[nagdu] Dog Food Advisor: recall alerts

[Jody Ianuzzi]

Target also sells made in the USA treats

JODY 🐺

"Life begins where your comfort zone ends."

> On Jan 10, 2015, at 11:42 AM, Becky Frankeberger via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Martha Reaney via
> nagdu
> Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2015 5:57 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> 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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