April 2009


  

Dangerous Dog Treats

 

~ DANGEROUS DOG TREATS ~

All dogs love treats but do you know which ones are truly safe and which ones could be fatal?

  • There have been recent reports that "Greenies" are dangerous and sometimes fatal.  A CNN investigation uncovered 40 cases since 2003 where a veterinarian had to extract a Greenie from a dog after the treat became stuck in the dogs esophagus or intestine and in 13 of those cases the dog died. If your dog eats a Greenie and displays the following symptoms: vomiting, bloody stool, difficult breathing; seek medical treatment immediately.    Buyer Beware

  • Rawhide Chews – Dogs Love Them  – but they are dangerous and should be avoided.  Many rawhides are brought in from outside of the United States and can actually be preserved with arsenic based chemicals and some that cause cancer .  In addition rawhides pose a potential choking danger because as your dog chews off pieces some of those pieces could become lodged in your dogs throat. Up to 40% of dogs are allergic to rawhide chews

  • Animal Bones – Especially chicken and turkey bones are brittle and can easily splinter and cause choking.  Some pork and beef bones can also have this potential.  If you decided to give your dog an animal bone; use a shin bone but make sure you supervise

  • Never give Cow Hooves – they can splinter into sharp pieces that have killed many dogs.

  • Smoked Pig Ears – the smoked pig ears are coated with a carcinogenic coating

  • Do Not Use Any Dog Treats that contain the following:  BHA, BHT, ethoxyquin, propylene glycol, menadione – also known as dimethylprimidinol sulfateand corn syrups/sugar that cause cancer.

  • Non-Edible Nylabones have the potential of being dangerous because if your dog bites off a small piece that gets into their system, it could cause problems and cannot be detected on an X-Ray.

ALWAYS SUPERVISE YOUR DOG WHEN FEEDING THEM DOG TREATS AS ANY TREAT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BE A DANGEROUS DOG TREAT IF YOUR PET SWALLOWS IT WHOLE OR HAS A HABIT OF GULPING THEIR FOOD

 

 ~ TREATS THAT ARE SAFE FOR YOUR DOG ~

  • Natural pig ears (not smoked)

  • Edible Nylabones

  • American made Bully Sticks

  • Unbleached natural lamb ears

  • Kong Goodie Ships

  • Stuffable hard rubber toys

  • Frozen carrots – naturally clean teeth

One last thing I wanted to mention; I feel very passionate about educating everyone about the dangers of commercial dog foods.  You must do your dog food comparisons very carefully.  Please click here to read  the shocking truth about the dangers of commercial dog foods.  You must read this before you feed your dog another meal!

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www.realdogfoodcomparisons.com/recommends/dogsecrets.php

 

 

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Why Do Dogs Eat Grass

Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?

That is the question ~ it is not uncommon for dogs to eat grass.  Studies show that dogs eat grass for many reasons but rest assured it will not harm your dog unless your grass has been recently treated with fertilizer, pesticide or other chemicals.

~ Here are just some of the reasons your dog eats grass ~

  • Because it makes them sick - dogs eat grass to help them vomit due to the build up of bile in their stomach.  A dogs gallbladder will produce bile which is secreted into their stomach to aide in the digestion of fats

  • If grass if eaten on a daily basis may indicate a gastrointestinal problem and should be taken to a vet

  • Some dogs eat grass because they enjoy it

  • Dogs eat grass because it fills a dietary need

  • A dietary imbalance such as lacking in certain vitamins and minerals will cause a dog to eat grass

  • Go to the vet immediately if:  you dog exhibits these signs – excessive vomiting not associated with eating grass, diarrhea, lack of energy, loss of appetite, weight loss

  • Dogs eat grass as an instinctive need for more fiber in their diet

  • In the wild a dogs eat grass to induce vomiting to get rid of a dangerous substance or dislodge a foreign materia

Well there you have it ~ I guess we will never truly know why dogs eat grass but we do know that it is nothing to worry about.

One last mention ~ as you all know I am very passionate about educating everyone about the dangers of commercial dog foods so don’t forget to read the following report before you feed your dog another meal – you could be saving your dogs life!

CLICK HERE NOW

www.realdogfoodcomparisons.com/recommends/dogsecrets.php  

 

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How And When To Induce Vomiting If Your Dog Gets Sick

HOW AND WHEN TO INDUCE VOMITING IF YOUR DOG GETS SICK

The following vomit guide is taken from Dogs: The Ultimate Care Guide, Good Health,Loving Care, Maximum Longevity, published by Rodale Press, Inc.

How and When to Induce Vomiting

One teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide for each ten pounds of body weight can quickly induce vomiting. If you’re fresh out of hydrogen peroxide, try a combination of one tablespoon of dry mustard and one cup of cold water. But  vomiting should never be induced when trying to purge caustic substances such as drain cleaner and petroleum-based products that can burn twice — once when they do go down and again if they are vomited.

Also, if your pooch is having trouble breathing, having seizures, has a slow heart rate, is unconscious, or has a bloated stomach, never induce vomiting.

Poison

Antifreeze
Arsenic (ant/rat/mouse poison)
Aspirin

Battery acid
Bleach
Crayons
Drain cleaner

Fertilizer
Furniture polish
Glue
Household Cleaners

Insecticides (flea/tick dips)
Kerosene
Kitchen matches
Laundry detergent
Medications
Motor oil
Nail polish

Paint thinner
Painbrush cleaner
Paste (glue)
Pine-oil cleaners
Plaster, putty

Shampoo
Shoe polish

Toilet bowl cleaners
Turpentine

Weed killers

Induce Vomiting?

Yes
Yes
Yes

No
No

Yes
No

No
No
No
No

Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No

No
No
No
No
No
No

Yes
Yes

No
No

Yes

 

One last mention – I am dedicated to educating all dog owners about the dangers of commercial dog foods.  In order to make an educated decision about what food to feed your dog you must obtain real dog food comparisons and learn the truth about what is really in commercial dog foods.  Please click the link below to read the shocking truth before you feed your dog another meal!

 

CLICK HERE NOW

www.realdogfoodcomparisons.com/recommends/dogsecrets.php

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Plants Harmful To Your Pets

PLANTS THAT ARE HARMFUL TO YOUR PET

We all want to keep our pets safe from harm so we all must educate ourselves by researching dog food comparisons, harmful fruits, vegatables and nuts and plants that are harmful to your pets in an effort to keep them safe at all times.

Here is a list of plants harmful to your pets:

  • Angels Trumpets

  • Aconite

  • Asparagus Fern

  • Arrowgrasses

  • Azalea

  • Altropa Belladonna

  • Autumn Crocus

  • Baby’s Breath

  • Bird of Paradise

  • Baneberry

  • Begonia

  • Black Locust

  • Bloodroot
  • Buckeye
  • Buttercup

  • Cala Lily

  • Caladium

  • Clematis

  • Cyclamen
  • Chinaberry Tree

  • Daffodil

  • Dragon Tree
  • Day Lily

  • Easter Lily

  • Elderberry

  • Elephant Ears

  • English Ivy

  • Foxglove

  • Geranium

  • Holly

  • Horsechestnut
  • Hydrangea Leaves

  • Hyacinth

  • Impatiens

  • Iris

  • Ivy – Boston, English, Pothos

  • Jasmine

  • Lantana

  • Lily of the Valley

  • Morning Glory

  • Oleander

  • Primrose

  • Poinsettia

  • Rhododendron

  • Rubarb

  • Sago Palm

  • Skunk Cabbage

  • Spider Plant

  • Star of Bethlehem

  • Wild Radish

  • Wisteria

  • Weeping Fig

  • Yew

Make sure when you are planning your garden or buying house plants that you take in consideration the potential of harm those plants can have on your pets.  Print out this list of plants harmful to your pets and take it along with you as you go shopping.

One last mention ~ as you all know I am very passionate about educating everyone about the dangers of commercial dog foods so don’t forget to go to read the following report before you feed your dog another meal – you could be saving your dogs life!

CLICK HERE NOW

www.realdogfoodcomparisons.com/recommends/dogsecrets.php  

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Harmful Fruits, Vegatables And Nuts

 

HUMAN FRUITS, VEGATABLES AND NUTS THAT ARE DANGEROUS TO YOUR PET 

 In addition to being diligent about dog food comparisons we also need to beknowledgeable about human foods that are dangerous to your pets.  The following is a list of such foods:

  • Cooked bones of any kind – can splinter a dogs internal organs

  • Grapes and raisins – can cause kidney failure

  • Broccoli – in large amounts can make your pet ill

  • Onions – destroy red blood cells and can lead to anemia

  • Chocolate – can cause seizures, coma and even death, especially Bakers chocolate or dark chocolate

  • Corn on the cob – parts of the cob may block the digestive tract

  • Coffee and coffee grounds – anything that contains caffeine may have the same symptoms of chocolate

  • Tea and tea bags – anything that contains caffeine may have the same symptoms of chocolate

  • Raw eggs – can cause samonella poisoning

  • Tomatoes and tomatoe plants - can cause heart arrhythmias and tremors

  • Avocadoes-the fruit, pit and the plant are all toxic - can cause heart and digestive problems, difficulty breathing and fluid accumulation in the chest, abdomen and heart

  • Liver in large amounts – can cause vitamin A toxicity

  • Milk – difficult to digest for some dogs

  • Macadamia nuts  – contain toxins that cause weakness, muscle tremor, panting and paralysis

  • Walnuts – may contain fungus and mold that cause drooling, jaundice and lack of coordination

  • Animal fat and any type of fried foods – can cause pancreatitis

  • Fruit seeds – apples, cherries, peaches etc. contain cyanide and could get lodged in the intestines

  • Nutmeg – can cause tremors, seizures and death

  • Alcohol – cause blood acidity, difficult breathing, coma or death

  • Xylitol is deadly – even a trace is similar to arsenic in pets – could cause liver failure and death

  • Splenda – could be toxic

  • Mushrooms – can be deadly

  • Sugar – could make your dog ill

  • Corn Syrup – could make your dog ill

  • Excessive salt – can cause kidney problems

  • Cold cuts – these are high in nitrates and can lead to kidney and digestive problems

  • Tuna – can contain mercury and small bones

  • Greasy fatty table scraps – can cause pancreatitis – creates excessive digestive enzymes.  Dogs may display bloody vomit, dehydration and even death

  • Pennies – are not a food but are worth mentioning – those dated after 1981 are made with a copper coating – just one can cause zinc poisoning and suffer red blood cell damage

IF YOUR PET HAS EATEN ANY OF THE ABOVE ITEMS CALL:

*PET POISON HOTLINE:  1-800-213-6680  

*There is a $35 charge for this service; however, it could save your pet!

So remember education and diligence are the keys to keeping your pets safe and healthy ~ whether it is a dog food comparison or knowing what human foods are dangerous to your pets!

One last mention ~ as you all know I am very passionate about educating everyone about the dangers of commercial dog foods so don’t forget to read the following report  before you feed your dog another meal – you could be saving your dogs life!

CLICK HERE NOW   www.realdogfoodcomparisons.com/recommends/dogsecrets.php  

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Compare Dog Foods ~ Dangerous Ingredients To Watch Out For

COMPARE DOG FOODS ~ DANGEROUS INGREDIENTS TO WATCH OUT FOR!

If you do not take the time to compare dog foods and educate yourself about the dangers of commercial dog foods you could be putting your dog at risk.  Did you know that there are 68 ingredients that are commonly found in commercial dog food that could be deadly to your dog?  Your dog eats the same food every day and if you do not compare dog foods you are feeding him you may be poisoning your dog and don’t even know it.  I lost my seven year old German Shepherd to cancer and that is when I went on a quest to figure out why I lost my beloved Cally at the prime of her life.  What I discovered was shocking.  I was not educated about commercial dog foods; I just wish someone had told me about the horrors before I continued to feed her food that had many of the ingredients deemed poisons or did not reveal the source of where the ingredients came from or were made of.   Please go to http://tinyurl.com/bbvyt9  and read this report before you feed your dog another meal.  You could be saving your dogs life. 

Bottom Line:  You Must Compare Dog Foods Before Feeding Your Dog Another Meal Or Risk The Consequences! 

CLICK HERE NOW  www.realdogfoodcomparisons.com/recommends/dogsecrets.php

You must read this life changing report and add up to eight years to your dogs life! 

Show this report to everyone you know that loves their dog ~  It is that important!

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Real Dog Food Comparisons Or Just Another Scam

 

Real Dog Food Comparisons or Just Another Scam . . .Buyer Beware!

 

 

Did you know that most dog food comparisons are just disguised advertisements trying to sell dog food?  Most of the dog food ratings you are given are based solely on whatever brand it is they are trying to sell and not what is truly the best quality dog food  for your dog.  In your quest to find a high quality dog food, there are a few things you should know:

 

  1. 87% of all dog deaths are caused by dog food –  commercial dog foods contain ingredients that could kill your dog if you continue to feed your dog your favorite brand name dog food without knowing what is in it
  2. There are 68 ingredients commonly used in top dog foods that cause cancer and are responsible for many canine ailments and most are banned for human consumption – do you know what to look for? 
  3. Super Premium Dog Food or Premium Dog Food does not necessarily mean that it is safe and without toxic ingredients
  4. What is the dog food analysis of the ingredients?
  5. Do you know exactly what ingredients to look for to make sure your dog is getting everything he needs to be healthy?
  6. What is the healthiest dog food?

 

So what is the best dog food and how do I find real dog food comparisons?

 

 For starters -   When looking for real dog food comparisons start by finding a site that is not trying to sell you dog food.  A real dog food rating site will not sell dog food but will have an independent study of each dog food and will list its ingredients.  In addition, they should tell you what each ingredient means and where it comes from.  (This is very important!) Our site is designed to help all dog owners become educated about what is really in their favorite brand of dog food.

 

Click Here Now www.realdogfoodcomparisons.com/recommends/dogsecrets.php  to read the shocking truth about commercial dog food.   Don’t feed your dog another meal until you read this report!

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