Comments for Dog Food Blog http://www.dog-food-blog.com Dog Food Blog gives you the news and trends in dog food and much more... Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:26:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Comment on Dog Treats: The Purpose And The Rationale by Lee http://www.dog-food-blog.com/dog-treats-the-purpose-and-the-rationale/comment-page-1/#comment-2565 Lee Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:26:00 +0000 http://www.dog-food-blog.com/?p=273#comment-2565 I think we all spend a lot of time in well known pet stores but most of the time people (me included at times) often buy things with our eyes completely shut. After spending a number of years researching these ingredients I started a company creating and baking Organic treats with NO artificial additives http;//www.thedoggydeli.blogspot.com We buy treats for various reasons often because they are made by well known pet companies or because they either smell nice or look nice. What we don`t however look at the majority of time is the endless amount of ingredients listed or in some cases not listed. Here are just a few with their common sources; Animal Digest; A material which results from chemical and/or enzymatic hydrolysis of clean and un-decomposed animal tissue. The animal tissues used shall be exclusive of hair, horns, teeth, hooves and feathers, except in such trace amounts as might occur unavoidably in good factory practice and shall be suitable for animal feed. If it bears a name descriptive of its kind or flavor(s), it must correspond thereto. Animal Fat; Obtained from the tissues of mammals and/or poultry in the commercial processes of rendering or extracting. It consists predominantly of glyceride esters of fatty acids and contains no additions of free fatty acids. If an antioxidant is used, the common name or names must be indicated, followed by the words "used as a preservative". Again, the source of the animal (type: horse, cow, pig, dog, etc.) does not have to be specified. Blood Meal; Blood Meal is produced from clean, fresh animal blood, exclusive of all extraneous material such as hair, stomach belchings and urine except as might occur unavoidably in good manufacturing process. A large portion of the moisture is usually removed by a mechanical dewatering process or by condensing by cooking to a semi-solid state. The semi-solid blood mass is then transferred to a rapid drying facility where the more tightly bound water is rapidly removed. The minimum biological activity of lysine shall be 80%. Again, the source of the animal (type: horse, cow, pig, dog, etc.) does not have to be specified. Phosphoris Acid; A clear colorless liquid, H3PO4, used in fertilizers, detergents, food flavoring, and pharmaceuticals. A harmless but unnecessary ingredient, used in inexpensive, poor quality dog food as flavoring, emulsifier and discoloration inhibitor. Used for example as a flavoring for Coca Cola. Blue-Artificial Colour; The color additive FD&C Blue No. 2 is principally the disodium salt of 2-(1,3-dihydro-3-oxo-5-sulfo-2H-indol-2-ylidene)- 2,3-dihydro-3-oxo-1H-indole-5-sulfonic acid with smaller amounts of the disodium salt of 2-(1,3-dihydro-3-oxo-7-sulfo-2H-indol-2-ylidene)-2,3-dihydro-3-oxo-1H-indole-5-sulfonic acid and the sodium salt of 2-(1,3-dihydro-3-oxo-2H-indol-2-ylidene)-2,3-dihydro-3-oxo-1H-indole-5-sulfonic acid. Additionally, FD&C Blue No. 2 is obtained by heating indigo (or indigo paste) in the presence of sulfuric acid. The color additive is isolated and subjected to purification procedures. The indigo (or indigo paste) used above is manufactured by the fusion of N-phenylglycine (prepared from aniline and formaldehyde) in a molten mixture of sodamide and sodium and potassium hydroxides under ammonia pressure. The indigo is isolated and subjected to purification procedures prior to sulfonation. The largest study suggested, but did not prove, that this dye caused brain tumors in male mice. The FDA concluded that there is "reasonable certainty of no harm", but personally I'd rather avoid this ingredient and err on the side of caution. I really do plead with owners of dogs to please stop using and buying treats with unnecessary ingredients added and please look at other options. Some of these chemicals will really harm your dog. I think we all spend a lot of time in well known pet stores but most of the time people (me included at times) often buy things with our eyes completely shut.
After spending a number of years researching these ingredients I started a company creating and baking Organic treats with NO artificial additives http;//www.thedoggydeli.blogspot.com

We buy treats for various reasons often because they are made by well known pet companies or because they either smell nice or look nice. What we don`t however look at the majority of time is the endless amount of ingredients listed or in some cases not listed. Here are just a few with their common sources;

Animal Digest; A material which results from chemical and/or enzymatic hydrolysis of clean and un-decomposed animal tissue. The animal tissues used shall be exclusive of hair, horns, teeth, hooves and feathers, except in such trace amounts as might occur unavoidably in good factory practice and shall be suitable for animal feed. If it bears a name descriptive of its kind or flavor(s), it must correspond thereto.

Animal Fat; Obtained from the tissues of mammals and/or poultry in the commercial processes of rendering or extracting. It consists predominantly of glyceride esters of fatty acids and contains no additions of free fatty acids. If an antioxidant is used, the common name or names must be indicated, followed by the words “used as a preservative”.

Again, the source of the animal (type: horse, cow, pig, dog, etc.) does not have to be specified.

Blood Meal; Blood Meal is produced from clean, fresh animal blood, exclusive of all extraneous material such as hair, stomach belchings and urine except as might occur unavoidably in good manufacturing process. A large portion of the moisture is usually removed by a mechanical dewatering process or by condensing by cooking to a semi-solid state. The semi-solid blood mass is then transferred to a rapid drying facility where the more tightly bound water is rapidly removed. The minimum biological activity of lysine shall be 80%.

Again, the source of the animal (type: horse, cow, pig, dog, etc.) does not have to be specified.

Phosphoris Acid; A clear colorless liquid, H3PO4, used in fertilizers, detergents, food flavoring, and pharmaceuticals.

A harmless but unnecessary ingredient, used in inexpensive, poor quality dog food as flavoring, emulsifier and discoloration inhibitor. Used for example as a flavoring for Coca Cola.

Blue-Artificial Colour; The color additive FD&C Blue No. 2 is principally the disodium salt of 2-(1,3-dihydro-3-oxo-5-sulfo-2H-indol-2-ylidene)- 2,3-dihydro-3-oxo-1H-indole-5-sulfonic acid with smaller amounts of the disodium salt of 2-(1,3-dihydro-3-oxo-7-sulfo-2H-indol-2-ylidene)-2,3-dihydro-3-oxo-1H-indole-5-sulfonic acid and the sodium salt of 2-(1,3-dihydro-3-oxo-2H-indol-2-ylidene)-2,3-dihydro-3-oxo-1H-indole-5-sulfonic acid. Additionally, FD&C Blue No. 2 is obtained by heating indigo (or indigo paste) in the presence of sulfuric acid. The color additive is isolated and subjected to purification procedures. The indigo (or indigo paste) used above is manufactured by the fusion of N-phenylglycine (prepared from aniline and formaldehyde) in a molten mixture of sodamide and sodium and potassium hydroxides under ammonia pressure. The indigo is isolated and subjected to purification procedures prior to sulfonation.

The largest study suggested, but did not prove, that this dye caused brain tumors in male mice. The FDA concluded that there is “reasonable certainty of no harm”, but personally I’d rather avoid this ingredient and err on the side of caution.

I really do plead with owners of dogs to please stop using and buying treats with unnecessary ingredients added and please look at other options. Some of these chemicals will really harm your dog.

]]> Comment on Is Your Dog in Pain – Symptoms, Causes and Treatment of Canine Joint Pain by Dog Pain Relief http://www.dog-food-blog.com/is-your-dog-in-pain-symptoms-causes-and-treatment-of-canine-joint-pain/comment-page-1/#comment-2318 Dog Pain Relief Fri, 04 Nov 2011 07:19:06 +0000 http://www.dog-food-blog.com/?p=328#comment-2318 I see lots of “claims” being made out there about pain relief for dogs. The simple matter of the fact is that your dog simply cannot tell you if they are feeling a little bit better from joint pain if even at all unless you pay attention to your "symptoms of pain" section as outlined above. You have to agree that it’s a painful feeling to our dog suffer from pain caused by swollen, stiff, and painful joints which in turn hurts our dog's quality of life. Thank You for truly caring about everybody's dogs and the pain they suffer from with real answers and questions that people need to be asking themselves so that they will know if their dog is suffering from any type or types of pains I see lots of “claims” being made out there about pain relief for dogs. The simple matter of the fact is that your dog simply cannot tell you if they are feeling a little bit better from joint pain if even at all unless you pay attention to your “symptoms of pain” section as outlined above.

You have to agree that it’s a painful feeling to our dog suffer from pain caused by swollen, stiff, and painful joints which in turn hurts our dog’s quality of life.

Thank You for truly caring about everybody’s dogs and the pain they suffer from with real answers and questions that people need to be asking themselves so that they will know if their dog is suffering from any type or types of pains

]]> Comment on My Akita Won’t Eat The Dog Food I Buy! by elizabeth http://www.dog-food-blog.com/my-akita-wont-eat-the-dog-food-i-buy/comment-page-1/#comment-2203 elizabeth Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:53:08 +0000 http://dog-food-blog.com/?p=118#comment-2203 Hi, My akita is similarly very stubborn. What we do is have our maid cookie a rosie organic chicken then mix that up with gravy and rice and pour it all over kibbles. He LOVES chicken in rice. Akitas are prone to hip problems so we give him Happy Hip chicken strip treats from whole foods as a snack. Hope that helps!:) Hi,
My akita is similarly very stubborn. What we do is have our maid cookie a rosie organic chicken then mix that up with gravy and rice and pour it all over kibbles. He LOVES chicken in rice. Akitas are prone to hip problems so we give him Happy Hip chicken strip treats from whole foods as a snack.
Hope that helps!:)

]]> Comment on Risking All Meat Syndrome in a Growing Puppy by michelle rossi http://www.dog-food-blog.com/risking-all-meat-syndrome-in-a-growing-puppy/comment-page-1/#comment-2162 michelle rossi Wed, 11 May 2011 22:42:34 +0000 http://dog-food-blog.com/?p=101#comment-2162 Its actually not difficult to meet a dog or cats nutritional needs with a home prepared diet, provided one feeds whole foods, meaning, raw meaty BONES. My home bred and all raw diet raised Akita bitch just scored an excellent on her hip exam and has never eaten one bite of kibble in her life. And, I have no professional training not direct guidance under any vet in putting together a diet for my animals. I just read, read, read. Dr. Lonsdale has written a could wonderful books on the matter along with a few other vets who have also contributed to the subject. Its actually not difficult to meet a dog or cats nutritional needs with a home prepared diet, provided one feeds whole foods, meaning, raw meaty BONES. My home bred and all raw diet raised Akita bitch just scored an excellent on her hip exam and has never eaten one bite of kibble in her life. And, I have no professional training not direct guidance under any vet in putting together a diet for my animals. I just read, read, read. Dr. Lonsdale has written a could wonderful books on the matter along with a few other vets who have also contributed to the subject.

]]> Comment on Why Dogs Don’t Get Dental Caries by Šunų dantų ėduonis http://www.dog-food-blog.com/why-dogs-dont-get-dental-caries/comment-page-1/#comment-2039 Šunų dantų ėduonis Wed, 15 Dec 2010 07:01:29 +0000 http://dog-food-blog.com/?p=99#comment-2039 [...] http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2777300/ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10597155 http://www.dog-food-blog.com/why-dogs-dont-get-dental-caries/ http://www.mypetsdentist.com/site/view/113263_ToothCavitiesinDogs.pml [...] [...] http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2777300/ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10597155 http://www.dog-food-blog.com/why-dogs-dont-get-dental-caries/ http://www.mypetsdentist.com/site/view/113263_ToothCavitiesinDogs.pml [...]

]]> Comment on Is Your Dog in Pain – Symptoms, Causes and Treatment of Canine Joint Pain by Maryellen howe http://www.dog-food-blog.com/is-your-dog-in-pain-symptoms-causes-and-treatment-of-canine-joint-pain/comment-page-1/#comment-2034 Maryellen howe Tue, 30 Nov 2010 01:52:24 +0000 http://www.dog-food-blog.com/?p=328#comment-2034 Hi I would like to share a company that cooks real food for dogs. I do not work for this company. I am just a loyal customer whose life changed when I started buying their food. My Jack Russel started having seizures which became quite frequent. I was told that meds were my next step as the episodes were increasing. A friend heard about this company and I called then. They make no claims, just guarantee of the freshest high grade real food. They research the breed as well as age, weight and medical history. They then consult with a holistic vet. It has been 2 years and NO seizures and no ear infections. My Jack also had chronic ear infections that took us to the vet every other month or so for treatment. Nutrition is key and my Otis is proof. Everything about him is better and I am grateful every day for this company. www.freshfetchpetfoods.com Love them! Hi
I would like to share a company that cooks real food for dogs. I do not work for this company. I am just a loyal customer whose life changed when I started buying their food. My Jack Russel started having seizures which became quite frequent. I was told that meds were my next step as the episodes were increasing. A friend heard about this company and I called then. They make no claims, just guarantee of the freshest high grade real food. They research the breed as well as age, weight and medical history. They then consult with a holistic vet.
It has been 2 years and NO seizures and no ear infections. My Jack also had chronic ear infections that took us to the vet every other month or so for treatment.
Nutrition is key and my Otis is proof. Everything about him is better and I am grateful every day for this company.
http://www.freshfetchpetfoods.com
Love them!

]]> Comment on Why NOT feed your dog cooked chicken bones? by northern gurl http://www.dog-food-blog.com/why-not-feed-your-dog-cooked-chicken-bones/comment-page-1/#comment-2022 northern gurl Sun, 14 Nov 2010 18:32:08 +0000 http://dog-food-blog.com/why-not-feed-your-dog-cooked-chicken-bones/#comment-2022 I make chicken/turkey broth by boiling the carcass and other nummy stuff for at least 12 - 18 hours. I prefer 24 hours. Along with the cold water as a starter, I also put in about a cup of vinegar for about 30 cup of water. Our dog is always happy on these days, b/c the second pot of broth I make is for her. By this time, the bones are mushy - I boil/simmer the goop for another 10 - 18 hours again adding vinegar to the cold water. I also take the time to break the bones with my hands as I put them back into the stock pot. The bones are soft and very edible (having also tried eating them before giving them to her.... yes weird, but hey, what other mischief do us northern gurls get into with so little day light during the winter - LOL!) I make chicken/turkey broth by boiling the carcass and other nummy stuff for at least 12 – 18 hours. I prefer 24 hours. Along with the cold water as a starter, I also put in about a cup of vinegar for about 30 cup of water. Our dog is always happy on these days, b/c the second pot of broth I make is for her. By this time, the bones are mushy – I boil/simmer the goop for another 10 – 18 hours again adding vinegar to the cold water. I also take the time to break the bones with my hands as I put them back into the stock pot.

The bones are soft and very edible (having also tried eating them before giving them to her…. yes weird, but hey, what other mischief do us northern gurls get into with so little day light during the winter – LOL!)

]]> Comment on Brushing Your Dog’s Teeth by Brent Harte http://www.dog-food-blog.com/brushing-dog-teeth-periodontal-diseas/comment-page-1/#comment-2019 Brent Harte Wed, 10 Nov 2010 06:50:27 +0000 http://www.dog-food-blog.com/?p=226#comment-2019 Bad breath in dogs has always received a pass from dog owners. Our surveys of VitaHound readers found that dog owners believed the time and effort of cleaning dog teeth was not worth the results. However modern dog owners pursuing better health and well being for their dogs are willing to try natural products and the techniques listed in this article. Of course it is the opinion of a wide sample of dog owners as to the value of these steps and we are hoping to read those comments here in the future. Bad breath in dogs has always received a pass from dog owners. Our surveys of VitaHound readers found that dog owners believed the time and effort of cleaning dog teeth was not worth the results. However modern dog owners pursuing better health and well being for their dogs are willing to try natural products and the techniques listed in this article. Of course it is the opinion of a wide sample of dog owners as to the value of these steps and we are hoping to read those comments here in the future.

]]> Comment on Cushing’s Disease, Canine Diabetes and Hypothyroidism in Dogs by Barbara http://www.dog-food-blog.com/cushing-disease-canine-diabetes-hypothyroidism-in-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2016 Barbara Mon, 08 Nov 2010 10:37:01 +0000 http://www.dog-food-blog.com/?p=325#comment-2016 Learn about canine diabetes and the characteristics of diabetic dog food here: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.best-dog-food-guide.com/diabetes-mellitus-in-dogs.html" rel="nofollow">Canine diabetes</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.best-dog-food-guide.com/diabetic-dog-food.html" rel="nofollow">Diabetic dog food</a></li> </ul> Learn about canine diabetes and the characteristics of diabetic dog food here:

]]> Comment on Cushing’s Disease, Canine Diabetes and Hypothyroidism in Dogs by Tracey http://www.dog-food-blog.com/cushing-disease-canine-diabetes-hypothyroidism-in-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2010 Tracey Fri, 05 Nov 2010 01:36:32 +0000 http://www.dog-food-blog.com/?p=325#comment-2010 Did you know poor quality dog foods contribute in some case to the dog's diabetes? Yes, diet is a way to manage dog diabetes, but you have to be careful not to make it worse or just keep your non-diabetic dog in good health. Dog foods that are high in corn products and low in protein (common in cheap dog food) can cause havoc on blood sugar levels over time. Feed you dog high quality dog food--high in protein and fiber--whether he gets diabetes or not! What do you find are the best commercial brands of dog foods for diabetes? Did you know poor quality dog foods contribute in some case to the dog’s diabetes? Yes, diet is a way to manage dog diabetes, but you have to be careful not to make it worse or just keep your non-diabetic dog in good health. Dog foods that are high in corn products and low in protein (common in cheap dog food) can cause havoc on blood sugar levels over time. Feed you dog high quality dog food–high in protein and fiber–whether he gets diabetes or not! What do you find are the best commercial brands of dog foods for diabetes?

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