Hi, it's Buffy and Maddy:
We want to
welcome you to our new online magazine, our Dog-Ezine. We're going
to have so much
fun here and maybe learn a thing or two also. Our Mom and her friends are going to be writing about
everything "dog."
We'll investigate the hot topics. We'll have fashion news, so
we can all keep up on the newest stuff. We'll have things like
first aid tips for our people so they can help us when we get hurt
or sick. Things about all the best stuff for us to eat and what
airlines we can go on.
One of my favorite parts is
going to be the pictures of all my friends. I'm inviting all you
puppies out there to get your people to send us pictures of you
so we can put them on the web site. We'll have a special place
for them. Who knows you might even get famous and get a movie deal
or something.
Anyway, have your people check
back regularly here at FourOnTheFloorPetwear.com to see what's
new in clothing and accessories and to see what's new in the Dog-Ezine.
ciao
Buffy & Maddy
Buffy and Maddy Monroe, In House Models and
CEO of Dogs
DOG
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Take Action for Pet Food Safety
Human Society of the United States
Pets are part of our families, and millions of American families were shocked by the recentpet food recalls. The deaths of pets from tainted pet food tragically demonstrate the need for greater oversight of this industry. Fortunately, Congress is listening, and you can take action here.
Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) and Sen. Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.) introduced the Pet and Human Food Safety Act on May 1 to provide more oversight and regulation of the food industry. In a remarkable demonstration of how important this issue is, the U.S. Senate approved a Durbin amendment on pet and human food safety on May 2 -- just one day after the bill was introduced -- by a resounding vote of 94 to 0!
You can help make the food supply safer. |
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Pet Food Nation, released July 5th, is accurately subtitled “What Your Pets Wish You Knew About Pet Food.” Joan Weiskopf (Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine) is a breeder and owner handler who provides easy recipes, prepare-ahead tips and objective info on commercial pet foods.
Who Regulates the Pet Food Industry |
At this time the pet food industry is "governed" by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). AAFCO was originally formed to bring together representatives from Federal and State agencies to discuss and standardize regulations they would be imposing on the animal feed industry. This has changed and today AAFCO's membership roster reads like a "who's who" from the pet food industry. AAFCO's membership changed drastically after President Reagan's administration, in the mid-1980's when industries were offered "privatization" - a form of deregulation. The pet food industry took full advantage of the offer. Today, if a problem with an animal feed comes to the attention of a state or federal agency, because of the privatization policies, it will be referred to AAFCO. But AAFCO is an association and not an agency. AAFCO still has some members from state and federal agencies but the majority of AAFCO members are closely aligned with the animal feed industry. Today, when AAFCO votes on an issue the result is that the pet food industry regulates itself. |
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We are both from Prater's Dog House; a really great home breeder that our Mom loves very much. Aren't we cute? Well, Buffy is looking a bit serious...but cute never the less. Our Mom flew there (twice) to pick us both up and even spent the night at the Prater's home (it was like the Disney World of Dogs) so she knows where we come from. So if you are looking for adorable, well breed, healthy, well adjusted, well behaved...puppies like us...
Contact Tina Prater.
TinaTjpraterT@aol.com 812-866-5768
http://www.pratershouseofyorkies.com
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New July 2007 Castleberry Pet Food Recall NATURAL BALANCE DOG FOOD products included in this ongoing recall are:
● Natural Balance Eatables for Dogs Irish Stew With Beef, Potatoes & Carrots, 15 oz can (UPC 2363359860)
● Natural Balance Eatables for Dogs Chinese Take Out With Sauce With Vegetables and Chicken, 15 oz can (UPC 2363359861)
● Natural Balance Eatables for Dogs HOBO Chili With Chicken & Pasta, 15 oz can (UPC 2363359863)
● Natural Balance Eatables for Dogs Southern Style Dumplings With Chicken & Vegetables, 15 oz can (UPC 2363359862)
Tainted Animal Feed/Pet Food Recall Update
UpDated List by Product Name and Date of Recall
I know with all the bad stuff going on with the Dog Food recall we all wanted to run into our kitchen and start cooking from scratch for our fur baby's. Not so fast...It's not that it's a bad idea it's just that you need to keep in mind that our fur friends need certain oils, vitamins and minerals that aren't found in out home made meals from the heart. If you want to cook up some meat, eggs and vegetables then just do a little research into the supplements you need to provide for their skin, coat and general health. A little chat with your vet wouldn't hurt either.
All the light that has now been cast on the Dog Food industry will hopefully now cause them to be forced to clean up their act. There are still some good Dog Foods out there and the fact of the matter is that the good Dog Food manufacturers have spent time and money to balance their foods for the diets that your Dog needs for good health and fitness.
Good rule of thumb when shopping for Dog Food is 1. avoid mass merchandised brands 2. find foods that follow the standards set by the AAFCO 3. made in the USA would be preferable to say made in China 4. no by-products (when was the last time you snacked on by-products) 5. no wheat's, grains or gluten's 6. make sure there is real meat (preferably chicken then lamb as it is easier to digest) which provides protein and fat.
Remember there are no Departments or Commissions that really regulate and control Dog Food so you are your Dogs best protection against indecent Dog Food. This calls for us all to use our first defense of "common sense". Our fur friends are defenseless so they need us to research, read and use our heads to protect and take care of them.
Now is also a good time for us to insist that some government regulations be put in place to control the Dog Food industry and protect our pets from being poisoned like the FDA. Let's get on that.
Let me know how you feel and give me your ideas.
Sincerely,
Cindy Robinson |
| Pet Connection, the weekly pet-care feature syndicated to newspapers, magazines and Web sites throughout the United States and Canada by Universal Press Syndicate. |
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LET THEM (the Dogs) EAT CAKE!
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Bake your Dog a Cake! To make it safe as well as nutritious, skip the chocolate and sugar and make a mix of ground or finely chopped turkey, beef, lamb, or chicken (not pork) and broccoli, carrots, peas. Recipes on the Internet are plentiful (search "cake for dogs"). Or try this vegetarian delight from Real Food for Dogs. In a large bowl, blend 3 cups of water, two shredded carrots, one egg, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and 2 tablespoons of honey. Mix in two mashed bananas. In a separate bowl, combine 4 cups of whole-wheat flour, 1 teaspoon each of baking powder, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Combine the flour and carrot mixtures and blend well. Spray a cupcake pan with nonstick spray. Fill each cup three-quarters full and bake at 350 F for about an hour. Cool before serving. Makes 24 cupcakes, so your pet can invite his friends.
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