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Canine Nutrition - Dog Food

How to avoid food-related digestive, weight, and allergy problems, including those caused by trying to feed the very best pet food!  Whether you feed commercial dog food, BARF, raw, or home cooked, feeding a dog should not be worrisome or expensive.  Since man first threw a bone to the wolf, feeding our best friend was easy.  It still is.  We guarantee this section will simplify your life and make your dog healthy, happy, and glad you took the time to read it!


The Poison Grape & Raisin Debate continues with first-hand reader reports on killer grapes, raisin/grape hysteria, Mylanta, ASPCA Poison Control, and more...  NEW!

 

Dogs Poisoned by Grapes? Teresa Cooper thinks NOT as evidenced by her Dalmatian "Cassie".  More on this intriguing question that still has everyone's attention.

 

Doggy Gourmet Recipes for dog owners who hate to cook! Relish that thought for the New Year with healthy, easy treats for the carnivore in your dog.

 

Veterinary Care an enlightening, entertaining, sardonic look at or itching, vomiting, diarrhea, urinary infections, inflamed bowels, liver and thyroid problems.  You'll get the point, I promise!

 

WARNING - MORE RECALLS.  Dog foods recalled for mold and plastic, cat foods deficient in thiamine, plus salmonella-contaminated pig ears and beef hooves.

 

PET FOOD INDUSTRY IN PERIL how recalled dog food gets in human food, 2009 dog food scandal continues.

 

The Pet Food Scandal of 2009 exposes deadly risk in disposal chain, counterfeit brands & offshore recycling.

 

FDA Confirms Nutro Pet Food Probe, Consumer Affairs reports diarrhea, vomiting, illness, even death, associated with Nutro Pet Food Products, including Pedigree.

 

The Myth of Protein Deficiency created by dog food labels. HOW TO feed raw meat, fruit, vegetables for hormone-free, non-toxic canine nutrition.

 

*Information contained herein as regards human or animal health has not been evaluated by the FDA.  Information is provided for educational purposes only.  No claim or warranty that this information is correct or suitable to any particular problem is implied. Information or Products offered are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any illness, disease, or condition, whether animal or human.  We advise you to check with a veterinarian or medical doctor. This disclaimer is due to FDA restrictions designed to protect you, the consumer.*

 

Pet Food Class Action Lawsuit  isn't just about feeding the remains of someone’s pet… it's about pentobarbital, the lethal drug used to euthanize pets.

 

Beware The New "Diet" Pet Foods being marketed through vets and recently available at most retailers.  

 

Nutritional Lies & Quality Control  An inside look at how we are misled by dog food labels. A really hot topic since the deaths from aflatoxin in Diamond Dog food. 

 

Corn is for Cows, Not For Dogs Tam Cordingley puts into plain language why corn is no good for our dogs.

 

You Are What You Eat  food for thought - on labels and sources of dog food.  Skip if you have a weak stomach.

 

FDA Finds Salmonella in batch of Ol' Roy (Wal-Mart brand) dog food;  deadly bacteria caught early.  Not as bad as gleefully reported but it was serious.

 

Bloat And Gastric Torsion Notably, wild animals do not bloat.  How to recognize and prevent this life threatening condition! 

 

Dog Eat Dog This will explain what makes your dog sick.  KMOV TV broke the story that is sure to make you sick! 

 

Deadly Botulism in BOTH human and pet food?  Manufactured by companies that had "equipment failure" on both lines.  Human-quality meat in pet foods - or the reverse?  Yep, this is sickening. 

Greenies New Formula Best Selling Dog Treat Safer? After national TV exposure and lawsuits, the company says Owners must purchase the right size for their pet and use as directed.  Is this a cop-out?

Many people doing lawn care and gardening - don't miss this warning on Cocoa Mulch, sold at Home Depot, Target, etc.

Science Turning Dogs Into Canaries
Did you agree to submit your dog as a test subject?

Pets For YOUR Health: Clinical trials show significant drop in blood pressure and heart rate when stroking a pet.  Long term studies have shown those who keep and care for pets experience prolonged life and better overall physical and mental health than those who do not! It seems directly related however to pets that require attention and can be held or stroked.  Fish are great but the tactile benefits of stroking a pet are scientifically measurable.

MSG - the FOOD you eat, the sprayed poison we are eating and feeding our dogs.  Even raw foods no longer safe.  Serious reactions to allergen-causing substance!

Genetic Corn Dogs Not fit for human consumption - or to be a dog food ingredient!

Doomsday For Dietary Supplements?
Summer 2005 nearly saw availability of common herbs and supplements ended under the CODEX law.  Defeated but be warned, it isn't over yet.

Discount Dog Food May Bankroll Terror Cells, Dept. Of Justice indictments reveal more than economic terror.  How safe is YOUR dog food source?

Counterfeit Foods Conspiracy, a communist plot to topple the American pet food industry?  Compelling evidence includes name brand dog foods... First in a 2-part investigative series reveals how such goods fund terrorists!

In September 2009 we ran an article by Robert Jay Russell, PhD which asserted that a multi-vitamin product called Pet-Tabs was contaminated with lead.  In response to that article, we received a rebuttal from Todd Dean, National Sales & Marketing Manager, OTC Products - PET-TABS, Virbac Corporation.  We present the Pet-Tabs Lead Content as a point of additional information for our readers.

Pet Food Probiotics can cause itching, vomiting, and chronic diarrhea as digestive health deteriorates. NEW information on bacteria, ingredients, labeling, and side effects.

 

Knees, Hips & Environment.  No dog is predisposed to ligament, joint, or bone deformities. How to prevent slipping patellas, hip dysplasia, etc.

 

Cocoa Mulch Deadly? Snoop Dog's 2009 Update seeks to confirm or debunk reports of poisonous, toxic effect on dogs. Send your Report to The Dog Place Editor

 

Deadly Grapes & Raisins Debunked!  In-depth study on  Animal Poison Control Center reports raises ethics questions.  Your dog wants you to take this survey! Pt 1

 

Dogs are more 10,000 times more likely to die in surgery or be poisoned by radiation than by grapes and raisins so why are vets complicit in the myth?  Pt 2 needs your input!

 

New Food Fibers & Fillers - the last thing your dog needs is LESS nutrition. What's next in diet dog foods? F & F can cause problems and actually Increase appetite!

 

Counterfeit Dog Food enters the USA under familiar pet food names like Diamond and Optima as revealed in this exclusive report.  A real "heads up" for all shoppers and more to come.

 

The Wolf Knows when and what to eat.  No worry about dog food recalls, bloat, weight problems, or "dog won't eat."  Canine Nutrition as taught by the wolf.

Age And Diet  What you feed an older dog could be just as important as what you feed a puppy!

BARF Yucky sounding name but your dogs will thrive on this natural and sensible diet.

 

Health Begins With Nutrition Got feeding your dogs down to a science? After reading this on combining food, diarrhea and digestion, you'll make adjustments.

 

Xylitol Poisoning  What researchers are finding out about this natural sweetener.  Great for humans but not dogs!

 

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Ol'Roy Dog Food Recall - 2006 due to Enamel Coating of Can Flaking Off in Food!

(3/06) ALERT ON DIAMOND DOG FOOD Same Company, different product causes severe seizures.  Lab reports vomitoxin, similar but different than aflatoxin.  Handler says company doesn't care!!

FDA Reports Diamond Failed to Test but incredibly, there are no penalties, hundreds died and uh oh, they don’t test the corn used for cornbread either!

Greenies Lawsuit - 2005 Healthy treat?  Burt's Owners say it swelled up and killed their dog.

Deadly Dog Food  the shocking revelation by Cornell Vet Univ. and related news on Diamond Dog food deaths. It may be reason enough to buy from a Breeder who feeds naturally.

Hoof And Mouth Disease With Cruft's being postponed, what exactly is 'Hoof and Mouth Disease"?

Hoof And Mouth Part 2 A word of caution from Professor Richard Fayher-Hosken, renowned animal researcher.

Food Chain Infection FDA Reports new process to treat the food with Bacteria-Killing Viruses.

Genetically Engineered Food  Greenpeace takes on Kellog's and Kraft.  What is in the taco shells - and dry dog food?

Butter vs Margerine
This is old news now, published for humans but relative to your dogs.  Do you and your dogs eat stuff like this?

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