[nagdu] Dog Food Advisor: recall alerts

[Becky Frankeberger]

This morning on the news they said Pet Co will no longer sell any treats
made in China. Pet Smart is following this in March. They said many small
pet stores have already taken off their shelves any treats made in China.

So those of you who make safe treats for your dogs, please send recipes. My
dogs though mainly get iced cubes as treats. The iced cubes made in ice
trays, please let them melt down to about half the size, I think was the
formula. But those of us whose refrigerators make iced cubes, those are fine
to just give the dogs out of the freezer. Some people use baby carrots and
that is fine also two or three four a day.   

Also treats from the dog bakeries are fine to give your dog. Easy does it,
as none of us want fat dogs, gassy dogs, or dogs that have to eliminate
often. Any treat given to often can cause problems

Warmly,
Becky and slim trim Jake 
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Subject: [nagdu] Dog Food Advisor: recall alerts

Hi, folks.

Here is a link to Dog Food Advisor, where you can sign up to get recall
alerts via your email account.

Several years ago, I saw quite a few of these. One dog food manufacturing
plant was the source of many brands having salmonella contamination.
Apparently, FDA and USDA have stepped up their efforts in policing
manufacturing facilities, and/or dog food brands that took a big hit on
their reputation as a result of the recalls are being more diligent in
contracting with reputable manufacturing facilities. I rarely see dog food
recall alerts these days.  So, if you are concerned that your inbox will be
flooded with alerts, you can rest easy.  I am happy to report that I will go
for weeks without any recall alerts.
 
http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-recall-alerts/

The Dog Food Advisor also rates dog foods.  It can make your head swim.  I
try to stay with Flint River Ranch or Canidae.  I've fed Iams and ProPlan.
I had one dog that had loose stool on the Canidae, so I switched him to
Iams, and he did fine.  I've seen lots of heated discussions regarding
brands, raw, grain-free, etc.  I have no strong opinions other than to make
sure that your dog is doing well on a safe, quality product that fits your
lifestyle and budget.  Personally, I try to feed foods that produce lower
stool volume.  Big dogs, big poops, big pick up bags!

Martha
Illinois

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