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BEST DOG FOODS – WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN COMMERCIAL FOOD.

Posted by janed54 on 22 January 2010, 3:20 pm

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN COMMERCIAL DOG FOOD

The best start is to check out the website of your preferred dog food first and foremost.

Most manufacturers making a high quality, premium dog food will have easily accessible ingredient lists on their websites. I found some web sites almost impossible to find an ingredient or nutritional analysis on, and I would suggest this as a warning that they have something perhaps to hide.

Organic ingredients are of course an excellent extra if that is offered.

Also look for locally grown food in their manufacturing processes and their sites proudly advertise what is not in the food such as : produced without the use of herbicides, pesticides or artificial fertilizers, are not irradiated and do not contain chemical additives or preservatives along with no chemicals, colors or dyes. This is an indication of a manufacturer that is responsible and really does put your pet’s health and nutrition first.

CHECK OUT BAD DOG FOOD INGREDIENTS IN COMMERCIAL DOG FOOD TO AVOID HERE.

SPECIFIED MEAT or FISH SOURCES:

Chicken as opposed to poultry by-products. Any named meat or fish is desirable such as chicken, turkey, venison, lamb, beef, herring etc.

Chicken meal as opposed to meat meal. Meal is the dry rendered (cooked down) product which will be more concentrated with the good qualities of the meat. This applies to any protein source such as chicken meal, turkey meal, venison meal, buffalo meal, herring meal, salmon meal, etc.

Having two different meat sources is the best product to look for. An example of an excellent protein based food has deboned turkey, turkey meal and chicken meal as the first 3 ingredients (Wellness Core).

The meat will be human grade which means it is clean and free of bones, blood, feathers, heads, feet, hooves, entrails etc., and also fresh and edible as opposed to rotten or spoiled.

CARBOHYDRATES:

Whole grains as opposed to the highly over processed mill run and flours.

Grains such as brown rice, barley, oatmeal, or if the product is grain free, then potatoes, or sweet potatoes would be choices of excellent carbohydrates.

Avoid corn and wheat and any of their derivatives in any dog foods. They are not nutritious, cause allergies and illnesses and are usually used as cheap fillers.

FRUITS/VEGETABLES:

Whole fruits and vegetables as opposed to none in some dog foods.

Look for any of the fresh fruits and veggies that we eat such as carrots, peas, spinach, greens, apples, berries etc.

FAT SOURCES:

Named fats from quality sources such as chicken fat, sunflower oil, canola oil, salmon oil, or lamb fat, etc.

NATURAL PRESERVATIVES:

Mixed Tocopherols (a natural source of Vitamin E), is the most common natural preservative. A dry dog food with natural preservation will have an expiry date, which is what you want to look for.

A kibble that will last indefinitely is over processed and way to synthetically preserved with harmful chemicals.

HEALTHY VITAMINS/MINERALS/SUPPLEMENTS:

Premium Vitamins such as Mixed tocopherols (source of vitamin E), choline chloride, vitamin A, vitamin D3, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin B12, folic acid, biotin, Vitamin B6,
Chelated Minerals such as Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, And Copper Amino Acid Chelate.
Probiotic Microorganisms such as Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product for digestive health.
Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids sourced naturally from ingredients such as flax seed, a specified fish oil and canola oil. – Supports healthy skin and coat.
Glucosamine and Chondroitin to help support long term bone and joint health.
Salt is also a necessary mineral and should be iodized or sea salt.

EXAMPLES OF THE BEST DOG FOOD COMPANIES:

All of these products are highly recommended. They also have many different products for a variety of different needs. (high energy, seniors, puppies, weight control, etc.) All the different products are also highly recommended. I am just showing one product from each of my top best companies for your to see how to evaluate a high quality dog food.

Orijen Adult Grain-Free Dog Food - CLICK HERE TO ORDER

ORIJEN ADULT GRAIN FREE (This is my number one pick)

INGREDIENTS:

Fresh deboned chicken, chicken meal, turkey meal, russet potato, fresh deboned pacific salmon (a natural source of DHA and EPA), herring meal, sweet potato, peas, fresh deboned lake whitefish, fresh deboned northern walleye, chicken fat (naturally preserved with vitamin E and citric acid), chicken liver, salmon meal, fresh deboned turkey, fresh whole eggs, fresh deboned herring, sun-cured alfalfa, salmon oil (Natural source of Omega 3), chicory root, dehydrated organic kelp, pumpkin, carrots, spinach, turnip greens, apples, cranberries, saskatoon berries, black currants, Vitamins, Minerals, Amino Acids, Botanicals and Guaranteed analysis here.

WELLNESS CORE

INGREDIENTS:

Deboned Turkey, Deboned Chicken, Turkey Meal, Chicken Meal, Potatoes, Dried Ground Potato, Tomato Pomace, Natural Chicken Flavor, Canola Oil, Chicken Liver, Salmon Oil, Flaxseed, Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Kale, Broccoli, Spinach, Parsley, Apples, Blueberries, Vitamins and Minerals, and Guaranteed Analysis.

Natural Balance Organic Formulas Dry Dog Food CLICK HERE TO ORDER

NATURAL BALANCE ORGANICS

INGREDIENTS:

Natural Chicken, Organic Brown Rice, Chicken Meal, Organic Oats, Organic Millet, Organic Barley, Organic Sorghum, Organic Potato, Organic Peas, Organic Canola Oil, Organic Flaxseed, Chicken Fat (Naturally stabilized with Mixed Tocopherols), Dicalcium Phosphate, Organic Carrots, Natural Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Phosphate, Sea Salt, Mixed Tocopherols, Organic Spinach, Organic Cranberries, Organic Tomato, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Dried Kelp, Organic Parsley, Organic Rosemary, and Vitamins, Minerals with complete guaranteed analysis here.

Innova EVO Large Bites Dry Dog Food CLICK HERE TO ORDER

INNOVA EVO TURKEY AND CHICKEN by NATURA PET PRODUCTS.

INGREDIENTS:

Turkey, Chicken, Turkey Meal, Chicken Meal, Potatoes, Herring Meal, Chicken Fat, Natural Flavors, Egg, Garlic, Apples, Carrots, Tomatoes, Cottage Cheese, Alfalfa Sprouts, Dried Chicory Root, Taurine, Lecithin, Rosemary Extract, Vitamins/Minerals, and Viable Naturally Occurring Microorganisms.

Karma Organic Dog Food CLICK HERE TO ORDER

KARMA ORGANICS by NATAURA PET PRODUCTS.

INGREDIENTS:

Organic Chicken, Organic Brown Rice, Organic Oats, Organic Barley, Organic Rye, Organic Pea Protein, Organic Flax Seed, Yeast Extract, Organic Carrots, Organic Beets, Organic Sunflower Oil, (naturally preserved with mixed Tocopherols), Calcium Carbonate, Organic Broccoli, Organic Cranberries, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Herring Oil and Vitamins/Minerals

TASTE OF THE WILD

INGREDIENTS:

Duck, duck meal, chicken meal, egg product, sweet potatoes, peas, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), potatoes, roasted quail, roasted duck, smoked turkey, natural flavor, tomato pomace, ocean fish meal, salt, choline chloride, dried chicory root, tomatoes, blueberries, raspberries, yucca schidigera extract, vitamins and minerals here.

BLUE BUFFALO ORGANICS

INGREDIENTS:

Organic Deboned Chicken, Organic Brown Rice, Organic Oatmeal, Chicken Meal, Organic Ground Barley, Organic Ground Millet, Salmon Meal, Chicken Fat (preserved with Natural Mixed Tocopherols), Organic Canola Oil, Natural Chicken Flavor, Organic Blueberries, Organic Dried Egg, Potatoes, Organic Peas, Calcium Carbonate, Alfalfa Meal, Caramel, Potassium Chloride, Salmon Oil (source of Natural Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Choline Chloride, Salt, Organic Sunflower Oil (source of Natural Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Organic Kelp Meal, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Taurine, Vitamins and Minerals.

Filed under Best Dog Foods, DOG HEALTH. Tagged best dog foods, Blue Buffalo, Commercial Dog Food ingredients, Healthy Dog Food, Innova EVO, Karma, natural, Natural Balance Organics, ORGANIC, Orijen, Taste of the Wild, Wellness

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WORST DOG FOOD EXPLAINED – WHAT TO AVOID

Posted by janed54 on 18 January 2010, 7:36 pm

CLICK HERE FOR HOMEMADE DOG FOOD RECIPES!

PREMIUM dog food may be twice as expensive as a grocery store brand, but your dog eats half as much food on a daily basis because it’s a higher quality food without fillers and garbage in it.

A few examples of dangerous dog food ingredients on this page show what is still being used in manufacturing inexpensive dog food. Also, just for the sake of comparison are a few dog foods that are considered inexpensive, and you can very well see why.

Read your dog food labels – There are literally hundreds of brands and varieties of dog food.

Below is a listing of some of the inexpensive dog food brands, with the less desirable ingredients highlighted in red.

This is not a complete listing of all the brands with harmful ingredients, just the more popular names. Unfortunately there are still too many out there.

Specifically this is just a general guide to show how reading, learning and educating yourself about the dog food industry will definitely open your eyes and empower you to make the best choices when buying commercial dog food.

If a specific brand of food is not listed here it does not mean it is not a bad or good food. You can find the complete ingredient listing and nutritional analysis on any of the dog food manufacturers websites.

CHECK OUT GOOD DOG FOOD INGREDIENTS TO LOOK FOR IN COMMERCIAL DOG FOOD HERE.

WHAT INGREDIENTS TO AVOID and WHY:

BEEF AND BONE MEAL (protein source):
A byproduct made from beef parts which are not suitable for human consumption. It can incorporate the entire cow, including the bones, but the quality cuts of meat are always removed. This is an inexpensive, low quality ingredient used to boost the protein percentage.

MEAT BY-PRODUCT (protein source):

Pet grade meat by-products consist of organs and parts either not desired, or condemned, for human consumption. This can include bones, blood, intestines, lungs, ligaments, heads, feet, and feathers. – This can also include the dreaded 4 D’s – ( Dead, dying, diseased or dying prior to slaugther).

The animal parts used can be obtained from any source, so there is no control over quality or contamination.

Any kind of animal can be included: goats, pigs, horses, rats, misc. roadkill, animals euthanized at shelters and so on. It can also include pus, cancerous tissue, and decomposed (spoiled) tissue.

MEAT AND BONE MEAL (protein source):
The animal parts used can be obtained from any source, so there is no control over quality or contamination. Any kind of animal can be included: “4-D animals” (dead, diseased, disabled, or dying prior to slaughter), goats, pigs, horses, rats, misc. roadkill, animals euthanized at shelters and so on. It can also include pus, cancerous tissue, and decomposed (spoiled) tissue.

BEEF TALLOW (fat source):
Used to make lower quality dog foods palatable, instead of using quality fat sources such as nutritionally rich chicken fat, or human grade vegetable oil.

ANIMAL FAT (fat source):
Animal fat is a “generic” fat source that is most often made up of rendered animal fat, restaurant grease, or other oils too rancid or deemed inedible for humans. Look for a named fat source, such as poultry or chicken fat, that is naturally preserved.

CORN (filler/fibre source/vegetable):
*NOTE: no redeemable nutritious value in any dog food listing this as their first ingredient. It is a useless filler that is a known cause of allergies and is difficult for dogs to digest.

CORN OR WHEAT GLUTEN MEAL (Binder):
This is the remainder of the corn after the best parts of the corn have been removed. It does absolutely nothing for the animal and actually is difficult to digest and is used as a cheap binder.

WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR (fibre source):
Wheat if the leading cause of dog allergies. Absolutely useless with no nutritional value whatsoever.

FOOD FRAGMENTS (filler/fibre source/carbohydrate source):
Low cost by-products and left overs from another food manufacturing process. Examples include WHEAT BRAN and BREWER’S RICE (a waste product of the alcohol industry).
Also look for and avoid fragments which are labelled POTATO PRODUCT, MIDDLINGS/MIDS or MILL RUN of any kind. Unspecified grain sources like CEREAL FOOD FINES, CORN BRAN, OAT HULLS, RICE HULLS, PEANUT HULLS, DISTILLERS GRAIN FERMENTATION SOLUBLES, and last but not least CELLULOSE (which is wood which is dried and ground up)

SOY FLOUR (filler/carbohydrate):
Another cheap allergy causing ingredient used as a filler. This is the leftover “dust” after the healthy cleaned and dehulled soybeans are processed. Sometimes sweepings from the factory floor.

BREWER’S RICE (carbohydrate source):
A cheap substitute for whole grain rice.

SUGAR (flavour soure) :
Also listed as Cane molasses , corn syrup in any form, sugar, sorbitol, sucrose, fructose, glucose, ammoniated glycyrrhizin, propylene glycol.) : Useless, uneccessary and adds empty calories. Bad ingredient used by companies to make food more palatable to the animals if the ingredients themselves aren’t enough to make the dog or cat actually want to eat it. Used to cover up rotten and rancid foods, and is known to cause hypoglycemia, obesity, nervousness, cataracts, tooth decay, arthritis and allergies.

ANIMAL DIGEST(flavouring agent):
Unspecified parts of unspecified animals, cooked down into a goopy broth and used as a spray on or added directly to the food. No quality control is used and this can include “4-D animals” (dead, diseased, disabled, or dying prior to slaughter), goats, pigs, horses, rats, misc. roadkill, animals euthanized at shelters, restaurant and supermarket refuse and so on.

COLOURING (Blue 2, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Titanium Dioxide):
Any colouring is completely unnecessary and should be avoided. Your dog doesn’t care about the pretty coloured shapes, and artifical dyes and colouring agents are known cancer causing agent, and also causes allergies. Used in “junk dog food”.

PROPYLENE GLYCOL (additive):
Used in antifreeze solutions, in hydraulic fluids, and as a solvent. May be toxic if consumed in large amounts, and should definitely not be an ingredient in a food an animal will eat daily for weeks, months or even years of its life. This is not allowed for use in Europe as the findings have shown it to be dangerous.

BHA (Butylated Hydroxysanisole), BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene), and ETHOXYQUIN (Preservatives):
Banned from human use in many countries but still permitted in the US. Possible human carcinogen, apparently carcinogenic in animal experiments. Ethoxyquin has also been used as a pesticide for fruit. It has never been proven to be safe for the lifespan of a companion animal. It has been linked to thyroid, kidney, reproductive and immune related illnesses as well as cancer

HYDROCHLORIC ACID:
Used in Kibbles n Bits – I really can’t find out why they use it but it is a caustic chemical agent used in the production of chlorides, fertilizers, and dyes. Hydrochloric acid can cause immediate pain and burns of the mouth, throat, esophagus and gastrointestinal tract. Simple common sense would indicate not to use this as a pet food ingredient!

*NOTE: MENADIONE SODIUM BISULFITE

This synthetic version of vitamin K has not been specifically approved for long term use, such as in pet food. It has been linked to many serious health issues. If you are not aware of this it sounds like one of the healthy vitamins, but beware.

The MSDS guide states –

“Potential Chronic Health Effects:

CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: 3 (Not classifiable for human.) by IARC.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells.
The substance is toxic to kidneys, lungs, liver, mucous membranes.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage.”
SEE HERE!

WORST DOG FOODS: (in no special order, I would never recommend or use any of these foods)

I am just using these foods as examples of what I consider unhealthy and dangerous. Any dog who is fed a consistent and regular diet of corn will be more prone to illnesses and a shorter life.

All these examples have corn as the main ingredient. Use these foods as a guide to see what you should not be feeding your dog.

BENEFUL BY PURINA

INGREDIENTS:

Ground yellow corn, chicken by-product meal, corn gluten meal, whole wheat flour, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols (form of Vitamin E), rice flour, beef, soy flour, sugar, propylene glycol, meat and bone meal, tricalcium phosphate, phosphoric acid, salt, water, animal digest, sorbic acid (a preservative), potassium chloride, dried carrots, dried peas, calcium propionate (a preservative), L-Lysine monohydrochloride, choline chloride, added color (Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 2), DL-Methionine, Vitamin E supplement, zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, niacin, Vitamin A supplement, calcium carbonate, copper sulfate, Vitamin B-12 supplement, calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, garlic oil, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, Vitamin D-3 supplement, *menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of Vitamin K activity), calcium iodate, folic acid, biotin, sodium selenite.

ALPO BY PURINA:

INGREDIENTS:

Ground yellow corn, corn germ meal, meat and bone meal, soybean meal, beef tallow preserved with mixed tocopherols (form of vitamin E), animal digest (source of chicken flavor), salt, potassium chloride, beef & liver meal, dried cheese powder, dl-methionine, added color, choline chloride, zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, vitamin E supplement, niacin, vitamin A supplement, calcium carbonate, copper sulfate, brewers dried yeast, calcium pantothenate, garlic oil, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B-12 supplement, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin d-3 supplement, riboflavin supplement, calcium iodate, *menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin k activity), folic acid, biotin, sodium selenite.

OL ROY From WALMART:

INGREDIENTS:

Ground yellow corn, soybean meal, ground whole wheat, corn syrup, poultry fat, Meat and bone meal, Animal Fat Preserved with BHA and Citric Acid, Chicken by-product meal, Rice, Animal Digest, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Vitamin D and E Supplement, Niacin, Copper Sulafate, Manganous Oxide, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, *Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex Source of Vitamin K, Calcium Iodate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Cobalt Carbonate, Folic Acid, Sodium Selenite, Folic Acid

KIBBLES N BITS:

INGREDIENTS:

corn, soybean meal, beef and bone meal, ground wheat flour, animal fat – bha used as preservative, corn syrup, wheat middlings, water sufficient for processing, animal digest (source of chicken flavor), propylene glycol, salt, hydrochloric acid, potassium chloride, caramel color, sorbic acid (used as a preservative), sodium carbonate, minerals (ferrous sulfate, zinc oxide, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite), choline chloride, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, vitamin A supplement, niacin supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement), calcium sulfate, titanium dioxide, yellow 5, yellow 6, red 40, BHA (used as a preservative), dl methionine

PURINA DOG CHOW:

INGREDIENTS :

Whole grain corn, poultry by-product meal, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols (form of Vitamin E), corn gluten meal, meat and bone meal, brewers rice, soybean meal, barley, whole grain wheat, animal digest, calcium carbonate, salt, calcium phosphate, potassium chloride, L-Lysine monohydrochloride, choline chloride, zinc sulfate, Vitamin E supplement, zinc proteinate, ferrous sulfate, added color (Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 2, Yellow 6) , DL-Methionine, manganese sulfate, manganese proteinate, niacin, Vitamin A supplement, copper sulfate, calcium pantothenate, copper proteinate, garlic oil, pyridoxine hydrochloride, Vitamin B-12 supplement, thiamine mononitrate, Vitamin D-3 supplement, riboflavin supplement, calcium iodate, *menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of Vitamin K activity), folic acid, biotin, sodium selenite

PEDIGREE:(Puppy Food)

INGREDIENTS:

Ground Whole Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal, Rice, Corn Gluten Meal (Source of Lutein*), Animal Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Source of Vitamin E), Natural Poultry Flavor, Wheat, Potassium Chloride, Wheat Flour, DiCalcium Phosphate, Salt, Brewers Dried Yeast, Carmel Color, Vegetable Oil (Source of Linoleic Acid), Calcium Carbonate, Taurine, Vitamins (dl-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate [Source of Vitamin E], Choline Chloride, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate [Source of Vitamin C*], Vitamin A Acetate, Thiamine Mononitrate [Vitamin B1], d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement [Vitamin B2], Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Marigold Meal, Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide), Added FD&C and Lake Colors (Yellow 6, Blue 2, Red 40, Yellow 5).

HILL’S SCIENCE DIET ORIGINAL

INGREDIENTS:

Ground Whole Grain Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal, Soybean Meal, Animal Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), Soybean Oil, Chicken Liver Flavor, Flaxseed, Iodized Salt, vitamins (L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Dried Chicken Cartilage, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Taurine, Potassium Chloride, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), L-Carnitine, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid, Beta-Carotene, Rosemary Extract.

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Filed under DOG HEALTH, Worst Dog Foods. Tagged additives, artificial preservatives, bad dog food, chemicals, dangerous dog food, fillers, menadione

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SENIOR DOG FOOD

Posted by janed54 on 12 August 2009, 1:15 pm

This is my Lady girl and if you want you can read her whole bio and watch her grown up HERE.

When dogs become older, their nutritional needs change. They become less active and need different nutrients, vitamins and supplements to ease or even help slow down the aging process.

There are many excellent high quality dog foods that are recommended for senior dogs. The better quality senior dog foods are always better as they contain no chemicals, additives or harmful preservatives.

Here is a list of some of the top Senior Dog Foods:

ORIJEN SENIOR DRY DOG FOOD by Champion Pet Foods

This company is one of my number one favorites:

**ORIJEN SENIOR DOG FOOD**
SIZE	PRICE	ORDER HERE
15.4 lbs.	$40.99	BUY NOW
29.7 lbs.	$67.99	BUY NOW

Orijen is made in Canada by award winning Champion Pet Foods, known for the small family run business.

They use fresh regional ingredients, and do not buy from unkown sources. Sold in 45 countries and certified by the Canadian Government to meet every known international pet food regulation or standard, they use only food that is delivered fresh to their manufacturing plant every day.

Senior dogs typically require fewer calories than younger dogs, and fewer carbohydrates help improve insulin resistance. This formual has high protein (42%) which helps prevent your dog from losing lean body mass, reduce lethargy, and boost the immune system.

CANIDAE PLATINUM SENIOR MADE BY CANIDAE

**CANIDAE PLATINUM SENIOR DRY DOG FOOD**
SIZE	PRICE	ORDER NOW
Platinum 5 lb.bag.	$10.99	BUY NOW
Platinum 15 lb. bag.	$26.49	BUY NOW
Platinum 30 lb. bag.	$43.99	BUY NOW

CANIDAE FOR SENIORS CANNED FOOD

**CANIDAE PLATINUM CANNED DOG FOOD**
SIZE	PRICE	ORDER NOW
5.5 oz. can – case of 24	$31.99	ORDER HERE
13.2 oz. can – case of 24	$23.49	ORDER HERE

INGREDIENTS:

Chicken, Chicken Broth, Lamb Broth, Lamb, Brown Rice, Pearled Barley, Herring (Source of Omega 3), Sunflower Oil (Source of Omega 6). Egg, Potassium Chloride, Kelp, Psyllium Husk, Flax Seed Oil (Source of Omega 3), Cranberries, Rosemary Extract, Choline Chloride, Salt, Vitamins and Minerals.

Benefits

Human Grade Meats Chicken, Turkey, Lamb and Fish
Wholesome Nutritional Brown Rice
10 Skin & Coat Conditioners to Help Maintain a Healthy, Luxurious Coat
Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate
Natural Psyllium Husk Fiber
Balanced Omega 6 & 3 Fatty Acids
Antioxidant Vitamins and Amino Acid Chelated Minerals
Cranberries for Urinary Tract Health
Added Viable Micro-Organisms
Inulin from Chicory Root
Guaranteed Enzyme Activity
Superior Digestibility

NEWMAN’S OWN ORGANICS ADVANCE FORMULA DRY DOG FOOD FOR SENIOR DOGS

*70 % ORGANIC* (another excellent choice.)

**NEWMAN’S OWN ORGANICS ADVANCED FORMULA FOR SENIORS** .
SIZE	PRICE	ORDER NOW
4 lb. bag	$13.49	ORDER HERE
12.5 lb. bag	$30.49	ORDER HERE
25 lb. bag	$54.49	ORDER HERE

Newman’s Own Organics pet foods are produced without the use of herbicides, pesticides or artificial fertilizers, are not irradiated and do not contain chemical additives or preservatives.

Their ingredients have been grown and handled according to strict organic standards that are enforced by independent third-party state or private organizations.

In addition to human grade all-natural chicken and organic brown rice, the ingredients include probiotics, Ester-C, and high levels of antioxidants.

Newman’s Own Organics recommends feeding the Advanced Formula at 6-7 years of age depending on your individual pets health and lifestyle.

INNOVA SENIOR DOG FOOD MADE BY NATURA PET PRODUCTS

**INNOVA SENIOR DRY DOG FOOD**
SIZE	PRICE	ORDER NOW
6 lb. bag	$17.99	ORDER HERE
16.5 lb. bag	$32.49	ORDER HERE
33 lb. bag	$58.99	ORDER HERE

CANNED INNOVA SENIOR DOG FOOD

**INNOVA CANNED SENIOR**
SIZE	PRICE	ORDER NOW
Senior 13.2 oz. can	$2.39 per can	ORDER HERE
Senior 13.2 oz. cans – case of 12	$25.49	ORDER HERE

INGREDIENT LIST:

Turkey, Turkey Broth, Chicken Broth, Chicken, Brown Rice, Salmon, Mackerel, Potatoes, Carrots, Herring, Natural Flavors, Apples, Alfalfa Sprouts, Cottage Cheese, Guar Gum, Whole Eggs, Seaweed Extract, Vitamins/Minerals, Sodium Phosphate, Sunflower Oil ,Garlic, Inulin, Herring Oil, Choline Chloride, Chondroitin Sulfate, Glucosamine Hydrochloride

When comparing Innova to your favorite brand, please take special care to notice the following ingredients which Natura Pet Products refuses to use: Meat Meal, Animal Fat, Poultry By-Products, Soybean Meal, Rice gluten, Wheat Mids, Peanut Hulls, Wheat Flour, Wheat Bran, Rice Flour, BHA, BHT, Ethoxyquin, Artificial Colors or Flavors, or any other substandard, low quality, by-product from human food processing.

Innova has been formulated using only fresh, natural, wholesome ingredients from each of the five food groups.

Naturally nutritious fresh chicken and turkey meat, plus high quality chicken meal, provide the foundation for Innova’s great taste.

Fresh whole milk, cottage cheese and whole clove garlic add natural vitamins and flavor.

Alfalfa sprouts help satisfy your pet’s natural urge to graze. Natural cold-pressed sunflower oil provides the high quality fatty acids needed for healthy skin and a shiny hair coat.

Innova recipes are based on the most advanced research in animal health. The latest findings in orthomolecular medicine (the study of optimal amounts of substances, especially vitamins, found in the body to achieve optimal health) convinced us to increase the levels of disease fighting antioxidants – Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E – in Innova’s one of a kind formula.

INNOVA LARGE BREED SENIOR DRY DOG FOOD:

**INNOVA LARGE BREED SENIOR DRY DOG FOOD**
SIZE	PRICE	ORDER NOW
33 lb. bag	$64.99	ORDER HERE

WELLNESS SUPER5MIX SENIOR DRY DOG FOOD

**WELLNESS SUPER 5 MIX SENIOR DRY DOG FOOD**
SIZE	PRICE	ORDER NOW
6 lb. BAG	$15.99	ORDER HERE
15 lb. BAG	$31.99	ORDER HERE
30 lb. BAG	$53.99	ORDER HERE

Unlike most other dry foods that are rapidly extruded during the manufacturing process, Old Mother Hubbard slowly oven bakes its Wellness Super5Mix foods and treats to preserve and enrich the nutrients, and to enhance the aroma.

Wellness does not contain any rendered animal fats, meat by-products, wheat, corn or white rice and also does not contain any artificial colors, flavors or preservatives of any kind.

The primary protein source in the Wellness line is human grade deboned chicken or hormone-free lamb, depending on the formula.

In addition, these top-of-the-line dog foods contain fresh fruits and vegetables, healthy grains, and vitamins and minerals.

WELLNESS SUPER 5 MIX SENIOR ALSO AVAILABLE IN CANNED:

WELLNES SUPER 5 SENIOR CANNED DOG FOOD
SIZE	PRICE	ORDER NOW
Senior 6 oz. can – case of 24	$34.49	ORDER HERE
Senior 12.5 oz can – case of 12.	$25.49	ORDER HERE

This natural formula contains high quality digestible protein, yet the protein levels have been reduced for the nutritional needs of older dogs, including Vitamin C and the presence of chelated minerals.

MERRICK SENIOR MEDLEY DRY DOG FOOD
SIZE	PRICE	ORDER NOW
15 lb. bag	$30.99	ORDER NOW
30 lb. bag	$52.99	ORDER NOW

MERRICK SENIOR MEDLEY CANNED DOG FOOD
SIZE	PRICE	ORDER NOW
13.2 ounce can.	$2.69 each	EASY ORDER HERE!
case of 12 – 13.2 ounce cans.	$28.99	EASY ORDER HERE!

Filed under SENIOR DOG FOOD. Tagged Canidae, Innova, Merrick, Newman's Own Organics, Orijen, SENIOR DOG FOOD, Wellness

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CANINE CANCER

Posted by janed54 on 27 July 2009, 11:57 am

CLICK HERE FOR CANINE CANCER SECRETS!

DOG CANCER is the number one non accidental killer of our beloved companions.

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Our dogs, and other pets with cancer are dying needlessly, when there are some simple tips to follow to help avoid getting this horrible killer disease in the first place.

By eliminating chemicals from our homes and gardens you can reduce the chance of your dog getting cancer. This alone seems to me to be such a simple tip, but I really didn’t think much about fertilizing my lawn every year.

Absorption through the pads of your dogs feet over years of walking on regularly fertilized grass will increase their chance of getting canine cancer immensely.

Just by eliminating using fertilizers and toxic chemicals and switching to a more natural organic way of gardening will give you and your dog a better chance of living a longer healthier life.

Also inside chemicals being eliminated (such a the many toxic cleaning products) and using a more natural approach will also improve you and your pet’s chance for longevity.

The most surprising fact about the causes of canine cancer that I have been reading and learning about is that commercial dog food is the number one cause.

It is only common sense I guess when all the facts are put together and you find out about the horrible practices of the commercial dog food companies and what they really put into their products. Although these practices have recently come to the attention of all of us through news after the dog food industries tainted dog food recall, we must realize that things have not really changed.

Also HERE are my top favourite healthy Organic Dog Foods available today.

If you are serious about eliminating the chance of your pet getting dog cancer, then not only eliminating chemicals and poorly made commercial dog food is the answer.

“These are the 7 bare-minimum things you will be educated on about Canine Cancer in your dog”

You need to know the nature of cancers and how they effect your dog’s body
You need to know how to detect cancer in your dog
You need to know how to prevent cancer in your dog
You need to know the best mainstream treatment options, their costs and outcomes
You need to know the best alternative & cheaper treatment options, their costs and outcomes
You need to know the specific nutrients a dog with cancer requires (remember, requirements are very different to a healthy dog)
You need to have a collection of recipes specifically designed for feeding a dog with cancer & recovering from surgery or chemotherapy

CLICK HERE FOR CANINE CANCER SECRETS!

This is the best, most comprehensive package that is made to save your dog’s life.

I have all the information from this compilation set and have found it very invaluable. Andrew Lewis is the premier author and authority on dog health and has investigated and written many enlightening articles and books that will help us all increase our dog’s life and health.

All his claims and facts are backed up by indisputable information from specialists in the veterinary field and pet nutritionists. He has put together the best information you will be able to get in one excellent package and by following his advice will give the best gift of all to yourself and your dog.

Just as with us, with the startling facts that our overprocessed and chemical filled diets are making us sick and killing us younger, so is your pet’s food causing all the same problems for them.

Just by simple education and changing diets by choosing a more organic, natural and healthy diet, we can increase both our lives, and our dog’s lives dramatically.

Reducing or even preventing cancer is truly possible by choosing the proper diet, exercise and lifestyle for both us and our precious companions.

I lost one of my babies to cancer SEE SUSIE’S STORY HERE, and MORE SUSIE HERE.

Always remember we speak for our trusting and loving pets, and do the best you are able to do to give them a healthy happy life.

Filed under Canine Cancer, DOG HEALTH. Tagged cancer in dogs, canine cancer, DOG HEALTH, prevent canine cancer

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Recommended Organic Dog Food

Posted by janed54 on 2 July 2009, 11:55 am

FIND ALL OF MY TOP RECOMMENDATIONS OF HEALTHIEST DOG FOODS HERE:
MORE ORGANIC DOG FOOD HERE.	NATURAL DOG FOOD HERE	PREMIUM NATURAL DOG FOOD HERE.	THE REST OF THE BEST HERE.

NATURAL BALANCE ORGANIC FORMULAS DRY DOG FOOD

NATURAL BALANCE ORGANIC FORMULAS DRY DOG FOOD
SIZE	PRICE	ORDER NOW
25 lb. bag	$49.49	CLICK HERE TO ORDER

Natural Balance Organic Formulas Dry Dog Food is GMO-free and never sprayed with pesticides.

They also use only free-range, humanely treated, antibiotic and hormone free chicken, with a wide range of organic ingredients for the highest standard in nutrition for your dog.

Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.

Read more about Natural Balance Organic Dog Food HERE

BLUE BUFFALO ORGANICS ADULT FORMULA CHICKEN AND BROWN RICE DOG FOOD
SIZE	PRICE	ORDER NOW
10 lb. BAG	$29.49	CLICK HERE TO BUY
20 lb. BAG	$55.99	CLICK HERE TO BUY

Blue Buffalo Organics Adult Formula Chicken & Brown Rice Dog Food - 20 lb. for Canine

BLUE BUFFALO ORGANICS ADULT FORMULA CHICKEN AND BROWN RICE DOG FOOD

INGREDIENTS:

For many families, eating organically has become a way of life. Now you can provide your four-legged family member with the same benefits of the organic diet you enjoy. BLUE Organics dog food contains the finest organic ingredients, plus the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants of our exclusive LifeSource® Bits.

No Animal By-Products.
No Corn, Wheat or Soy.
No Artifical Preservatives, Colors or Flavors.

Organic Deboned Chicken: The first ingredient, deboned chicken is a great-tasting source of high quality protein and provides the basic flavor of our premium organic dog food.

Organic Whole Grains: Organic whole ground brown rice, oatmeal and whole ground barley are some of the best ingredients for dog food and provide complex carbohydrates for energy and high fiber to promote healthy digestion.

Organic Vegetables and Fruits: Organic peas and blueberries supply the nutrients and antioxidants that are the essential building blocks of better health.

Read more about Blue Buffalo Organic Dog Food HERE.

MONZIE’S ORGANIC MUESLI FOR DOGS.
SIZE	PRICE	ORDER NOW
20 lb. BAG	$54.99	CLICK HERE TO BUY NOW

Just add meat, water, and fresh veggies for a healthy, homemade meal.

This product is also an excellent choice for dogs with allergy problems. You get complete control of the protein source which makes this choice as good as homemade dog food.

Made from human-grade, certified organic ingredients and low in fat.
Helps you control what your dog is eating and vary the meals.
Free of the most common allergens – corn, soy and wheat.
Lets you feed your dog either animal or vegetarian protein.
Fresh, tasty food for dogs, not “dogfood”.

EVANGERS ORGANIC DOG FOOD – CANNED
SIZE	PRICE	ORDER NOW
Organic Turkey 13 oz can.	$2.59	BUY HERE
Organic Turkey 13 oz. can x 12	$27.49	BUY HERE
Organic Chicken 13 oz. can.	$2.39	BUY HERE
Organic Chicken 13 oz. can x 12.	$25.49	BUY HERE

Evanger’s pet food is made using the highest in quality, human-grade ingredients, with no additives, preservatives, artificial colors, by-products or salt.

Evangers makes every effort to source all of their ingredients locally and they can these fresh ingredients at their own plant in Wheeling, Illinois.

All of their foods have also been approved by the Chicago Rabbinical Council as Kosher and is suitable for kosher events and homes.

This is also another excellent pick for pets with food allergy problems as this is a grain free product.

PARTY ANIMAL CANNED DOG FOOD – 13 oz. can
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All Flavours same price	$2.79 per can	CLICK HERE TO ORDER
Case x 12 – Any flavour.	$29.99 per case	CLICK HERE TO ORDER

ORGANIC DOG FOOD

Posted by janed54 on 28 June 2009, 9:25 am

FIND ALL OF MY TOP RECOMMENDATIONS OF HEALTHIEST DOG FOODS HERE:
MORE ORGANIC DOG FOOD HERE.	NATURAL DOG FOOD HERE
PREMIUM NATURAL DOG FOOD HERE.	THE REST OF THE BEST HERE.

There are so many choices of excellent premium pet foods on the market today. Why shouldn’t we give our pets the best we are able to?

A lot of people treat their companion animals as part of the family (including myself), and we want to extend their lives by serving up a healthy, nutritious chemical free meal.

Just as with us, our pet’s health also improves when eliminating junk food, chemicals, pesticides and additives from their diet.

Another major plus in feeding a healthy chemical free diet, is less food allergies, better digestive health, and more energy for your companion.

Also there is less possibility of getting long term illnesses such as diabetes, thyroid problems, immune deficiencies, or cancer, just to name a few.

Investigate and educate yourself on as many of the advertised “premium pet food” products.

The best way to determine which product to use is by comparing information about specific dog foods, and educating yourself on which ingredients are bad or even deadly : (FOR WORST DOG FOODS OF ALL TIME CLICK HERE.)

HERE ARE SOME EXCELLENT, HEATLHY, CHEMICAL FREE ORGANIC CHOICES THAT WILL MAKE YOUR SPECIAL COMPANION HEALTHIER AND LONGER LIVED:

DR. HARVEY’S CANINE HEALTH
SIZE	PRICE	ORDER NOW
20 oz. bag – makes 8 one pound servings	$12.49	BUY NOW
5 lb. bag makes 33 one pound servings	$39.99	BUY NOW
10 lb. bag makes 66 one pound servings	$75.99	BUY NOW

Add your choice of protein. (beef, chicken, turkey, soy, lentils, etc.) Use hormone free, organic meat to make this the healthiest meal possible.
Add your choice of oil. (Health and Shine, fish, flax, borage, olive, hemp)

Dr. Harvey’s Canine Health is a revolutionary holistic pre-mix. Dr. Harvey uses only the finest human consumption ingredients, with no dyes, no preservatives, and no chemicals.

Dr. Harvey’s Canine Health includes 6 certified organic grains, 9 vegetables and 13 herbs in a whole food multi-vitamin and mineral supplement which are vital to optimal canine health.

This is as close to homemade as you can get, with exceptional ingredients.

CASTOR AND POLLUX ORGANIX CANNED comes in two flavours:
Organic Turkey, Brown Rice & Chicken With Vegetables Formula OR Organic Turkey, Organic Carrots and Organic Potatoes Formula
SIZE	PRICE	ORDER NOW
12.7 oz. can – For either flavour	$3.09	BUY HERE.
12.7 oz. can – Case of 12 cans for either flavour	$32.99	BUY HERE.

Castor & Pollux Organic Canine Canned Formulas combine outstanding taste with 95% certified organic ingredients.

KARMA ORGANIC
SIZE	PRICE	ORDER NOW
7 lb. bag	$27.49	EASY ORDER HERE

Karma is made with over 95% organic ingredients, of which 18 are certified.

This product has the highest amount of organic ingredients (95%), and is considered human grade food.

NEWMAN’S OWN
SIZE	PRICE	ORDER NOW
4 lb. bag	$13.49	EASY ORDER HERE
12.5 lb. bag	$30.49	EASY ORDER HERE
25 lb. bag	$54.49	EASY ORDER HERE

Newman’s Own pet foods are produced without the use of herbicides, pesticides or artificial fertilizers, are not irradiated and do not contain chemical additives or preservatives.

The ingredients have been grown and handled according to strict standards that are enforced by independent third-party state or private organizations.

More than 70% of all ingredients used in the formulation of all Newmans Own are organic.

NEWMAN’S OWN CANNED FOOD – Cans are 12.7 ozs. each – Cases are 12 cans
SIZE	PRICE	ORDER NOW
ALL flavours	$3.29 per can	EASY ORDER ANY FLAVOUR HERE.
ALL flavours	$34.99 per case	EASY ORDER ANY FLAVOUR HERE.

Newman's Own Organics Canned Dog Food Chicken & Rice 12.7 oz. Can - Case of 12

NEWMAN’S OWN (CANNED FOOD)

Available in 4 formulas:

CHICKEN AND RICE INGREDIENTS: – Organic Chicken*, Sufficient Water For Processing, Ocean Whitefish, Brown Rice, Carrots, Organic Turkey, Oat Bran, Flaxseed, Dried Kelp, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Potassium Chloride, Sea Salt with vitamins and minerals added.

CHICKEN INGREDIENTS: – Organic Chicken*, Sufficient Water For Processing, Salmon, Ocean Whitefish, Brown Rice, Flaxseed, Oat Bran, Dried Kelp, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Potassium Chloride, Sea Salt, and vitamins and minerals.

TURKEY AND CHICKEN INGREDIENTS: – Organic Turkey*, Turkey Broth, Chicken Liver, Organic Chicken, Ocean Whitefish, Brown Rice, Carrots, Tricalcium Phosphate, Oat Bran, Flaxseed, Dried Kelp, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Potassium Chloride, Sea Salt, vitamins and minerals.

TURKEY AND BROWN RICE INGREDIENTS: – Organic Turkey*, Turkey Broth, Turkey Liver, Brown Rice, Sweet Potatoes, Tricalcium Phosphate, Oat Bran, Cranberries, Flaxseed, Dried Kelp, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Potassium Chloride, Sea Salt, vitamins and minerals.

MORE ORGANIC DOG FOOD HERE.

Filed under ORGANIC DOG FOOD 1. Tagged canned organix, Castor and Pollux, Dr. Harvey's, Karma, Natura pet products, Newman's Own, Organix

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Healthy Natural Dog Food – Homemade Recipes

Posted by janed54 on 17 June 2009, 5:55 pm

CLICK HERE FOR 245 HEALTHY NATURAL DOG FOOD RECIPES .

This is my Golden Labrador Retreiver, Lola. There is nothing more gratifying than having my vet ask me what I am doing to make her so healthy. He noticed her skin, coat, teeth and overall health was superior. I felt like a proud parent, and told him I fed her a homemade natural dog diet that I found here.

Here are some of the tips and recipes that are included:

Healthy dog food recipes for young and old dogs,
Natural recipe to keep fleas away,
Gourmet Biscuit recipes,
Dozens of dog food recipes for every day – delicious, economical, healthful and natural.
Treats (Your pet will love you even more).

Read here about the author, John Miller, professional dog-fancier, and his homemade, healthy, natural dog food recipes here, and why he refused to sell them to Multinational Companies, (although copies have been sent to major veterinary schools).

You won’t believe how fast your dog’s health and behaviour will improve, and you will reduce your dog food costs by up to 50%.

There is not a single better way to return your dog’s unconditional love than by giving him the best natural food, homemade by you.

Just imagine improved health, which in turn will increase your dog’s life. This will ultimately give you many more years to spend with your faithful companion.

If you are one of those pet parents who give their dog’s the best of everything, then this is really something you should look into trying. By eliminating preservatives, chemicals and additives you will soon see a different dog.

This is a proven fact – the same as with us.

Eliminating junk food from our diets will increase our health. The same is true for our dogs. There are so many unnecessary and harmful ingredients in commercial dog food, escpecially the cheaper brands. The only way to know for sure what your dog is eating is to prepare the dog food for yourself.

It will ultimately be cheaper in the long run, and by making batches once or twice weekly and storing the food in serving size portions it soon becomes an easy way to feed your pet.

The recipes found HERE have been carefully put together with each meal giving your dog the perfect amount of every essential need for his daily diet.

This is my old girl Lady, who had many problems when she was eating commercial dog food. She had horrible dog food allergies, which completely disappeared –

See Lady’s story here, and also more about Lady here – she is oh so sweet and trusting and I give her the best that I can.

Filed under NATURAL DOG FOOD. Tagged dog food recipes, Healthy Dog Food, homemade dog food, NATURAL DOG FOOD

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RECOMMENDED FOOD FOR DOGS WITH ALLERGIES

Posted by janed54 on 23 April 2009, 6:25 pm

I had a major problem with DOG FOOD ALLERGIES in my Lady girl for several years.

This included incessant paw licking, until they were raw.

When I finally started making her a homemade organic diet this problem suddenly stopped.

If your canine has unknown allergies, the first thing to try would be changing their diet to a chemical free, additive free, preservative free food, and preferrably organic if possible.

The following list of foods are specifically made to help reduce or even prevent allergies. Most problems are caused either by the uneccessary corn or grain fillers, along with harmfull chemicals which are known to cause allergies, or a suppressed immune system which is caused by inadequate nutrition.

Here is a list of excellent choices to try if you are having problems with your pet pertaining to allergies.

NATURAL BALANCE ALLERGY FORMULAS

Natural Balance allergy Formulas are proven formulas for dogs with allergies based on a unique single source protein and single source carbohydrate blend.

Some canines may be highly sensitive to commonly used proteins, carbohydrates and food additives in their diet. Allergic reactions can lead to irritable bowel, upset stomach, and a number of skin problems.

Natural Balance has created an extensive line of different formulas and flavours for these food allergies.

A single premium source of protein, not commonly used in most dog foods is used such as salmon, venison, duck, or chicken.

A single source of carbohydrate not commonly found in regular foods (potatoes or sweet potatoes), along with effective natural ingredients to help rebuild the dog’s immune system are also used.

No Artificial Preservatives, Flavors or Colors.

Does not contain Soy, Wheat, Rice, Eggs, or Dairy Products.

Choose any of these Natural Balance Allergy Formulas for your dog. They are all excellent, and all you have to do is choose the flavour.

NATURAL BALANCE POTATO AND DUCK
SIZE	PRICE	ORDER NOW
5 lbs.	$13.99	CLICK HERE
17 lbs.	$36.49	CLICK HERE
30 lbs.	$54.99	CLICK HERE
5 lbs. Small Bites	$13.99	CLICK HERE
12 lbs. Small Bites	$30.99	CLICK HERE

Natural Balance Potato & Duck Dog Food Allergy Formula is a proven formula for dogs with allergies based on a unique single source protein and single source carbohydrate blend.

This Limited Ingredient Diet also is available in Small Breed Bites that is smaller sized bites, made specifically for small breed dogs that have allergies.

No by-products, soy, wheat, rice, eggs, dairy products, or artificial ingredients.

Natural Balance Vegetarian Allergy Formula
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5 lb. bag	$10.49	ORDER HERE
15 lb. bag	$28.99	ORDER HERE
30 lb. bag	$48.99	ORDER HERE

Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken
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5 lb. bag	$14.99	ORDER HERE
15 lb. bag	$32.49	ORDER HERE
28 lb. bag	$50.99	ORDER HERE

Natural Balance Fish & Sweet Potato
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5 lb. bag	$13.99	ORDER HERE
15 lb. bag	$34.49	ORDER HERE
28 lb. bag	$52.99	ORDER HERE

Natural Balance Lamb & Rice
SIZE	PRICE	ORDER NOW
15 lb. BAG	$27.49	ORDER HERE
28 lb. bag	$43.99	ORDER HERE

THE HONEST KITCHEN FORCE:

The Honest Kitchen’s Force is a delicious grain-free offering for adult dogs with dog food allergy concerns or adult dogs who are intolerant of grains.

Force is formulated with moderate protein, higher fat and total calories, with a moderate level of carbohydrates. Great for sensitive dogs or those with moderate activity levels.

HONEST KITCHEN FORCE DEHYDRATED DOG FOOD
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4 lb. box	$42.99	ORDER HONEST KITCHEN FORCE HERE!
10 lb. box	$77.99	ORDER HONEST KITCHEN FORCE HERE!

WELLNESS SIMPLE FOOD

More than 50% of all dog owners feel that their companion currently suffers from some sort of allergic reaction or food sensitivity such as:

Skin & Coat Conditions
Stomach Disorders
Hot Spots
Itchy paws
Ear and Eye Secretions

The common factor with most allergy-afflicted pets is a diet comprised of unnatural foods that often contain chemical additives, preservatives, and flavorings.

WELLNESS SIMPLE FOOD- DRY DOG FOOD
SIZE	PRICE	ORDER HERE
Duck 10.5 lb. bag	$28.99	ORDER HERE
Duck 26 lb. bag	$57.99	ORDER HERE
Venison 10.5 lb. bag	$29.99	ORDER HERE
Salmon 10.5 lb. bag	$28.99	ORDER HERE
Salmon 26 lb. bag	$57.99	ORDER HERE
Lamb 10.5 lb. bag	$28.99	ORDER HERE
Lamb 26 lb. bag	$57.99	ORDER HERE

They’ve limited each formula to 1 Meat Protein + 1 Carbohydrate and have perfectly complemented this powerful base with 3 other essential supplemental ingredients… simply 5 main ingredients – thats all.

Simple Food Solutions contains NO Meat by-products, Dairy, Corn, Soy, Wheat, Eggs, Artificial Preservatives, Colors or Flavors.

WELLNESS SIMPLE CANNED DOG FOOD ALSO AVAILABLE IN DUCK LAMB OR SALMON FLAVOURS:

WELLNESS SIMPLE SOLUTIONS CANNED DOG FOOD
SIZE	PRICE	ORDER NOW
Duck, Lamb or Salmon Cans are 12.5 ozs.	$2.49 per can – any flavour	CLICK HERE
Duck, Lamb or Salmon case of 12 cans.	$26.49 for any flavour	CLICK HERE

Simple Food Solutions contains NO Meat by-products, Dairy, Corn, Soy, Wheat, Eggs, Artificial Preservatives, Colors or Flavors. This “NO” list contains common allergens or irritants often found in other pet food.

An excelllent choice to order and try today!

CALIFORNIA NATURAL by NATURA PET PRODUCTS

California Natural contains NO wheat, NO corn, NO soy, NO artificial preservatives, NO artificial flavoring, NO added coloring, NO by-products.

Simple, high-quality ingredients like Omega 3 fatty acids and Omega 6 fatty acids for a lustrous coat and healthy skin. This is especially important for animals who may be prone to itchy skin. California Natural also adds Vitamin E for its antioxidant properties.

With only one primary, high-quality protein source, California Natural can meet the special dietary needs of canines that cannot tolerate typical pet food ingredients.

California Natural Herring & Sweet Potato Dry Dog Food
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15 lb. BAG	$29.49	CLICK HERE TO ORDER
30 lb. BAG	$48.99	CLICK HERE TO ORDER

California Natural Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food
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15 lb. bag	$26.99	ORDER NOW
30 lb. bag	$44.99	ORDER NOW

California Natural Canned Dog Food available in CHICKEN, LAMB OR SALMON. – Cans are 13.2 ozs. each – Cases are 12 cans per case.
SIZE	PRICE	ORDER NOW
Lamb – Case	$26.99	ORDER HERE.
Chicken – per can	$2.29	ORDER HERE.
Chicken – Case	$24.49	ORDER HERE.
Salmon per can	$2.49	ORDER HERE.
Salmon – Case	$26.99	ORDER HERE.

California Natural Lamb & Rice Dry Dog Food
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20 lbs Large Bites	$29.99	CLICK HERE
30 lbs Large Bites	$49.99	CLICK HERE
5 lbs – Small Bites	$11.99	CLICK HERE
15 lbs Small Bites	$29.99	CLICK HERE

SOLID GOLD

About Solid Gold Pet Food:

Solid Gold specializes in the development of “non-allergenic” products, which work together to enhance total health, boost up the immune system and protect against disease.

Solid Gold never uses chemical preservatives such as BHA, BHT and Ethoxyquin, which may be related to some diseases in pets.

They never use wheat, corn or soy, which are often genetically modified and common allergens, causing uncomfortable skin disorders, chew incessantly at their feet or suffer from chronic problems such as ear infections.

They never add animal or poultry fat to their products, as these are saturated fats that may contribute to heart disease and certain types of cancer.

Solid Gold Hund-n-Flocken Dry Dog Food
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15 lb. bag	$31.49	ORDER HERE
33 lb. bag	$56.99	ORDER HERE

Solid Gold WolfKing Bison Dry Dog Food
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15 lb. bag	$32.99	ORDER HERE
33 lb. bag	$55.99	ORDER HERE

Solid Gold Just a Wee Bit (Small Breed) Dry Dog Food
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4 lb. bag	$12.99	ORDER HERE.
15 lb. bag	$ 34.99	ORDER HERE.

CANIDAE LAMB AND RICE DOG FOOD – ALLERGY PICK

Canidae’s New Formula is Improved for Palatability, Digestibility and Nutritional Benefits!

What’s been improved?

Meat has always been the first ingredient in all Canidae products, and now they’ve added more meat! By diversifying a small portion of carbohydrate structure they’ve actually lowered all carbohydrates, and increased overall meat content.

You will find the main source of real meat protein listed on the label of every bag of CANIDAE . The new formulations continue to reflect the most recent advances in pet nutrition.

In addition to brown rice, they’ve diversified the complex carbohydrates in the formulas to include cracked pearl barley, rice bran, peas and millet for added flavor, nutritional value and easier digestion.

These improvements to CANIDAE have only been made after extensive formulation, nutrient and palatability testing.

Canidae Lamb & Rice Dry Dog Food
SIZE	PRICE	ORDER NOW
15 lb. bag	$26.49	ORDER HERE.
35 lb. bag	$44.99	ORDER HERE.

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Dangerous Dog Food Ingredients That Cause Diseases, Illnesses and Allergies

Posted by janed54 on 22 April 2009, 6:10 pm

CLICK HERE FOR THE BEST HOMEMADE DOG FOOD RECIPES!

WHAT ARE FILLERS?

Fillers are only used for one reason, and that is money saving for the cheap dog food manufacturers, not in any way is it considered a benefit to the nutritional value of the dog’s food.

Included are products that are not edible and difficult for our pets to digest such as: cereal byproducts, -cottonseed hulls, – crushed peanut shells, – straw, – corn and crushed corncobs, – weeds, and – feathers.

A cheap dog food filled with corn fillers, listed as corn, corn meal, and corn gluten meal should be avoided as this is used as substitute for higher quality animal protein sources.

Fillers that are used are not just tasteless, but actually can hurt your pet as they cause digestive problems and horrible allergies. They can cause digestive problems, allergies, and in immune deficient puppies or older pets can cause severe medical problems.

WHAT IS A BY-PRODUCT?

Found in cheap dog food, meat by-products are euphemisms for parts of animals that wouldn’t be considered edible by any smart consumer. Meat by-products actually do not contain meat.

By-products are part of the animals that are left over after the meat has been stripped away from the bone. This disgusting dangerous dog food mishmosh would then include heads, feet, entrails, hoofs, lungs, spleens, kidneys, brains, stomachs (still with undigested food inside) bones, blood (some with hormones and medications included) intestines and loads of other carcass parts that are not fit for human consumption.

Also, the boiled down flesh of road kill, zoo animals, and 4-D (dead, diseased, disabled, dying) livestock is considered okay with these manufacturers. This also can include dogs and cats that have been euthanized.

Avoid products with blood meal, which is an inexpensive protein booster. The animal source is usually not stated, and the blood can be contaminated with residues of hormones, or medications, which over long term use is extremely dangerous to your pet’s health. Cases of excessive hormomes and/or overdose of medications have been found in some pet’s after death.

WHAT IS A NON-SPECIFIC MEAT SOURCE?

If the main protein source is listed as “meat” this is to be avoided. It is always mystery meat such as: spoiled rotten meat from the grocery store (Styrofoam wrap and all), – Road kill that has been rotting on the roadside, – heads, feet, skin, hair, feathers, carpel and tarsal joints, and mammary glands are used from the slaughterhouses.

Animals that have died from diseases, cancerous tissue and all, – tumors and worm infested organs are also rendered. Injection sites are rendered, blood clots and all.

Stomach and unclean bowels are rendered. Contaminated material including blood is rendered. Carcasses with high levels of drugs or pesticides in excess of limits prescribed under the FDA (not fit for human consumption) are rendered.

Once this “meat” is collected it is then pitched into large vats and slowly ground, then cooked at low temps till the grease rises to the top.

And consider that this is what is listed on the ingredient list as “animal fat”.

The rest of what is remaining is then pressed until the moisture is completely removed, and this dry raw material that is referred to as “meat”, is then used in the cheap formulas.

The main protein source should always be listed specifically as chicken, lamb or other specific type of meat. Even better is the first five ingredients contain two specific meats, all the better, such as – example – “chicken, organic brown rice, organic peas, organic barley and lamb.”

WHY ARE ARTIFICIAL PRESERVATIVES, COLORS AND FLAVORINGS USED?

Flavor is added, because most pets wouldn’t eat the finished product of the dangerous dog food without some sort of cover up for the horrible smell. These additional flavors are usually from rancid restaurant grease. The used rancid grease is picked up after sitting out in barrels, in the sun for weeks.

This is what the manufacturers buy to add as flavoring, which is sprayed onto the kibble. Also sugar or corn syrup are used to cover up the bad taste of the inferior kibble.

Different dyes are used to make the food look good to us, the pet owner. Dyes are known carcenogenic causing additives, and I’m quite certain my pet, or yours, does not care what color their food is.

Artificial preservatives are used to extend shelf life. If the kibble you are buying has an indefinite shelf life, then consider it a dangerous to your pet.

The main preservatives to avoid are: BHA (butylated hydroxytolulene), propyl gallate, propylene glycol (also used in automotive antifreeze, and is suspected of causing red blood cell damage) and ethoxyquin.

These are all potentially cancer causing agents that your pets are eating every day.

Even though we also ingest certain foods with artificial preservatives, this is not on a regular, daily basis for your entire life. That is what we are giving our dogs when we feed the same diet day in and day out. We are pumping them full of harmful ingredients and giving them an shorter lifespan for sure.

This all sounds pretty grim, but rest assured there are many extremely excellent, ultra premium organic kibble and canned products now being manufactured without any of the above crap in them.

These highly reputable and conscientious companies have philosophies aimed at providing you and your pet the best of the best when it comes to nutrition and peace of mind.

I have listed some of the excellent foods available HERE.

Always investigate and learn what you should be looking for if you want to increase your dog’s life.

A homemade diet made with from a reputable recipe book is also an excellent choice to start your pet on the way to a longer, healthier life.

Here is a simple basic recipe to start with, that I have used as my guideline for years.

It is easy, and comparable in price to buying the premium organic kibble, as long as you use a proper nutritionally balanced dog food recipe.

Whatever you choose for your pet, remember we speak for them, and choose the best for them that you are able to give.

FIND OUT ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DANGEROUS DOG FOOD SECRETS HERE!

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How to Reduce Dog Allergies and Eliminate Irritating Continuous Licking and Scratching

Posted by janed54 on 20 April 2009, 4:09 pm

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Fleas and mites are the most common cause of dog skin problems, and easily treatable. Since one female flea can consume fifteen times her body weight in blood over her adult life, that one single flea can cause tremendous misery for a dog. If untreated, fleas can also cause anemia and tapeworms.

Today there are many different choices to protect our pets from fleas and ticks, yet veterinarians still see many dogs with flea problems on a daily basis. Spot treatments are the most common and seem to be the most effective way to control fleas, ticks and mites which can be found here.

Avoid dog skin problems such as fleas and ticks by using spot treatments regularly or as directed by the manufacturer or your vet.

Canine Allergies

My Black Lab “Lady” suffered with dog skin allergies since we brought her home as a rescued puppy over 12 years ago. She would lick her paws for hours and make them raw. Over the years, I have learned that allergies can be just as difficult to pinpoint in dogs as they are in humans.

Allergies occur when the body’s immune system is weakened, which can be caused by improper or insufficient nutrition.

Feeding home made organic dog food with added nutritional supplements or the top of the line dog food made specifically for dogs with allergies, is the simplest way to determine if the allergies are caused by the present foods your dog is eating. Food for Dogs with Allergies – Click Here.

Giving a higher nutritional diet is what stopped my Lady’s allergies altogether. Her immune system was fortified, and in turn the allergies completely disappeared, along with the continuous licking.

Dog Seasonal Allergens

If you notice your dog chewing and scratching more in the mornings after he/she comes in from outside, then it’s possible he’s/she’s sensitive to pollen, mold, ragweed or other environmental factors. Also, allergies can include a sensitivity to dust. So, if dusting the house is considered low on your priority list, yet you notice that your dog is fine until he/she comes into the house, then it’s possible that he is sensitive to dust-mites.

Environmental allergens are usually treated with anti-inflammatories and shampoos, ointments, sprays and supplements.

Food Allergies

Chewing the feet can be an indicator of food allergies. Although food allergies are less common in dogs, they can become more severe. I believe either feeding an all natural organic premium dog food or using recipes and making your dog’s meals is the best indicator of a food allergy.

Sometimes your canine might be allergic beef, and tolerate lamb and chicken just fine. This is a trial and error process.

It is a know fact that many dogs are allergic to corn and other grain fillers used in the cheap commercial dog foods. By eliminating this, most of the time the allergy will also disappear.

Once switched over to a healthier, additive and chemical free diet most of these symptoms completely stop.

Don’t give a large variety to start with, and slowly introduce any new foods over a period of several weeks to see if the chewing increases or decreases.

Keeping a careful watch of what your pet eats makes all the difference in catching an unknown food allergy.

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Diet, Airborne or Both?

The first priority for owners tackling dog skin problems or dog allergies should be to immediately switch to an organic based diet or special allergen free diet, whether home made or a premium brand name. When buying organic dog food look for a certification of over 70% organic, and of course the first ingredient is always meat. This is something that definitely will not harm your pet, and is the easiest and least expensive way to start figuring out what is causing the licking and allergies. The allergen free speciality foods contain less ingredients, which will help eliminate many problems with food allergies. Food for Dogs with Allergies – Click Here.

Remember, just because your dog doesn’t do well on lamb doesn’t mean that he won’t do well on a chicken based food. I found that the premium organic foods specifically for dog skin allergies eliminated completely my Lady’s incessant problem. See the many choices of grain free and allergy formula dog foods available here.

Lady’s paw licking had been ongoing for years, with medical treatments of prednisone, antihistamines, and costly vet bills for expensive allergy testing and after all that the diagnosis was inconclusive. The real key is to observe your dog’s patterns.

Don’t try several things at once such as new food, along with an anti inflammatory and a new specialized shampoo for itching all at once. Do one thing at a time and wait a few weeks to see if there is a change. I feel upgrading to a better food is the first and foremost trial to start, rather than medications, but that is totally up to you.

This can be difficult and obviously uncomfortable for your pet, so have patience, compassion and understanding while trying to sort everything out.

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