Allison Allen
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Proper Nutrition from All is Well Pet Health - Side Affects of Improper Nutrition Dog Training Nutrition is the foundation for optimal health for pets as well as people. Pet food should be wholesome and nourishing. In order to be sure your pet is getting the proper nutrition, read the labels and check the ingredients. It is also very important to chose a pet food that uses high quality, "human grade" ingredients. This assures that the ingredients on the label are what is truly in the food. Dog food companies such as Wellness, Natura (makers of California Natural, Evo, Innova), and Nature's Variety all use these type ingredients as well as do continuous quality control during manufacturing. Some of the maladies that can result from improper nutrition are itchy red skin, dandruff, oily coat, runny eyes, chewing on paws, and red, sore ears. Imagine eating the same diet day after day for your entire life ... not very appetizing is it? Now, imagine that same diet lacking the vitamins and minerals needed for strong healthy bodies. Since we need good nutrition to stay healthy, it would not take long to become weak and sickly. As unhealthy as this sounds, this is what most of our pets experience their entire lives. As a result they are getting sicker and sicker. Substandard Ingredients in Commercial Dog Food Keep in mind that any ingredients that are not considered "human grade" are not subject to any FDA or other screening. Pet food has no federal inspection of ingredients. This means the ingredient list on most commercial dog foods is not truly accurate. Meat by-products: The "by-products" from the meat, but not including meat: lungs, spleen, kidneys, brains, liver, blood, bone, intestines, none of which are fit for human consumption. Meat meal: Meat meal can consist of just about any conceivable meat source. Even destroyed dogs and cats are rendered into meat meal for several name-brand animal foods. Beet Pulp: Beet pulp is the dried residue from the sugar beet. It is a source of sugar and fiber. However, it can seriously bind a dog's digestive tract. BHT, BHA: Chemical preservatives such as BHT and BHA have caused many concerns when tested on laboratory animals. Ethoxyquin: Ethoxyquin is a chemical preservative used to prevent spoilage in dog foods. It is a 1950's Monsanto product manufactured and sold as a chemical for making rubber! It is listed as a pesticide by the U.S. Department of agriculture. Unnecessary additions to dog food or treats: Corn: Corn, used as a cheap filler and protein source. Corn can cause common allergies such as skin disorders, increased chewing on paws or ear infections. Corn gluten meal: Corn gluten meal is by by-product after the manufacture of corn syrup or starch. Wheat or Wheat Gluten: Used as a cheap filler and protein source. Also a high allergen for skin disorders, and ear infections.
Bangkok floods - 200+ dogs transported
Bangkok, November 20th.
Soi Dog Foundation in coordination with local volunteers and help from the Thai Army removed 200+ dogs stranded on what was called "Dogs' Island" a temporary refugee created for the dogs saved from the floods.
There were dog bites and a couple of injuries but mostly it went well. Some dogs put up a real fight but once in the cages seem to settle down.
The mission started 8:00am local time and had the first load of dogs off the island about 11:30am. The last load left just as it was going dark. Soi Dog Founders Gill and John Dalley were present at all times coordinating the mission.
The rescue operation finished loading the last of the dogs about 7:30pm. The Thai army provided assistance giving the rescuers a ride back into Bangkok as the trucks and boats were full of dogs.
The dogs were going to Char Am shelter, about 2 hours away. All of them arrived safely.
For information on how to help, adoptions and how to donate contact: www.soidog.org
Soi Dog Foundation in coordination with local volunteers and help from the Thai Army removed 200+ dogs stranded on what was called "Dogs' Island" a temporary refugee created for the dogs saved from the floods.
There were dog bites and a couple of injuries but mostly it went well. Some dogs put up a real fight but once in the cages seem to settle down.
The mission started 8:00am local time and had the first load of dogs off the island about 11:30am. The last load left just as it was going dark. Soi Dog Founders Gill and John Dalley were present at all times coordinating the mission.
The rescue operation finished loading the last of the dogs about 7:30pm. The Thai army provided assistance giving the rescuers a ride back into Bangkok as the trucks and boats were full of dogs.
The dogs were going to Char Am shelter, about 2 hours away. All of them arrived safely.
For information on how to help, adoptions and how to donate contact: www.soidog.org
Source: ireport.cnn.com
Thank you for the simple things in life....
I am thankful for a roof over my head... away from the cold, I am thankful for the lovely memories of my parents and brother, I am thankful for an early morn... full of birds and blue skies,
I am thankful for God's little gifts given to us each morning, to be alive and to be healthy, Thank you God for the beautiful friends I have made, for their laughter and good cheer ... that makes me so happy and lucky for the little blessings in life,
Last but not least I am thankful for my ever faithful doggy friend ole Smokey bones...
Source: ireport.cnn.com
University of Georgia - SEC East Champs
Coach and Mrs. Richt celebrate the Bulldogs' victory over Kentucky. Georgia's win earned them the SEC Eastern Division crown.
Source: ireport.cnn.com
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