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Science Diet

Staff — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:32:57 +0000

Ingredients
Whole Grain Corn, Whole Grain Wheat, Chicken By-Product Meal Soybean Meal, Animal Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid), Chicken Liver Flavor, Corn Gluten Meal, Flaxseed, Fish Oil, Dried Beet Pulp, Powdered Cellulose, Soybean Oil, Natural Flavor, Potassium Citrate, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, L-Lysine, Calcium Carbonate, vitamins (L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, minerals (Manganese Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Iodized Salt, L-Tryptophan, L-Threonine, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid, L-Carnitine, Phosphoric Acid, Beta-Carotene, Rosemary Extract.

Dog Food and Digestive Health

Staff — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 07:37:06 +0000

VitaHound believes commercial dog combined with a quality daily supplement is a healthy strategy for feeding your hound. Our organization utilizes a fair amount research evaluating commercial dog food and its ability to provide essential nutrients. Dog health and commercial dog food is encountering a lot of attention as owners are evaluating the modern dog diet. Pet owners attempting to quench their thirst for information on healthy dog food are getting hit with a fire hose from internet forums. Owners spend about $64.00 a year on feeding their dogs, this leaves a lot of room for more expensive foods. The all natural and smaller manufactures our using the internet to try and convince people currently feeding their dogs one of the larger commercial foods, that the foods are too cheap in price and quality. While much of the criticism of commercial dog foods is factual, the effects on dog health are speculation at best. The major brands of dog food: Del Monte (Nature’s Recipe, Kibbles n Bits), Mars (Pedigree), Colgat-Palmolive (Hill’s Science Diet), Nestle (Purina, Beneful, and Vitalife) include some the largest corporations in the world. These corporations have massive research and development divisions dedicated to formulating dog foods that provide a nutritious diet. There are several dog food companies who use the natural and holistic description for their food. These companies are providing a superior product but still fail to provide the nutrients most need for a dog to thrive. Dog supplements are the best way to accomplish the digestive health a dog needs.

Nature’s Variety Voluntary Recall

Staff — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:46:30 +0000

Important Food Safety Information
Nature’s Variety News – February 11, 2010
Dear Nature’s Variety Customers,

We want to inform you that Nature’s Variety has initiated a voluntary recall of our Chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diet for dogs and cats with the “Best If Used By” date of 11/10/10 because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella.The only products affected are limited to chicken medallions, patties, and chubs with a “Best If Used By” date of 11/10/10.This includes:

•3 lb chicken medallions (UPC# 7 69949 60130 2) with a “Best If Used By” date of 11/10/10
•6 lb chicken patties (UPC# 7 69949 60120 3) with a “Best If Used By” date of 11/10/10
•2 lb chicken chubs (UPC# 7 69949 60121 0) with a “Best If Used By” date of 11/10/10
Look for the “Best If Used By” date on the back of the package directly above the handling instructions.

Please be assured, no human or pet illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this issue. Also, no other Nature’s Variety products are affected by this issue.

If you have purchased a bag of Nature’s Variety Chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diet (medallions, patties, or chubs) with the “Best if Used By” date of 11/10/10, we ask that you take one of the following steps.

•If your package has not been opened, please return the unopened product to your retailer for a full refund or replacement.
•If your package has been opened, please dispose of the raw food in a safe manner by securing it in a covered trash receptacle. Then, bring your receipt (or the empty package in a sealed bag) to your local retailer for a full refund or replacement.
We truly appreciate your cooperation, and we apologize for any inconvenience that this matter may have caused for you.

If you’d like to speak with one of our representatives regarding this issue, you can call our dedicated Customer Care line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 800-374-3142. Or, you can email us by clicking the Contact Us link above.

Dog Treats – Pig Ears and Beef Hoof Products Handling Precautions

Staff — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:24:51 +0000

Some pet treats — pig ears and beef hoof products have been recalled for risk of Salmonella. These types of products are at high risk of exposure to unclean conditions during packaging. Dogs of course are able to tolerate much larger portion of different types of bacteria, these items distributed both in bulk and different brand packaging. While these treats can be dangerous to dogs due to Salmonella, humans digestive system is much more susceptible, and the person feeding their pet the treats could easily be exposed. It is very important for people to wash their hands after handling these types of treats.

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bigdog — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:45:12 +0000

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