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Entries for August, 2009

Melamine, Pet Food and Our Food Safety

Katt Mollar asked: tember 2008, the world was shocked at the sight of little babies in China attached to dialysis machines as they fight for their lives. Yet, the news of contaminated milk formula did not gain much attention until it was realized that the melamine problem is not only restricted to China only but [...]

Finding Discount Pet Supplies

Nikky Hughes: Pet Portraits asked:  Anyone who has owned a pet knows that buying pet supplies can become an extremely expensive endeavor. Pet needs are almost always underestimated until you actually have the animal living in your home, and you quickly realize that the animal needs proper bedding, toys, a carrier, leash, outdoor containment, grooming [...]

It’s Killing Bald Eagles, But the Fda Says it Safe for our Pets.

Susan Thixton asked: Just when you think you’ve seen it all and nothing would be too surprising to learn or read about the pet food industry, you stumble across something that causes your jaw to drop. I stumbled across something that proves once again – you can’t be too careful about the food and treats you [...]

The Horrors of Commercial Pet Food: What Every Dog and Cat Owner Should Know

Sylvia Riley asked: Some of the ingredients that end up in commercial pet foods are truly shocking. What’s more, many of these will not appear on the label and others are hidden under umbrella terms such as ‘meat meal’ and ‘meat by-products’. How can this happen? The pet food industry is highly unregulated. As Ann [...]

Escape Velocity Systems’ President Announces Pet Food Company Selection of Formula-based ERP Solution

Thomas Cutler asked: The term escape velocity refers to the speed that is necessary for an object to overcome gravity and soar into space. EVS provides direct applications for businesses looking for a catalyst, not just a software package. Process manufacturers require the best software solution coupled with industry experience that will accelerate the velocity [...]

Do You Spend Too Much On Pet Supplies?

Kritthaphat N. asked: An average American pet owner spends more than $120 a month on pet supplies and pet food alone. With the latest craze on pet fashion, and about ten or twenty new toys brought into the market every season, your bill on pet supplies is only bound to get bigger. How do you [...]

Pet Food Recall And How To Select A Nutritious Food Replacement

Jerry Johnson asked: On April 5, 2007, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provided an update on the recall on pet foods from Menu Foods. The Agency reported its latest findings in the ongoing investigation into the recent outbreak of cat and dog illness and death associated with pet food manufactured with contaminated wheat gluten.FDA [...]

Natural Balanced Organic Food for Dogs

Eric Taylor asked: When you shop for natural balanced dog food, what criteria should you look out for in choosing the best product for your friend? In general, the best balanced dog foodis actually naturally balanced by the food ingredients it contains. However, you’ll have to know what to look for before you’re able to [...]

Keeping Your Pets Healthy and Chemical Free

EcoSMART asked: Whether you’re greeted at the door by a furry four-legged friend or prefer another kind of pet, there’s no denying the importance a pet plays in your life. That’s why you should take special caution to keep your beloved pets out of harm’s way. Here are a few things you might not have [...]

Organic Dog Biscuit

Eric Taylor asked: The food you feed your dog is the single most important factor affecting his or her health.  Organic dog biscuits provide more than merely calories for your dog.  Aside from energy, healthy dog biscuits must provide appropriate amounts of protein, fats, carbohydrates, and all associated bio-available nutrients.  The quality of the ingredients [...]

 

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