You spend time and money researching the very best for your beloved pet. After all they are like our child. We want them in our life as long as possible. The best way to do this is proper dog health and care; food, fresh water, brushing, comfort and love. I know so many of you get tired of hearing me rant about dog food but I can’t tell you enough- If you love your pet you will carefully consider what you feed them. If you want your pet to live a long, happy and healthy life without life threatening illnesses and HUGE Veterinary bills you’ll spend the time and money now to insure this.
What this means is that even once you’ve found an awesome food do a search online now and then to make sure its still awesome and hasn’t been recalled. Thats right even the companies with the best intentions rely on human error, greed and profit margins. A perfect example is Nutra Pet produces of some top name brand dog foods such as Evo, California Naturals, Mother Nature and Innova has recently sold to Proctor and Gamble. Here is an article about it
You should also know that Proctor and Gamble owns Iams and Eukanuba. Iams was petitioned by Peta for animal testing. Read more about Animal Testing. Long term how will this affect the Nutra Pet foods has got many of us greatly concerned.
Read this site to see the poor dogs used in Iams testing. Trust me you won’t buy it again: http://www.iamscruelty.com/photos.asp
Even the superior food I feed my dogs “Taste of the Wild” owned by Diamond Pet foods produce products in the past that were part a huge recall. Since then it seems that the company cleaned up their act and realized the huge losses in not providing a premium safe product. I search monthly making sure there are no changes in processing.
The bottom line is that you’ll need to continue to research and then watch the health of your dog. If you can consider making your dogs food. If you want a reality check read this site: http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/ If it scares you it should.
If you would like an excellent book on natural pet health including cat and dog foods you can make at home check out: Dr. Pitcairn’s New Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats Do yourself and your beloved pet a favor and take the time to read it. You can spend the money and time now or later at the Vet.
I am researching several companies to see if we can purchase free range meats at an affordable cost along with fruits and veggies to make dog food that can be stored in the freezer. If we all pull together perhaps we can find an affordable option for our pets. If you’re interested please email me and be sure to subscribe to our blog for updates.
Two articles on salmonella
Adding to tomato confusion, the government is about to start testing numerous other types of fresh produce in the hunt for the source of the nation’s record salmonella outbreak — even as it insists tomatoes remain the leading suspect.
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How do Tomatoes Get Salmonella – From Poop to Produce
Federal health officials are still trying to pinpoint the source of the salmonella-tainted tomatoes that sickened at least 167 people in 17 states since April and claimed the life of a Texas cancer patient. How can salmonella, a bacterium that normally lives inside animal intestines, get on your tomatoes? Click here to read more
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Many people have asked about fencing, dog decks, houses and dog doors. We now have a person that can build it all including animal pens & stalls. We can even come in and deck your house out with dog door, decking, fencing and even automated feeders and waters. Some people are automating pet care for more freedom. Instead of paying for pet sitting 2-3 times a day, we can come by once a day to make sure everyone is ok.
In addition they can also provide other home services inside and out- install gutters, decks, fix outlets, light plumbing, painting, debris removal, repair and install doors, windows, lights, alarms, plant irrigation, fencing and much more. No job too big or small. Call or email me for the number.
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We’ve posted about dog food issues and the truth is that there are few foods that meet the needs of dogs and yet are healthy, natural and safe. Homemade dog food is the best route and even though you think its expensive and time consuming the reality is that your dog will live longer and your vet bills will go down so its a trade off. We all know the nightmares of commercial dog food and a simple search will show you that most are filled with ingredients that are unsafe for human consumption so why would you feed your dog this?
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We had a busy holiday! Now that winter and a New Year is here it will be slow the next few months. We are still boarding dogs but you should try to call ahead of time. When its slow we often take mini trips. just give us a call and see if we’re around. 434-685-1673, however email is always a FASTER way to get me. I admit that I’m really bad about checking voicemail but always check email.
This spring and summer we expect to be even busier then last. Starting Feb you should book ahead. We hope to expand this year and put stables in for horse boarding. We would also like to put some facilities in for people to come out and spend a day or a few hours with their dogs. Its a great way to meet friends and let your dog have some fun with others. Make sure you’re on our mailing list for updates.
Happy New Year & thank you for your business!
My son Michael Fricano and Amanda Wile will be married on August 18th, 2007. My son Michael is a fitness trainer at Perfect Body Fitness in Danville. Amanda’s family owns the fitness center and works there. They met at the gym and the wedding will also be held at the gym. They are both personal fitness trainers so if you’re looking to get in shape contact me and i’ll give them your number!
