Archive for March, 2008
31March2008
Dog Food Secrets Revealed!!!!!!!!! Healthier, Happier, Live Longer
Posted by tamara under: Farm Fresh Products.
What is really in your pets food? Read this enlightening article and ebook about pet food and how you can extend the life of your beloved pet
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You’re about to discover the terrifying-truth about commercial dog food that is linked to the deaths of thousands of dogs across the US every single day.
Many world-famous Doctors of Veterinary Medicine and published Dog Care Experts universally agree any dog that eats commercial dog food is at a much higher risk of dying prematurely and by the time symptoms are noticeable, it’s often too late to prevent an agonizing death except by lethal injection.
See their shocking, research-supported claims in this report.
Also in this report, I show you a simple solution proven to increase the lifespan of your dog by up to 134% and save you up to $10,000.
To discover these amazing secrets just continue reading and your reward is a super-healthy, incredibly-happy dog that stays by-your-side for up to 8.3-years longer than statistically predicted.”
31March2008
Dog Training On Demand
Posted by tamara under: Farm Fresh Products.
Very cool online web site that teaches you how to train your dog. Experienced dog trainer has a loving, no nonsense approach to teaching your fur-baby how to behave and become a welcome part of the family. Awesome site!
24March2008
Rosco the Boxer Dump Puppy
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
This is a little boxer puppy we found at the dump. It appears someone dropped him off. He was hungry and happy to come to live out at the farm. He has a serious under-bite and his tongue always sticks out. I was going to find him a home but we decided to keep him. He’s really smart and cute.
24March2008
Michael’s 31st Birthday
Posted by tamara under: My Family.
Amanda threw Michael a surprise birthday party at Lone Star Steak house. The video is kind of long, 10 min. I can’t believe my baby boy is 31!
24March2008
Sadie is the BEST Fly Catcher
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
In this video Sadie is stalking a fly. She stalks them slowly like a cat. She is our BEST fly catcher. You also see her and Bear playing and in the end she’s pasted out in my chair which is a big event because Sadie is ALWAYS on the go! Funny video!
24March2008
Natural Produce & Farm Fresh Products
Posted by tamara under: Farm Fresh Products.
This year/season we will be growing all kinds of fresh natural produce. We don’t use pesticides and most fertilizers are organic. I do admit that I use miracle Gro a few times. Everything else is organic.
If you are interested in produce during the season please contact us using the form. We are seeking customers interested in weekly or bi-weekly pick-ups. We haven’t worked out all the details, however we are taking this year to figure out a few things and looking for a handful of steady customers that want a great deal and can pick up out at the farm. We are talking to several other farms we may buy farm fresh canned foods from that you can pick up here as well. Please also add your name to our newsletter.
24March2008
Dog Gas - ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
Posted by tamara under: Dog Health.
My rottie, Bear, will clear a room in no time flat! I have been sleeping and awakened by his gas! Its embarrassing when people come over and the whole house smells like awful. I try lighting incense, burning candles but nothing takes away that smell. There are days where he does this all day and often I would hear his stomach making nosies as he lied there ripping one after another. I know he must have been uncomfortable. I searched on the internet and of course there are toms of very expensive supplements for you and your pets. With 4 dogs, 2 large, I just can’t afford some of this and still feed them a good dog food.
Dogs anatomy is much like our own. This is why when you go to the vet they will prescribe human grade antibiotics, etc. In fact if you have a healthy diet- low fat, low sugars/carbs, your dog could easily eat exactly what you eat. So I researched this in humans and how to naturally help gas. YOGURT! Let me give that a try! I can buy a large plain container at Sam’s (must have active cultures like Yoplait ) for under 2.00. It works great and they LOVE it too. In fact I use to add a little bit of wet food to the dry to get them to eat all at once but now I add a tablespoon of yogurt to each meal. Yogurt has many benefits for dogs and humans. An even better probiotic is cultured milk called Keffir, however it is normally quite a bit more expensive. Any active culture yogurt should work quite well.
“Research results have been mixed when it comes to the relationship between yogurt cultures and immune function, yeast infections and lowered risk of certain cancers. Animal studies suggest that yogurt with active starter cultures and probiotics may enhance certain immune functions. …. read more of this article here
24March2008
Joint Pain Dogs & People
Posted by tamara under: Dog Health.
Most of my dogs are older and suffered from joint pain. I lost my lab, Little Man because of kidney failure after years of being on medication that took a toll on his organs. Much later I had read about glucosamine and decided to try it on myself and my dogs. At first I started purchasing joint juices and joint pills and some of them worked pretty well, however they were so expensive and it was myself and 2 dogs taking it. While searching at Walmart I found this unflavored powder that combine gelatin and glucosamine. It works great! You simple put a scoop in your baby’s dog food once a day. It takes about 2 months before you start to see a difference but you will. It works great for humans too suffering from joint pain and Arthritis.
You can buy this at Walmart, however I found it the cheapest (12 buck!) here online and you can set up automatic delivery making it super easy! CLICK HERE
I also give my dogs one fish oil caplet per day which I think not only helps with over-all bone health but great for their skin and Omega-3 fatty acids help maintain heart and vascular health. You can spend a lot of money for the exact same thing. I found it HERE 5.19 for 173 softgels. You can poke it with a pin and squeeze the smelling fish oil on their food which they LOVE or most dogs will just eat the pill mixed right in their food.
Joint help requires a good health system for you and your dog. Supplements alone will not work as well. Get out and move around with your dog. Take a daily walk. Even 20 min a day is great and will do you both a world of good. Go down to the riverwalk at Dan River, its lovely, a few times a week, enjoy nature, walk and meet new friends! If you need a walking buddy email me and I’ll let you know the days we are down there walking.
6March2008
Life on The Farm - Some Farm Pics & Video
Posted by tamara under: Farm Pictures.
Just a few video clip of the farm & some of the stuff that goes on around here. This video is about 4 min. It includes a picture of my handsome rooster Cletus and a few others that run loose. My pet pigs, Elmer and lilly, talking to me, the inside of my barn which also shows the chicken coop we made for laying hens. That coop has a totally enclosed outside area. This way I don’t have to hunt all over the yard for eggs. You’ll also see an old smoke house that has been here a long time and my large greenhouse. See video link below…
6March2008
Blue & Clare
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
Say hello to Blue and Clare. Blue is the husky and has been here quite a few times. In fact he’s been here at least 1/2 dozen times or more. This is Clare’s first visit so she’s still a little nervous, however she and Blue quickly became friends. This area they are in is one of 3 areas. This we call Bow Wow Cabin. It has a ramp in and out with a small grassy fenced area. Inside they have cable TV featuring The Animal Planet, Music, big floppy chair, sofa and heat or air. Very posh!
3March2008
Granny’s 68th Birthday Party
Posted by tamara under: My Family.
My mother turned 68 years old and we threw her a party. On the right is my son Michael, next to him his wife Amanda, then the tall boy is Sam my nephew and his mother, my sister Sherry and the pretty blonde is Sherry’s daughter, my niece, Lisa. Of course granny is in the middle and her name is Joyce. Happy Birthday Granny!
The second video is the whole family
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