The latest news on the tainted pet food issue warns that the poisonous tainting may have been intentional. Not only that! But it may be working it’s way into human food supply! In California, state agriculture officials placed a hog farm under quarantine after melamine (the pet food poison) was found in pig urine there. Additional testing was under way to determine whether the chemical was present in the meat produced by American Hog Farm in Ceres since April 3, the state Department of Food and Agriculture said. So far, melamine’s been found in both wheat gluten and rice protein concentrate imported from China. Media reports from South Africa suggest a third pet food ingredient, corn gluten, used in that country also was contaminated with melamine. That tainted ingredient has not been found in the United States, the FDA said. We are to expect further pet food recalls. http://news.aol.com/topnews/articles/_a/pet-food-may-have-been-intentionally/20070412155809990001?ncid=NWS00010000000001
On a personal note, I’ve quit feeding my precious Maltese commercial dog food and treats. The whole tainted dog food issue is getting bigger by the minute, and I will not take any chances with the health of my canine-son. He who makes a fiesta of my coming home every evening. He who is but a bundle of unconditional love and joy. He who is the cutest, cuddliest little doll! His vet told me I could feed him chicken and rice, hamburger and rice, cottage cheese and rice, foods like that. I just have to avoid letting him eat onion, chocolate, grapes, and…something else, I can’t recall right now. Years ago people didn’t even buy special dog food for their dogs, they simply ate scraps. We had a Cockapoo who from day one ate whatever we had for dinner, and he lived a very healthy life until he passed at almost seventeen years old. There are websites with pet food recipes, for meals and treats – for cats and dogs. One of my clients even found a nice recipe for a doggy birthday cake that she made for her spaniel baby’s birthday party! Take care of yourselves and your critter-kids!
Till soon, Gina
Hey Gina,
I agree with you 100%. Our lab/chow mix Abby has always turned her nose away from the store bought treats so we started making our own and she loves them and don’t make her sick. We made so many that we gave some to our friends and familys dogs and not one dog turned away from them.
In our research for dog friendly ingredients we found a good list of what is safe and what is not at the ASPCA website. And of course from our own vet as well. Check out their website if you haven’t already. They have TONS of good info.
Take care,
Chuck
Thanks Chuck, for reading my blog. Also for the info on the what NOT to feed dogs. I didn’t realize Avocado was on the list.
I visited your website and the goodies look yummy. I’m sure you’re treats will help lots of pets in this time of uncertainty.
Take Care! Give Abby a hug for me – very cute!
Gina Fox
Hey Gina,
Glad you found the ASPCA site helpful. Thanks for visiting our site too. Check back soon as we are working on an everyday dog food..all natural of course. Please feel free to tell your friends about us if you want.
I’m not much into hypnosis but I know it has helped many people. I did enjoy your post on religion.
Keep up the good work.
Chuck
Thanks for sharing this information. Really is pack with new knowledge. Keep them coming.