Bully Sticks

You should always give your dog the best treats.  With so many dog treats out there, you aren’t sure if they made with chemicals and other harmful ingredients.  There had been recalls of dog food that are tainted with chemicals so you don’t want to give them bad food.  You should give them all natural dog treats.

You can easily find these treats to give your loveable dogs.  These treats come from free range cattle so you know that the cattle eat nothing but healthy grass.  And since the source of the treats eat healthy, your dogs will eat healthy as well.  You don’t have to worry about your dog getting sick with these healthy and all natural treats. 

You can give your dog braided bully sticks as a treat every time you have a fun time outdoors or just for a snack.  These sticks are all natural treats that come from free range cattle.  These cattle eat only grass and no other food that can be tainted with chemicals.  And since the cattle eat healthy, their meat is healthy as well.

Now, you don’t have to worry about your dogs eating chemical laced food that can poison them.  With so many dog foods that are being recalled, it’s really great to find alternative food for your dogs.  They will really love the flavor of these treats and will look for them always.  They come in different sizes so any dog can really enjoy them.

Are you feeding your Dog…Poison?

It’s seems like every month there is a new Pet Food Scare.. Since last fall the top scare has been Peanut Butter.

I’m very concerned that it has taken the FDA literally months to recall some of these products and wonder how many pets and humans have needlessly been ill because of the FDA’s failure.

To their credit they now have the following widget that will update any new recalls.

My advice is for dog owners to stop feeding anything with peanut butter and only feed your pooch all natural dog treats.

Back in the day, as long as our dogs were being fed with any old dog food, we thought they were fine.  However because of recent research, it is now widely known that dogs also suffer from some of the ailments commonly attributed to growing old.  Unfortunately, dogs cannot naturally produce all the nutrients that their bodies need, and they have to rely on us to provide them quality care.  We can do this by augmenting their diet with nutritional supplements like glucosamine and chondroitin for dogs.

Glucosamine and Chondroitin help dogs fight osteoarthritis and joint pains.  These vitamins also help by providing the nutrients necessary to promote the production of new cartilage.  Chondroitin specifically attacks the enzymes that break down canine cartilage.  Dogs can stay on both supplements indefinitely, especially as they are getting on in their years.  These are but a few of the nutrients necessary for our pets to live long, healthy lives.

Warning! PetSmart Dog Treats Recall

PetSmart has announced a recall of 7 dog biscuit products containing peanut butter paste. The recall includes products under the Great Choice brand name which may have been contaminated with Salmonella. There have not been any cases involving pets to date but Petsmart is taking precautionary measures in light of the recent salmonella typhimurium outbreak that has sickened 486 people and killed six.

The outbreak has been traced products manufactured by the Peanut Corp. of America in its Blakely, Georgia, plant.

Although the risk to pets in minimal, Salmonella can potentially be found on the surface of dog biscuits and be a danger to humans that handle the biscuits. Children should always wash their hands when handling dog bones.

For more information check out Petsmarts Recall Site. 

Many dog treats are full of chemicals and empty carbs. If you want your dog treats healthy, we suggest making sure your buy good dog food or even make your dog treats yourself. When shopping for your dog treats, it is important to read the labels carefully. You read the labels of the food that you buy for your family, why shouldn’t you do the same for your dog?

The best ratio of nutrients in your pet food should be: 40% meat, 50% veggies, and 10% carbohydrates. Meat protein sources should make up the bulk of the dog food, and they should be easy to digest. Chicken parts such as chicken bones, beaks and feet are often sneaked in by unscrupulous manufacturers. You may end up buying a product that has more fillers than real meat. 

Dogs sure love to beg for treats. But even the vet advises not feeding them scraps from your table. And did you know that some dog treats can be toxic? Here is a list of foods that the ASPCA says that you should never feed your dog.

*Avocado   
*Almonds
*Anise oil
*Brazil nuts
*Canned tuna
*Carob chips
*Cheese
*Chocolate
*Cocoa Powder
*Coriander and parsley
*Corn
*Cucumber
*Cranberries
*Deer meat
*Eggs
*Food coloring
*French fries
*Garlic
*Grapes

Choose the right pet food for your dog

Choosing the right pet food for your dog can be confusing but following a few of these wise steps could help you make the right decision.

Part 1 of Choose the Right Pet Food for Your Dog

What is a bully stick?

What are bully sticks made of?

Are they good for my dog?

Will they help with my dogs teeth?

Are they “all natural” and “fat free”?

Pupsicles - A great summer or wintertime dog treat

On this handy video we learn how to make nice cool pupsicles for your dog using great ingredients like bully sticks, chicken broth and yogurt.

Many pet owners don’t realize that warm stuffy homes combined with thick furry winter coats can cause their pets to overheat indoors, even when the temperatures dip to freezing outside.

Keep a few of these tasty frozen treats handy for your little woolly mammoth.