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.
Army veteran searching for dog he believes was stolen from car - Florida Times-Union
Army veteran searching for dog he believes was stolen from car Florida Times-Union Copyright 2012 The Florida Times-Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. The dog that taught an Army veteran patience and self-control after a war experience he didn't want to describe is gone. |
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Founder of rescue group cares for unwanted dogs, finds them homes - StarNewsOnline.com
Founder of rescue group cares for unwanted dogs, finds them homes StarNewsOnline.com Linda Ferrell (right), founder of Sunburst Foundation of Wilmington Canine Rescue, has a reunion with an old friend and rescued boxer/pitbull Nigel and owner Natalie Fisher and Lexie Poindexter, 10, at the Unleashed pet store off Military Cutoff Road. |
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Military working dog bids Marine Corps farewell - DVIDS
Military working dog bids Marine Corps farewell DVIDS Brandee Moyer, a dog handler with the Provost Marshal's Office, hugs Lisa P. Phillips, the chief executive officer for the Retired Military Working Dog Assistance Organization, Aug. 17, after retiring Rambo, a military working dog, during a ceremony at ... |
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A Dog Named Fly - Military.com
 Military.com | A Dog Named Fly Military.com A Dog Named Fly. Aug 21, 2012. Military.com. Add a Comment. Damian and Fly. This letter of thanks is from Stephanie, a Marine Corps veteran and Pets for Patriots member, to our founder and executive director, Beth Zimmerman. Sometimes all it takes is a ... |
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Man's best friend is a lifesaver to soldiers - CBS News
 CBS News | Man's best friend is a lifesaver to soldiers CBS News But in January, the Army issued a new policy that also requires a panel review -- commander approval -- and only approves dogs from providers accredited by Assistance Dogs International, a group that sets training standards. "We all want what's best ... |
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WWII Army dog tag reunited with its owner after 57 years - The State
 The State | WWII Army dog tag reunited with its owner after 57 years The State City of Union employee Wayne Hardy was collecting bottles and scrap from an area being cleared in May when a WWII Army dog tag, partially blackened from age and the elements, caught his eye. Hardy picked up the tag, stamped with the name Leo ... |
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Rats may be cheaper alternative to IED-seeking dogs - Stars and Stripes
 Stars and Stripes | Rats may be cheaper alternative to IED-seeking dogs Stars and Stripes “I think rats do a pretty good job finding mines,” said Micheline Strand, chief of the Life Sciences Division at the U.S. Army Research Office, part of U.S. Army Research Laboratory. “They're pretty smart animals.” These rats can go places a dog can't ... |
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