Parsley Leaf), Apple, Vegetable Pomace, Flax Meal, Blueberries, Kelp, Ginger Root, Garlic, Calcium Citrate Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein: not less than 20.1% Crude...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Jul 17 2011 9:07 PM
Silvers
Food for a dog with allergies
Hello everyone my little girl Sasha is allergic to all grains, potatoes and sweet potatoes and finding a good food for her has been really hard. I found a weight management formula for her by EVO that I fed her for awhile but now my local pet store isn't going to be able to get it any more. Not to...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Jul 8 2011 6:44 PM
DonnaHile
health
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LAST POST: ON: 7/5/2011 1:38:26 AM
oranges81
I have a Maze brag!
Beware! I really don't feel like putting in paragraphs, so bare with it SO! I took everyone's advice and decided to do some more proofing. Since I lack access to the many different sizes in dogs, I decided to head to the pet store and work there. They have a resident chinchilla and a few hamsters...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Jul 2 2011 4:41 PM
PEPSI<3
NEW PUP 6MO PRESA CANARIO
NOT SURE HOW MUCH AND HOW OFTEN TO FEED PEPSI. I AM FEEDING BUFFALO BLUE. ANY SUGGESTIONS? I NEVER HAD A DOG OF THIS SIZE. BUT I MUST SAY SHE IS REALLY SWEET AND GENTLE WITH THE KIDS. I MADE A GREAT CHOICE
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Jul 1 2011 7:09 AM
dyan
Cat food recall
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm261072.htm
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LAST POST: ON: 6/28/2011 12:39:48 PM