The Christmas Puppy Poem

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a Creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.
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The children were nestled all snug in their beds, with no thought of the dog filling their head and Mamma in her 'kerchief', and I in my cap, knew he was cold, but didn't care about that.
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When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, figuring the dog was free of his chain and into the trash.
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The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow gave the luster of mid-day to objects below. When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, but Santa Claus - with eyes full of tears.
He unchained the dog, once so lively and quick, last year's Christmas present, now painfully thin and sick. More rapid than eagles he called the dog's name. The dog ran to him, despite all of his pain.
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"Now, DASHER! Now, DANCER! Now, PRANCER and VIXEN! On, COMET! On CUPID! On DONER and BLITZEN! To the top of the porch! To the top of the wall! Let's find this dog a home where he'll be loved by all."
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I knew in an instant there would be no gifts this year, for Santa Claus had made one thing quite clear. The gift of a dog is not just for the season, we had gotten the pup for all the wrong reasons.
In our haste to think of the kids a gift, there was one important thing that we missed. A dog should be family, and cared for the same. You don't give a gift, then put it on a chain.
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And I heard him exclaim as he rode out of sight, "You weren't giving a gift! You were giving a life!"
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Author Unknown
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We can do much better than this poem suggests. We can be responsible pet owners. The resources are here. Make sure the cute puppies and kittens that are adopted as Christmas gifts are given a forever home. They are part of your family. Teach your children to properly feed, bath, and care for their new pet; train the new pet to use the bathroom outside; walk on a leash, follow simple commands, and train yourself on how to be a good pet owner. It takes a little time but the rewards are worth it. The love of the cherished pet lasts it lifetime and they will give back more to you and your family than you could ever give to them. Believe me, I know this to be true from a lifetime of personal experience.
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Hundreds of pet education books are available at http://www.everythingnaturalpetfood.com/ in the Pet Education Section. You will find books on: Pet Food/Recipes/Diets, Homemade Pet Food Recipes, Pet Training, Horse Training/Nutrition, Birds, Small Animal Care, Reptiles, Fish & Aquarium Supplies, all pet supplies. This is where to find natural, human grade, organic, & holistic dog and cat food, pet wellness care items for health, bird food and supply's, horse supply's, wild critter supply's, Sales with lots of discounts, and don't forget to give to your favorite animal charity for Christmas. Perhaps your local shelter could use a bag of dog or cat food.
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Merry Christmas to all and to all pets, a wonderful home with a loving family who will keep you for your entire life. Love & Blessings from Everything Natural Pet Food.>

Winter Pet Gifts - Give them Warmth for Christmas

It's freezing outside! What are you doing to keep your pets safe from the cold? Here are some ideas and where you can find them. Give your pet the gift of warmth for Christmas.

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Snuggle Safe Heat Pad: Perfect for all pets. Provides 12 hours of warmth. The temperature remains stable at 123 degrees for 5 to 6 hours then slowly drops off. 5 min in microwave and place under pets bedding. Also use to keep hot foods warm when transporting. $24.47 plus shipping. Locate at http://www.everythingnaturalpetfood.com/, click on Pet Education Books, click on Pet Supplys, page 10.

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Weatherbeeta Landa Deluxe Dog Blanket: Nine sizes and two colors available. Dog blanket coat with collar for extra warmth and a leash hole for easy walking your dog. 600 Denier outer shell on coat is waterproof & breathable. Full nylon lining, optional leg straps, touch tape closure, safety reflective stripes, and is washable. $31.95 plus shipping. Locate at http://www.everythingnaturalpetfood.com/, click on Pet Education Books, click on Pet Apparel, page 1.

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Red Fleece Reflective Safety Jacket: Brushed Fleece outside and lined with heat retentive polyester Fleece inside. Two reflective stripes on the back for night time visibiltiy. Red with grey turn down collar. Adjustable velcro closures at neck and stomach. Leash hole and storage pocket on back. Sizes available. $18.99 plus shipping. Locate at http://www.everythingnaturalpetfood.com/, click on Pet Education Books, click on Pet Apparel, page 1.

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Iglo-Style Lectro Kennel Cover: Attached to the Iglo-Style Lectro Kennel Cover Pad for additonal heat. Sizes in small and medium. Faux Lambskin, washable, weave design to allow heat to penetrate. $13.99 - $15.99 plus shipping. Locate at http://www.everythingnaturalpetfood.com/, click on Pet Education Books, click on Kennels and Carriers, page 5.

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Wenzel Padded Pet Beds: Orthopedic padded pet beds for use inside kennels, carriers, or just on the floor. Washable with mild detergent and gentle cycle, two sided plaidwith Sherpa cover, zipper removable cover, 24 inches by 35 inches, two colors available, $12.99 Locate at http://www.everythingnaturalpetfood.com/, click on Pet Education Books, click on Pet Beds, page 1.

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My Dog Ate Chocolate! - What to do

My Basset Hound Goober got into my shopping packages and found a one pound box of See's Candies. He ripped it open and bagan to eat it. My Black Lab knew it was wrong and began barking for me to follow her. I did. She led me to Goober who had eaten all but two pieces of chocolate before I found him and removed the box. I immediatly began to panic. In the past, I knew somones dog who had died from eating his family's Halloween chocolate. I knew I had to act fast. I thought to make him vomit the chocolate. My medicine cabinet did not have any Syrup of Ipecac so I drove to the pharmacy. The Pharmacist said they did not make that product any longer. They had nothing else to make my dog vomit. I rushed home and called poison control.

Poison control asked me how much chocolate he ate and how much he weighed. There is a formula for figuring out if they ate enough to be toxic. They worked out the formula. It came out that Goober would have to eat three boxes of milk chocolate for him to have toxic results. They informed me he would be all right but would have a tummy ache and possibly vomit on his own. Luckily, he only had a tummy ache and laid on my lap all evening and sometimes letting out little groans. I was so thankful he was all right. I was so thankful for the quick thinking of my Black Lab.

However, I did learn something very important about what kinds of chocolates are very toxic to dogs. It is mostly the bakers chocolate and then the dark chocolate candies. Chocolate containes an ingrediant called "Methylxanthine" which is made up of caffeine and the alkaloid theobromine. This is not toxic to humans in the doses found in candy and bakery items. However, if your dogs eat bakers chocolate, it can be lethal in the right dose. So, if your dog eats a chocolate cake, it can be in trouble. You have to either get it to vomit using the Peroxide formula below and/or rush it to your Vet or Vveterinary emergency clinic. Even though your dog won't die from small amounts of milk chocolate, it is not a good idea to give it to them as a treat. It can make them vomit or have a bad tummy ache. Give them natual, human grade, organic, holistic dog treats. Never feed dogs chocolate, onions, garlic, grapes or raisons as they all have toxic effects.

The signs of chocolate poisioning can show up to hours after they have eaten the goodies. Your dog could be vomiting, frequently urinating, have diarrhea, rapid breathing, weakness, seizures, and go into a coma. Usually death occurs from cardiac arrest.

What to do according to the "Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook" written by Debra M. Eldredge, DVM, Liisa D. Carlson, DVM, Delbert G. Carlson, DVM, and James M. Giffin, MD is: "If you know your dog has eaten chocolate within the past six hours and he has not already vomited, induce vomiting. Record the type and amount of chocolate ingested (sweet milk chocolate and semisweet chocolate in candy bars is not nearly as toxic as baking chocolate). Then call your veterinarian for further instructions."

Inducing Vomiting: Give the dog hydrogen peroxide. 3% solution is effective. 1 teaspoon per 10 pounds of body weight. Repeat every 15 to 20 minutes, up to three times until the dog vomits. Walk the dog after each dose to stimulate vomiting.

For emergencies have two things: 1. the phone number to poison control in a handy location, and 2. a good book like the "Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook" which can be found at http://www.everythingnaturalpetfood.com/ in the Pet Education Books section and click on Pet Wellness Care. I refer to this book often for my dogs care. It has everything from first aide to emergency care. If you have a dog you need a book like this.

Everything Natural Pet Food is a location for natural, human grade, organic, holistic, and vegetarian pet food and pet supplies for dogs, cats, birds, horses, small animals, reptiles, and wildlife. If you need something and can't find it, let us know and we'll find the resource for you. Remember, to keep your pets healthy, "Feed them Life!"

Arthritis in Pets

When your dog, cat, or any pet has arthritis it is painful and their movement becomes limited. Using drugs for pain long term can have other devasting side effects. Some of those drugs have been taken off the market like Vioxx and Bextra due to the harmful side effects.

Two drugs that are clinically proven to relieve pain and increase mobility in the joints are Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate. It is said to be safer and better than pain killers. Here is a quote from the GAIT study: *The "GAIT" Glucosamine/Chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial - Glucosamine Effectiveness (13 Universities - United States Study)Highlights: After five years of recruiting, testing and analyzing, this trial excitingly reports, “Combination glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate is effective in treating moderate to severe knee pain due to osteoarthritis.”

These studies were done on 1,500 osteoarthritis sufferers. The participants were given daily doses of Glucosamine Hydrocholoride and Chondroitin Sulfate daily. Some also had painkillers and some had a placebo. The effects of Glucosamine Hydrocholoride and Chondroitin Sulfate were amazingly more effective than acetaminophen for joint discomfort. Other studies had the same results.

Types of Arthritis in Pets

Acute Traumatic Arthritis in pets: usually caused by trauma to the joints, has swelling and they become lame. It requires surgery to prevent osteoarthritis.

Auto Immune Arthritis in pets: is rheumatoid arthritis. The immune system attacks the joints, the synovial membrane swells and the pet is looses mobility.

Degenerative Joint Disease in pets: known as osteoarthritis. a destruction of cartilage in the joints in cartilage and have bouts of inflamation. One of the most common types of arthritis in pets.

Hip Dysplasia in pets: a type of osteoarthritis that affects the hip joints. Caused by injury or normal wear, or intection. Hip dysplasia can spread to other joints as it progresses.
Hypertrophic Arthritis in pets: is the development of bone spurs. While moving, the joint is being irritated by these bone spurs and is very painful.

Infectious Arthritis in pets: is seen as lameness and sore joints due to an underlying infectious element. Occurs as a result of trauma and secondary infection to the joint. Antibiotics should be used for this type of arthritis. See you vet.

Inflammatory Arthritis in pets: is not as common as other forms of arthritis in pets. Except when infectious agents are present, the causes of most inflamatory arthritis types is unknown.

Osteochondrosis in pets: the cartilage deteriorates and causes an osteoarthritic like condition and may be genetic or caused by bad nutrition.

Rheumatoid Arthritis in pets: is the body attacking itself or an infection is present. The body is confused and attacks the joints of the body. This is both extremely painful and debilitating. No known cause has been discovered.

Food for the Arthritic pet.

Treats should be real food treats. Eliminate all pet or human food with artificial coloring, preservatives, hormone containing meats and onions, garlic, grapes, grape seed, raisins and chocolate. Fruits (except grapes) and vegetables are great treats and have many health benefits for pets.

Dog and cat food should be the hightest quality but mostly natural, human grade, organic, or holistic brands of pet food. Read the labels and make sure there are no hormones, artificial preservatives or ingredieants that your pet may be allergic to. Vegetarian food has also been recommended for people and pets suffering from arthritis. If the pet is overweight, reduce the daily intake of food until the weight comes off. Extra weight is very painful and stresses the joints.

Natural, human grade, organic, holistic, and vegetarian pet foods & treats can be found at http://www.everythingnaturalpetfood.com/. Many of these foods contain Sulfate and are far better natural choices than many commercial grade pet foods.

Exercise is important just like a good diet is critical for healthy joints and joints suffering from arthritis. If you can't get your pet outside due to poor weather, play games in the house to exercise your pets. My dogs love to chase me around the kitchen and living room or have me chase them and pretend I'm going to get their bones. Be iminative and have fun with your pet. You'll both get some qualtiy time together.

Supplements to the diet & pet arthritis friendly products:

A wide assortment of pet products including supplements wtih Glucosamine/Chondroitin are available at http://www.everythingnaturalpetfood.com/ on the Wellness Care section. Choose Arthritis and you will see many items for your pets.

This includes a ramp to your van or car for dogs with arthritic joints. Jumping up into the car usually is no longer an options for painful arthritic joints. However, walking up a portable ramp is doable and a great solution. Find the ramp by clicking Arthritis.

What about your pets bed? Is it warm and cushioning? Pets with arthritis do better indoors during cold weather. A thermal bed that is soft to lay on is kinder to painful joints. You may find bedding like this at: Wellness Care section. Choose Arthritis; also http://www.everythingnaturalpetfood.com/PetEducationBooks.html and choose pet beds for a heating pad for the pets bed.

If you suspect your pet has arthritis, take them to the vet. Quality Vet care along with good nutrition and exercise will help your pet last years longer.

Remember, "Feed them Life!"

Winterize Your Pets

Fall is here and we are slipping into cooler wether. Depending on what area of the country you are in, there may be some freezing nights and cold days. I live in Washington state where winters are milder than other northern United States areas. No matter where we are, we have to prepare our pets who go outside in the cold. This picture is of "Sally", who is a very special dog who lives with my friend Jodie. You can tell it is getting cooler by the picture. Fall leaves on the ground and Sally in her special coat. Not all dogs are equiped to handle the cold and need some help from their human companions.

There are a variety of coats online and in the pet stores. This is the time to look for your dogs winter coat now. If you live where it is not too cold you might start with an old sweatshirt. I go to Goodwill and buy sweatshirts for $3.00. I cut the arms off and leave just enough to cover their shoulders and upper arms. Then for the boys dogs, I cut out part of the bottom so they can go to the bathroom. By the way, sweatshirts fit dogs best if you put the front on their backs and the back on their tummies. That way, their neck area fits better. Then I either safety pin up the loose baggy areas or sew it to fit. As it gets colder, I put two shirts on them. And of course, the winter coat when necessary.

My dogs are outside most of the time during the days. Each dog has a dog house with lots of blankets and foam bedding to lay on. The bottom of dog houses are very cold to lay on without lots of padding. It is too cold and hard for arthritic dogs or dogs with joint problems. With their shirts, coats, and layers of cushy bedding, they can cuddle up and stay warm. For very cold areas you can buy dog houses that have heating units. Some people put light bulbs inside to raise the temperature. It is very important to keep out the cold winds which chill the dog and can make them sick. Igloo dog houses sell swinging doors and floor padding. You can assemple a wind block with strips of heavy carpet and nail them to the door top of wooden dog houses. That way the dog can go in and out but it keeps out the cold and wind. Face the dog house entrance away from the direction of the wind.

Water dishes need to have the ice removed daily and fresh water filled. Keep food and water dishes under a area where rain, wind, and snow cannot get into them.

Never leave a dog chained up outside in the dead cold of winter. That is cruel and you can go to jail for that. All dogs need proper shelter. If at all possible, in the coldest of winter, keep your dogs in the house. Prepare a place for them to keep warm. Remember to let them outside often to relieve themselves. If properly potty trained, they won't make mistakes in the house and you won't mind keeping them inside in the cold winter.

Don't forget your cats. They should not be outside in extreme weather either. Find a warm place inside during the winter where they can be warm. Keeping your pets healthy means winterizing their surroundings for the cold. By dong these simple things, you can save yourself lots of vet bills. Unless your dog is a sled dog from Alaska and is outside a lot, the chances are they are not used to the cold and can get sick or die if left unattended.

Make sure the nutrition is full of enough calories, vitamins and minerals to keep your pets healthy in winter. Feed them all natural, human grade, organic, and holistic pet food. You can find some of the best brands at http://www.everythingnaturalpetfood.com/NaturalDogFoods.html. Remember, our animal companions depend on us for proper care so "Feed Them Life!" Have a warm winter.

Feeding the Senior Dog

Many of us have senior aging dogs. We love these beautiful darlings just the same. But just like our bodies, everything is changing as we age. This is a time to get a good analysis from your vets and make sure everything is working OK. Never leave out vet care, especially when your pet is aging. How we need to care for them is different. There is lots of information on this topic to assist your knowledge. I have some recommendation on feeding older dogs. I have three senior dogs. A large Black Lab, a medium sized Basset Hound, and a smaller Cocker Spaniel. All are aging differently.

Usually, as your dog ages, they become less active. They are still hungry most of the time. They still beg for cookies. Boy, it sure is hard to feed them less food. I give each dog their own bowl with their own measured food. Treats are reduced in size, given less often, never late at night.
I try to feed two or three small meals a day so they feel they are having enough to eat. Obesity can agrevate heart conditions in aging pets so we need to keep the weight down as much as possible. Going for walks helps maintain muscle mass and burns extra calories. If you can't walk outside, try walking around the house a few times. As long as they are walking with you, it makes them happy.

Feeding natural, human grade, organic, and holistic dog foods gives higher contents of nutrition that the aging pet needs. You can add supplements as well such as: Glucosamine & Chondroitin,
vitamins, brewer's yeast, linoleic acid, bromelain (for upset tummies). The following are some special foods good for senior aging dogs. They are available at EverythingNaturalPetFood.com.

1. Natural Planet Organics: Just like you, your canine companion's health depends on the proper blend of minerals, vitamins, meats, vegetables, essential fatty acids and antioxidants. Natural Planet Organics has taken all the guesswork out of feeding your dog. Ingredients: Organic chicken, chicken meal, organic brown rice, organic oats, organic barley, natural flavors, dicalcium phosphate, organic flaxseed, poultry fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), calcium carbonate, organic sunflower oil, potassium chloride, tomato pomace, brewers yeast, sea salt, proteinated minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate, cobalt proteinate, manganese proteinate, selenium proteinate), choline chloride, organic alfalfa, organic peas, organic sunflower seeds, organic pumpkin seeds, organic carrots, blueberries, organic broccoli, yeast culture (saccharomyces cerevisiae, enterococcus faecium, lactobacillus acidophilus, aspergillus niger, trichoderma longibrachiatum, bacillus subtillis), vitamins (vitamin A acetate, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, niacin, pantothenic acid, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement), glucosamine hydrochloride, chicory extract, lecithin, taurine, preserved with mixed tocopherols, sage, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), chondroitin sulfate, yucca schidigera extract, garlic, calcium iodate, rosemary extract.
2. Newman's Own Advanced Dog Chicken & Rice Formula for Active or Senior Dogs Dry Dog Food a unique blend of proteins, whole grains, vitamins and minerals that maximize palatability, digestibility and nutrient assimilation. Feeding your dog high quality, largely organic food is the very best thing you can do for your pet's health. Ingredients: Chicken, Chicken Meal, Organic Oats, Organic Barley, Organic Peas, Organic Soybean Meal, Organic Sorghum, Organic Brown Rice, Organic Millet, Organic Rice, Chicken Fat (Naturally Stabilized with Mixed Tocopherols [a Source of Vitamin E]), Organic Flax Seed, Dicalcium Phosphate, Organic Carrots, Chicken Liver, Sea Salt, Potassium Chloride, Parsley, Zinc Amino Acid Complex (Source of Chelated Zinc), Choline Chloride, Iron Amino Acid Complex (Source of Chelated Iron), Vitamin E Supplement, Rosemary Extract, Manganese Amino Acid Complex (Source of Chelated Manganese), Lecithin, Copper Amino Acid Complex (Source of Chelated Copper), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Acetate, Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Ascorbic Acid (Source of Vitamin C), Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamin Hydrochloride, Biotin, Cobalt Proteinate (Source of Chelated Cobalt), Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide (Source of Iodine), Vitamin K Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Dehydrated Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dehydrated Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product, Dehydrated Bifidobacterium Thermophilum Fermentation Product, Dehydrated Bifidobacterium Pseudolongum Fermentation Product, Dehydrated Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product.
3. Wellness CORE Grain Free Reduced Fat Dry Dog Food is a Thoughtful Alternative in Grain-Free, Protein-Focused Nutrition ..with Nothing in EXCESS, and everything in BALANCE. * No Meat By-Products * No Wheat or Wheat Gluten * No Soy * No Dairy * No Corn or Corn Gluten * No Artificial Colors, Flavors or Preservatives. 80% more meat and none of the grain allergens. Excellent for allergic dogs. Ingredients: Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal, Chicken Meal, Potatoes, Dried Ground Potatoes, Pea Fiber, Whitefish Meal, Tomato Pomace, Natural Chicken Flavor, Chicken Liver, Salmon Oil, Flaxseed, Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Kale, Broccoli, Spinach, Parsley, Apples, Blueberries, Vitamins, Minerals, Choline Chloride, Chicory Root Extract, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Chondroitin Sulfate, Lactobacillus plantarum, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Mixed Tocopherols, Rosemary Extract.
4. Innova EVO Reduced Fat Dry Dog Food contains 30% less fat than regular EVO Dog Food but with 20% MORE protein. Only the highest quality turkey and chicken, including the meat, cartilage, fat, bone and connective tissue attached to the necks, backs and wings are used in the making of EVO Reduced Fat Dog Food. Whole fruits and vegetables are added to supply important, health promoting nutrients that dogs would find foraging for food. Live, naturally occurring microorganisms are then gently sprayed on after the cooling process. Ingredients: Turkey, Chicken, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Potatoes, Herring Oil, Natural Flavors, Egg, Tomatoes, Apples, Carrots,Cottage Cheese, Alfalfa Sprouts, Potassium Chloride, Vitamins/Minerals, Dried Chicory Root Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Lecithin, Rosemary Extract
5. ACTIVE CARE we have seen first hand and many times how even well-cared-for dogs can have their happiest years brought to a painful and premature end because of degenerating joints. And so we created ACTIVE CARE chews, biscuits and food with natural chicken cartilage with the highest levels of unprocessed chondroitin and glucosamine, to develop, maintain and repair the joints. It's for all breeds at all ages, naturally formulated with skin and coat conditioners, and makes taking good care of your dog's joints absolutely effortless. Ingredients: Brown Rice, Chicken Meal, Chicken Cartilage (Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Ascorbic Acid), Flax Seed (Source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Dried Egg Product, Diacalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Grapeseed Oil, Potassium Chloride, Monosodium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, DL-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate (Source of Vitamin E), Sodium Selenite, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Copper Sulfate, Amino Acid Chelates of Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Copper and Cobalt, Niacin, Ascorbic Acid (Source of Vitamin C), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, D-Biotin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Iodate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement
6. ORGANIX Canine Organic Turkey, Chicken and Vegetable Formula Canned Dog Food uses Organic Free-Range Turkey meat as their #1 ingredient, assuring you and your dog that each turkey was fed a certified organic diet with no pesticides, no antibiotics, no growth hormones and no bio-engineering. An excellent source of complete protein and amino acids essential for growth and development. ORGANIC FRESH TURKEY & CHICKEN - We use real certified organic Turkey & Chicken meat as our #1 ingredients, assuring you and your pet that each chicken and Turkey was fed a certified organic, high-quality diet (This is the same organic chicken & turkey you'll find in your grocer's chiller!!). No drugs or antibiotics were used throughout their lifetime. An excellent source of complete protein and amino acids essential for adult maintenance.ORGANIC FLAXSEEDS WITH ANTIOXIDANTS Free from pesticides and herbicides, our formula's organic flaxseeds offer purity and nutrition for your dog's optimal health. Soluble and insoluble fiber helps maintain a healthy GI tract and provides natural laxative effects. Organic flaxseeds are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, helping to optimize the ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3 fatty acids to soften skin, improve haircoat and decrease inflammation. Rich in antioxidants (lignans) that prevent free radical damage to cells.CHONDROITIN & GLUCOSAMINE Included for joint and bone function.PREBIOTICS & PROBIOTICS Optimize nutrient digestion and promote a healthy digestive tract.VITAMINS & MINERALS Fortified with essential vitamins and minerals. Calcium and Phosphorus for strong teeth and bones. Vitamin D to aid calcium absorption. Antioxidant vitamins C and E protect cells and fortify the immune system. B Vitamins for proper metabolism. Iron to help build red blood cells. Essential Fatty Acids and Zinc to help promote a shiny coat and healthy skin. Vitamin A to help maintain clear vision and bright healthy eyes.
7. AvoDerm Natural Lite Brown Rice, Oatmeal & Chicken Meal Formula Adult Dry Dog Food is a vitamin enriched food with Avocados for healthy skin & coat. For overweight, less active dogs, antioxidant rich for healthy immune system highly digestible formula is for healthy skin and coat. Poor skin health can sometimes be traced to dietary insufficiencies or imbalances. Problems with the skin and coat are never just cosmetic. Symptoms such as hair loss, thinning coat, dullness, dry flaky skin, excessive scratching, thickened skin, infections, and odors can often be traced back to either a shortage or an excess of a specific nutrient. In fact, there is no more visible indicator of problems with your dog's overall health than problems with the skin and coat. Important Information:Why Avocados? Many of the nutrients your dog needs for a healthy skin and coat can be found in the remarkable fruit known as the avocado. Nutrient rich avocados contain vitamins A, E and C in abundance. They're also an excellent source of balanced nutritional essentials for your dog's skin and coat health-and good health in general. Avocados are high in folate, potassium, niacin, essential fatty acids, and many other nutrients. They have no cholesterol, very little sodium, and are high in monosaturated fats. Ounce for ounce, the avocado is simply one of the most nutritious fruits there is. Ingredients:Ground Whole Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Rice Bran, Chicken Meal, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Ascorbic Acid), Flax Seed, Avocado Meal, Dried Alfalfa Meal, Avocado Oil, Herring Meal, Lecithin, Natural Flavor, Rosemary Extract, Sage Extract, Bromelain, Papain, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus Oryzae Fermentation Product, Monosodium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Ferrous Sulfate, DL-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate (Source of Vitamin E), Zinc Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Manganous Oxide, Riboflavin Supplement (Source of Vitamin B Complex), Copper Sulfate, Zinc Methionine, Iron Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Cobalt Proteinate, Niacin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Source of Vitamin B6), Calcium Iodate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Source of Vitamin B1), Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement.
8. Artemis Weight Management has been formulated for dogs that are overweight or prone to gaining excess weight. Artemis Weight Management has been scientifically formulated with the correct balance of vitamins/minerals. Thus, it is not recommended for you to add any supplementation unless instructed by a veterinarian. Ingredients: Brown Rice, Chicken, Turkey, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Pearled Barley, Lamb Meal, Oatmeal, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Egg Product, Salmon, Natural Chicken Flavor, Canola Oil, Flaxseed, Potatoes, Carrots, Peas, Apples, Cranberries, Dried Chicory Root, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Lecithin, Garlic, DL-Methionine, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Choline Chloride Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Inositol, Dehydrated Kelp, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Cobalt Amino Acid Chelate, Potassium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Sage Extract, Dried Aspergillus Oryzae Fermantation Solubles, Dried Enterococcus Faecium and Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus.
9. Canidae Platinum Formula for Seniors and Overweight Dogs Dry Dog Food is made with all natural dog food formula made with four human grade meat meals with reduced fat and protein. It is made with an all-natural formula with lower protein, lower fat and reduced calories. Also made with glucosamine and chondroitin to promote better joint health and psyllium for fiber intake to help with digestion. Important Information:
   * Now with More Meat and Reduced Level of Overall Carbohydrates
   * All Natural, Human Grade, Holistic Pet Food
   * Four Human Grade Meat Meals: Chicken, Turkey, Lamb, and Fish
   * Now 2% Higher in Protein
   * Natural Ingredients Plus Essential Vitamins and Amino Acid Chelated Minerals
   * Naturally Preserved Herbal Formulation
   * Excellent Palatability - Dogs Love CANIDAE
   * Contains Skin and Coat Conditioners to Maintain a Health Luxurious Coat
   * Glucosamine HCL and Chondroitin Sulfate
   * Natural Psyllium Husk Fiber
   * Balanced Omega 6 and 3 Fatty Acids
   * Wholesome Nutritional Brown Rice and Diversified Carbohydrates
   * Decreased Overall Carbohydrates by Almost 2%
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   * Now With Potato Protein Which Provides Excellent Levels of Amino Acids with Lower Levels of Calcium and Phosphorus
   * Superior Digestibility
   * Guaranteed Viable Micro-Organisms
   * Guaranteed Enzyme Activity to Help Break Down Cellulose
   * Made the CANIDAE Way with Superior Quality: No Corn, Wheat, Soy, Grain Fractions or Fillers and Naturally Preserved. Ingredients: Chicken meal, brown rice, white rice, rice bran, peas, potatoes, oatmeal, cracked pearled barley, millet, turkey meal, lamb meal, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), tomato pomace, natural flavor, flaxseed meal, ocean fish meal, choline chloride, glucosamine hydrochloride, chondroitin sulfate, psyllium husks, sun cured alfalfa meal, inulin (from chicory root), lecithin, sage extract, cranberries, beta carotene, rosemary extract, sunflower oil, yucca schidigera extract, dried enterococcus faecium, dried lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, dried bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation solubles, vitamin E supplement, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, ascorbic acid, vitamin A supplement, biotin, calcium pantothenate, manganese sulfate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin, vitamin D supplement, folic acid, cobalt proteinate, organic selenium, papaya, pineapple.

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Dog & Cat Skin Allergies

Many of us have pets with skin allergies. We suffer watching them suffer. I have a dog with skin allergies. It gets better and then reoccurs. My vet and all the reading I do says skin allergies are not curable, but can be controlled with medicine, diet, and good care.

It takes some effort, so work with your vet to find out what the cause of the skin allergy is. There are many causes. The vet can give skin allergy tests and blood testing to help determine what kind of allergy is haunting your pet.

These are some common causes of skin allergies:

1. Fleas are the most common cause of skin allergies. See my blog on flea control.

2. Food allergies to pet food is the second most common cause of skin allergies.

3. Allergies to pollens, grass, weeds, out door things.

4. Wool, nylon, plastic materials

5. Food additives

6. House dust, dust mites

7. Parasites

8. Molds in the house or air

9. and the list goes on.

You can rule out fleas by keeping your pet and areas the pet uses flea free. Use a good Flea control on a regular basis. Keep the pet clean. For food allergies you can do some detective work. Get your vet to do some testing to uncover known allergens. Put you pet on an elimination diet. Humans also go through a similar process to uncover food allergies. I did this and it really works.

Cats may be allergic to wheat, fish, beef, and dairy products or the coloring and preservatives in the food. Dogs most common food allergens are wheat, beef, dairy products, chicken, wheat, chicken eggs, corn, and soy. You can find out what you pet is allergic to by taking them off all the regular pet food and treats. Feed them steamed rice (brown rice has more nutrition), steamed vegetables like carrots-green beans-brocoli-squash (no onion, garlic) for at least six days. Then add back one item a day from the known allergen group. The next day, try a different allergen. Watch for any signs of reaction or sickness. Consult your vet on this before trying it. The vet may suggest a vitamin supplement as well or have other advice on diets for allery's. Some pets stay on home cooked foods and are very healthy.

Also, there are foods for dogs and cats made for allergies. Some of them are listed here and are available at http://www.everythingnaturalpetfood.com/ .

Food for pets allergic to meat (yes, this allergy truly does exist and needs vegetarian pet food):
AvoDerm Natural Vegetarian Adult Dry Dog Food
For meat sensitive dogs. Antioxidant rich for healthy immune system and highly digestable. Poor skin and coat health are often traced to dietary imbalances.
Ingredients:Ground Whole Rice, Soy Flour, Ground Pearled Barley, Canola Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Avocado Meal, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Potatoes, Avocado Oil, Carrots, Peas, Flax Seed, Dried Kelp, Salt, Choline Chloride, Lecithin, Garlic Oil, Dried Garlic Powder, Dried Onion Powder, Dried Yucca Schidigera, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Niacin, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement (Source of Vitamin B Complex), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Source of Vitamin B6), Thiamine Mononitrate (Source of Vitamin B1), Folic Acid, Biotin, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Ferrous Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite.

Food for pets with skin & coat conditions caused by food reactions or toxins in food:
Timberwolf Ocean Blue Canid Formula Dog Food
For animals requiring moderate protein diet caused by disease. Suitable for all stages of life, contains linolenic acid or Omega 3 essential fatty acids, herbal extracts and higher levels of mixed tocopheral & vitamin E.Ingredients:Low Ash White Fish Meal, Salmon, Potatoes, Sardine/Mackerel/Anchovy/Tuna Oils, Kelp, Alfalfa Leaf, Potassium Chloride, Amaranth, Carrot, Watercress, Spinach, Celery, Parsley, Fennel Seed, Blueberries, Cranberries, Pears, Figs, Thyme, Anise Seed, Ground Cinnamon Bark, Fenugreek, Garlic Pieces, Sunflower Seeds, Sesame Seeds, Apples, Taurine, Spirulina, Choline Chloride, Lecithin, Probiotics: (Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Lactobacillus Casei, Lactobacillus Lactis, Bacillus Bifidum, Streptococcus Diacetilactis, Bacillus Subtillus), Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols (a source of vitamin E), Lysine, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Thiamine, Methionine, Carnitine, Niacin, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Iodine Proteinate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine (a source of vitamin B6), Copper Proteinate, Selenium Proteinate, Cobalt Proteinate, Papain, Yucca Schidigera Extract.

For allergies to grains: wheat, soy, corn, etc.
Before Grain Chicken Formula Dry Dog Food "1"Moderate protein rich in high quality meats, blue fruit, nutrient dense vegetables, and high quality oils. Easily processed by sensitive organs such as kidneys.
Ingredients:Chicken Deboned, Chicken Meal, Potato Dehydrated, Turkey Meal, Canola Oil, Sweet Potato Dehydrated, (preserved with mixed tocopherols - a source of Natural Vitamin E and Ascorbic Acid, a source of Vitamin C), Yeast Culture, Natural Dried Chicken Liver, Dicalcium Phosphate, Lysine, Guar Gum, Sea Salt, Alfalfa, Salmon Oil, Choline Chloride, Acai Berry Dried, Blueberry Dried, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Dried Venison Broth, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Chondroitin Sulfate, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Natural Venison Flavor, Chicory Root, Marigold Extract, Rosemary Extract, Lactobacillus Plantarum, Enterococcus Faecium, Lactobacillus Casei, Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Natural Celery Flavor, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Vitamin E Supplement, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Natural Color (tumeric), Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Complex, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin D3, Niacin, Lecithin, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Cobalt Amino Acid Complex, Folic Acid, Thiamine Mononitrate, Sodium Selenite.

For problem skin & allergies.

Canidae Lamb Meal & Rice Dry Dog Food
No corn, wheat, soy, grain fractions, flours or poultry products. Made with human grade grade lamb and whole grain brown rice.
Ingredients:Lamb Meal, Brown Rice, Canola Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Flax Seed, Sun cured Alfalfa Meal, Sunflower Oil, Lamb, Lecithin, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Linoleic Acid, Rosemary Extract, Sage Extract, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus Oryzae Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Extract, Inulin (from Chicory Root), Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Fermentation Solubles, L-Lysine, Taurine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Mixed Tocopherols (source of Vitamin E), Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Cobalt Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (source of Vitamin B2), Beta Carotene, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, D-Biotin, Organic Selenium, Dried Papaya, Dried Pineapple, Vitamin B12 Supplement.

Food for cats with allergies
Natural Balance Green Pea & Duck Formula Canned Food
Special allergy formula made for cats and kittens with allergies. Single source protein and single souce carbohydrate blend.
Ingredients: Duck, Duck Broth, Duck Liver, Pea Flour, Duck Meal, Pea Protein, Salmon Oil, Dicalcium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Sodium Chloride, Flaxseed, Dried Cranberries, Yucca Schidigera, Carrageenan, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Niacin Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Calcium Iodate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin A Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B 12 Supplement.

Food additives to booster the healing caused by allergies
NUPRO Health Nuggets for Cats: Does not contain preservatives, fillers, sugar, corn, wheat, or by products.
Ingredients:Norwegian Kelp, Nutritional Yeast Culture, Flaxseed, Desiccated Liver, Fish Meal, Alfalfa, Bee Pollen, Garlic, Bone Meal, Lecithin, Lactobicillus Acidophilus.

Additional Food Supplements to help allergies:

PetGuard Natual Digestive Enzyme Blend for Cats:
Enzymes allow for natural absorption of life sustaining nutrients of food. Enzymes help fight allergy conditions, bad breath, gas & bloatedness, skin & coat problems, obesity & joint discomfort, immune & digestive system disorders.
Ingredients:Bromelain, Amylase, Cellulase, Lipase, Acid Protease, Alpha Galactosidase, Phytase, L. Acidophilus and Bifidus, Calcium Carbonate.
PetGuard Natural Digestive Enzyme Blend for Dogs:
Enzymes allow for natural absorption of life sustaining nutrients of food. Enzymes help fight allergy conditions, bad breath, gas & bloatedness, skin & coat problems, obesity & joint discomfort, immune & digestive system disorders.
Ingredients: Bromelain, Amylase, Cellulase, Lipase, Acid Protease, Alpha Galactosidase, Phytase, L. Acidophilus and Bifidus, Calcium Carbonate

Recommendations for a Fatty Acid supplement as well as Biotin should be added to your cat's diet.

If you would like to continue cooking homemade pet food, try one of the many pet food cook books at http://www.everythingnaturalpetfood.com/PetEducationBooks.html. Many of the 98 available homemade pet food cook books have sections for allergy diets. Also, books in the pet wellness care section have many books with information on pet allergies. I have several of them myself and use them often to assist my knowledge in caring for my three dogs.

All products are available at EverythingNaturalPetFood.com. Click on dog or cat food, click on brand of food, click on specific name of food. For enzyme additives, click on Wellness Care, Allergies, page 2. Cat food found at Everything Natural Pet Food, click on Natural Cat Food, click on Natural Balance, click on name of pet food.

Natural Dog and Cat Meat Recipes

I like to feed my dogs and cats a variety of food to assure they get some of all vitamins and minerals. In the morning I feed them a natural, human grade, organic, or holistic premium pet food, and in the evening they get cooked human food. I make sure not to include onions, garlic, grapes, grape seed, raisons, or chocolate in their food. I can ad those items to my food separatly. Here is a good recipe for meatballs. You can change the recipe by adding vegetables, ground oats, cooked quinua, cooked barley, and by sprinkling with a vitamin & mineral supplement after cooking or after in the dog dish.

For dogs:

1/2 lb ground beef or chicken or turkey or lamb

1/3 cup grated chedder cheese

1 carrot chopped very small

1/2 cup bread crumbs

1 egg beaten

2 tsp. tomatoe paste

1 cup water

1/3 cup cooked brown rice

2 teaspoons olive oil or corn oil

1/2 tsp. iodized salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Scoop out by the spoonful and roll into mini-size meatballs. Place on cookie sheet. Bake 15 to 20 minutes. Store in frig.

For Cats:

1 cup water

1/3 cup dry rice

2 tsp. olive oil or corn oil

1/2 tsp. iodized salt

2/3 cup ground beef, or chicken, or turkey, or lamb

2 tbsp. cooked liver

2/3 cup ground gonemeal

Bring water t a boil, add rice, corn oil and salt. simmer 20 minutes. Cover the meat with bonemeat and add live to the rice mixture. Simmer 15 minutes. Le cool and serve. Refrigerate or freeze leftovers.

These receipes should make you dogs and cats happy and keep the tails wagging. If you would like to see 98 books on homemade pet food recipes go to EverythingNaturalPetFood.com in the Pet Education section.

If you prefer to also feed a natural, human grade, organic, or holistic pet food to your pet in either dry kibble or canned, go to EverythingNaturalPetFood.com. Visit the Natural Dog Food, Natural Pet Food, and Goober's Snack Shack pages of that website. Feeding your pets these premium products and cooking hommade pet food is the best way to assure your pet's food is safe, healthy, and nutricious.

Before the pet food scare of 2007, when China put Malamine in an ingredient used for pet food, I didn't know any better. I wondered why my wonderful dogs and cats over the years got cancer and renal failure. Now we know it is because the pet food industry had been dumping all kinds of toxic ingredients that you would never knowingly feed your pets. Now we have a choice. Sure it cost a little more. But my pets are worth it. They have years longer of a healthy lifestyle. Most of all, I know I'm doing everything I can to provide the best life for them and I enjoy all the love they give me in return. Remember, "Feed them Life!"

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Alert! Pet Food Recall - Mars Company

September 13, 2008, the Mars Co. announced a recall on the following dog and cat foods. Again the FDA announced this was a voluntary recall due to possible Salmonella poisioning. The FDA issued this statement:

Salmonella can cause serious infections in dogs and cats, and, if there is cross contamination caused by handling of the pet food, in people as well, especially children, the aged, and people with compromised immune systems. Healthy people potentially infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. On rare occasions, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Animals can be carriers with no visible symptoms and can potentially infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

The foods recalled and their UPC codes are as follows:

Product Name / Bag Size/UPC Code

Country Acres Cat Food/ 40#/16603 02181
Retriever Bites & Bones Dog Food/ 8#/79818 96757
Country Acres Ration Dog Food/ 40/16603 02333
Retriever Bites & Bones Dog Food/20#/79818 96634
Country Acres 18% Dog Food/40#/16603 02331
Retriever Bites & Bones Dog Foo/50#/49394 05666
Country Acres Hi Pro Dog Food/50#/16603 02021
Retriever Gravy Blend Dog Food/50#/49394 05665
Doggy Bag Dog Food/40#/73893 40000
Retriever Gravy Blend Dog Food/ 8#/79818 96756
Members Mark Complete Nutrition Premium Cat Food/20#/81131 89881
Retriever Hi Protein Dog Food/8#/79818 96755
Members Mark Complete Nutrition Premium Dog Food/50#/05388 67055
Retriever Hi Protein Dog Food/25#/49394 00002
Members Mark Crunchy Bites & Savory Bones Adult Dog Food/50#/05388 67309
Retriever Hi Protein Dog Food/50#/49394 00003
Members Mark High Performance Premium Dog Food/50#/81131 75479
Retriever Mini Chunk Dog Food/8#/79818 96754
Natural Cat Food (Sam's Club)/15#/81131 89883
Retriever Mini Chunk Dog Food/25#/49394 00006
Natural Dog Food (Sam's Club)/25#/81131 89884
Retriever Mini Chunk Dog Food/50#/49395 00005
Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition/4.4#/81131 69377
Retriever Puppy Blend Dog Food/6#/9394 56221
Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition/8#/05388 67144
Retriever Puppy Blend Dog Food/8#/79818 96758
Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition/22#/05388 60342
Retriever Puppy Blend Dog Food/20#/49394 00004
Ol' Roy Complete Nutrition/50#/78742 01022
Retriever Puppy Blend Dog Food/40#/79818 96706
Ol' Roy High Performance Nutrition Dog Food/20#/05388 60345
Special Kitty Gourmet/3.5#/81131 17546
Ol' Roy High Performance Nutrition Dog Food/50#/78742 05815
Special Kitty Gourmet /4#/78742 53199
Ol' Roy Meaty Chunks 'n Gravy Dog Food/8#/81131 69629
Special Kitty Gourmet/ 7#/81131 17547
Ol' Roy Meaty Chunks 'n Gravy Dog Food/22#/81131 69630
Special Kitty Gourmet/8#/78742 53200
Ol' Roy Meaty Chunks 'n Gravy Dog Food/50#/81131 69631
Special Kitty Gourmet/18#/81131 15748
Ol' Roy Puppy Complete/4#/81131 79078
Special Kitty Gourmet /20#/78742 53201
Ol' Roy Puppy Complete/8#/81131 79079
Special Kitty Gourme/25#/78742 54314
Ol' Roy Puppy Complete/20#/81131 79080
Special Kitty Kitten/3.5#/81131 17553
Paws & Claws Delicious Mix Cat Food/8#/79818 96632
Special Kitty Kitten/4#/78742 53198
Paws & Claws Delicious Mix Cat Food/20#/49394 05746
Special Kitty Kitten/7#/81131 17554
Paws & Claws Delicious Mix Cat Food/40#/79818 96676
Special Kitty Kitten/8#/81131 24739
Paws & Claws Premium Choice Cat Food/8#/79818 96633
Special Kitty Original/3.5#/81131 17557
Paws & Claws Premium Choice Cat Food/20#/49394 00008
Special Kitty Original/4#/78742 04930
Paws & Claws Premium Choice Cat Foo/40#/49394 05747
Special Kitty Original/7#/81131 17562
Pedigree Large Breed Adult Nutrition /20#/23100 29158
Special Kitty Original/8#/78742 05744
Pedigree Large Breed Adult Nutrition/30.1#/23100 31484
Special Kitty Original/18#/81131 17559
Pedigree Large Breed Adult Nutrition/36.4#/23100 31479
Special Kitty Original/20#/78742 05794
Pedigree Large Breed Adult Nutrition/40#/23100 291
Special Kitty Original/25#/81131 68869
Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition/4.4#/23100 05104
Wegman's Bruiser Complete Nutrition Dog Food/4.4#/77890 33654
Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition/8.8#/23100 05103
Wegman's Bruiser Complete Nutrition Dog Food/20#/77890 32988
Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition/20#/23100 14719
Wegman's Bruiser Complete Nutrition Dog Food/37.5#/77890 32994
Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition/ 32#/23100 31483
Wegman's Bruiser Puppy Dog Food/4.4#/77890 33621
Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition/40#/23100 31478
Wegman's Bruiser Puppy Dog Food/17.6#/77890 32991
Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition/44#/23100 05100
Wegman's Bruiser Small Crunchy Bites Dog Food/4.4#/77890 33618
Pedigree Small Crunchy Bites Adult Nutrition/52#/23100 05110
Wegman's Bruiser Small Crunchy Bites Dog Food /20#/77890 32982
Pet Pride Indoor Cat/ 3.5#/11110 74584
Wegman's Buju & Ziggie Complete Cat Food/3.5#/77890 10005
Pet Pride Indoor Cat /18#/11110 74585
Wegman's Buju & Ziggie Complete Cat Food/18#/77890 10004
Pet Pride Weight Management Dog Food/17.6#/11110 74578
Wegman's Buju & Ziggie Indoor Cat Food /3.5#/77890 12038
PMI Nutrition Bites & Bones Dog Food/50#/42869 00174
Wegman's Buju & Ziggie Indoor Cat Food/18#/77890 12039
PMI Nutrition Canine Advantage/ 50#/42869 00172
Wegman's Buju & Ziggie Kitten/3.5#/77890 12036
PMI Nutrition Feline Medley/20#/42869 00171
Wegman's Buju & Ziggie Original Medley Cat Food/3.5#/77890 10006
PMI Nutrition Gravy Crunches Dog Food/40#/42869 00033
Wegman's Buju & Ziggie Original Medley Cat Food/18#/77890 10003
Red Flannel Active Formula Dog Food /40#/42869 00063
Red Flannel Adult Formula Dog Food /20# /42869 00055
Red Flannel Adult Formula Dog Food/40# /42869 00054
Red Flannel Canine Select Dog Food/20#/42869 00068
Red Flannel Canine Select Dog Food/40#/42869 00067
Red Flannel Cat/10#/42869 00059
Red Flannel Cat/20#/42869 00058
Red Flannel Hi Pro Formula Dog Food/50#/42869 00065
Red Flannel Prime Dog Food/25#/42869 00052
Red Flannel Prime Dog Food/50#/42869 00053
Red Flannel Puppy/40#/42869 00056

The FDA also states the following:

In an effort to prevent the transmission of Salmonella from pets to family members and care givers, the FDA recommends that everyone follow appropriate pet food handling guidelines when feeding their pets. A list of safe pet food handling tips can be found at: www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/petfoodtips080307.html
Pet owners who have questions about the recall should call 1-877-568-4463 or visit www.petcare.mars.com.

Do not hesitate to take you pet to a vet if they have eaten any of the above foods.

Dental Care for Dogs & Cats

Have you looked at your dog and cats teeth recently? Are their teeth yellow with plaque build up? Did you know that if you leave the teeth in that condition it becomes worse? Infection sets in and destroyes not only the teeth but the bones that hold the teeth. The bad breath is unbearable. Pets are like us. We eat, bacteria grow in our mouths, and we need to clean our teeth. If your dog or cats teeth become infected, take them to the vet and have a professional cleaning. They may need antibiotics if infected and that is done at the vets. After that, put them on a home dental cleaning regimine.

Keeping plaque off your pets teeth can be done by buying proper dental chew toys (as discussed in the last blog), giving crunchy dog and cat treats, and of course brushing the teeth on a regular basis. Here are some products that you can use for natural dog & cat oral hygine.

Veterinarian's Best Toothbrush & Gel: The toothbrush has soft bristles made of Dupont Tynex Nylon®. Safe and easy to use. The toothpaste ingredients are Baking Soda (sodium bicarbonate), Sodium Carbonate Peroxide, Neem Oil, Aloe, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Pectin, natural flavors. All safe to use.

Ark Naturals Breath-less Chewable Brush-less Toothpaste: For cats and dogs. Contains proven breath freshening ingredients and has ridges for effectivre teeth scrubbing. Ark's patented toothpaste center controls plaque, tartar and bacteria causing bad breath. All of the benefits of brushing. Ingredients are: Stay C-50: patented ingredient disrupts plaque and tartar formation, slows growth of oral germs and controls foul breathGlucoxidase: natural enzyme that slows growth of mouth bacteriaSodium Pyrophosphate: Disrupts tartar build-upChlorophyll, Cinnamon and Clove: Combats bad breath and has no allergens such as Wheat, corn, soy or animal protein.

Savvy Snax:
Each delicious, chewy dental nib offers the complete blend of: *Anise - for great taste and a fresh feeling mouth *Green Tea - to support tarter reduction *Chlorophyll - for breath improvement *FOS - a digestive aid to help your dog feel and smell fresher from the inside out. Savvy Snax contain no sugars, animal fats or artificial preservatives and are corn-free and dairy-free. Savvy Snax scored 4.8 out of 5.0 in taste tests. Lip-Smacking Licorice Flavor.

Vet Solutions Fish Flavored Enzadent Chews for Cats: Contains a triple enzyme system which occurs naturally in your pets salivia. Which Boost the pets natural defenses against plaque. It removes plaque as well as food debris as well as freshens breath. Ingredients are Beefhide, Water, Flavor, Salt, Maltodextrose, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Primary Dried Yeast, Lysozyme, Lactoferrin, Glucose Oxidase, Dried Whey Protein and contains 70% protein, perfect for feline carnivores.

Veterinarian's Best Dental Fresh Pet Swabs for Dogs & Cats: This one is very easy to apply. An easy to apply swab that promotes fresh breath and healthy gums with Chlorophyll, Neem Oil and Parsley Seed Oil.

Veterinarian's Best Tooth Scaler/Stain Eraser: Cleans plaque, tartar and food deposits from your pet's teeth quickly and effectively right at home. The scientifically designed cleaning tip gently lifts off tough surface stains and debris, leaving teeth clean and bright. Veterinarian tested and approved!

To order these and other natural, quality dental care products go to Everything Natural Pet Food, Wellness Care page, and click "Mouth."

For books on pet wellness care, which includes information on pet dental health, go to http://www.everythingnaturalpetfood.com/PetEducationBooks.html and click on Pet Wellness Care on the right side column.

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Safe Healthy Dog Toys

Dogs need something to do while your gone from home or while your busy around the house. Consider dog toys to keep happy and busy. Health and safety are just as important in dog toys as it is in dog food. Some dog toys have a hole on one side but not on the other. Two dogs got their tongues stuck in some of these toys and it resulted in surgically removing the toy and later removing the tongue due to the damage from the swelling. I have the link on the bottom of this blog so you can read about Chai's story. Toys need to keep you dogs busy, be strong enough to bear up to the chewing on chew toys, and be made of non-toxic ingredients

The picture above shows a variety of Kong dog toys that are safe and tough. They are designed for assisting proper dental care and fresh breath. 80% of dogs over 2 years old have gum disease. The signs are bad breath, rubbing their face often. If left untreated it could result in tooth loss and bone loss. If your dog has this problem see a vet to have their teeth cleaned and their gums cared for. You can help you dog have better teeth by providing toys like Kong Dental toys. While the dog chews the toy they are removing plaque and food debris. Crunchy dog buscuits also help remove tarter. Brushing their teeth 3 to 7 times a week helps tremendously.

Remember, toys help eliminate boredom. My dogs love to throw their own toys & balls and then fetch them. The entertainment never stops in my house. At least not until nap time.

To purchase Kong toys and other safe healthy dog toys go to: http://www.everythingnaturalpetfood.com/, click on More Pet Products and Pet Toys. You'll find a wonderful selection of pet toys to choose from no matter what size your dog is. Remember, no toy is totally non-destructable so supervise your dog with new toys until you are confident they can handle it safely. Remember, safety first, especially for our pets who trust us to keep them safe and healthy.

The link for the Blog about Chai, the dog who lost his tongue, is: http://thechaistory.blogspot.com/2008/08/chai-story.html. Please note that Everything Natural Pet Food nor their distributor does not sell Four Paws Inc. dog toys.

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Wild Critters Winter Preparation

The warmth of summer will soon be slipping into the chills of fall. We are now preparing for our children to go back to school. What are we doing to help our exquisite wild critters that frequent our yards? What about the various wild birds, deer, squirrels, etc. They all could use our assistance to make it through the tough cold season ahead.

I personally have a large variety of wild birds and a couple of grey squirrels. Occasionally, a small red squirrel frequents the bird feeder and picks up sunflower seeds on the ground. Knowing this I pour a few extra seeds on the ground for them to find. I also put squirrel food (sunflower seeds, corn, and peanuts) under a big pine tree. I keep suet feeders, thissle and sunflower seed feeders year round as well.

This year, the forest behind my house was cut down. An entire family of red squirrels and a family of raccoons have disappeared. The loan red squirrel visiting my feeder may be the only survivor. I am one of the people who enjoy all kinds of wildlife and do my best to afford some food for them all year. I try to pay closer attention to what they need in the fall and winter as food is scarcer at that time of year. One year I fed a pair of Nuthatches all winter. In the spring they brought their babies to my feeder for food. That was my reward. They went off to forage but would still come back to visit my yard. What a blessing.

To help us prepare for our wild critters, the following are some product suggestions and where to find them.

Wild Bird Seed can is available by any type no matter how hard it is to find such as: a blend of sunflower hearts, millet, canary seed and cracked corn to attract buntings, woodpeckers, juncos, cardinals, grosbeaks, chickadees, nuthatches and more. Many other varieties are available so look this one up. Automatic deliveries as often as you need can be arranged so you always have your wild birds favorite seed available.

Bird Feeders, Fruit & Nut feeders, Meal Worm Feeders: the largest variety I have ever seen in one place. Something for every type of bird.
Suets: Berry Treat, Birdsblend Song Bird, Blueberry Suet Cake, and Orange Delight suet cakes.
Oriel feeders: Beautiful glass designs as well as many colorful designs.
Squirrel Food & Feeders: Fifteen varieties of squirrel foods and feeders that are entertaining for you to watch like Corn on the Cob Jungle Gyms.
Deer Blocks: Whitetail Deer Block is full of vitamins, minerals and many other nutritious ingredients for attracting deer to your yard all year round.
Bird Houses: From Victorian style, to Window View Houses, to Nesting Houses, to Bat Houses, you have it all here to choose from.

Bird Bathes: Elegant styles, some with drippers, some with heaters, some are solar. Best variety of bird baths anywhere.
Bird Seed Containers: To store your bird seeds safely there needs to be a proper container. You will also find seed scoops.
Bird books, guides & DVDs: A library of bird books on topics like: Enjoying Cadinals, Enjoying Humingbirds, Enjoying Bird Feeding, Creating Your Backyard Bird Garden, Identification Guide to Common Back Yard Birds, Enjoying Squirrels, Guide to Bird Homes, Lost in the Woods movie, and many more.
Bird Seed Blocks: Bird seed blocks for hanging feeders as well as ground feeders.
Brackets & Poles for Feeders & Houses: Forty two styles and items from fancy to simple for hanging your feeders and bird houses.

No More Window Collision Decals: No more birds crashing into your windows. Decals that can be seen by birds on the windows but not by you inside.

Night Guard to stop Bears, Deer, Raccoons from entering your yard: If you don't want these critters in your yard or garden, this is a safe solar powered red flashing light that keeps them out.

I hope you find enough wild bird and wild critter supplies at EverythingNaturalPetFood.com to keep your yard filled with wildlife this fall and winter. I also recommend a good visit to this site to see other items you may need like: Pet Health Insurance, Natural-Human Grade-Organic-Holistic dog and cat food, Pet Wellness Care Products including Pet Rx Prescriptions, all small animal, reptile, and fish supplies. There is a very large selection of Pet Education Books including on Horses. If you like to buy pet gifts, they are here including pet gifts for we humans. If you find anything missing, send me a comment and we'll find it for you.

ALERT Pet Food Recall

The Food & Drug Administration issued this announcement today, August 15, 2008. If you have this type of pet food in your house, do not feed it to your pets. Take it to the store for a refund or dump it. Here is the FDA announcement:

Mars Petcare US Issues Voluntary Recall of Limited Bags of PEDIGREE Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites at Albertsons in Southern California and Las Vegas due to Potential Salmonella Contamination (August 8) Fri, 15Aug2008 08:35:00 - 0500

Mars Petcare US today announced a voluntary recall of limited bags of PEDIGREE Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites sold in Albertsons stores in Southern California and Las Vegas, Nevada. The pet food is being voluntarily recalled because of potential contamination with Salmonella. There have been no complaints or reports of injury resulting from consumption or handling of the recalled product.

Pet Food Ingredient Artificial Vitamin K3

How many times have you read food ingredient articles that really made you think about what you eat, drink, and prepare your food? Did you stop to think that those same ingredients are also harmful and potentially fatal to your pets? If you did, you were right. Most of the time what is bad for humans is bad for pets. Most of the time, with some exceptions, what is good for humans is also good for pets.

When we are armed with wisdom, we are powerful consumers. Wise consumers are starting to change the pet food industry by refusing to buy harmful pet foods for their pets. They are writing letters and emails to pressure pet food companies into changing their methods of providng food for pets. Some citizens of Victorville, CA picketid the Nutro pet food plant and brought national attention to what was going on at this factory. See http://video.aol.com/video-detail/nutro-dog-food-plant-protest/552407059 for the video. Many reports were published online stating that dogs & cats who ate Nutro had bloody stools, vomiting, & diarrhea as well as deaths. This public outcry has brought much attention to the fact that we need to stay on top of the pet food industry. It wasn't over after the China incidents of 2007. It conitnues today.

Most of us know we should not feed our pets chocolate, onions, garlic, grapes, or raisons. These foods have chemicals in them that cause major illness or even death. These are natural ingredients of which we need to be concerned. There are many more chemical ingredients we also need to watch. Most of them we can't even pronounce. We certainly don't know what they are or if they are harmful. It is usually very confusing.

This is one very bad chemical ingredient that you should never feed your pets. "Menadione Sodium Bisulfate." This chemical is artificial vitamin K3. Also known as Menadione Dimethylpyrimidinol Bisulfate, vitamin K3, K3, and Menadione. The Material Safety Data Sheet on Menadione Sodium Bisulfate says:

Potential Chronic Health Effects:

CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: 3 (Not classifiable for human.) by IARC
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
The substance is toxic to kidneys, lungs, liver, and mucous membranes. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage.

The FDA used to allow it in human foods and vitamins but now has banned its use for humans. So why has it not been banned for pet food? It is used largely in farm animal feed. They assume it is acceptible for out pets who live years longer than chickens or cows. Long term feeding of Menadione Sodium Bisulfate in pets is asking for major trouble. There needs to be testing and take it off the market until the tests are complete.

In humans, K3 can cause, vomiting, toxic liver, weak immune system, skin ittitatios, allergic reactions and much more. If the FDA banned its use in human food and vitamins, then why has it not been banned for pet food? Farm animals who have been fed K3 show up in the grocery stores in eggs, dairy products, and meats. Humans and pets eat those foods! Pet food is made from those farm animals! It's not only added as vitamin K3 but is added through the eggs & meats in the foods. So, FDA, how is that banned for human use? I'm feeling pretty bad for farm animals right now as well as our pets. What about our children who eat eggs, dairy, and meats?

Vitamin K1 & K2 are natural sources of vitamin K. K1 and K2 should be all that we and our pets consume. Vitamin K is responsible for clotting blood in our systems so we need some of it. You can find natural vitamin K1 and K2 in fish, liver, alfalfa, sea kelp & seaweeds, nettle leaf, blue-green algae and spirulina. Suddenly the Nori on sushi looks retty good to me! I purchased a package of Nori and will break it up in my dog food. Maybe I'll roll up some brown rice inside and make us a sushi treat.

Seriously, I believe "Menadione Sodium Bisulfate" is a killer. We need to all write letters and emails to the FDA, AAFCO, pet food manufacturers who use this artificial form of K3, and your politicians. It is up to us to stop this with a huge public outcry. It has already started and several brands of pet food have stopped using artificial vitamin K3 in their foods. Actually, several countries in Europe have banned it also. The United States needs a little push from the educated consumers. Keep up the pressure by starting your letter/email writing today.

For more information on Menadione Sodium Bisulfate, see this website: http://www.dogfoodproject.com/index.php?page=menadione

Find your Congressman: http://www.visi.com./juan/congress/

Find your Senators: http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm

AAFCO: http://www.aafco.org/

FDA: http://www.fda.gov/

The good news is that many premium pet food manufacturers are making natural, human grade, organic, and holistic pet foods without artificial vitamin K3 (Menadione Sodium Bisulfate) or other toxic ingredients. You can investigate a large variety of these foods at: http://www.EverythingNaturalPetFoods.com/.

Here you will find a variety of natural, human grade, organic, and holistic dog and cat foods both in canned and dry kibble. You will also find all pet supplies, pet wellness care products, Rx prescriptions, pet health insurance, gifts for human pet lovers, and books on homemade pet food recipes, dog training, pet care, horse training & nutrition, small animal care, etc.

Everything Natural Pet Food is the source of natural, human grade, organic, and holistic pet food. Remember, "Feed them life!"

Obese Dogs & Cats - Hommade Pet Food Recipe

We have all seen very obese dogs & cats. Sometimes people laugh and say how cute they are. In fact, it is not any cuter or healthier on dogs & cats than it is on we humans. Did you know that most obese dogs and cats are not only the seniors? About 45% of dogs & 13% of cats are obese in their youth and middle age.Osteoarthritis causes many problems in pets just like it does in humans. In fact, I know because I have it. Overweight causes pain and inflammation in the joint cartilage. Damage to joints is excelerated with weight on these same joints. A restrictive supervised diet is necessary to help your pets loose weight immediately. I recommend natural, human grade, organic, or holistic Homemade Pet food supplemented with the following weight reduction pet foods listed below.

Obesity diet, Homemade Dog food, use the following ingredients using one of type of ingredient in each meal; protein, carbohydrate, oils, and vitamins.

Proteins:

1. chicken (skinless with fat cut off; use light or dark meat)
   
2. cooked egg whites
   
3. cottage cheese (fat free)

Carbohydrates:

1. Brown Rice
   
2. Potatoes (with skins, any variety, my dogs love red potatoes)
   
3. Steamed veggies: green beans (french cut more tasty, carrots, broccoli (unless gas is a problem), or spinach (chopped - fresh or frozen)

Oils for Omega 3 fatty acids:

1. Fish oils (sardine oil is great: increases metabolism and helps arthritis, skin, & coats)

Vitamins:

1. Bonemeal 1 tsp sprinked on meal (calcium & phosphorus)
   
2. Multi-vitamin & Mineral (Made from raw natural foods is best for plant phytochemicals, enzymes & a variety of nutrients)

Obesity diet, Homemade Cat food, use the following ingredients using one of type of ingredient in each meal; protein, carbohydrate, oils, and vitamins.

Protein:

1. chicken
   
2. tuna
   
3. salmon

Carbohydrates:

1. Steamed veggies: green beans (french cut more tasty, carrots, broccoli (unless gas is a problem), or spinach (chopped - fresh or frozen) Chop veggies very small and mix well with meats as cats will usually not eat veggies.

Oils for Omega 3 fatty acids:

1. Fish oils (sardine oil is great: increases metabolism and helps arthritis, skin, & coats)

Vitamins:

1. Bonemeal 1 tsp sprinkled on meal (calcium & phosphorus)
   
2. Multi-vitamin & Mineral (Made from raw natural foods is best for plant phytochemicals, enzymes & a variety of nutrients)

Dogs & cats loose more weight if fed frequent very small meals. Take the regular amount you feed them, reduce it to 80% of normal size, and divide it into four meals to feed over the day and evening. Like with humans the metabolism is increased with small frequent meals and we all loose weight faster.

Now, some of you say that you work, have small children to care for, etc. and it's too hard to cook homemade pet food. Here are some natural, human grade, organic, and holistic brands of dog and cat food that you can feed your dogs and cats. Try to supplement with foods and give fish oils (sardine oil) and vitamins as recommended above.

Recommended foods for dogs are:

1. Artemis Fresh Mix Weight Management Formula
   
2. Canine Caviar Special Needs Formula Adult Dog Dry Food
   
3. Innova EVO Reduced Fat Dry Dog Food
   
4. C&P's Organix Canine Adult Formula Dry Dog Food

Recommended foods for cats are:

1. Innova EVO 95% Chicken & Turkey Canned Cat Food
   
2. Wellness Healthy Weight Formula Dry Cat Food
   
3. California Natural Chicken & Brown Rice Cat and Kitten Canned Food
   
4. Orijen - Adult Cat & Kitten Formula Dry Cat Food
   
5. Fromm Gold Holistic Mature Dry Cat Food

Supplements for Dogs & Cats:

1. Nature's Logic North Atlantic Sardine Oil for Dogs & Cats (a must for every pet owner, go to EverythingNaturalPetFood.com, Wellness Care, Nutritional Supplements, click Nature's Logic.
   
2. Go to EverythingNaturalPetFood.com, Wellness Care, Nutritional Supplements for a large variety of supplements.

Natural, human grade, organic, & holistic pet foods, pet wellness care, and other pet supplies can be found at EverythingNaturalPetFood.com. You will also find hundreds of books on homemade pet food recipes, pet wellness care, pet training, etc. If you like gifts for pet lovers, this is the place to find them along with the ever important Pet Health Insurance. Remember, we love our pets and need to "Feed them life!"