Melamine, It Is In More Than Dog Food!

Now I know this is kind of off topic, but it does pertain to dog food. How?

Back in March 2007 there was a massive dog food recall. It was because of Melamine.

Melamine is a chemical used in fertilizers, and was found to be in quite a few brands of dog food. Melamine is not safe for human consumption, let alone consumption by our dogs.

Quite a few dogs died because of this contamination. Melamine poisoning causes kidney stones and kidney failure. The root cause of this contamination?

Two companies in China were using melamine as a filler in a product that was used in dog food. This product was then shipped to the U.S. and used by the majority of the dog food manufacturers.

Now, fast forward to September 2008. Melamine is back in the news again, and guess why?
A Chinese milk product has been contaminated with melamine!

At the time of this printing, 4 babies have died because of this product. World wide, the major concern is for candies. A lot of countries import snacks and candies made from milk and or milk products produced in China.

So, beware! The melamine scare isn't over yet!

Here is the link to the story>>>>> Chinese Dairy Imports Kill 4 Babies

Dog Nutrition

The following is an excerpt from an article of Andrew Lewis.

"It's dinnertime. Do you know what your dog is eating? If you're feeding him or her commercial dog food, the answer to that just might come as a very big surprise.

Dog Nutrition or Russian Roulette?

That "Chicken Flavor" dog food you've selected may have some chicken in it. Then again, it just as well may not. It's not required to, pursuant to the FDA guidelines concerning dog food ingredient listings. That "Lamb & Rice Formula" for dogs certainly has some lamb and rice in it -- but the total combined could be as little as 25% of the total packaged product, and still conform to regulations. What comprises the remaining 75%?

Is that 75% all goodness? No!

What about all those fillers and by-products and chemical preservatives listed? Do you know what BHA and BHT are, and why they are banned for human use? Are you familiar with ethoxyquin? Rolls right off the tongue doesn't it?

Is meat the first (and thereby most prevalent) ingredient listed, or does corn or grain lead the way? Do you suppose all those artificial colors and flavors are there for your dog's benefit, or for yours? Does your dog food supply the complete and balanced daily dietary provisions for your dog? And, with the loose regulations on dog food labeling leaving us somewhat in the dark as to what exactly we are feeding our pets, how can you be sure?"

All this made me double think my dogs health. Why is it that we automatically trust what is put on the store shelves? And why are we trusting what the vets are telling us? If you walk into your vets office, you will find advertisements for dog food. You probably will find dog food there to buy as well.

If you listen real well the next time you visit your vet, they most likely are going to try to suggest the food they have in their waiting room for your dog. They are doing this, because they are getting paid by the dog food manufacturer to promote their food!

The majority of vets don't see a problem with all the fillers, dyes, and preservatives in our dogs food. I find this absolutely appaulling!

I have since given up on the commercial dog food industry. I now make my girls their food, and they have been thriving! My Lily Bug has lost weight, Murphy Brown has gained weight, and both of their coats are the shiniest you have ever seen!

Check out this great book of dog food recipes and treats

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Cooking Dog Food Recipes: Is It Right For You?

If you are a caring and concerned dog parent, then you probably have been doing your share of research on cooking your own dog food, and dog food recipes.

The ingredients in commercial dog foods are disturbing. By-products, everyone seems to be talking about them. Does anyone really know what they are? They are parts of the animal that are not fit for human consumption, such as bones, organs, blood, fatty tissue and intestines.
Oh that sounds so good! Yuck!

Now I'm sure everyone has seen meat by-products labeled on the dog food bags. This means any type of meat, including zoo animals, road kill, and even dead, diseased and dying animals.

The only good thing about it (if you feel that way) is they do not include hair, horns, teeth and hoofs. Well that is a load off my conscience!!! NOT!

So again, if you are a caring and concerned dog parent, that is why you are reading this. Why would you want to feed your dog these ingredients? And please don't say, "they have been eating this so far, and no problems, why switch now?" or "It's the cheapest".

These commercial dog foods that you find on your local grocery store shelves are slowly killing your dog and you haven't even realized it. The wise choice would be to find good dog food recipes that are healthy and beneficial to your dog. You want to prolong your dogs life, not shorten it!

We can also tell you what the 9 healthiest commercial dog foods are. I'm sure you are curious after reading all of this! A lot of people just don't have the time to cook dog food recipes every day, so they supplement with one of these dog foods. I know how busy families get, with the after school baseball practice, the dance lessons, and your social commitments, not to mention work!

Have you decided yet if cooking dog food recipes is right for you? Or just want to know how to tell which commercial dog foods are safe?

If you are truly committed to making your dogs life healthier,
then please visit >> Dog Food Recipes

Your Dog Is Dying

What if I told you your dog was dying and all it would cost to save her life was .01/day? You would pay it, right?

Well that is exactly what is happening while you feed her the commercial dog food from your grocery store! Preservatives alone in these dog foods are known to cause liver and kidney damage, leukemia, and chronic diarrhea among other things in humans.

To discover how you could pay only .01/day (which is much cheaper than feeding commercial food anyways!) to save and extend your dog's life by at least 7 years, Click Here!