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Homemade Dog Food Recipes 2007-07-02 22:36:09 It’s been awhile since I shared some of the recipes I use to prepare food for my dogs. Below are a few new ones I found, and my dogs love them!!
Rolled Oats and Yogurt Meal
1/4 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup vegetables(carrots, celery, spinach, broccoli, etc.), shredded, steamed or pureed
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Soak the rolled oats in yogurt overnight. Then mix all the ingredients together, and serve to your patient and loyal friend
Soup For Your Dog!
4 small parsnip
2 whole yellow squash, cubed
2 whole sweet potates, peeled and cubed
2 whole zucchini, cubed
5 whole tomatoes
15 oz. chick peas(garbanzo beans)
1/2 cup couscous
1/4 cup raisins
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground tumeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cups of water or chicken stock
Combine the above ingredients in a saucpan, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender. usually
Pet food recall update 2007-06-19 00:21:39 I just found this article on the dog food industry. It confirms what I have been saying, that commercial dog food has never been safe or healthy for our dogs, even before this year’s dog food recall
. The article talks about all of the harmful items put in dog food, including other dogs who have been euthanized! Further, another article I found states that the FDA is disputing the findings of acetaminophen found in some batches of dog food, but it cannot even confirm that it has tested the same batches!! Between the government and the pet food agencies, our pets are at severe risk.
To get the book that started me on this crusade against the pet food companies and to feed my dogs homemade food, click here. And, to get dog food recipes and a basic primer on dog nutrition, click here. Both of these books are amazing, and you need to get them to ensure that you are feeding your dog correctly, and not subjecting him to early onsets of painful chronic diseases that can be cause
More dog food recalls - acetaminophen and salmonella contamination 2007-06-06 22:43:26
According to API, the FDA is investigating a Texas laboratory’s finding of acetaminophen in dog and cat food. Horrifyingly, this is the fifth contaminant found in pet foods during the past 2 1/2 months. Acetaminophen can be toxic or lethal to pets. At least five dog and cat food samples submitted by worried pet owners and pet food manufacturers contained varying levels of the pain reliever.
The contaminants were found in foods that are still being sold and have not been recalled. According to the news source I read, these dog food companies were given this information over a month ago, but have not yet issued recalls. This goes to show that dog food still being sold in the stores may be contaminated and may be lethal to your dog.
In another story I read, Doane Pet Care Co. is recalling a batch of food it sent to stores in Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, and Ohio, due to salmonella contamination.
As I’ve said before, making homemade pet
Basic Building Blocks of a Dog’s Diet 2007-06-02 15:28:03 I’ve been sharing recipes, but have not yet outlined the basic theory they are based on. Below are the basic building blocks for a meal.
From 50% to 70% of the ingredients should be meat, such as beef or chicken. Be sure to take all the bones out first, as dogs can choke on bones, especially soft chicken bones.
The remainder of the meal should be made up of carbohydrates and vegetables. Good carbohydrates are potatoes or rice. Do not use pasta or any other carbohydrates made from corn, wheat or soy, since they are not good for dogs.
Good vegetables to use are: carrots, peas, green beans, spinach, beans, cabbage, yams, sweet potatoes, etc.
Also, ask your vet as to what vitamins and minerals should be added to your dog’s meal.
The amount you should feed your dog varies, and depends upon the size, breed, age and activity level of your dog. John Miller’s Book has hundreds of dog food recipes based on the above building blocks, and has recommendations as to serving sizes Read more:Basic
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My Dog is a Fraidy-Cat 2007-06-02 14:29:44 I have been having problems with Sam, my border collie. He used to be fine around everyone, but as he has grown from a puppy, he has started to become afraid of people, especially males. He will hide behind me and bark when people try to approach him. I’m considering ordering some dog training videos, to see if I can change this behavior on my own, without having to hire an expensive dog trainer. I’m going to order Dove Creswell’s dog training videos. Dove Cresswell trains dogs who appear in movies, television shows and commercials. I’ll let you know how it goes.Technorati Tags: dogs, pets, dog training
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Amazon Store - Great Books on Dogs 2007-06-01 13:34:11 I just wanted to let you guys know that I set up an Amazon
.com store focusing on dog books. Everything from training to nutrition to breeding to pictures of cool dogs. It can be found at http://astore.amazon.com/homheapetfoo-20 Please let me know how you like it. Also, any commissions I receive from there I will use to pay for the hosting of this site.
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List of recalled pet foods 2007-05-29 18:47:03 I found a list at the FDA’s website of all the recalled
dog and cat foods. It was overwhelming, and scary. It seems like every pet food manufacturer is listed there. Each manufacturer only lists certain foods as contaminated, but due to the potential for cross-contamination, which I discussed in a previous post on the recall, none of the foods made by the listed manufacturers may be safe. The FDA stated that it could not confirm the number of dead dogs and cats due to the contaminated pet food, but as of early May it had over 10,000 complaints. If this gets any worse, the commercial pet food industry will have to be shut down for the next year while it sorts this mess out. All pet owners may be cooking for their pets at this rate. Its unfortunate, but it may be a good thing - our pets will be healthier because of it, because a diet of raw, natural foods is best for them.
John Miller’s book is the best preparation for making homemade food for your dogs. Mr. Mille
Pet Food Recall - Dog Food Companies Running Scared 2007-05-27 14:03:25 Menu Pet Foods has apparently been harassing pet owners who obtained lawyers to sue for their pets’ deaths from contaminated pet food. These poor people had to go to court to get a Judge to order Menu Foods to stop harassing them with phone calls. You can read more about it by clicking here.
This recall is getting out of control. Diamond pet foods just announced that it is recalling its nutra nuggets lamb meal and rice formula dog food. And I read somewhere the other day that over 100 different pet foods have been recalled.
As I’ve said, the only solution to this is to cook for your dogs. There are so many different dog foods being recalled, even ones without wheat gluten(due to contamination), that it is impossible to make sure that the commercial dog food you are feeding your dog is safe. I’m using John Miller’s Book of dog food recipes to cook for my dogs, and its working wonderfully. I’ve also been reading I cook a whole week’s worth Read more:Companies
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Dog Food Agression 2007-05-24 08:35:10 My two dogs get along fairly well at meal times. However, for those of you with dogs who fight or growl at each other and try to eat each other’s food, the funstufffordogs blog has an interesting article on how to train your dogs so that mealtimes are peaceful.
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I’m back 2007-11-26 21:21:28 I know its been several months since I’ve posted. I’ve been preoccupied with setting up my own business, and dealing with other things. I am still feeding my two dogs natural dog food, its a bit more work, but its much safer for them, and I don’t feel like I’m endangering their lives, [...]
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