Pawsitive Variety Show: Recent Episodes
Christopher Green
Home of "The Flea Circus radio show" & "The Groomer Next Door Podcast"
A weekly replay of The Flea Circus radio show. Past shows from The Groomer Next Door Podcast. And Play by Play of college/high school basketball.
This is a historical episode and I am blessed to type this during the most bizarre ordeal in my lifetime. We're practically all sitting at home because if this virus. The only way to combat such a horrible time is with humor. This is my prescription for everyone to get through all of this.
CDC is responding to a pandemic of respiratory disease spreading from person-to-person caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. The disease has been named “coronavirus disease 2019” (abbreviated “COVID-19”). This situation poses a serious public health risk. The federal government is working closely with state, local, tribal, and territorial partners, as well as public health partners, to respond to this situation. COVID-19 can cause mild to severe illness; most severe illness occurs in older adults.
CDC’s Public Health Laboratory Testing map.
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All 50 states have reported cases of COVID-19 to CDC.
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U.S. COVID-19 cases include:
- Imported cases in travelers
- Cases among close contacts of a known case
- Community-acquired cases where the source of the infection is unknown.
Our last episode of this decade and 2019. Who better then with Peter Ciancarelli. We hope you enjoy, and will be back in 2020.
This is the perfect dynamic duo. This episode of The Groomer Next Door has my good friend and nutrion mentor Dr. Laurie Coger DVM on the podcast. As of November 2019 273 episodes of the podcast, almost 30 radio shows, and about 15 Youtube videos later I can't take credit alone for these shows. I have a lot of great people who have guided me throughout life and this journey. Dr. Coger is responsible for motivating me to learn what is needed to hold a forum in the veterinarian care and nutritional debates.
I will never state I did this alone and anyone who takes sole credit for anything they've created is a fooling you. This is more of a testament then a description but over almost 6 years I doubt many read these descriptions and honestly a heartfelt disclosure is more important for me to share then a synopsis on what you're going to hear.
Dog: Impossible TV program
Dog behaviour specialist Matt Beisner and his team help owners learn how to handle their aggressive and misunderstood animals, and rescue and rehabilitate dogs from local shelters that have been turned away by other facilities.
Sun, 9/15, 9 PM Nat Geo Wild
ABOUT MATT:
MATT BEISNER'S approach is said to be “the cutting edge of dog training”, developing the deepest possible relationship between you and your dog with the least amount of tension. Matt doesn't promote choke chains, shock collars, alpha rolls or other popular aversion techniques. Nor does he rely on clickers, treats and methods intended to create "obedience". At THE ZEN DOG we know that you’re not alone, there is hope and we can help. Because there are no bad dogs.
Rules of Relationship Rule 1: Respect We must first respect dogs for who they are, not who we want them to be.
Rule 2: Trust Trust is the foundation of any healthy relationship, it's how our dogs feel safe.
Rule 3: Love Love conquers all, including the need to conquer.
LEARN MORE HERE
Rules of Engagement Rule 1: Energy Energy is the one language that every species on the planet speaks.
Rule 2: Sound Sound is energy, vocalized. It is a very effective tool in creating or correcting a dog's behavior.
Rule 3: Touch Touch is often the weakest form of communication, especially when correcting a dog.
PHILOSOPHY : All relationships being based on Respect, Trust and Love Our intention is to interact with every dog, client, vendor, supporter, competitor and each other in this way. We must RESPECT all for who they are, earn their TRUST and LOVE them accordingly. This also extends to those we have not met.
Though it is a prudent business model, money is not our primary motive. We do this because it creates a mindfulness that promotes peace rather than conflict. It encourages us to be in the right relationship with dogs, our selves and others. Ultimately it is our mandate to become a safe place for all to turn to.
APPROACH : Process, Patience, Prosperity To undertake this PROCESS we must commit to it. We begin by becoming honest with ourselves about our motives, of ego, money, power, control, emotional wants and so on. The path of personal truth begins with the admission of truth to ones self.
Inherent in this journey is PATIENCE, one of those higher qualities we usually gain through the frustrating awareness that we lack it. Those who seek patience in earnest will be given many opportunities to practice it, by the dogs and our own limitations. Patience is required to gain the experience needed to know prosperity.
PROSPERITY is success in reality (“success” being a common bastardization). Prosperity is an experience, a general state of being wherein good things come easily. The divine dichotomy here is that it will require a tremendous amount of effort for this to happen. And then, one day, you will find yourself intuitively handling situations with dogs that used to baffle you. Through prosperity one begins to consider that only good can come out of any given situation. Success is an end game, prosperity is how the game is played and sustainable prosperity is zen.
RELATIONSHIP : Respect, Trust, and Love RESPECT comes first for dogs. We need to see them for who they are, not who we want them to be and not necessarily for what they are showing us. We can do this by focusing on their needs. In time this will earn us their trust.
TRUST is the foundation of any healthy relationship. It’s where we feel safe. When we assume trust dogs and people get hurt. When we violate trust we need to reexamine our motives, put the dogs’ needs first and begin again. As we build trust we become free to love.
LOVE conquers all, including the need to conquer. At THE ZEN DOG love is a practical application where leadership, boundaries and discipline are the natural order. Love is not dictated by emotion nor swayed by the circumstances. It is a non-negotiable sense of belonging. We become loyal to the greater good, conscious members of our pack. Many of us approach our dog relationships backwards. For example, we “love our dogs so much” but we don’t quite trust them and they don’t completely respect us. If you look you’ll see we do the same in our human relationships.
ENGAGEMENT : Energy, Sound and Touch ENERGY is the one language that every species on the planet speaks. Humans do it more poorly than anyone, women tend to do it better than men, new parents are intuitively better than many. Energy is the most powerful form of communication; it is instant, creative and often overwhelming, especially where love and fear are concerned. Humans usually refer to energy as “vibe, feel, sense or intuition”. In communicating with dogs the conscious exchange of energy begins with our own state of mind. Dogs can know our intentions well before we’ve said ‘hello’. Energy is is often employed in direct interaction through stillness, deliberate eye contact/avoidance and the respecting of physical boundaries. Energy dictates motion, behavior, thinking, action and reaction. We are always speaking the language of energy. In fact, close to 94% of all human communication is non-verbal. Unfortunately we base most of our relationships on what is being said or heard. This leads to great disappointment.
SOUND is energy, vocalized. It is a very effective tool in creating or correcting a dog’s behavior, thinking and energy. When we use our sounds we hone sensitive aspects of communication that are personal only to our dogs; this is how every dog knows its leader’s call/whistle. Here a dog learns to follow directions less because of the direction and more because of the person who gave it.
TOUCH is a vital part of how we engage with our dogs. However it can be the weakest form of communication, especially when correcting or praising a dog. There is a clear link between handling dogs aggressively and their subsequent potential for violence, especially toward other dogs. Studies are also showing that children who witness the aggressive touching of dogs are more prone to acts of violence themselves. What’s more surprising is the number of dogs who are being driven to aggression because their owners are lavishing them with affection. Whatever challenges we face with dogs our intention should always be to serve the greater good.
CONCERNS : Communication, Clarity, Consistency COMMUNICATION is the essence of a successful pack. It is quite difficult to be in right relationship, with dogs, our selves and each other without proper communication. At THE ZEN DOG we ask for honest, open-minded exchanges to in order to create the best possible outcome for all our packs. We are challenged by the fact that listening is a skill that doesn’t come naturally to many of us. The unwillingness to remain teachable prevents us from following direction and crumbles the pack. Most any mistake between dogs and people can be saved through communication, clarity and consistency. Always communicate your intention before you act.
CLARITY is the harbinger of success, the template from which prosperity is designed. Clarity creates safety, trust and accountability in our human/dog packs. Practically every dog injury we’ve seen has been due to a lack of human clarity. This lack of clarity is called vagueness and it can be fatal in our work. A common reason for vagueness is fear of the truth: we are afraid to ask for help because we think we should know better, afraid to confront our own limitations, afraid of getting hurt. So rather than gain clarity we choose more vagueness, to avoid the discomfort of our reality. Ironically when we do this we end up experiencing exactly what we didn’t want to. Clarity proves the there is no such thing as the “brutal truth”. The truth is only brutal to the extent that we have to deny it.
CONSISTENCY is the practice of discipline. It’s willingness in action. Consistency is a conscious commitment to place order over confusion, clarity over vagueness and the greater good over personal gain. It is the choice to follow direction no matter what our minds and emotions tell us. A proper pack, be it human or dog, cannot sustain itself without consistency. Every living being is genetically wired for consistency, it’s our blueprint for survival. Humans seem to be the only species that choose to defy that. This leads to all kinds of trouble in working with dogs and each other. A consistent person doesn’t need to tell us so, it will be obvious in the way they carry themselves.
Check Your Pet Food, LLC
Food Testing
We are currently offering testing of kibble (dry), dehydrated, freeze dried, raw, and cooked commercial pet foods. Testing will require at least two eight ounce samples of the food, depending on the tests requested.
Currently available testing includes:
Macronutrients * Basic nutrient analysis * Macrominerals * Trace minerals
This profile goes above and beyond the basic information you would find on pet food label.
Microbial Safety Detection of Salmonella and E. coli, as well as mycotoxins, mold and yeast counts
DNA Species Verification Tests the biological content of the food, allowing verification of meats listed on the label
Amino acids Testing for 19 amino acids, including taurine
Fatty Acids Fatty acid parameters including saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, as well as 14 individual fatty acids
Canine Camp Getaway of NY
Janice Costa Owner/Founder Janice Costa has been working with dogs for more than 15 years, and has been planning dog vacations professionally for more than a decade – but her love affair with dogs began long before that. She got her first dog, a beautiful English Shepherd, when she was 11 months old, and before she even outweighed the dog food bag, Janice had taken over care and feeding duties. She’s been passionate about dogs ever since.
In 2002, after losing her beloved black lab mix, Tiffany, she decided to honor her faithful friend’s memory by getting involved in rescue work. Soon she had adopted a rescue dog of her own and, recognizing that “a tired dog is a good dog,” she soon became active in obedience classes, agility, flyball and service dog training. She continued to volunteer with dogs and became certified as both a Therapy Dog Test Examiner and an AKC Canine Good Citizen and Tricks Testing Evaluator. She's also a certified instructor in Pet First Aid and Canine CPR.
Because her job required a good deal of travel, she cherished spending vacation time with her dogs, and in 2009, frustrated by the lack of travel options for dog lovers, she became co-owner and founder of her first dog vacation business, Canine Club Getaway, and later launched Canine Camp Getaway of NY.
When she’s not busy planning new activities for Canine Camp Getaway, or organizing games and entertainment for the North America Diving Dogs National Championship Meet and Greet Party for 500, Janice runs the The Canine Club Meetup Group, putting together dog-friendly outings for more than 300 people and their canines. She is active in a wide variety of dog sports and activities throughout New York, and she also chairs several pet food and supply drives to support various shelters and rescue groups. She conducts home visits and helps to transport rescue dogs to their new homes, and also competes in dock diving; her labrador/malinois cross Lexie is two-time National Champion, having won first place in the North America Diving Dogs Veteran Class Master Division in both the 2017 and 2018 AKC/NADD National Championships.
Janice enjoys writing about all things dog-related, and has written for numerous dog magazines, including Bark Magazine and Fido Friendly. She blogs about pet-friendly travel in her "Traveling Tails" blog, and has spoken about everything from pet-friendly design and Canine CPR to therapy dog work at shows throughout the tri-state area. Janice is proudly owned by her water dog, Lexie, her exuberant malinois, Kaylee (who authors the beloved "Kaylee Uncrated" blog on Facebook), along with two very tolerant cats. The whole family is watched over by the Jessie, the Belgian Malinois/Collie/Shepherd mix who started it all, and who continues to keep an eye on "her" camp from the other side of the Rainbow Bridge.
When she's not planning dog events, Janice works in the home design industry, and has authored two books, Grand Master Baths (Creative Homeowner) and Everything and the Kitchen Sink: Remodel Your Kitchen Without Losing Your Mind (Andrews McMeel). She is currently at work on a dog memoir, Jessie’s Girl. She dedicates Canine Camp Getaway of NY to her beloved (and never forgotten) Tiffany dog, to her angel, Jessie, and to Lexie and Kaylee, who every day leave indelible paw prints not only on her clothing, but on her heart.
Jessie Costa Ambassadog Emeritus & Founding Ambassadog, CCG Heaven Chapter
Born in Pennsylvania and dumped in a kill shelter when she got “too big,” Jessie had to overcome some major trust issues with humans when she was first adopted. However, she always enjoyed the company of other animals (even helping to rescue an injured squirrel once), so dog activities became a major part of the socialization process once she found her “fur-ever” home.
Coming from strong working lines, Jessie shared her Mom’s “Type A” personality, and it soon became clear that, like most working dogs, she was happiest when she had a job. Obedience, retrieving balls and running agility initially filled that void, and later, she expanded her “work” to include retrieving medicine, water and the cordless phone on command, as well as working with the elderly.
A high-drive dog, Jessie found herself entranced by lure coursing (aka “crack cocaine for dogs”) and sought out opportunities to engage in various dog sports. But Jessie also had a strong social streak, and soon was helping to organize dog get togethers with neighborhood dogs – everything from hikes to beach trips to holiday parties.
Although her life was good, she had one major complaint: Mom often traveled on business, and invariably she was left behind. “Why can’t we travel together?” she wondered.
“There are no dogs where I’m going; even if I could bring you, you’d be stuck in the hotel room and there’d be nothing for you to do,” was the inevitable response.
That’s when she came up with The Great Idea: Why not go someplace together and invite all their favorite dogs and dog people, and plan fun, dog-friendly activities so they could spend time together and no one would be stuck alone in the hotel room?
Thus was born Canine Camp Getaway of NY, which Jessie always viewed as one of her proudest accomplishments.
After supervising eight camps, at the ripe old age of 13-1/2 years, Jessie was ready for a new challenge; today, she is Founding Ambassadog of the first CCG Heaven Chapter, where she continues to welcome beloved CCG alumni dogs and friends who have crossed the rainbow bridge.
Lexie Costa Camp Ambassadog Part of an “oops litter” from a Black Labrador narcotics dog and a Belgian Malinois protection dog, Lexie comes from strong working lines. However, her joyfully silly personality and love of all things social suggest that somewhere in her lineage, she has equally strong “playing lines,” making her ideally suited for her unofficial job of “doggie cruise director” for Canine Camp Getaway of NY.
A high-energy dog who adores every creature she’s ever met, Lexie loved the idea of hosting a vacation where dogs and humans could spend time together romping, playing, learning, socializing, relaxing, and just having fun.
An inveterate swimmer, she loves pools of all sizes, and would swim in her water dish if she could. As a competitive dock diver, Lexie earned her first dock diving title in in 2015, and then went on to earn her AKC Dock Master and Dock Elite titles through North America Diving Dogs in 2016, jumping a personal best of 26 feet and earning a much-coveted invitation to AKC Nationals. In December of 2017, she attended her first AKC Dock Diving Nationals in Orlando where she won first place, earning the title of NADD 2017 National Champion in the Veteran Class Master Division. In 2018, she added a Dock Master Excellent title to her repertoire, and shortly thereafter, became a two-time National Champion when she took top honors again in the 2018 NADD/AKC National Championships in the Veteran Class Master Division with a jump of 23'6". At age 9-1/2, she is still jumping strong, and believes water dogs have more fun! She also believes the dog-friendly pool is the very best part of Canine Camp Getaway (though she highly recommends lure coursing as well!).
When she’s not performing hostess duties at Canine Camp Getaway of NY, she is excessively fond of balls, long walks, Croc boots, stealing her sister Kaylee’s toys, games of chase, stuffed toys and anything else that involves having fun with dogs, cats, people, water, or her own tail. She is excited to be helping to plan the 2019 Getaways and is looking forward to meeting, greeting and swimming with both new and returning dog friends.
Cattle Lameness : Identification, Prevention and Control of Claw Lesions
by Dr. Mark Branine, Dr. Dana Tomlinson, Dr. Christoph Mülling, et al.
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OUR FOUNDER The LUMO team is led by Liz Morrissey. Liz formerly owned a Dog Kenneling and Grooming business in Maryland; caring for pets, and providing advice to her loyal Clientele. Liz has over thirty years of experience in pet care, and has a natural affinity with animals. Liz and her colleagues became increasingly frustrated with the poorly designed brushes available on the market, and the length of time required to properly groom a pet. Liz began to develop a unique concept to more effectively detangle and deshed a pet’s coat, in one ergonomic tool.
In 2012, she brought her product idea to MIT for engineering assistance, and formed the startup LUMO with MBA graduates from the MIT SLOAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT. Liz and her teammates began work testing prototype after prototype to refine her unique design to perfection, and prepare the startup for the launch of our first product; the RIDGEBACK – an easy to clean grooming tool.
Pet lovers will now be able to more effectively groom their pet to remove all loose undercoat, faster than any other product currently on the market, whilst also knowing the product is gentle, combing evenly through the coat and not cutting or tugging hair.
Replay of The Flea Circus from Monday July 8th and Friday July 12th. Our in studio guest was Jessi Queen.
This is a replay of Friday July 5th, 2019 live radio show "The Flea Circus" on 99.7 KTTR in Rolla. Chris Green and , Lee Burr spoke with Brandon Zavala on the show.
For starters Happy Fathers Day to all of you great dads. I know The Groomer Next Door Podcast has been a bit light on new episodes. With the start of The Flea Circus Radio show I've been involved in developing
But on this day of giving some love and respect to Dad's all over the World we can have a great science based discussion with avery smart lady. I say this all the time, "I respect Dr. Becker, odney Habib, and all the great minds but Dr. Coger is the greatest mind in Veternarian medicine".
Recorded friday June 14, 2019 at 9:05a with special guest Susan Hinkle (MO Patriot Paws)
This week we're joined in studio with KJ Stevenson RVY and Dr. Brian Janke from the Rolla Animal Hospital.
The audio is unfortunately bad so this will be a very difficult episode to listen to. We will re-record with Adam but until then you can listen to the episode I'm sorry for the audio technical difficulties.
This was the inaugural episode of the new radio show "The Flea Circus" with our guest Corporal Steve Gray from the Rolla Police Department.
Today on the Morning Mayors radio show we discussed the premier of a new show to the radio station called "The Flea Circus". It's a radio show born from this podcast. I'm the host with my good friend and legend radio DJ Lee Burr. The show premiers on Friday at 9:05 am (CST) right here in Rolla, Missouri.
This week on the podcast we're joined by the two Founders of The Cheeky Wolf and we will discuss CBD. Since 2017, The Cheeky Wolf Company has been manufacturing Hemp-Based, All Natural Dog Products in Historic Lewiston, New York. Our focus is maximum health; which is why we chose hemp and plant-based components to formulate our recipes. We adhere to uncompromising guidelines by adding no preservatives, artificial ingredients or harmful and toxic chemicals to guarantee that our products' nutritional integrity is always protected. Our pride relies on superior quality and trust. Optimal pet health & wellness awareness is what we pride ourselves on so you can secure a healthier lifestyle for your four-legged loved ones.
This week on the podcast Dr. Oscar Chavez joins us to discuss "JUST FOOD FOR DOGS". JustFoodForDogs is pleased to announce the addition of a new Staff Veterinarian and Professor of Canine Clinical Nutrition, Dr. Oscar E. Chavez, DVM to our Canine Nutrition team. A graduate of the Royal Veterinary College in London, UK, Dr. Chavez, holds a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVetMed), a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), and is a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS). In addition to working with us at JFFD, Dr. Chavez leads undergraduate level courses within the College of Agriculture’s Animal Science and Animal Health Science curricula at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Prior to accepting his tenure-track appointment teaching university students, Dr. Chavez, served as the Certified Chief of Staff and Lead Veterinarian at Banfield Pet Hospital in Huntington Beach, California.
Dr. Chavez will lead JustFoodForDogs’ Canine Nutrition Team as the demand for our custom formulations for dogs with special needs grows.
Dr. Chavez notes, “Over half of the dogs in this country experience some form of health issues and many of these can be addressed through diet. Canine nutrition is of the utmost importance in both keeping your dog healthy and when their health is challenged. I’m thrilled to join the team at JustFoodForDogs as we continue to grow and meet the need for our custom formulation diets using whole foods and supplement blends. Our goal is to raise awareness of the importance of canine nutrition and bring a simple, fast and affordable solution to as many pet parents and their dogs as possible.”
JFFD’s Founder Shawn Buckley is very excited to welcome Dr. Chavez to our growing team of canine experts. “Dr. Chavez brings not only a deep technical expertise but a true love for dogs that all of us here share”.
About JustFoodForDogs: We started JustFoodForDogs with one simple, primary objective – to increase the quality and length of life for as many dogs as possible through the food they eat. We do two things… we make daily food and treats for healthy dogs and we custom formulate nutrients and food into very specific diets for dogs with special health issues. Dogs with liver disease, kidney disease, diabetic dogs, dogs on chemotherapy, overweight dogs, etc. All of our food is made from ingredients certified by the USDA for human consumption and we add all of the necessary nutrients to make our meals complete and balanced. Our recipes are developed by our own team which includes a veterinarian, nutritionist, pet chef and a cadre of dogs and dog lovers.
The single most important element to a Pet’s life (after he has found the love of his human) is his daily diet. The food you put in your pet’s body, more than anything else, will determine his future health, happiness, energy level and perhaps even his vet bills. We do three things here – we make daily food for healthy dogs and cats, we make a line of prescription food for dogs with specific illnesses and we make custom formulations for sick dogs and cats. And we do it all using ingredients that are 100% certified for human consumption by the USDA. We cook our food minimally in order to maximize the nutritional value and we do it in one of our four kitchens: Newport Beach, West Hollywood, Sherman Oaks, and Manhattan Beach, California. Our food is also available in our Pantry locations: Capistrano Beach, Downtown Los Angeles, Anaheim Hills, and Long Beach, California. Our method is much more hands on, it takes longer and costs more but it retains the nutritional value of the ingredients and, in our view, makes it the best food in the world for your dog.
This week on the podcast we're joined by two great guys, Simon and Tyler of https://www.watchdoglabs.com/ will be joining us for a great conversation.
Watchdog Labs uses science to help you choose the best food for your pet. We analyze ingredients, recalls and company transparency. The result are simple ratings that help you choose the best food for your dog.
We review a wide variety of foods to help dogs of all breeds and sizes and owners with different budgets. We select products that include bestsellers as well as lesser known products, from both large and small brands. Our selections are independent and we never accept any payments, sponsorships, free samples or ads from manufacturers.
We purchase our dog food samples the same way you would buy it - real products from real online stores. These products are then shipped to our lab partners, just like you would receive them when ordering online. Stores and brands don’t know when and where we buy our samples. We always pay full retail prices and we never accept free samples from manufacturers.
We test some foods in ISO-accredited labs in the United States. The testing involves strict guidelines and quality standards. Our tests are performed with blind samples to prevent bias and use all AAFCO recommended best practices and AOAC methods. In short, this means we have top scientists using the best equipment and testing methods to produce fair and reliable results. Also, very importantly, we pay for all testing ourselves and never accept manufacturer sponsorships. We are constantly expanding the list of foods we lab test to eventually cover all of our reviews. Please note that not all of our lab test results have been published yet.
We research and analyze hundreds of ingredients found in dog foods and show you which ones are controversial. These ingredients are not necessarily bad, they are just not universally agreed upon as good. Some may want to avoid controversial ingredients altogether.
We track reports of recalls from the company, FDA and other sources. Recalls can be issued for many reasons, including contaminants and labelling issues. Keep in mind that recalls can be voluntary and that they can include non-dangerous product recalls.
To get fair and unbiased answers we anonymously contact dog food brands and ask them detailed questions about their manufacturing practices and quality standards.
We then evaluate how transparent manufacturers were in answering these important questions and how difficult it was to get in touch with them.
We are 100% independent - we never accept payments, free product or sponsorships from pet food manufacturers. All of our content is published for free. Our ongoing research to protect pets is funded by a small commission earned when you buy products from links on our site.
This Week on the podcast we return with a great guest. He's the co-founder of a great company that takes the fear out of pet treats. This week Chris Lovell will join us on the podcast.
In 2014, our founder Chip Linton traveled to Hawaii to visit a friend who was living on the Island of Maui. While there, both Gino and Chip noticed a significant number of dogs chewing on fallen coconuts. After speaking with veterinarians on the island, they learned that the coconut husk is extremely effective in scrubbing teeth and maintaining quality dental health. After four years of perfecting our design, we were finally ready to bring the CocoChew to you and your pup! The CocoChew team of four works diligently to provide the best toys in quality and durability. Our 100% all-natural coconut toys are made in the Philippines on farms with sustainable practices and quality working conditions. At CocoChew we believe that there should be no hard work involved in trying to find healthy products for your pets. We make it easy by providing an all-natural solution to a significant problem facing our pets and the quality of their teeth. Pick up a CocoChew today and see for yourself, just how effective they can be and always remember to brush naturally! Very rarely does a team from a school project end up creating, and running with an industry changing idea together. Even more rarely does that project idea become the foundation to build a life-changing business around it. Well that is exactly how the CocoChew crew came to be. It began when Chip told Ryan, Chris and Ed about his trip to Hawaii, and his idea to make an all natural dog toy out of coconut husk. We were all immediately hooked on making this a reality.
To get a feel for what it would take, we took our canine concept and entered a startup competition at the University of New Hampshire. While competing in the Holloway Startup Competition, we continued our research and realized in depth, just how important dental health is to overall health in dogs. There is a major need for products made out of safe and natural materials, and there was hardly any animal health warriors to truly fulfill that need. It also didn’t hurt that we knew we’d get to work with dogs every paw print of the way.
This week on the podcast we're going to tackle a difficult subject but one that's very important to a lot of per parents who have lost their furry friend.
I am often asked, usually with a quizzical look of disbelief, “How did you get into this?”
While Second Life has an obvious reference to the animals preserved for their owners, for me it has another meaning. Like many people, I joined the workforce immediately after college—first as a teacher and several years later, in the oil and gas industry. After more than 20 years in oil and gas, I found myself wondering what I wanted to be ‘when I grew up.’ Always one to look for answers, I discovered freeze drying and was intrigued.
After lengthy research I entered into a training schedule with Mike (Mac) McCullough of Mac’s Taxidermy and Freeze Dry. Mac is one of the premier pet freeze-dry practitioners in the U.S. His work has been showcased on “20/20” and in the Wall Street Journal. Mac and I discovered a lot of common ground. Our quick camaraderie proved to be fortunate for both of us. I found myself ready to make the move into self-employment far sooner than originally planned, and Mac was ready to step away from the freeze-dry portion of his business and into other areas of interest. We agreed that his freeze-dry business would find its Second Life with me.
Since that time in apprenticeship, studying and training with Mac, I have built a reputation for Second Life Freeze Dry as one of the premier freeze-dry pet taxidermy services in the nation. To date, hundreds of pet owners have trusted me to provide a Second Life for their pet.
As a life-long pet owner and student of wildlife, I bring a special understanding and attention to detail when creating a Second Life for your pet. Should you decide on freeze-dry pet preservation for your companion, I will be there to walk you through the process. Together we will make sure that your pet’s Second Life is all that you had hoped for.
We've been experiencing a great deal of technical difficulties. Our method of recording has been altered, we've been using new tech, and unfortunately Coger 10.0 is far from great but the message was too valuable just to throw away.
Cindy Dunston Quirk is the owner of Scout & Zoe’s, manufacturers of all-natural alternative chews and snacks made from antler for pets with allergies, stomach problems and more. And check out her “cage” at SuperZoo!
Cindy Dunston Quirk shares the in’s-and-out’s to events like this and how to bark up the right trees.
Get your foot in the doggie door.
Completing an online application for the show is just the first step. Dunston Quirk says exhibitors need to apply early because SuperZoo regularly sells out and this year was no exception. “The show has grown so large, it is moving to an earlier date and a new venue to accommodate the increased demand for exhibit spaces, ” says Quirk.
Purrfect that pitch.
Dunston Quirk said that she arrives with a mission to introduce Scout & Zoe’s products to as many retailers as possible. Another way to peak retailers’ interest is to teach them something new. She like to talk about different and new protein sources aimed for customers who have pets with special needs (allergies, intestinal sensitivities and more).
And wowsa! That puppy is growing!
Dunston Quirk said that she experience major growth through “dogged grass roots determination (pun intended) on my part and grass roots support” for the products she offers. She uses her pets to guide her marketing and product decisions and when she saw holes in the pet market, she looked to fill them.
Her advice for women looking to start in the pet business?
“Find something you really care about and develop that passion. I didn’t start Scout & Zoe’s because I thought I could make a lot of money; I started the company to solve a problem my dog Zoe had — and the company growth has been exponential,” said Dunston Quirk. “And don’t forget to have fun with the store owners — being in the pet industry is such fun!”
With her eye on the prize, we know this sheBOOMer will keep climbing. Looking for more industry events, she suggests Global Pet Expo coming again to Orlando this March
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The mission of Feline Behavior Solutions is to keep cats in homes and out of shelters. By providing cat guardians with the necessary education and tools to prevent or resolve behavior issues, Feline Behavior Solutions helps guardians build trusting, healthy relationships with their companion cats for happy futures together. With a combination of behavioral science knowledge and emotional awareness, you too can provide your furry friend with everything she needs to have a fulfilling life as part of your family! Feline Behavior Solutions will teach you how.
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This week on The Groomer Next Door podcast we're joined by a fabulous Doctor, Retired Air force, author, and advocate. It's a pleassure to announce Dr. Cathy Alinovi will be on this weeks episode.
Dr. Cathy Alinovi — a holistic veterinarian — served both Indiana and Illinois pets by providing traditional as well as alternative health care options like animal chiropractic and acupuncture. Now retired from private practice, Alinovi is still a pet lover, frequent media guest, nationally-celebrated author, and certified in Canine Fitness Training. Alinovi knew she wanted to be an animal doctor since she was nine years old. Her mission then was simple: to make the world safe for dogs; and her mission now — providing healthy options for pets to live longer and with a better quality of life — is just as powerful!
As a media guest, she’s a passionate and practical expert grabbing the attention and hearts of the more than 164 million households that have pets… quickly gaining national recognition for her integrative approach to animal health. As a multi-book author, she strives to deliver concise and clear information on everything from feeding to pampering to protecting your pet. And — when she was a practicing veterinarian — she was relentlessly committed to her patients’ care.
She began her veterinary education at the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine and also holds a Master of Science in Epidemiology from Purdue, but quickly realized that conventional medicine met some, but not enough, of her patients’ needs.
So, rather than settle for what she knew was falling short of meeting the demands of her growing practice, she again went back to school and became certified in Veterinary Spinal Manipuation Therapy (animal chiropractic). And — of course — her passionate commitment to animal health wouldn’t let her stop there. Since then, she’s also become certified in
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As a practicing veterinarian, Dr. Cathy treated 80% of what walked in the door — not with expensive prescriptions — but with adequate nutrition. The heart of every exam within her office included “the food talk.” Now retired from private practice, her commitment to pets hasn’t waned and she looks forward to impacting many more pet parents through her books, research, speaking and consulting work.
To help her clients on the path to good food, she coauthored Dinner PAWsible, a pet food cookbook that uses people food to make yummy balanced meals at half the cost of grocery store pet food. These easy to make recipes please both dog and cat palates, can work to stop shedding and help treat “leaky gut” issues which are common in most of her patients.
This week on The Groomer Next Door podcast Dr. Laurie Coger returns to discuss the activities from this past week from the FDA.
(FROM THE FDA)
The FDA alerted pet owners yesterday to a Dec. 20, 2018, recall of dog food manufactured by Lystn LLC, dba Answers Pet Food. Salmonella, which can cause serious infections in dogs and people, was detected in a sample
Lystn, a Pennsylvania-based company, recalled a lot of “A+ Answers Straight Beef Formula for Dogs” from distribution and retail locations in the state of Nebraska, after testing by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) found Salmonella in a sample.
The company has not recalled the product nationwide. The Food and Drug Administration is working with Lystn to determine comprehensive distribution information. The agency is warning consumers that the following product should not be fed to pets.
- A+ Answers Straight Beef Formula for Dogs. Lot 2018 20/08 20
The company specializes in “100 percent natural organic” raw pet food, according to its website, and recommends that pet owners supplement the A+ Answers Straight foods with unpasteurized goat milk or kefir made from unpasteurized cow’s milk. Raw meat and unpasteurized, raw dairy products frequently carry bacteria and other pathogens.
In 2016, Lystn received a warning letter from FDA after the agency found Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella Kentucky in samples of “Detailed Answers Chicken Formula” dog food. Lystn declined to recall the contaminated products, contesting FDA’s contention that the presence of Salmonella in those samples rendered the products adulterated.
Dogs infected with Salmonella may suffer from vomiting, diarrhea that is sometimes bloody, fever, loss of appetite and/or decreased activity level. Some dogs can shed Salmonella in their stool, even when not showing any symptoms, and may transmit the infection to their human handlers or to other animals.
Suggestions for consumers Human and pet food that is contaminated with Salmonella bacteria usually does not look, smell or taste spoiled. Anyone can become sick with a Salmonella infection, but infants, children, seniors and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness because their immune systems are fragile, according to the CDC.
Contaminated pet food can cross-contaminate food bowls, utensils, countertops and anyone or anything that comes into contact it.
- Discard the recalled product in a secure container to prevent animals from gaining access to it.
- If your pet displays any symptoms of Salmonella infection, consult a veterinarian. Veterinarians who wish to have dogs tested for Salmonella may do so through the Vet-LIRN Network if the pet is from a household with a person infected with Salmonella.
- FDA encourages consumers to report complaints about this and other pet food products electronically through the Safety Reporting Portal or by calling their state’s FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinators.
Anyone who has handled any of the recalled pet food or lives in a home where the pet food has been used, and developed symptoms of Salmonella infection, should seek medical attention. Sick people should tell their doctors about the possible exposure to Salmonella bacteria because special tests are necessary to diagnose salmonellosis. Salmonella infection symptoms can mimic other illnesses, frequently leading to misdiagnosis.
Symptoms of Salmonella infection can include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Otherwise healthy adults are usually sick for four to seven days. In some cases, however, diarrhea may be so severe that patients need to be hospitalized.
It is possible for some people to be infected with the bacteria and to not get sick or show any symptoms, but to still be able to spread the infection to others.
(RESPONSE BY ANSWERS PET FOOD)
This press release by Lystn, LLC d.b.a./ANSWERS Pet Food is in response to the January 14, 2019 Food Drug and Administration Warning Notice: “FDA Cautions Pet Owners Not to Feed One Lot of A+ Answers Straight Beef Formula for Dogs Due to Salmonella”.
Before addressing the history and investigation behind the events leading up to the FDA’s posting of this Notice, please allow Lystn to correct a number of errors in the FDA’s Notice:
(1) The Best Use By Date (BUBD) is incorrectly listed as 20/08 20. The correct BUBD is 02/08 20.
(2) The statement that Lystn has recalled the affected lot in Nebraska is not correct. Lystn stopped further distribution of the lot in question working with Lystn’s distributor, retail stores and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture who reported the follow-up that the product was removed from retail store shelves.
(3) Just one reason Lystn has not implemented a nationwide recall is because the product was only tested by the State of Nebraska and Lystn for which the test results were contradictory addressed below, and not tested by the FDA.
The FDA Notice comments that the reason why the FDA issued this warning is because it (the product in question) represents a serious threat to human and animal health and is adulterated under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). It is important to note that neither Lystn nor any government agency has received any report of animal or human illness. Neither the State of Nebraska nor the FDA quantified the alleged finding of Salmonella which is just one factor for consideration when defining adulterated food under the FD&C Act. The FDA uses a Compliance Policy Guide which contains Nonbinding Recommendations of a “zero tolerance” of Salmonella for enforcement. In contrast to human consumed products inspected by the USDA, a certain percentage of Salmonella is allowed (some of the same sourcing Lystn buys as ingredients for its pet food). For just some of the reasons stated below, Lystn disagrees with the FDA “zero tolerance” policy, based upon our understanding of science and the FD&C Act. For additional information on our response to the FDA and Lystn’s position on these and other raw pet food industry issues, please visit our website. Additional information is forthcoming through continued updates.
Because Salmonella is prevalent throughout much of the food chain and in our environment, Lystn formulates ANSWERS Pet Food products to protect the pets and their owners from potential harmful bacteria using what is referred to as “Hurdle Technology”. One step of Lystn’s Hurdle Technology uses natural competitive inhibition through fermentation by inoculating our products, which favors growth of desirable (good) bacteria but inhibits the growth of pathogens (bad bacteria). This avoids destroying the benefits of good bacteria needed in the gut of the pets ingesting ANSWERS Pet food and continues to protect the pets post ingestion and the household environment from potential pathogens.
One (1) random test by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture was sampled 12/10/18 and revealed the presence of Salmonella in the Straight Beef Formula 4lb. Pounder for Dogs. Lystn requested a split sample of the product in question and while a confirmation of Salmonella was detected on the initial sample supplied by Nebraska, there was insufficient quantity to run all the quantitative tests. Lystn requested and received a subsequent larger quantity and all 4 samples tested negative for the presence of Salmonella. It is Lystn’s belief (as well as our science advisors) that the initial sample sent from Nebraska may have been cross contaminated in the lab, transport or elsewhere and should not be considered a representative sample. Even if Salmonella was present in the initial sample, equally important was that the quantification of Lactic Acid Bacteria in the subsequent samples was significant in quantity (greater than Log 7) confirming that our fermentation process was working and therefore evaluated as a safe product by Lystn’s team of scientists and advisors.
Lystn’s Hurdle Technology and labeling addresses the concerns expressed by the FDA regarding product exposure and handling risks to children and immune compromised individuals, in that the good bacteria from the fermentation process continues to compete with bad bacteria, regardless of manner of exposure. Lystn’s labeling conspicuously identifies the products as being in the raw state and states – “For Pet Use Only: Not for human consumption. This product has not been pasteurized and may
contain harmful bacteria.” The labeling also contains – “Safe Handling Instructions: Keep raw meat separate from other foods. Wash working surfaces, utensils, hands and any other items that come in contact with raw meat with hot soapy water.“
We advised the FDA of Lystn’s extensive third party test results and science based evaluation that the food is safe and not a public health risk, in accordance with the assessment of an independent Ph.D. science expert in concurrence with Lystn’s science team. Nevertheless, the FDA proceeded to issue this Warning Notice without further consultation with Lystn.
Many of our distributors, customers, and retailers alike understand Lystn’s use of competitive inhibition through the process of fermentation to protect our foods from pathogens. But, if after presenting our customers with our views, if a customer is uncomfortable with an ANSWERS’ product, they may return it (or any unused portion) to the place of purchase for a full refund. The Straight Beef Formula 4lb. Pounder for Dogs product comes in a cardboard milk carton box marked with lot code 2018 and a Best Use By Date (BUBD) of 02/08 20 sticker on the carton. The above referenced lot number and BUBD Lystn product was distributed at various times from 8/17/18 to 9/14/18 and sold through retail stores within the United States.
ANSWERS Pet Food continues to be at the forefront as a leader in transparency and is committed to keeping you informed. We are in the process of creating a page on our website for the web and social media for our customers to go see the latest information concerning state and federal regulatory matters applicable to ANSWERS Pet Food and the raw pet food industry. To learn more about ANSWERS, our unique process, and the raw pet food industry, please visit our website at http://www.answerspetfood.com.
The above comments and observations by Lystn are the current view and understanding of Lystn and not intended to be a statement of law nor contain all details that may apply. Thank you for time and understanding.
Lystn, LLC, Manufacturer of Answers Pet Food
Roxanne Stone, VP of Quality Assurance/Quality ControL
(RAW MILK INCIDENT IN NEW JERSEY ON WEDNESDAY)
The raw milk was seized and a stop sale was issued by the department of health that regulates human food. They act under title 24 of New Jersey law. The New Jersey Department of agriculture regulates commercial feed, pet food is regulated under commercial feed, title 4. The department of agriculture has accepted annual tonnage fees for pet food, to include raw milk pet food, for several years. While the New Jersey law clearly stipulates raw milk for human consumption is illegal, nowhere does the law state raw milk as animal feed is illegal
This week our great friend Dr. Coger returns and we're going to discuss her recent articles on http://healthydogworkshop.com/articles/
This is our annual retro episode with our returning cast. Sarah only makes one appearance per year and this is the one. We will return to the ORIGINAL format. We hope you enjoy this very special episode because I honestly enjoyed making it.
This is the last episode for 2018. It's been an absolute pleasure to have given everyone this year of episodes Thank you to all of our great guests you're fantastic and deserve a big round of applause
Hero's Pets Episode 202 "CHELSEA KENT"
Cold Noses News: Content & Marketing Services for the Dog Professional Episode 203 "COLD NOSES NEWS"
Platinum Paws Episode 204 "B.C. HENSCHEN"
Six Black Dogs Leash Co.. Episode 205 "SIX BLACK DOGS LEASH CO."
Halo Pets EPISODE 206 "PLANT BASED DIET VOL.1 DR.SARAH DODD"
Vecado Plant-Based Pet Food in Canada Episode 207 "PLANT BASED DIET VOL.2 VECADO"
V-dog Episode 208 "PLANT BASED DIET VOL.3 V-DOG"
Episode 209 "PLANT BASED DIET VOL. 4 THE CONCLUSION"
Canine Camp Getaway of NY Episode 210 "JANICE COSTA"
Aegis Rhodesian Ridgebacks Episode 211 "ERIN COOGAN"
HealFast Therapy Episode 212 "HEAL FAST THERAPY"
The Healthy Dog Workshop Episode 213 "DR. COGER RETURNS"
Toto Fit LLC Episode 214 "TOTO FIT"
Adventure Cats Episode 215 "ADVENTURE CATS"
Jiminy's Episode 216 "JIMINY'S"
Doc & Phoebe's Feeder Episode 217 " DOC & PHOEBE'S NOBOWL"
Catinthefridge.com Episode 218 "ALANA GRELYAK"
Kitty Bungalow-Charm School for Wayward Cats Episode 219 "KITTY BUNGALOW CHARM SCHOOL FOR WAYWARD CATS"
Amy Shojai Episode 220 "AUTHOR AMY SHOJAI"
The Two Crazy Cat Ladies Episode 221 "THE TWO CRAZY CAT LADIES RETURN"
Entomo Farms - The Future of Food Episode 222 "ENTOMO FARMS IBD VOL 1"
Conscientious Cat Episode 223 "CONSCIENTIOUS CAT IBD VOL 2"
Wilder Harrier Episode 224"WILDER HARRIER IBD VOL.3"
Episode 225 "INSECT BASEC DIET CONCLUSION"
The Q Coach Episode 226 "THE Q-COACH"
EPISODE 227 "VICKI LARSEN"
Acme Canine Episode 228 "LAURA PAKIS"
Episode 229 "SARAH STONE"
Hemp My Pets Today Episode 230 "HEMP MY PET"
Healthy Dog Expo Episode 231 "DR. COGER RETURNS"
Honey Licks Episode 232 "HONEY LICKS"
Florida Pets Episode 233 "PATRICIA STEPHENS"
Well Informed Pet Episode 234 "WELL INFORMED PETS"
Dr. John Robb - Protect the Pets Episode 235 "PROTECT THE PETS"
Meowingtons Episode 236 "MEOWINGTONS"
"SPECIAL EDITION" KTTR Radio interview 9/6/18
Cuddle Clones EPISODE 237 "CUDDLE CLONES"
Mutt Muffs Episode 238 "MUTT MUFFS:
Raw Dog Hawaii Episode 239 "RAW DOG HAWAII"
SPECIAL EDITION "KTTR 9/20/18"
Because Animals Episode 240 " BECAUSE ANIMALS"
ScoutandZoes Episode 241 "SCOUT & ZOE'S"
Slobbered Lens Episode 242 SLOBBERED LENS"
Boston Dog Lawyers Episode 243 "BOSTON DOG LAWYERS"
Episode 244"PET PSYCHIC"
Episode 245 "VICKI LARSEN 2.0"
Fetching Foods Episode 246 "Fetching Foods 2.0"
Dr Kendra Pope Episode 247 "DR. KENDRA POPE"
UC FETCH LAB Episode 248 "Dr. Scheifele"
VetPet Box Episode 249 "VETPET BOX"
Dog is Good Episode 250 "DOG IS GOOD"
VAVA Pet Episode 251 "VAVA PET CAM"
Feline Behavior Solutions Episode 252 "DR. MARCI KOSKI"
Dr. Laurie Coger Episode 253 "LAST EPISODE OF 2018"
This week on The Groomer Next Door Podcast we're joined by Dr. Koski. Dr. Koski is a feline whisperer and has lot's of great information to share. For all of our pet parents traveling for the Christmas break we wish you a safe trip, and hope we're entertaining you on your travels.
Dr. Marci Koski is a certified feline behavior and training consultant, having received specialized and advanced certificates in Feline Training and Behavior from the Animal Behavior Institute. She also holds a doctorate in Fishery and Wildlife Biology from Colorado State University, and worked as a biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for over ten years, where she focused her efforts on the conservation and recovery of threatened and endangered species.
Marci has always been passionate about animals and their welfare, and decided that her education, talents, and passion would best serve people and animals through the creation of her own business, Feline Behavior Solutions. Cats have always had a special place in her heart, and Marci can’t remember a time when she’s been without at least one cat in her life. She currently relies on her four-member support staff (see below) to maintain the feline duties of her household. Marci works with two animal rescue organizations, including the Humane Society for Southwest Washington, where she assists with a program that connects under-socialized cats with inmates at a minimum-security prison. Marci educates the inmates about cat behavior and helps them socialize the cats (whom they live with until the cats are ready to find permanent homes); then the cats are adopted out through the Humane Society. This very special and unique program is a win-win-win situation! She also currently volunteers at Furry Friends, a no-kill cat rescue organization in Vancouver, WA, where she is a member of the executive board and serves as their cat behaviorist to address concerns both in the halfway house, and before and after cats are adopted to forever homes. Marci performs several additional duties, including socializing the cats, answering patron’s questions about cat behavior and Furry Friends’ services, and participating on the social media team.
Marci’s primary mission through her work with Feline Behavior Solutions is to keep cats in homes and from being abandoned to streets or shelters as the result of treatable behavior issues. Marci believes that the number of cats who are abandoned and/or euthanized in shelters can be greatly reduced if guardians better understand cat behavior, and learn how to work with their cats to encourage desired behaviors instead of unwanted ones. Having cats (and other companion animals) in our lives is a wonderful thing, and the relationships we foster with them are at the heart of living together peacefully. Cats are capable of giving us the gifts of companionship, comfort, love, and even a good belly-laugh at times. And in return, giving our kitty friends happy and healthy lives and relationships with their guardians is what Marci strives to do with Feline Behavior Solutions.
This week on THe Groomer Next Door Podcast we're joined by one of the minds working on the "NEW" Vava Pet Cam the first mobile interactive unit for pet parents to engage their furry friends from anywhere.
Let's be honest it can be tough on both you and your pet, leaving them home alone all day while you're at work. That's why we've seen camera-equipped gadgets that let you check in on and interact with them … but what if the pet isn't in the same room as the device? Well, that's where the VAVA Mobile Pet Cam is intended to come in.
Featuring a 1080p/30fps camera with infrared night vision and a 120-degree wide-angle lens, the Wi-Fi-equipped VAVA streams real-time video and audio to the user – wherever they are – through an accompanying iOS/Android app. Footage and stills can be recorded and shared using a 1GB cloud storage system.
The app is also used to remotely control the device, which uses a pair of tank-like treads to make its way across floors and carpets, allowing the user to search for their pet. Integrated sensors automatically keep the VAVA from running into obstacles or falling down the stairs while en route. Once the dog or cat is located, the user can tele-play with them in real time using an onboard eye-safe laser pointer or an attached feather toy.
Gila is a product of northern Virginia and she graduated from Virginia Tech University in 1987. When she bought Jon with her Visa card at a bid for bachelors auction in 1988 (true story), it effectively ended her teaching career. They married and proceeded to move about every 2 years until 2006 when they were able to finally settle in sunny Seal Beach, CA . Still, in addition to supporting a stressful navy lifestyle, she always had some sort of sales gig going on. After she convinced Jon to adopt a too-young dalmatian puppy, Gila learned she really liked dogs and decided to pursue a career as a dog trainer. She immersed herself in science of canine behavior and quickly became the go-to dog trainer wherever she moved (much to the disappointment of the third human Kurtz family member, daughter Abby). A recurring theme with Gila is that “anything worth doing is worth overdoing.”
Dog is Good, a Dog lifestyle company, creates and markets gifts and apparel for dog lovers. Located in Los Alamitos, CA, the company sells wholesale and retail, and licenses the brand to numerous manufacturers in the pet, gift and home product industries. Primarily still recognized as an apparel company, Dog is Good is quickly gaining recognition in the gift and pet markets. They have also developed a reputation for generously giving back to animal welfare organizations.
The company’s success lies in its ability to deliver messaging that resonates with dog lovers. With clever and poignant sentiments, they remind us all how great it feels to be with Dog.
DOG IS GOOD GUIDING PRINCIPLES
- We conduct our business ethically and with honesty and integrity.
- We positively impact the lives of people and dogs.
- We are creative and radiate positivity.
- We are committed to excellence; resourceful, disciplined, efficient.
- We are easy to do business with (ETDBW)
- We are committed to our customers and our fans – exceptional service to all.
Jon and Gila Kurtz always knew their future involved running their own business. While living in Washington state (circa 2005), Jon, an active duty US Navy Captain and Gila, a professional dog trainer, saw a void in the marketplace and subsequently, an opportunity.
Gila had long-complained about the lack of clothing which both expressed her love of dog and was actually fashionable. Jon could have cared less about women’s clothing, but he saw a chance to inject his brand of humor into what he classified as his new favorite oxymoron, a “really big niche.” In this case, it was a brand that celebrates the remarkable bond people have with their dogs, in a way to which they could really relate. Full of ideas and energy, the Kurtzes decided they could make a good run at it. Thinking of the myriad possibilities for irreverent humor and plays on words, Jon suggested changing “God is Good “to “Dog is Good.” They knew it was a winning idea.
J.Nichole Smith, a young pet photographer and designer was also living in the “booming metropolis” of Poulsbo, WA. Her photography caught Gila’s attention, and after they had referred clients back and forth, they got to know each other a little better. Gila and Jon shared their idea for “Dog is Good” with Nichole, who immediately saw the potential in the concept and was excited about helping to build the brand.
A short time later {September 2006}, the Navy moved the Kurtz family to Seal Beach, CA. After they got settled in sunny SoCal, they created a few very simple hats and T-shirts, which they sold at local events. The sentiment went over big time. Confidence grew. But they knew the words alone weren’t going to cut it – they needed a sensational logo to go with their sensational company name.
he creation of the iconic logo dog, BOLO (Be On the Look Out), is a story in itself. Suffice it to say, however, BOLO represents the good we see and feel in our dogs. At the same time, the canted halo represents the mischievous streak to which dogs are prone and also gives us license to use some irreverent humor linked to the Dog is Good / God is Good play on words.
The Company story is somewhat typical of a grass-roots start up. Dog is Good started in a room in the house, then a bigger room, then the playroom went away (but the resentment lingers), then a couple of rooms, etc. The first warehouse was quite small and DIG is now at its third location – which might last a little longer. Dog is Good is growing at a rapid pace and sells into many hundreds of retail locations in the USA and Canada (and some internationally), sells retail here on the website and at many local events across the country through its Exhibitor Program. DIG also licenses the brand to a number of manufacturers which expands the reach into thousands of outlets. It is through licensing that DIG continues to expand the brand’s product offering into a very diverse mix. The Company contributes to many charitable organizations dedicated to improving animal welfare and improving life with dog.
The major ingredient in Dog is Good as a company and each product individually, is capturing that remarkable feeling we as dog lovers have when when we’re near dogs… they don’t even have to be our own! Here at D.I.G. we often say “we don’t sell products, we sell a feeling” – this feeling is somewhat indescribable so we had to think long and hard about how to succinctly convey it. There is no word in the American lexicon to describe it, so we turned to a combination of both german and english and made it up: Dogvergnügen: The unique joy you feel in the presence of Dog.
Dr. Steph proudly earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M University and obtained her Bachelor’s degree from The University of Texas at Austin. Her professional interests include preventative care, dermatology, soft tissue surgery and internal medicine. The most rewarding parts of her day involve educating clients and seeing a sick patient walk away feeling better.
Dr. Steph founded VetPet Box out of a love for educating pet owners. It is her hope that you will learn something in every monthly VetPet Box you receive. One month you may discover a new pharmaceutical or supplement and the next you may find a new favorite toy or treat manufacturer. This service will also help you to identify symptoms associated with common pet health problems. During a veterinary visit, one of the most critical tasks is “history taking” (especially with a sick patient.) This is the part of the visit where you’re asked a bunch of questions about what’s been going on at home. Pets can’t tell us about how they’ve been doing, so that’s up to you! If you don’t know what signs to be watching for at home, you may miss them and then your veterinary team might also! Being able to give your veterinarian a more accurate history can help get to the right diagnosis quicker, which can save you money and get your pet to feeling better faster!
Dr. Steph (as well as most veterinarians) wishes that there was more time during your pet’s annual exam to talk about all the wellness topics that are important. Unfortunately, only so much can be discussed during the time constraints of a typical office visit and pets age fast. Even if you do get some tidbits here and there, it may be hard to remember those conversations months to years down the line. Dr. Steph hopes that the VetPet Box will help to bridge this educational gap by giving small doses of easy to understand, important and applicable, veterinarian-authored wellness information every month to fuel additional conversations, if needed, with your regular veterinarian.
Biographical Sketch Dr. Scheifele is a retired Navy (Vietnam ) veteran; submariner/diver. He directed the Navy Marine Mammal Technology Program, specializing in marine mammal bioacoustic research and at Mystic Aquarium was Head Trainer and was awarded the Order of the Decibel. He also worked training narcotics and bomb dogs for the U.S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center.
Dr. Scheifele is Director and Principal Investigator of UC FETCHLAB which investigates animal audiology, hearing management in canines, animal vocal mechanisms, noise impacts to animal hearing, and bioacoustics.
Current studies include: PTSD in military working dogs, diver audiology, hearing protection devices for working dogs including ultra-wideband communication devices, canine hearing aids and noise mitigation in kennels.
He is an Assistant Professor of audiology in the College of Allied Health Sciences and instructor in head and neck gross anatomy, otology and neurology in the Medical Education Department in the School Of Medicine.
His degrees are in Physics, Oceanography, elective in Mechanical Engineering, (PhD) Bioacoustics and speech and hearing sciences, and medical elective in otology/neuroanatomy from the University of Connecticut and Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
UC FETCHLAB The University of Cincinnati’s FETCHLAB has recently been the feature of the popular media and currently conducts hearing screening and full audiological assessment and imaging for dogs. The FETCHLAB is the first and only hearing clinic for animals in the United States. We see dogs from all over the world.
FETCHLAB supports the Department of Defense with clinical and research on working dog Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and audiological disorders. Additionally, we support the Georgia Aquarium and Mystic Aquarium regarding auditory, sound production and noise issues with regard to their marine animals.
FETCHLAB is working closely with veterinarians in the Tri-state area to support them with animal audiology as a potential health care and assessment sub-specialty.
Funding Projects in the UC FETCHLAB are funded/ supported by contracts with various aquaria, military and URC grants.
Dr. Scheifele also serves as a consultant to the Georgia Aquarium, Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration, Newport Aquarium, Army and Navy and League for Animal Welfare on matters of animal audiology and bioacoustics.
Donations are also accepted to the Otter FundThis link opens in a new window..
Student Research
- Amanda Gilbert- “Noise impacts on Polar Bears in Captivity”
- Ashley Vandlik- “Canine hearing protection devices for military working dogs”
- Kristine Sonstrom- “Mismatch Negativity in Dogs”
- Erica Combs- “ Hearing and vocal production in Asian Small-clawed Otters”
- Elicia Pillion & Rachel Ranz- “Noise impacts on Seahorses”
- Shawn Makepeace- Mismatch Negativity in draft horses”
- Justin Burwinkel- “Auditory acuity and intelligibility in human divers”
Hello, this week on The Groomer Next Door Podcast we're joined by Dr. Kendra Pope. Dr. Pope will be speaking in April at Dr. Coger Healthy Dog Expo.
As a board-certified veterinary oncologist, Dr. Pope knows the challenges pet owners face when their beloved companion is given a challenging diagnosis. Through the treatment of patients with difficult diseases, she is able to help owners navigate through diagnoses, symptoms and side effects of treatment. She is one of only a handful of veterinary oncologists in the United States also extensively trained in holistic modalities such as acupuncture, herbal medicine and intravenous nutrient therapies, which provides her with additional tools to utilize towards the best possible outcome, and quality of life, for every patient.
Her philosophy combines the use of her conventional medical training with that of various integrative modalities to maximize the health, wellness, and quality of life of her patients. Through collaboration with coworkers, colleagues and experts in their field, Dr. Pope is passionate about improving the lives of both her patients, and their owners. While answering tough medical questions, through clinical research, Dr. Pope is committed to making a difference in the area of integrative veterinary medicine.
Outside of those diagnosed with oncologic disease, our practice routinely treats patients with other difficult or chronic conditions as well as those seeking maximal health and wellness. The same principles apply in the treatment of these patients, as we use additional tools in the toolbox to restore health, improve quality of life and enhance overall outcomes. Through added resources and distinct credentials, we are able to offer compassion and hope to every client and every patient.
This week on The Groomer Next Door Podcast we're rejoined by another real friend of ours. This week Troy Allison is stopping by and sharing what's new at Fetching Foods.
Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back to the The Groomer Next Door Podcast. This week one of our friends rejoins us for a very unique and interesting conversations. I'd say everything revolves and my family, friends, and furry friends but honestly after all these episodes I think it's obviously.
This week on The Groomer Next Door Podcast in the "spirit" of Halloween we're going to have an Animal Communicator on the show
What is Animal Communication? Some people call it telepathic, intuitive, or psychic communication. I’m sure there are many other words or phrases to describe it. For me, I’m still trying to figure out the best way to define it so that others will understand what I do.
I sometimes tell people that I’ve just figured out how to use another part of my brain that I never knew how to use before. I remind people that Einstein once said that we humans only use about 10% of our brain. Most people agree with that and accept the idea, while others want more of an explanation. Unfortunately, though, it’s just not that easy to define.
Over the years, as I connect and communicate with different animals, I’ve found that it’s much more than just my brain that I’m accessing and using during a session. At first I thought it was just my brain, but I’ve realized it’s actually my entire body. I find that the more work I do on myself to clear my chakras and raise my vibration, the better my communication work becomes. And I’ve found that there are outside influences at work as well.
Here’s what happens when I communicate with an animal: Before I connect with it, I sit quietly and focus on a picture of the animal. I breathe deeply and try to quiet my mind as much as possible. I try not to let any other thoughts interrupt my concentration.
Then I say a prayer and I ask God, my Angels, and my Spirit Guides for support during the communication. I ask them to help me hear everything that the animal wants to tell me. Lately, I’ve started calling on the animal’s guides as well.
Once I mentally connect with an animal, I begin to feel as though I’m pulling its energy into mine. Not only do I hear its voice, but I also begin to feel what it’s feeling. If it’s happy, I feel happy. If it’s sad, I’ll start to feel sad. There have been times when I’ve started crying uncontrollably and it’s all because of what’s going on with the animal and the energy it’s sending through to me.
Also, along with the voices and the feelings, I sometimes get images. If my ‘clients’ want me to see what they see, they’ll send me a picture. In my mind’s eye, I’ll see the black Doberman the little Pekingese is in love with. Or, I’ll see the painted tennis shoes an owner wears when she takes her greyhound for a walk.
So, I really don’t know of a good way to describe what Animal Communication is because so many things seem to be happening all at one time. It’s so much more than human verbal communication.
All I can tell you is that it’s real. It really does happen and it really is possible. I am forever grateful for this ability to communicate. And, if I can help you or your animal in any way through my communication work, I am more than happy to do so…..regardless of how anyone wants to define it.
This week on The Groomer Next Door podcast we're going to be talking to a great attorney who repersents furry friends.
JEREMY COHEN ESQ. Dog and Pet Attorney A lawyer for nearly 20 years, Jeremy Cohen has been handling cases for dog owners since 2008. By opening Boston Dog Lawyers in 2015 he is growing a law practice specializing in representing dog owners and pet owners.
Prior to working for animals, Attorney Cohen worked in the insurance industry. He rose from a claims adjuster to manager of global claims on behalf of The General Electric Company. He founded a general practice law firm in 2007 and sold it in 2014 so he could focus on defending companion animals.
While he still handles some civil litigation outside of pets, each day his practice becomes more and more about what he loves to do.
Dog Liability Defense Services in Massachusetts and Throughout the Country The dog defense practice is premised on procedural due process for dog owners. A fundamental American principle is that the accused must be afforded the right to be heard and the right to confront witnesses. This is not just for criminal matters and it is mentioned in two Constitutional amendments demonstrating its importance. A hearing is a time to effectively contest, disprove or justify the allegations of bad behavior against you and your dog. Having a lawyer helps makes certain that all relevant facts are presented and challenged and that the process is handled in your best interests. Still, orders can be made which do not seem to follow logic or reason and additional hearings become necessary as part of the appeals process. It is important to confront and cross-examine witnesses at each interval. That’s what we do well.
Procedural Due Process Rights for Dog Owners Dogs are still considered property in the world of law. This is not a modern view and it is inconsistent with true value these pets have in our lives. It is ultimately up to legislators to take up the concept and give courts the authority to change their view. Right now, on a case by case basis, we use innumerable tools to force the issue and change the perception, one dog and one owner at a time. We are very appreciative of the opportunity to represent people in such important family matters. Our guarantee is that we will use the same effort and energy to win as though we were trying to protect our own dog.
Dog are still considered property in all legal jurisdictions. Due process, whether rooted in the federal or state constitutions, extends to life, liberty and property, and thus should extend to any action that may be taken against your dog.
Procedural due process is based on the concept of fairness. It includes an individual's right to be adequately notified of charges or proceedings involving him, and the opportunity to be heard at these proceedings.
Dog Liability Defense Services in Massachusetts and Throughout the Country Pet owners understand the joy an animal can bring to a household. Therefore, when your faithful dog has been ordered to be euthanized because of an alleged attack, bite or nuisance claim, it can be devastating. The good news is that with the help of our experienced Boston animal liability defense attorneys, you can fight to overturn an order to put your pet down.
At Boston Dog Lawyers we represent responsible dog owners nationwide who have been informed that their dogs must be unfairly restrained, punished or euthanized to preserve the safety of others. We understand how important pets are to you and your family. We have a proven track record of saving that friendship.
Dedicated Animal Liability Defense Representation Each animal case is unique. When you retain our services, the first thing we will do is perform a thorough investigation into the alleged incident and all the parties involved. Often, dog aggression stems from: Someone provoking the animal A trespasser Poor health or exercise Someone under the influence causing an unusual reaction An attempt at defending itself or its owner Misinterpreting clothing or body language
Our team looks at everything from the weather that day through your dog’s diet to determine if the incident was founded in aggression, mistake or simply a dog being a dog.
Your Dog Has the Right to Due Process Did the victim miss the warnings you and your dog were giving him or her? It is rare that a dog resorts directly to a bite to gain control of a situation.
Has the TV news or local press been involved? Are you being portrayed fairly and accurately? Have you managed your story, language and emotion well?
We offer all the skills you need to fight for your Dog's rights!
----more---- Hello and welcome back to The Groomer Next Door Podcast. This week we're joined by Shannon from Slobbered Lens. There is no one who loves you as fully. There is no one who reads you as well. There is no one who “gets" you like your non-human family.
That space in your heart deserves a place on your wall. This is love you want to see every day, no matter what.
These days you think more about what life will be like without your companion. You sat on a plastic chair in the emergency room or your veterinarian's clinic and tried to process a life-limiting diagnosis. Maybe your companion enjoys excellent health and yet is nearing or past the end of textbook life expectancy. You are thinking about difficult decisions that might be coming up.
That's heartbreaking.
It also allows a fierceness of love that you may not have experienced before. You treasure things that you hadn't noticed. You delight in behaviors that used to be minor annoyances, knowing that the time is coming when you will yearn for one more afternoon to share the sofa and feel the warmth of the creature who loves you so very much.
I want to honor that love and your relationship so you have it to look upon every day in your home or office; it takes up big real estate in your heart and that’s something you should see show up in your home. I create wholehearted portraits that honor the best of your companion and will transport you every time you see them - you’ll smell those well-traveled paws, feel those velvety ears, and hear the contented grunts as you scratched in just the right place.
It is your love in art, just as it should be.
I create portraits and tell stories of companion animals living with serious illness or advanced age on film. I also create mixed media art pieces and graphic art, and those pieces are possible to create without a photography session. Let's talk through what you have in mind. We'll get to know each other, share ideas, and talk about how to immortalize your love in art
Each one of my families receives abundant grace, adoration, and patience. Since 2005 I've provided hospice care to eight of our nine animal family members. While I won't claim to know how you feel, I appreciate how overwhelming and conflicting this time is, physically, mentally, and emotionally.
When time allows for a separate meeting, we'll get together to talk about your incredible relationship, what kind of art you envision and where, and what kind of experience would be most meaningful for you. I'll want to hear stories that are hilarious and I'll also cry with you when you get to the hard parts. It's important for me to come to know you both so I can create the art that reflects you both. It can be hard to predict which days will be good days for comfort; for the best experience, it is better to schedule when the good days far outnumber the really hard ones. In other words, call me before you think you need to call me.
Sometimes these sessions must happen with little notice and a consultation isn't possible. You can trust me to follow my gut and document your last hours together with an open heart and tears.
The $250 creative fee includes a consultation, camera time, and a session to review your photographs and order your art. The average client invests $2,000 in art beyond the creative fee.
Hiya! I’m Shannon, the human behind Slobbered Lens. I have the privilege of reflecting indescribable human-animal bonds through art, and I cannot think of a better way to invest my skills and talent in the world. The love and history you have with your beloved are a huge part of who you are today, and that deserves celebration.
I am eager to hear your story.
This week on The Groomer Next Door Podcast we're joined by one of my favorite ladies, Cindy Dunston Quirk. I first noticed Cindy by her amazing and entertaining Facebook Live videos.
Scout & Zoe's is all about dogs. We absolutely love dogs and everything about them; they are our passion. And that is the single reason why Scout & Zoe's exists. We want to be your place to talk, learn and love all things dogs.
But since you clicked on the About Us tab, you probably want to know more about us....me, Scout and Zoe. Okay, we'll open the curtain so you can see who we are and why we are doing what we do.
Around our house, I'm known as the Momster to all of our furry critters. In most other areas, people know me as Cindy Dunston Quirk. I have always loved animals ever since I can remember, especially dogs. As a child, my parents raised Pekinese pups so that was the breed we had as pets. As an adult, I lean toward larger breeds....German Shepherds and German Shorthair Pointers. But I still have a soft spot for any dog, no matter what breed.
I am most at ease when I am covered with dog hair from head to toe.
Let me tell you a little about each of our namesakes, Scout and Zoe. Dogs have been are our four-legged, furry kids. I take them with me wherever I go and whenever possible; they are my constant companions. I told you, I really love dogs!
Zoe's allergies lead me to start this venture. She developed allergies to beef among other things and she needed a chew that wouldn't irritate her skin or tummy. She loved to play keep-away, spend alone time with the Momster, sit in the sunshine and attempt to be the boss of Scout. Sleeping on the bed and riding in the car were her favorite pass times. All that and getting a treat! A lovely German Shepherd, Zoe was always a very active, slim and beautiful girl. And she had a great life despite her allergies.
My sweetheart with fur passed away in my arms at home with her family surrounding her on the sunny afternoon of April 17, 2014. We were blessed to share 14 years of unconditional love, laughs, hugs and companionship with her. We miss her terribly. Not a day goes by that she isn't on my mind.
Scout is the latest addition to our family. He was born on Fathers Day in 2008. And yes, his twos were terrible. Constantly the source of chaos in our household, Scout loves to run through the house as well as the yard chasing anything that will run away from him....especially squirrels.
One of his very favorite activities was enticing Zoe to chase him. But he now enjoys jumping on the bed during the middle of the night, waking everyone up at the crack of dawn and pulling the stuffing out of Zoes toys. Oh yes, he still carries around his blankie Mamaw Vee made for him.
While Scout is a graduate of doggie manner and etiquette classes, he has learned the fine art of being selectively obedient.
The reason this company exists is because of my dedication to Zoe, Scout and their allergies. Due to extensive allergies they have had their entire lives, neither could enjoy any bovine products--bones, rawhide, or anything beef flavored.
So I began to search for items for them to chew on to exercise their chew drive and help with cleaning their teeth. Boy, that was a long search! Ten years to be exact.
Antlers are rugged, hard, solid and wont splinter like bones will. These provide the exact qualities I wanted in a chew for my doggie pals. And there is the added bonus of the chews actually being good for them. Trace minerals of calcium and phosphorous are in all antlers.
WOW! What a combination.....great to chew on and good for both Scout and Zoe. The perfect storm!
In 2012, when all the chicken jerky from overseas was making dogs sick or worse, I began making treats. I figured if I couldn't find treats I considered safe for my pups to enjoy, then I should just make them. So I did.
Sweet potatoes and chicken jerky were our first treats. Now we have an extensive offering of premium, USDA grade A quality, human-grade raw ingredients for all of our treats. Every single item is USA sourced and produced in a USDA inspected facility.
These treats are so safe, I eat them. Safe for me, safe for my pooches. Safe for my fur kids; very safe for your precious fur babies!
Hello and welcome back to The Groomer Next Door Podcast This week we're joined by Dr. Shannon Falconer.
Because Animals started out of our love for animals.
We volunteered for years at the same cat rescue charity in Toronto—we may have even worked to help the same cats. But somehow we never crossed paths.
We would meet much later, while Shannon was working as a microbiologist at Stanford University and Joshua was earning his MBA from Indiana University.
We connected over the same problem: how do we feed our pets without hurting other animals and in turn the environment?
Our answer is Because Animals: a company making nutritious, sustainable and cruelty-free pet food.
Shannon + Joshua
Because Animals founders
Shannon Falconer, Chief Executive Officer Shannon Falconer has a PhD in microbial chemical biology from McMaster University, and worked as a postdoctoral fellow at Stanford University. In addition to her academic pursuits, Shannon has spent over a decade volunteering in the animal rescue community, and has been inspired by the love of hundreds of cats and dogs (and more than a few incredible humans). Shannon and her two dogs enjoy a plant-based diet.
Email Shannon: shannon@becauseanimals.com
rots, Dog consultant Trots is a mixed-breed chihuahua who is Shannon’s failed foster from the SPCA in San Francisco, California. Trots has been Because Animals’ lead taste tester for dog products since 2016.
Boston, Cat consultant Boston is a medium-hair black cat with a white tip on the end of his tail, rescued off the street in 2013. Boston took the role of Because Animals chief feline tester in 2016. He loves his work and his life.
What can we do? We’re pet parents, just like you. We can start by no longer feeding our pets factory-farmed slaughterhouse animals. That’s the driving force behind our work at Because Animals: We make ultra-nutritious animal-free pet food products so you don’t have to choose between the health of your pet, the wellness of other animals or the environment.
This is the second on air radio interview for the 2018 Strut Your Mutt event which took place 2 days later. I was interview on The Morning Mayors KTTR 99.7
Aloha and welcome back to The Groomer Next Door. This week we travel to Hawaii to discuss raw feeding.
We were frustrated because our dog was suffering with allergies. We’d spent an awful lot of money on medicines, vet visits, and over the counter shampoos only to have our best friend continue to suffer. Our foods only contain the highest quality, organic and human edible ingredients and we want our customers to have a positive experience with our products - crappy commercial products simply can't help you or your dog.
In addition to providing great products and service, we want to change the way society looks at raw food. There are still vets that preach kibble and prescription, and there is a fear spread towards raw dog food that still lingers in our culture. For instance, the term "raw food" should be "a true evolutionary diet" or "species perfect."
These changes take time, but progress is being made. Recently, Dr. Karen Becker, DVM and others vets have started explaining and evangelizing on YouTube the safety and benefits of a carefully made raw dog food. We can't do this alone, and we need you to help us change beliefs and preconceptions. Connect with us by joining our mailing list, liking us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, share photos on Instagram, by writing a powerful Yelp review, and most importantly – become a Raw Dog!
OUR STORY STARTS HERE
In May of 2012, my wife and I moved to Honolulu. I was several years into feeding my dog raw food and I couldn’t find a locally produced choice. It was shortly after that I combined my passions of dogs and organic foods; I fell in love.
Shortly after that event, I launched Raw Dog Hawaiʻi as a way to use Hawaiʻi’s amazing ingredients and awesome farmers to source our ingredients. We first started off making the food at home using our first website. A few farmers’ markets later I began to share my knowledge about how to heal dogs simply by feeding them a high quality, evolutionary-based diet. Ultimately, the goal was to provide the tools necessary for dog owners to feel confident about healing their own dogs, and I also wanted to end the negative stereotypes about raw food being unsafe or a passing fad.
We continued to improve our products and expand our flavors for several months. It was very rewarding to share my experiences of growing our raw dog food business, and connecting with other individuals who struggled with my same challenges. Hopefully my words helped those dog owners get the basic tools needed to understand why dogs shouldn’t eat dry food and how to see that raw food really is the best prescription.
Raw Dog Hawai’i was very small at this point, but I always had a larger vision for what it could become. Many people would doubt the potential of the company and call it a niche market or a passing fad. They would ask, "what happens when this raw food fad ends?" The simple answer to this question is; "the kibble based and mass produced diets are ending now, and Raw Dog Hawai’i will be leading the charge to a real food for dogs."
Through 2012 and 2013 Raw Dog Hawai’i grew steadily driven by our successes with healing dog allergies. It was toward the end of the year that all the pieces would fall into place that allowed Raw Dog Hawai’i to really grow.
FROM COMMUNITY TO BUSINESS
In early 2013, Honolulu Magazine wrote a small story about us. At the same time Island Dog Magazine ran a feature story on us. We attended the Hawai’i Pet Expo in May of 2013 and the response was crazy. Luckily, we had several friends come with us and without them we would have been crushed at the response
It was because of this event that our customers became a bit crazy about telling everyone they knew about us. We quickly grew from me by my lonesome in a commercial kitchen to a staff of three. We’ve outgrown our kitchen, but we continue to support local farmers and ranchers, hire locally and invest locally. We are still looking for a larger space. I simply couldn’t imagine my life being any more fulfilling.
Raw Dog Hawai’i’s community was moving along as normal, when Honolulu Magazine honored us with the Best of 2014 Award. It caught us so off-guard that we only learned about it from our customers! We were quite humbled.
We bootstrapped the business with a little bit of cash and a credit card. If anyone had told us we were going to be using over 16,000 pounds of chicken every month I’m pretty sure we would have thought them crazy. From that day, the business has grown consistently month over month. We've done it by connecting with our customers and by providing great products and service. We do things the old fashioned way - we buy our inventory locally, listen and respond to our customers, and sell only products we personally believe in and would feed our own family.
I handle the overall business, with Dakota Tatom running our farmers’ markets, Virgil Villamar and his wife running the kitchen, and my wife proof reading, editing, and providing feedback to keep me focused and grounded. Together we form a united and productive team; always on the same page regarding the vision, culture, and outlook of the business.
Hello, welcome back to The Groomer Next Door Podcast this week we discuss protecting hearing for your pup.
This truly was a case of necessity being the mother... My dog Cooper, like most dogs, loves riding in anything that moves. So it was a natural doggy instinct to jump in the plane. I'd made a few short hops with my furry co-pilot, but was always very concerned about the decibel level and his sensitive ears.
----more----And so the research began. The first prototypes, of course, showed which designs didn't work.
And since dogs naturally feel no compunction to be diplomatic, I'm quite sure the translation was "Get away from me with that thing".
After the "organizational restructuring", Cooper was named Project Manager, and things progressed more quickly. So, for the $mall co$t of a few engineer$ and lots of dog treats, the right mixture of form and function was finally developed.
Cleared for takeoff.
Hello Pups and Kittens, welcome back to an all new episode of The Groomer Next Door. This week we're joined by Cuddle Clones https://cuddleclones.com/ We love animals. At Cuddle Clones, we recognize the unbreakable bond pet moms and dads have with their fur-children. But oftentimes that bond is disrupted due to travel, going away to college, military deployment or sadly the loss of a dear pet. We capture that connection with 100% handmade plush replicas of YOUR PET! That's right! We capture all of the physical details and personality traits of your pet in adorable stuffed animal form. Do you know what we call these adorable creations?! You guessed it, Cuddle Clones! An opportunity to give back. It would be our pleasure and privilege to help you celebrate that loving bond between you and your furbaby and make it last forever! Wait! That's not all! 10% of all profits are donated to help animals in need. You can feel the inner warmth of a thousand puppy breath kisses knowing that a portion of your purchase has been directly attributed to improving the lives of actual animals.
Our Focus on Giving Back Every month Cuddle Clones donates to an animal-wellness organization, a pet shelter and an individual pet in need. Check out our most recent donations below!
Aug 2005
The Cuddle Clones Aha Moment Ignites Napping next to her Great Dane Rufus, our Founder, Jennifer Williams comes up with the idea for Cuddle Clones.
Aug 2009
Jennifer Meets an Unexpected Kindred Spirit Jennifer enrolls in the MBA program at the University of Louisville and meets eventual Co-Founder, Adam Greene. They hit it off during an after class karaoke hangout and decided to become business partners.
Sep 2010
Cuddle Clones the idea becomes a Business! Jennifer and Adam establish Cuddle Clones LLC and make their first Cuddle Clone; a mixed breed dog named Layla.
Jul 2011
Cuddle Clones Original Website Launches An informational website is launched to gain awareness for the brand. What it lacked in functionality and design it made up for in heart.
May 2013
Cuddle Clones E-Commerce Opens for Business Our first fully functioning e-commerce website launches and acts as the brand’s new digital storefront.
Aug 2016
Cuddle Clones Acquires Cartoonize My Pet LLC It was love at first sight! We couldn't wait to get our paws on Cartoonize My Pet and are still very close with the previous owner, Fran. She's great!
Jun 2018
Cuddle Clones 2.0 Launches The Cuddle Clones team releases our new website with features that you, the customer, have asked for!
In studio interview for Phelps County Animal Welfare Leagues annual Strut Your Mutt with Lee Burr and Kent Bagnall on The Morning Mayors.
Episode 236 of The Groomer Next Door is here with one of my favorite cat ladies This week we're going to Meowingtons.
Inspired by one woman’s unconditional love for cats, Meowingtons is more than a company – it is a community for cat lovers to share in the latest and greatest cat trends, news, memes, and advice – all while shopping from the largest variety of unique, cat-themed products.
And the best part? We get to help cats in need.
Here at Meowingtons, we believe that every cat deserves a forever home, and our mission is to help these amazing felines in any way we can. To give back to our feline community, we work closely with our shelter partners by fostering cats from our office, donating essential supplies and enrichment toys, and sponsoring community cat adoption events – all to help the cats who need it most!
Meet Our Foster Cats! Our team is part of an Office Cats Foster Program. We currently foster Betsy and Blusie, two adorable lovebugs, in our office space in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Want to know more about Betsy and Blusie and the rest of our adorable fosters? See our Foster Cats Page or e-mail support@meowingtons.com!
This week on the podcast we have a very special guest. You've probably have heard of our guest he's the veternarian who takes on the big box store, he's stood up to big pet food, and has raised awareness on titers. This week we're joined by Dr. John Rob.
Dr. John Robb is a respected doctor of veterinary medicine from Connecticut. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California at Davis in 1981 and his DVM from that same institution in 1985.
Dr. Robb began his practice at New Haven Central Veterinary Hospital. He purchased the New Fairfield Veterinary Hospital in 1988, renaming it the Robb Animal Care Center in 1997. It was at this practice that Dr. Robb first established Community Appreciation Days, when he offered free exams and vaccinations to people who could not ordinarily afford veterinary care.
In April of 1999, Dr. Robb sold the Care Center to Veterinary Centers of America (VCA). He continued to work as an associate veterinarian and then Medical Director at VCA Northside in Danbury until his departure in 2005.
In 2007, Dr. Robb bought and ran Farmington Valley Emergency Hospital in Avon, Connecticut. There Dr. Robb treated every pet regardless of the owner’s financial situation. It was a 24-hour care facility for critically ill pets. Dr. Robb sold the 24-hour care facility in 2008 to BrightHeart Veterinary Company and bought a franchise from Banfield Pet Hospital. It was while at Banfield that Dr. Robb came up against the Veterinary Establishment represented by the Mars Candy Bar Company. Mars put profits first and pet lives second. In addition, Mars began an illegal process to dissolve franchise agreements and gain control of all 900 Banfield hospitals.
Dr. Robb could not be bought or blackmailed. Mars terminated the franchise agreement at Dr. Robb’s Banfield Hospital in Stamford, Connecticut, with no compensation. Mars threatened to report Dr. Robb to the State Board of Veterinary Medicine if he “wouldn’t go quietly.” Dr. Robb told Mars that he, not Mars and not the Connecticut State Board, had the right to choose what volume of rabies vaccine he injected into a pet. From this beginning has come a worldwide movement to protect the pets by amending the rabies laws to honor the measuring of circulating antibodies: namely, a blood titer as the true indicator of immunity!
Throughout his career Dr. Robb has held an unwavering commitment to pets over profits. He has experienced first-hand the toxic effect of the drive for productivity and profitability on animal care. His unwillingness to observe the unspoken “rules” among veterinarians that emphasize protecting the vet over protecting the pet has earned him the love and respect of pet owners. While some in the industry want to silence him, he has become a voice and a leader for the many animal care professionals who want to live their passion and provide the very best in care to our animal companions.
Mission Statement To allow veterinarians to make decisions that are in the best interest of an animal's health. To prevent animals from being over-vaccinated, which can lead to illness or death. To bring awareness to pet owners of the danger of over-vaccination.To amend the Rabies law.
http://www.protectthepets.com/the-science.html
Dr. Robb will do the titer following these steps:
- Kansas State requests 2cc's of serum for testing. Have your vet draw 4 cc's of whole blood and spin it for 5-10 minutes in a serum separator tube.
- Leave the blood in the serum separator tube.
- Once you have the blood sample home, complete the contact form below.
- Once payment has been made, Dr. Robb will be notified and submit your information.
- You will receive two emails: a pre-paid UPS label, and a submission form.
- Place the submission form and the sample in a bubble wrap envelope or box, apply the label to the package, and ship directly to the lab.
- No refrigeration is required.
- Drop your sample off in a UPS pick-up box or take it to the nearest UPS store for shipping.
- It will take approximately two weeks after shipping to get the results.
- The results will be forwarded to your email address.
- If there are any problems call or text Dr. Robb (203-731- 4251). Please, do not call the Lab directly. Submission Form for Ordering a Titer from Dr. Robb ONE PET PER FORM. Each pet is a separate Payment Transaction. Payment must be received before Dr. Robb can process. Thank you! Current price includes a nominal fee for the time involved. Rabies (RFFT) $50 Rabies (RFFT) + Core $75 Core Only (Distemper, Parvo, Adenovirus) $45 Rabies End Point Titer (not for travel) $120
Hello Pups and Kittens, welcome back to The Groomer Next Door podcast. This week we're joined by Lowell Kaufman. Lowell created a MUST NEED for all pet parents phone.
https://youtu.be/ai0hv7J7SsY
WELL INFORMED PET Join the Pet Health Revolution!
Well Informed Pet records and organizes your pet's health and wellness information... Then you can share these records with anyone in your pet's life by just clicking a button. Put all your pet's health records in one place and give access to anyone (Mom, your neighbor, sitter).
- Reduce the stress of traveling with your pet - paper records are one less thing to remember and bring with you.
- Stop worrying about your pet when you're away - check out pictures, comments, and more left by your walker, sitter, or boarding facility.
- Keep up with changes in your pet's health - and share these changes with your vet immediately.
- Avoid confusion at the groomer, boarding kennel, or trainer – your care instructions are all in one place.
HELP ME STOP WORRYING ABOUT MY PET'S HEALTH
Everything about your pet in one place - accessible by your phone
Well Informed Pet records and organizes your pet's health and wellness information... Then you can share these records with anyone in your pet's life by just clicking a button. Put all your pet's health records in one place and give access to anyone (Mom, your neighbor, sitter).
- Reduce the stress of traveling with your pet - paper records are one less thing to remember and bring with you.
- Stop worrying about your pet when you're away - check out pictures, comments, and more left by your walker, sitter, or boarding facility.
- Keep up with changes in your pet's health - and share these changes with your vet immediately.
- Avoid confusion at the groomer, boarding kennel, or trainer – your care instructions are all in one place.
HELP ME STOP WORRYING ABOUT MY PET'S HEALTH
Everything about your pet in one place - accessible by your phone. TRACK Upload / import any relevant pet documents to our secure cloud storage - access them from anywhere you have internet connection.
Create categories to find your pet's records when you need them (like standing in a busy new vet's office).
Know exactly when your pet last received their medications or vaccinations – and what the dosage instructions are.
Search for any activities, keywords, etc., to find relevant information from your pet’s history quickly.
View a timeline of your pet’s history and filter by categories, too.
And, yes, add as many pets as you need to!
SHARE Give anyone who takes care of your pet access to records - and you control exactly what they see.
You can add to-do lists for your caretakers or yourself - and Well Informed Pet will send a reminder one day before the task is due.
Set up, track, and manage your pet's appointments, then share them with your pet's team.
Add updates on your pet's health (comments, photos, or documents) - your pet's team can do the same so you know exactly what's going on with your pet while you're away.
Share the fun stuff, too - without competing with the noise of social media.
Transfer pet ownership from one owner to another (or pass health info on to the adopter if you’re a rescue).
use. You won't be asked to provide any payment information at sign up. So if you decide to stop using the app (we don't think you will), no surprise charges later on.
Hello Pups and Kittens, welcome back to The Groomer Next Door podcast. This week we're taking a trip to Florida for all of your furry companions.
Hi, fellow pet peeps!
Thanks for stopping by. I'm Patricia, owner of FloridaPets.net since 2001. My husband Chris and I have four companion dogs and all of us play on the furniture around here.
We are fortunate to live two minutes from a dog-friendly beach. Lulu, our black Labrador, would stay there for days if she could. Our Corgi mix, Jazz, likes the waves, but hates getting her feet wet - go figure! Add little Pepper the Poodle and Willie, the Doxie and you've got a crew who like getting out and having fun together. And we want you and your furkids to be able to do the same.
Where to go is often the big question. Whether you are a resident or visitor to Florida, I feel you will find FloridaPets.net to be a great resource for locations and events around the state where the red carpet is rolled out for well-behaved companion animals - and their well-behaved people.
As a former newspaper reporter, I have something in common with our Willie. I like to dig. In my case, I like searching for dog parks, beaches and boardwalks where canines are permitted to run, and restaurants where dogs can share a cool drink and treat with their peeps. I like discovering hotels, motels and B&Bs that love pet guests, and pet-friendly places to live, including apartments, condos, mobile home parks, even assisted living facilities.
What I learn from all my digging around, I share here. If you don't find the info you're looking for, please write to me and tell me what you need. I'm happy to help!
Hello pups and Kittens and welcome to another episode of The Groomer Next Door. This episode was recorded earlier this year and since I have no information on Honey Licks.
This week on The Groomer Next Door Podcast our good friend Dr. Laurie Coger will be re-joining us discussing.
AAFCO MEETING BY: Susan Thixton (Truth About Pet Food)
Another Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) meeting is over.
This was the largest attendance of consumer advocates we’ve ever had at AAFCO. Dr. Karen Becker, Rodney Habib, Daniel Orrego, Dr. Barbara Royal, Dr. Natasha Lilly, Chelsea Kent, Tammy Akerman, B.C. Henschen, Laura Beveridge, Julie Elrod, Roxanne Stone, Billy Hoekman, (not pictured) Dr. Cathy Alinovi, and myself. (Also pictured who joined us for dinner is Audree, Dr. Josie, Jillian, and Maura.)
AAFCO meetings are a necessity. A necessity for us to be here, and a necessity for regulations to be established that properly regulate the food that animals consume. Part of the problem is that a great deal of effort is taken to write legal definitions of ingredients or determine the required font size on a label – but little enforcement of those detailed regulations happen.
As example…
We had a meeting with FDA right after the last session on Tuesday 7/31/18. One of the two pet owners that spoke with FDA had multiple pets get sick from a commercial dog food. She told FDA that she purchased the dog food – in part – based on the images of steak on the label (just like millions of other pet owners have). What the label told her was in the food (steak) she later learned was not even close to what her dogs actually ate. The misleading pet food label cost her more than $6000.00 in vet bills – and the misleading image almost cost her her dog.
In the AAFCO book is this pet food regulation: “A vignette, graphic, or pictorial representation on a pet food label shall not misrepresent the contents of the package.” At a previous AAFCO meeting – probably 20 years ago – regulatory officials meticulously wrote this legal requirement of pet food labels. But…20 years later, not one State Department of Agriculture and not one FDA representative bothers to enforce this law.
Millions of pet food consumers unknowingly buy pet foods based on those misleading images on the label – images that are supposed to be regulated…but are not.
So part of the insanity of AAFCO is that many people work very hard to write legal requirements of pet food/animal feed…and then those very legal requirements are ignored.
Another pet owner shared her story with FDA during our meeting. Her story was of her dog’s death directly linked to a dog treat. This pet owner reported the incident to FDA, had the treat tested, provided all test results to FDA. But a full year after her dog died, FDA has done little to investigate the death. Through tear filled eyes, we all listened to her story and her pleas with FDA to do something to get a risky product off the market. She told the agency how concerning it was that she has to be the one to investigate the dog treat – because no regulatory authority was.
And again, we have another glaring concern of pet food. Lack of properly investigating a dangerous pet food or treat. Consumer tax dollars support the authorities that are supposed to be investigating a pet food/treat illness or death…but if we want an unsafe product off store shelves, consumers are left to investigate on our own.
What AAFCO members care most about is industry. And they are not shy about stating that. During the Ingredient Definitions Committee session a State Department of Agriculture representative reminded committee members that “firms are going to be hurting” if they don’t push through these ingredient definitions (they want to sell the ingredient but cannot until it is legally defined). During the Pet Food Label Modernization session (discussion on future updates to pet food labels), a State Department of Agriculture representative openly encouraged industry to complain about these label updates stating “this is going to cost you money to change your labels, more of you need to speak out against this”. This same State Department of Agriculture representative told the committee to “consider the economic impact to industry” regarding pet food labeling changes.
FYI – after the 2007 pet food recall, Congress required FDA to update pet food labels. Congress required FDA to complete this work by September 2009. This has never been completed by FDA. Nine years after law required pet food labels be updated, government officials complain the changes will hurt industry.
The biggest concern of regulatory authorities – AAFCO, State Department of Agriculture, and FDA – is industry. And we have to change that. Consumers are the largest stakeholder group of pet food. We are the reason commercial pet food exists. Somehow, some way…we have to constantly remind authorities that consumers ARE the most important stakeholder of pet food.
Our amazing team at AAFCO was wonderful. The caring energy from everyone was empowering. We were – as typical at AAFCO meetings – followed and listened to. During our meeting with FDA, someone was reporting every word back to another on a cell phone (yes, we saw you). But we didn’t care. We have nothing to hide, they do.
A special thank you to Dr. Karen Becker, Rodney Habib, Dr. Barbara Royal and Dr. Natasha Lilly for coming to AAFCO. You are appreciated more than words can properly explain.
Healthy Dog Expo 2019
Dr. Kendra Pope
As a board-certified veterinary oncologist, Dr. Pope knows the challenges pet owners face when their beloved companion is given a cancer diagnosis. She is one of only a handful of veterinary oncologists in the United States also extensively trained in holistic modalities such as acupuncture, herbal medicine and intravenous nutrient therapies, which provides her with additional tools to utilize towards the best possible outcome, and quality of life, for every patient.
Her philosophy combines the use of her conventional medical training with that of various integrative modalities to maximize the health, wellness, and quality of life of her patients. Through collaboration with coworkers, colleagues and experts in their field, Dr. Pope is passionate about improving the lives of both her patients, and their owners. While answering tough medical questions, through clinical research, Dr. Pope is committed to making a difference in the area of integrative veterinary medicine.
Outside of those diagnosed with cancer, Dr. Pope routinely treats patients with other difficult or chronic conditions as well as those seeking maximal health and wellness. Using acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, and more, her practice works to restore health and vitality, and improve quality of life. For more information, visit Dr. Pope’s website.
Kimberly Gauthier Kimberly Gauthier is the blogger behind Keep the Tail Wagging and author of A Novice’s Guide to Raw Feeding for Dogs. Kimberly and her Significant Other have raised two sets of happy, healthy littermates and one demanding cat (all raw fed) in the Pacific Northwest. When she’s not digging into the latest sci-fi program or Marvel movie, Kimberly is hanging out with friends and plotting to morph the world into a dog-friendly planet. Learn more at her website, Keep The Tail Wagging.
Kohl Harrington Writer/director Kohl Harrington exposed the truth behind the pet food industry in his second directorial effort, Pet Fooled. As the winner of the aptly named Catalina Film Festival’s Unsung Hero award, Kohl brought forward many of the unsavory details of commercial pet foods, and the misleading marketing techniques that sell consumers on these products. Since its launch on Netflix, iTunes, and Vimeo, citizens in over 82 countries have seen the truth behind the colorful bags and cans. And Pet Fooled is just the tip of the iceberg. Kohl is already at work on Pet Fooled 2.0, which is sure to be a heart pounding, jaw dropping investigation bringing much needed clarity to consumers everywhere. Follow the story at the Pet Fooled Facebook page and the Pet Fooled 2.0 fundraiser.
Suzanne Clothier
Suzanne Clothier has been working with animals professionally since 1977, with a deep background of experience that includes obedience, agility, puppy testing, breeding, Search and Rescue, conformation, instructing, kennel management and canine midwifery. She is well respected for her holistic Relationship Centered Training™ approach to dogs and the people that love them.
She has taught in the US, Canada, Belgium, Holland, Italy, Japan, Australia and New Zealand for groups as varied as Wolf Park, NADOI, Association of Pet Dog Trainers, FEMA (Northeast Region Disaster Dog Teams), Alaskan Dog Musher Association, Chicago Anti-Cruelty Society, AKC Obedience judges, many national specialties, and numerous obedience, agility, breed, rescue, shelter and SAR groups.
Her book, Bones Would Rain from the Sky: Deepening Our Relationships With Dogs has received wide spread praise from every corner of the dog world, including twice being included in the Wall Street Journal’s list of Top 5 Dog Books. An award winning author of videos, books, booklets and numerous articles, Suzanne has written articles for the AKC Gazette, Dog Fancy, Dogs In Canada, Off Lead, Clean Run, Wolf Clan and breed magazines and newsletters around the world. She served as a committee member for the AKC’s Agility Advisory Board, and as a committee member of the American Humane Association’s Task Force for the Development of Humane Standards in Dog Training.
She has served as a consultant to Guiding Eyes for the Blind (Patterson, NY), Southeastern Guide Dogs (Tampa, FL), Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation (Bloomfield, CT), Assistance Dogs of the West (Santa Fe, NM) and Guide Dogs of America (Sylmar, CA). For all these organizations, Suzanne utilized her Relationship Centered Training™ approach and her Enriched Puppy Protocol™ to assist in the restructuring of the puppy raising programs.
A German Shepherd breeder, her 8 generations of Hawks Hunt German Shepherds have been successful in obedience, agility, search and rescue, tracking, herding and therapy work; she is also the co-breeder of a National Specialty BOB Brittany. She lives on a working farm in upstate New York with husband John Rice, and their considerable animal family of dogs, cats, parrots, tortoises, Scottish Highland cattle, horses, donkeys, pigs and more. Find out more about Suzanne’s work at her website.
Dr. Debbie Torraca Dr. Debbie (Gross) Torraca has been involved in the field of canine physical rehabilitation and conditioning for over twenty years. She began her career in human sports medicine and quickly made the transformation to canine physical rehabilitation and sports medicine. She began with a BS at Boston University, and then obtained an advanced MS from Quinnipiac College and a doctorate at the University of Tennessee. She is also a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner, and one of the founders of the University of Tennessee Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner program. Dr. Torraca believes that each day should be a learning experience and continuously seeks opportunities to further her education in the classroom and through real life experiences!
Debbie has taught throughout the world on many topics and is widely published in the field of canine physical rehabilitation, as well as canine performance. She has many DVDS, articles, and related information published for the dog lover in the areas of conditioning, structure, injury prevention, stretching, strengthening, performance, and rehabilitation. She has been very involved with professional research in the realm of canine performance. In addition, she absolutely loves spending time in her clinic, Wizard of Paws Physical Rehabilitation for Animals, LLC (www.wizardofpaws.net). She believes EVERY dog deserves the best quality of life for the longest time possible whether they are 8 weeks of age or 18 years of age. Her rapport with animals and passion for rehabilitation is evident in her practice and teaching. It’s no surprise that Debbie’s advice and insight is sought from all over the world by veterinarians, owners, and researchers.
As previously reported by American Veterinarian®, there is a notable discrepancy between the types of pet foods veterinarians and pet owners believe to be healthy for dogs and cats. For instance, when asked whether low- or no-grain diets are healthier for dogs, 46% of pet owners said yes, while 63% of veterinary professionals said no, according to a survey conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. Similarly, 63% of pet owners said corn was not healthy for dogs, but 50% of veterinarians said it was.
Could a gap in knowledge become detrimental to pets?
Today, the FDA released a warning to veterinarians and pet owners about reports of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs eating pet foods that contained peas, lentils, legume seeds, or potatoes as the main ingredients. It is not yet known how these ingredients are linked to cases of DCM.
The reports raised a red flag because DCM is occurring more frequently in breeds that are not considered genetically predisposed to developing the disease, including golden retrievers, Labrador retrievers, whippets, a Shih Tzu, a bulldog, miniature schnauzers, and mixed breeds.
In the cases reported to the FDA, the dogs were being fed diets that commonly listed potatoes or multiple legumes as well as their protein, starch, and fiber sources early in the ingredient list, indicating that those were the main ingredients. High levels of legumes or potatoes are found often in products labeled as “grain-free.”
The medical records for 4 of the atypical DCM cases—3 golden retrievers and 1 Labrador retriever—revealed that the dogs had low whole blood levels of taurine, which is documented as potentially leading to DCM.
The FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine and the Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network are investigating this potential association. According to the FDA, early reports from the veterinary cardiology community indicate that the dogs ate these foods consistently for time periods ranging from months to years.
In an article that originally appeared on the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University’s blog Petfoodology, Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, PhD, DACVN, recalled a recent patient that was diagnosed with DCM at the school’s hospital. Upon further evaluation, it was discovered that the 4-year-old beagle-Labrador mix had been fed a grain-free pet food that contained kangaroo meat and chickpeas.
“Recently, some astute cardiologists noticed higher rates of DCM in golden retrievers and some atypical dog breeds,” Dr. Freeman wrote. “They also noticed that both the typical and atypical breeds were more likely to be eating boutique or grain-free diets, and diets with exotic ingredients—kangaroo, lentils, duck, pea, fava bean, buffalo, tapioca, salmon, lamb, barley, bison, venison, and chickpeas. Even some vegan diets have been associated. It has even been seen in dogs eating raw or home-prepared diets.”
While the investigation is ongoing, the FDA is encouraging pet owners and veterinary professionals to report cases of DCM that may be linked to a dog’s diet by using the Safety Reporting Porta
This week on The Groomer Next Door Podcast we have Mark Brannigan from Hemp My Pet on the show.At HempMy Pet, our mission is to be your trusted source for Organic, Hemp Infused Pet products. As a vertically integrated Hemp Company, we stand behind the quality and integrity of our products, from seed to sale, 100%. We only use the highest quality, human-grade ingredients for our Pet products, and never formulate with anything that we would not consume ourselves. In addition to being advocates for animal rights, we donate product to animal rescues and sanctuaries, as we believe Hemp can be especially beneficial for healing mental and physical trauma and can also a beneficial compliment for use during training and behavioral work. We support and advocate for sustainable and Organic farming practices as well as bringing awareness to the current and future landscape of Hemp and especially the importance of growing Hemp Organically. We are active advocates for Hemp as alternative medicine, and our work in the industry and encouragement of consumers to educate themselves is directly tied to moving the industry in a positive direction. We believe that all people and animals have the right to heal themselves naturally and should have access to this plant and ALL other beneficial plants and alternative medicines in order to be able to support their health and well-being for generations to come.
This week on The Groomer Next Door Podcast our guest is Sarah Stone.
About Sarah
Sarah Stone has always cared deeply for animals and “their people”. But it took 16 years of feeling unfulfilled and incomplete working in the insurance industry to realize her true calling.
Sarah recognized the key to her happiness was helping and working with her first love, animals. “I’ve always had an ability to direct healing energy, making it an integral part of my life. So I decided to follow my true passion and began healing many different kinds of animals, connecting with and listening to my spirit guides and angels. I often work with animals and their parents, who have nowhere else to turn. My purpose in this life is to bring peace, comfort and happiness to all animals and their people by seeking help for them.”
Over the years, Sarah’s work with the animal kingdom revealed that our beloved pets tend to be affected by their human companion’s’ physical and emotional issues. “Animals experience similar emotions as humans; Sarah explains, “I am continually amazed at how animals absorb the physical and emotional pain and discomfort from their people.”
This insight led Sarah to extend her healing energy sessions to people as well. By working with her guides and angels, she opens healing channels for individuals – attaining the same amazing results as her work with the animal kingdom – alleviating distress on all levels: Mental, emotional, physical and spiritual. Sarah uses classes, lectures and seminars to teach others how to tap into the healing energy from the universal source, available to everyone.
Sarah Stone is also an Ordained Minister.
Hello Pups and Kittens, this week we're joined by an amazing lady with PLENTRY of experience with animals.
Who Are We?
Acme Canine…we teach dog owners new tricks and now we’re training dog trainers and owners of dog daycare and boarding facilities To better understand Acme Canine, you need to know how we started. In 2004 Acme Canine was created to bring professional, knowledgeable and caring dog training to the places dogs misbehave the most…their home.
When owner, Laura Pakis, decided on the Acme name, she had not thought of the benefits of having a company name that started with the first letter of the alphabet. Rather it was based on two other reasons. One was the good memories of the nostalgic Acme Company and how it could fix anything. Most importantly, it was the more intellectual reason of Acme’s definition meaning “the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development”. For Acme Canine that means being dogcentric!
Acme Canine has been a member of the canine community for over 12 years. From it’s early beginnings of certified trainer, Laura Pakis, training in her apartment in Delaware, Ohio to a staff of 4 trainers and 10 kennel assistants caring and working with all breeds and all ages of dogs at her facility in Lewis Center, Ohio and now sharing her knowledge through Spike’s Blog, Acme Canine has taken on many roles to better serve the canine community.
Known throughout the United States for maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and business practice as well as keeping abreast of the latest methods, practices and techniques of dog care, Acme Canine is synonymous with quality care and expertise in dog training, dog daycare and dog boarding. Since its formation, Acme Canine is committed to making dogs polite members of society and a joy to own. Keeping with its mission, Acme Canine continues to utilize a variety of innovative and individualized techniques to teach dog and owner a positive method of living and learning together. And now we are coaching dog trainers and dog daycare and boarding facilities on how to achieve these high standards.
Our goal is for you to have the best in everything you do, and we do this with integrity, experience and compassion. We are constantly coming up with new ways to create a fun and entertaining environment for dogs. We hope that you will take the opportunity to try out our services. You won’t regret it!
Laura Pakis Davis is an experienced Certified Professional Trainer and owner/founder of Acme Canine. Having trained over 5,000 dogs and run a boarding and daycare facility for the past 13 years, Laura focuses her blog, Spike’s Dog Blog by Acme Canine, on training knowledge and the care and understanding of dogs.
A member of the Dog Writer’s Association, Blog Paws, Women in the Pet Industry and the IACP, Laura shares her experience through a variety of social medias and national and local magazines. She is an industry expert to the media and assists dog trainers worldwide with improving their training techniques, people skills, and business knowledge.
Laura is proficient in many areas of pet care and training.
She is a certified in Pet First Aid by the American Red Cross and PetSaver, is AKC Canine Good Citizen and Community Canine Evaluator, and AKC PuppySTAR evaluator. She is certified in breed selection, puppy development, assistance dog training, basic and advanced obedience, Police K-9 and protection training, tracking, E-touch training, and Pack to Basics.
Well known throughout the canine community for quality training, high standards, and professionalism, Laura was nominated for the Woman of the Year in the Pet Industry, the BBB’s Integrity Award and Worthington, Ohio Chamber’s Small Business Person of the Year. Acme Canine received The Silver award for the 2014 Pet Age Boarding Facility of the year.
Laura has volunteered as a Service Dog trainer, taught puppy development through Franklin County’s prison program and Tricks for Treats at Bark Til Dark Dog Park, child/dog safety at Powell’s safety town, dog care workshops at Delaware County preservation parks, local libraries and schools. In addition Laura and her team of Acme Reading Dogs have worked with children to improve their reading comprehension and helped reduce stress among the Ohio State University students during their Reading Days.
Laura can be heard on KSCO radio in San Jose, California every Sunday at 1pm sharing her canine knowledge. She is also a guest speaker at the 2018 Pet Boarding and Daycare Expo West where she will present a workshop on canine body language and performing Intake Examinations.
An animal lover at heart, Laura lives with Autumn (a rescued Boxer/Labrador mix) and her new dog, Miss Moneypenny (a Bluetick Coon Hound). Laura also has two goldfish, Flipper and Lassie, who she has trained to go through a hoop in their tank.
About Our Computer Wiz Phil Davis has been assisting Acme Canine almost 6 years now. He works behind the scenes creating and programming a plethora of apps to make your experience with Acme Canine, well, wonderful! Now retired, Phil was a data processing consultant for Unisys Corporation for 19 years and then an Information Technology manager for two State of Ohio agencies for 16 years. He enjoys getting back to his programming and analysis roots with Acme.
Phil is a dog lover at heart having had a dog in his life since he was a young child living in Elyria. Currently Phil has Autumn, a boxer/lab mix, who happens to be Acme Canine’s Guest Dog Blogger.
About the Namesake of Our Dog Blog Spike (now deceased) was a French Bulldog/Dachshund rescue. He was trained in basic and advanced obedience, had his CGC certification and became a reading therapy dog later in life. Spike loved everyone he met and anxiously awaited the signal to be petted if allowed. He appeared on ONN and NBC television and in 2013 created his own blog! Spike was a valuable member of the Acme Canine staff. As a blog dog, Spike wrote about dog related subjects promoting dog etiquette and improving canine relationships.
Although he crossed the Rainbow Bridge in 2015, his tips and advice live on through his humorous blogs.
About Our Demo Dog Miss Moneypenny (affectionately known as Penny) is a 3 year old Bluetick Coonhound. You most likely will hear her before you see her if she is enjoying a game of chase in the yard. She has been taught to perform advanced obedience, scentwork, retrieval, tricks and therapy work. Penny also assists Laura with training client’s dogs. She is a Guest Dog Blogger, giving her point of view on Spike’s Dog blog when the mood strikes.
About Our Guest Dog Blogger Autumn recently joined Acme Canine’s staff. She was a rescue who Phil adopted in 2008. Autumn has a personality all her own. She is sweet to those close to her, but doesn’t have much tolerance for anyone else. Currently in rehab to become a well mannered dog, Autumn has no problem speaking her mind. In fact she is a pretty decent writer as well. Hear more from Autumn on Spike’s Blog where she’ll tell it like it is from a dog’s perspective.
Hello Pups and Kittens, welcome back to The Groomer Next Door. This week we're joined by an amazing lady whose one of the Godmothers of Raw Feeding. We're going to hear all about Vicki Larsen, her stories, and hopefully you all will enjoy this weeks episode,
Hello Pups and Kittens, this is the first episode of July. We're back to our normal format with the most amazing animal lovers. This week Julie Bacon (Q-Coach) is sittinfg down with us on the podcast For all of you who want MORE!! if you go to https://www.theqcoach.com/ all e-books will be 25% at checkout when you use the promo code "GROOMER".
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The Q Coach
How many seminars, classes, and workshops have you taken to hone your dog handling skills? To learn new techniques? To train your puppy? Probably too many to count!
Now, how many seminars, classes or workshops have you taken to hone your mental game? To learn how to better prepare your team? To improve your results in the ring as a handler? I'm guessing very few if any.
And this is how it goes ... We spend so much of our time and money ensuring our dogs have the skills to walk into the agility, obedience, flyball, conformation, draft or another ring, yet as the other half of the team, what are we doing for ourselves?
The Q Coach was created to address the human half of our canine performance teams and to support us beyond the handling skills we acquire for our dogs. Our flagship program, Dream-n-Scheme, is rooted in an eBook that will provide essential tools to dream, plan, journal and let go in order to improve your results in and out of the ring.
We all have coaches for our handling skills, now you have a coach for your mental game. Welcome to The Q Coach!
Q More We all want better results every time we enter a trial, test or show. We have a certain picture of how it should go in our heads, and yet our minds can be our own worst enemies. The Q Coach is formed around a singular goal: get the results you want! Learn how to put a plan together that is easy to execute along with mental strategies to keep your performance on track.
Whether you are preparing for a national event, coming back after a long rehab or wanting to improve results at local obedience or agility trials, The Q Coach can support your goals from near-term to lifetime.
Are you ready to Q? Our flagship program, Dream-n-Scheme, is designed to provide a structure in order to improve your performance and relationship with your dogs in and out of the ring.
The Dream-n-Scheme program works in conjunction with any handling system across all competitive dog environments. Our goal is to make sure you hit your goals from conformation to obedience to agility and beyond!
We have created several delivery methods to match how you learn best - reading, live coaching, group settings and personalized intensives. Choose the method that's right for you and start your Q-Journey today!
"When I first started working with Julie I didn't tell anyone. Why? Because my friends know I'm as good as my last seminar - meaning I'm excited for the first three weeks after a seminar and then I fall back on the familiar. This time, I did the work because I wanted to and I stopped focusing on immediate results and started working on my short and long term goals. I've always had goals, I just never took the time to write them down, let alone break them down and become strategic about achieving them.
"What's changed since I signed up for the program? First and foremost my dogs and I all are experiencing joy!! I have a plan when I walk into any ring about how to manage myself, which has made me more confident about my better conditioned and trained team and guess what, I'm experiencing more success then I ever have, having more fun than I ever have! And people are noticing - they keep asking me what's different and for once I can pin point exactly what's different!" -- Lori, Colorado
This week to conclude a very unique and difficult series I will do my very best to disect this entire conversation and break it down as best as I possibly can. I worked to the last moment to pull together a complete episode with as much content as possible.
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ENTOMOPHAGY is the practice of consuming insects. 2 billion people in 80% of the world’s countries consume insects as part of their daily diet, and entomophagy has been practiced by those cultures for thousands of years. Western cultures have only recently become aware of the culinary and nutritional advantages of the more than 1,900 known edible insects.
This week on the podcast we continue on our Insect Based Series with two great guys from Wilder Harrier. Let's examine the facts on this subject.
When it comes to health, we don't cut corners. We truly believe that food is fuel and we must always strive for the most optimal choice. To us, this translates as what is most natural, unprocessed, whole and least detrimental to the planet.
Wholesome ingredients are packed with nutrients. This means that the weight of our products accounts for the actual quantity of delicious goodness you are feeding to your dog. In other words, everything that finds itself in our products is there because we want it to be.
Cricket powder is the product of crickets that have been cleaned, frozen, roasted, cooled and then ground up. Essentially, the result is a highly proteinated powder. What can you look forward to, healthwise, when consuming cricket powder? A lot more of all the good things! Cricket powder boasts 2x more protein content than beef, more calcium than milk, contains all 9 amino acids and has more iron than spinach (source: Entomo Farms). A lot of "punch" in a little package!
Bananas have come to be a staple in the North American diet. These yummy fruits are not only delicious, they have their lot of health benefits. The reason why bananas are beneficial for your dog are very akin to the reasons they are good for humans: they boost the immune system, replenish electrolytes, promote the lustre of your dog’s coat and health of his skin. In terms of nutrients, bananas are notable for being chock-full of potassium and magnesium, biotin and copper, as well as vitamins B6 and C!
Peanuts are a good addition to your dog’s food since they are filled with “good” fats that promote a healthy heart, as well as vitamins B and E (proponents to a shiny coat and well-functioning immune system, respectively!). Also, who hasn’t seen their dog go absolutely crazy for peanut butter!
Much like the other health-oriented ingredient choices in our treats, apples contain vitamins that contribute to the sheen of your dog’s coat (in this case, Vitamin A). Moreover, the presence of Vitamin C in apples helps in the proper development of muscles and bones in puppies and helps maintain this health in older dogs. In addition, they have a notable amount of soluble fiber and are low in fat!
Cranberries are filled with neat bonuses to your dog’s health. First off, they aid in digestive health, promoting anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial qualities that inhibit digestive infections and/or viruses. Furthermore, they help in maintaining oral health! That means helping in maintaining your dog’s teeth clean and his breath smelling lovely.
Sweet potatoes are tasty and are easy to digest. Every part of the sweet potato is packed with nutrients, meaning that they are wholesome choice.
Chickpeas, like other beans, are a source of protein. In addition, they serve as a source of fiber that can abate canine constipation.
Brewer’s yeast is our new addition and is filled with wonderful benefits (antioxidants that improve the sheen of your dog’s coat and lessen itchiness in the skin). Interestingly, ingesting brewer’s yeast aids in flea control and repels mosquitoes and ticks - a great advantage for any outdoor dog! For dogs that are prone to separation anxiety, brewer’s yeast is a useful supplement. When mammal’s are stressed, they burn through Vitamin B reserves - this vitamin, when properly calibrated, inhibits the release of anxiety inflicting hormones. This, the presence of brewer’s yeast in the system allows for Vitamin B reserves to seldom be depleted.
ocopherols - or organic chemical compounds possessing Vitamin E activity - are very important for dogs. Indeed, Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant, protecting and repairing cells against the damage inflicted by free-radicals. Concretely, this means that a dog will utilize Vitamin E to form red blood cells and prevent blood clotting disorders.
Rosemary is a natural food preservative; it is antimicrobial, it’s pathogen-fighting capacity can prevent food from spoiling as well as combat fungi and bacteria in your dog’s gut. In addition, rosemary also has antispasmodic abilities to smooth muscles due to its calming effect.
Crickets are a superfood! The recommended daily ratio of Omega 6 to Omega 3 fatty acids is 3:1 in order to maintain a balanced system. Crickets fall exactly into those numbers, whereas beef favors Omega 6 in a 18:1 ratio and chicken 15:1. This is not a negligible difference! Crickets are a complete protein - this means that they contain all essential amino acids necessary for our dietary health. Because they are whole when they are processed, their protein-rich exoskeleton is also consumed, adding to the mix! They are 69% protein by weight; for every 100g. consumed, 69g. will be pure protein. Comparatively, chicken checks in at 31% and beef at 43%! n North America, insects are not yet part of the mainstream diet. While we aren’t entomophagous yet, it doesn’t mean our pets can’t jump on the bandwagon before us! That being said, since crickets aren’t commonly found in pet feed as of yet, they are not an allergen. In fact, many dogs develop allergies to wheat, lamb, chicken and/or beef due to its prevalence in pet feed. Also, since insects are a wholesome ingredient and are ground to a powder, they are very easy to digest. In short, crickets are a safe choice for sensitive dogs! Crickets are hard-bodied insects, this means that they contain an exoskeleton. Typically, insects with exoskeletons have extra fiber content. They are also a good source of magnesium, zinc, potassium and contain your daily dose of Vitamin B12, which regulates the nervous system. In addition, crickets possess high iron counts (more than spinach, even!) and contain more calcium than milk!Crickets are much lower in fat and calories per gram of protein than other animal proteins, making them an ideal hypocaloric alternative. On the ethical spectrum, raising crickets for consumption is more ethical than farming livestock. Crickets naturally breed in cramped environments, the same cannot be said for cattle or other macro organisms. Since we are unable to photosynthesize, we must unfortunately source our energy from other organisms in the most ethical and responsible way possible. Studies do exist, however, detailing the subject of insect responsivity to pain.
One way of contributing to the health of the environment is to sever our ties to polluting sectors. By reducing the demand for these industries, the hope is that they lose relevance. This only functions in light of a viable alternative. This is where we step in; constantly on the lookout for alternative protein sources, we believe that they are key in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The world is ripe with different options if we are willing to go on cultural adventures to find them. Consider seaweed, mushrooms, flowers and even other invertebrates - let’s find out together!
In order to obtain 10 grams of beef protein, one must expense 97.5 gallons of water, whereas as little as 7.5 gallons is needed for the same amount of cricket protein to come to be - that is 13x less the amount of water required for beef, hardly a negligible amount.
The amount of feed required to source 10 grams of beef protein is 12x higher than what is expensed to produce the same amount of cricket protein: crickets require 0.5 units of feed whereas beef requires 6.
Methane is a leading greenhouse gas. Crickets produce inconsequential amounts of methane whereas livestock, on the other hand, are notorious for their methane production. Indeed, crickets produce 80x less methane than cows.
Evidently, due to their small size, crickets require much less space than cattle. Ideally, cows require ample pasture to roam and infrastructures to be housed in. Crickets thrive in cramped environments (colonies) and thus their spatial requirements are much more economical than that of livestock.
To further our commitment to a healthy planet, we partnered with the international non-profit organization 1% for the Planet - a regroupement of eco-conscious companies pledging to donate 1% of their annual sales to helping better the environment by assisting NGOs committed to protecting various ecosystems and exploring sectors of renewable energy. Some of the beneficiaries of this organization include [Earth Rangers].
Everything we need for a healthy life exists in the world around us. We believe in sourcing food sources in a way that minimizes nefarious impacts on the environment and provide the best intake of benefits, healthwise. For this reason, we scour ingredient options that are local - a smaller carbon footprint means less pollution. We look for ingredients that can offer the maximum benefits when consumed whole, that do not require fillers or sugar to compromise for lack of content and taste. This means no skimping, lots of research and being willing to think outside the box but whose value we can intrinsically understand. This is our commitment to you and to our planet.
We believe that we are meant to be outside, that in a world promoting hyperconnectivity, it is sometimes forgotten how the great outdoors can make us feel connected in our minds and bodies. We encourage humans and their dogs to get outside, eat clean and run wild.
One of the biggest challenges in our future as species is the exponential rise in population numbers coupled with limited resources. The fact is, when the variables change, so does the result. As such, we are at a time when we must adjust as a society and shift our focus towards food resources that address problems like plenitude, cost and availability in order to achieve desirable results: more people fed, healthily, with less. The reality is, we need to rely on proteins that are sustainable and assure us a future world to live in.
We are more than proud, as part of our social vocation, to be partnered up with an organization orchestrating the social reinsertion of people with disabilities into the workforce, they truly are our helping hands.
The only way to eradicate supply is to stop the demand. For this reason we refuse to support - whether directly or indirectly - any organization that fosters the existence of puppy mills, as they are uselessly cruel. The statistics do not lie: millions of dogs are left homeless every year in North America and are truly deserving of a forever home. As such, we are partnered with local shelters to promote adoption as the way to go when looking for your best friend.
Hello Pups and Kittens, welcome back to The Groomer Next Door Podcast. This is Volume 2 of "INSECT BASED DIET SERIES". This weeks guest is Brandon Keim (Co-Founder & Chief Strategic Officer) MISSION Conscientious Cat was founded in 2015 to solve a problem confronting every vegetarian, vegan and thoughtful meat-eater who also feeds a cat: despite the many brands and varieties of cat food available, it's very hard to find one that's ethical and sustainable. We are now developing an insect-based cat food.
We also believe that business should benefit society. We will work with socially and environmentally responsible partners, and our supply chain will be transparent and accountable. Ten percent of our profits will be given to philanthropic organizations selected by our community.
This week we start our INSECT BASED DIET SERIES.
Our obligation is to sustain it, conserve it, perpetuate it — to keep the Earth by doing our best to protect all life systems and life forms. By 2050 the world’s population will reach over 9 billion and all of us will be hungry. How will we fare? Who will feed us and how?
We three Goldin brothers, Darren, Ryan and Jarrod, have always been close to nature from our earliest memories of water skiing along the beautiful river in our homeland of South Africa. Our initial connection and eventual love of the environment stemmed from the example of our father, Alan, whose respect for the Earth was exemplary.
He and our mother, Loraine, integrated their passion for the Earth into mealtimes which became not only physically nutritious but also spiritually profound times of appreciation for the food we shared, the resources that brought it to our table, and for each other. We are grateful to them for setting us onto the path of global awareness and ways to impact others through our service to the Earth.
It is through this awareness, and passionate conversation with one another, that brought the genesis of Entomo Farms- producing insect protein as a viable, and altruistic response to the global crises; (food, water, natural resources) that will imminently be upon us.
OUR PAST
We began with our first company, “Reptile Feeders”, which has shown us that as reptiles and fish thrive and flourish eating insect protein, so also can humans now and in the future. In fact 33 percent of the world or over 2 billion people eat insect protein every day, as part of their diet, from Mexico to Asia and many countries in between!
ENTOMO FARMS IS OUR RESPONSE TO THE NEED TO PARTICIPATE IN SUSTAINING THE EARTH, AND OUR VISION ENCOMPASSES EVERY STRATA OF SOCIETY. Our products will become the additional protein, iron, fibre, amino acids and fats that farmers need for their livestock to flourish.
Our products will help feed nutritious and cost effective food to the poor, malnourished, and food insecure. Our products will create ‘Geoentomarians’, consumers who chose insect protein in order to show respect to and to enhance the preservation of the environment. Our products will spark the imagination of culinary foodies with limitless opportunities to expand their dining pleasures.
Entomo: an intergenerational response to the environment and the obligation to care for creation. We have taken the next step, and hope you come along for the ride.
This week on the podcast are favorite two cat ladies are returning to the show so we can catch up. It's been a year since they last visited us. You've seen them on their hit YouTube show, you've seen Jae and Adrienne with Dr. Karen Becker, and finally we get to hear all about their adventures.
This week on podcast we're going to be joined by the greatest author in the World. Amy Shojai is a nationally known authority on pet care & behavior, the author of eleven pet books & hundreds of articles & columns, & the spokesperson for Purina brand pet foods. She founded & is president of the International Cat Writers Association.
Hi there, I’m Amy Shojai — you could say I’m all about cats and dogs. Whether writing pet-centric fiction or how-to prescriptive nonfiction, I’m constantly channeling my furry muses . . . who still live with me or remain in my heart.
These days I’m hard at work on the 4th book in my SEPTEMBER & SHADOW pet-centric thriller series. Oh, and my playwright partner-in-thespian-fun and I have completed work on the next musical. Who needs sleep? Feel free to browse around the site, maybe grab a tips sheet, and subscribe to a newsletter (I give away lots of info-tainment every week!). I highly recommend you get a print copy of the nonfiction–just works better for reference, doncha think? s
This week on The Groomer Next Door podcast we're so lucky to have Shawn Simons Headmistress of Kitty Bungalow Charm School For Wayward Cats. Kitty Bungalow is California's only 100% feral cat rescue and socialization facility. As shelter interventionists, we focus our attention on the most vulnerable of felines -- the ferals. We break down the anxiety of feral cats with our nearly 80 weekly volunteers who use our guided socialization techniques and objectives, taking these street cats from 'hiss to home'. We look to see that these cats never have to see the inside of a shelter and our socialized kittens graduate as Ivy League lap cats into life long loving homes. Our rescue is more than just finding homes for the homeless; we are working at the root of the problem, providing broad based Trap Neuter Return (TNR) and free spays and neuters to neighborhoods in need within Los Angeles. Due to an ongoing injunction with the city of Los Angeles, they are unable to participate in or support TNR, the rational and humane answer to cat overpopulation. It is left to a few small groups like ours to pick up the slack and stave off the continued kitten seasons that leave our city shelters knee deep in kittens. That is why the kill rate for Los Angeles City shelters for cats is 50%! The majority of all animals killed in the city shelters (76%) are kittens 8 weeks and under! Dogs are extremely close to the No Kill threshold thanks to partnerships like NKLA. Meanwhile, every other cat going into the shelter does not come out. That is why the work we do is so vital for stopping the problem at its core!
The cat overpopulation is not a cat problem-- it is a people problem caused by uneducated and sometimes irresponsible pet owners who abandon their cats or do not have them sterilized, causing a proliferation of cats being born on the street. Together we can bring an end to the homeless kitten epidemic. You can do your part by adopting, volunteering or donating to our organization today.
This week on The Groomer Next Door podcast we have a real YouTube star. Actress, musician,composer,blogger, and comedian we're joined by the all talented Alana Grelyak. http://youtube.com/catcatastrophes
Plot Outline Cats are funny and we bring their strange antics to you in scripted comedy shorts that vary from week to week. Sometimes we give you a whole show, sometimes you get a tip for living with your cat, and sometimes you get zombies. Check in weekly to see what's going on!
Starring Alana Grelyak, Kris Flanagan, Sara Wolfson
Awards
Winner of Catdance 2015; Best Video Blogpaws 2015; Best Actor and Actress Nominees, Midwest Independent Film Festival 2014; Finalist in the Chicago Comedy Pilot Competition 2014; Best blog video winner for 2014 BlogPaws Awards; Finalist in CatDance 2014; Finalist in CatDance 2013; Runner-Up People's Choice Golden Kitty at the Internet Cat Video Festival 2013
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About CatInTheFridge.com is an exploration of life by Crepes, a very special special needs cat. She's trying to spread the word about special needs animals and why they deserve good homes, as well as humorously discussing life from her point of view.
Awards Finalist for the 2013 BlogPaws Best Cause Blog award Adopted by Petfinder.com in 2013 Halo BlogPaws Adoption Champion 2013 Runner-Up Internet Cat Video Festival for "Catalogue" A PERCENTAGE OF PROCEEDS FROM YOUTUBE WILL BE DONATED TO Kitty Bungalow Charm School for Wayward Cats Kitty Bungalow is California's only 100% feral cat rescue and socialization facility. As shelter interventionists, we focus our attention on the most vulnerable of felines -- the ferals. We break down the anxiety of feral cats with our nearly 80 weekly volunteers who use our guided socialization techniques and objectives, taking these street cats from 'hiss to home'. We look to see that these cats never have to see the inside of a shelter and our socialized kittens graduate as Ivy League lap cats into life long loving homes. Our rescue is more than just finding homes for the homeless; we are working at the root of the problem, providing broad based Trap Neuter Return (TNR) and free spays and neuters to neighborhoods in need within Los Angeles. Due to an ongoing injunction with the city of Los Angeles, they are unable to participate in or support TNR, the rational and humane answer to cat overpopulation. It is left to a few small groups like ours to pick up the slack and stave off the continued kitten seasons that leave our city shelters knee deep in kittens. That is why the kill rate for Los Angeles City shelters for cats is 50%! The majority of all animals killed in the city shelters (76%) are kittens 8 weeks and under! Dogs are extremely close to the No Kill threshold thanks to partnerships like NKLA. Meanwhile, every other cat going into the shelter does not come out. That is why the work we do is so vital for stopping the problem at its core!
The cat overpopulation is not a cat problem-- it is a people problem caused by uneducated and sometimes irresponsible pet owners who abandon their cats or do not have them sterilized, causing a proliferation of cats being born on the street. Together we can bring an end to the homeless kitten epidemic. You can do your part by adopting, volunteering or donating to our organization today.
Hello Pups and Kittens welcome back to The Groomer Next Door Podcast. This week we're so lucky to have one of the sweetest Veterinarians in the World on the podcast. This week Dr. Liz Bales DVM will be sharing the mic.
At Doc & Phoebe’s, we listen to science, nature and especially our cats. The Indoor Hunting Feeder is the fun and easy way to eliminate common bad behaviors in cats. Manage scarf and barf, alleviate anxiety and destructive behavior, and prevent litter box issues, with this veterinarian designed feeder.
bad cat behavior. Exercising natural hunting instinct improves your cat’s mood and preserves your furniture.
SLEEP THROUGH THE NIGHT Your cat will hunt for feeders at night, instead of hunting you!
STOP SCARF AND BARF Your cat’s stomach is the size of a ping-pong ball. Hunting multiple small portions eliminates scarf and barf.
LITTER BOX SOLUTIONS Cats show distress by peeing outside of the litterbox. Hunting feeders relieve stress and can eliminate this terrible problem.
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT Portion Control + Exercise = Healthy Weight
PREVENT BOREDOM Your cat will happily spend the day hunting, receiving much-needed exercise.
Bowl feeding overfeeds your cat's body while leaving its predatory soul starved.
I am veterinarian Dr. Liz Bales and I have taken two decades of veterinary education and experience and developed the only Indoor Hunting Feeder. When you meet a cat’s behavioral needs they are naturally happier and healthier, and that means you are too.
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This week on The Groomer Next Door Podcast I''m so happy to share an episode that really inspired me in a major way. This episode sparked so much interest for more knowledge on insect based diet that I decided to dedicate all of June to the subject.
ANNE CARLSON / FOUNDER & CEO
Anne has spent her entire career working with consumer brands across many categories, however her passion is the pet category. She worked for fortune 500 companies as well as start ups, including Secant, a business she sold to IRI in 2006.
Anne currently has two rescue pups at home, a Great Dane named Derby and a lab / border collie mix named Tuco. You can describe Anne as a retired marathon runner, new pilates junky and a film lover.
PROTEIN Higher protein (per 100g) than traditional protein sources
IRON x3 the iron in spinach
VITAMINS Rich in B vitamins B1, B2 and B12
AMINO ACIDS Contain all the essential amino acids
OMEGAS Just like fish! Omega 3 & 6
FIBER Unlike other protein sources, crickets deliver fiber too!
Crickets use exponentially less of our precious resources to raise and emit far fewer greenhouse gas emissions.
Crickets are a sustainable superfood that dogs love! Crickets have high protein, good fat and a nutty flavor, just what your dog wants and needs.
We combine cricket protein powder with other ingredients that are great for your pup as well as crowd pleasers.
The combination is a win + win + win! great taste + nutrition + sustainability
This week on The Groomer Next Door Podcast we're joined by a very interesting and unique lady. My first question is "do you know what an Adventure Cat is". "Are their special harnesses for them" "is this even possible". Well we will find out the answers and much more.
OUR GUEST
We’re a group of outdoorsy cat lovers who started AdventureCats.org as a resource for people looking for safe ways to explore the great outdoors with their feline friends. We also want to challenge negative stereotypes about cats and the people who love them in order to increase shelter cat adoptions.
Laura Moss Editor-in-chief and Co-founder
Laura has been an outdoors lover and total cat lady all her life. She’s written about pets professionally for more than five years and been featured on Animal Radio, WAMU’s Animal House and the ASPCA’s PetDay Adoptable Hangout. In addition to AdventureCats.org, her work has appeared on Mother Nature Network, The Huffington Post, Yahoo, Forbes, HLN and HowStuffWorks. She has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in journalism from the University of South Carolina, and she’s the mother of a timid rescue dog and two mischievous rescue kitties whom she’s clicker trained and leash trained.
This week on The Groomer Next Door Podcast we're re-joined by a great friend of ours. Dr. DEBBIE TORRACA will be back on the podcast talking about Toto Fit, and so much more.
Welcome to Toto Fit LLC, K-9 Balance & Core Work Products
Every dog can benefit from core exercises and the benefits will help them live the best quality life for the longest time possible.
Whether your dog is a professional couch surfer, your faithful walking companion, a senior starting to lose their muscle mass and balance, or a competitive performance dog, maintaining core strength is an essential component of a healthy, sound life. The good news is: Core fitness exercises are fun and easy to integrate into your dog’s daily routine.
CHECK out WHY core exercises are good for every dog: http://totofit.com/why-core-fitness-is-important-to-every-dog/
This week a real icon is returning to the podcast. Somebody I truly geek out when I talk to. We're rejoined by the always incredible Dr. Laurie Coger DVM. And in just a few days the biggest pet Expo is going to be here....
Healthy Dog Expo Your ticket to a naturally healthy dog!
Preliminary Schedule
8:00 – 8:30 Registration 9:00 – 10:00 The Real Truth About Pet Food – Recalls, ingredients, and what every dog owner needs to know. Susan Thixton and Jessica Sleater, Esq. 10:10 – 11:15 From Needles to Natural – Avoiding over-vaccination in your dog. Dr. Judy Morgan 11:30 – 1:00 Lunch — visit the exhibitors and vendors 1:00 – 2:00 Saving Your Dog’s Knees – Non-surgical options for cruciate ligament injuries. Dr. Debbie Gross Torraca 2:15 – 3:15 Ketogenic Diets for Cancer – Feeding the body, starving the cancer. Bill Hoekman 3:30 – 4:30 The Health-Mind-Body Connection – How health impacts behavior and your relationship with your dog, and key strategies to use. Suzanne Clothier 4:30 – 5:00 Wrap up, questions, visit exhibitors Please note: Schedule is subject to change. Exhibitors and vendors will be available all day. Prize giveaways and silent auction will also occur throughout the day.
Healthy Dog Expo Your ticket to a naturally healthy dog!
Judy Morgan DVM, CVA, CVCP, CVFT
Dr. Morgan graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Science in 1980 and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1984. She is a certified and accredited veterinary acupuncturist, chiropractitioner, and food therapist.
Based in southern New Jersey, Dr. Morgan currently operates two veterinary hospitals that offer an integrative approach combining holistic medicine with traditional Western techniques. Holistic practices such as chiropractic, acupuncture, food therapy, and herbal therapy, are utilized alongside conventional medicine to provide a full range of veterinary treatment.
Dr. Morgan is an active speaker at dog shows, pet expos, and veterinary conferences. She blogs and writes articles daily, as well as having published three books on holistic pet care and feeding. Her social media sites reach millions of pet owners worldwide. She is Chief Veterinary Medical Officer for Monkey’s House Senior Dog Hospice and Sanctuary and spends her spare time working with rescue groups for homeless dogs.
Suzanne Clothier Relationship Centered Training
Suzanne Clothier has been working with animals professionally since 1977, with a deep background of experience that includes obedience, agility, puppy testing, breeding, Search and Rescue, conformation, instructing, kennel management and canine midwifery. She is well respected for her holistic Relationship Centered Training™ approach to dogs and the people that love them.
Whether the audience is companion dog owners or experienced trainers, Suzanne’s broad knowledge, common sense and humor offer exciting, practical information and approaches that will enhance the dog/human relationship.
She has taught in the US, Canada, Belgium, Holland, Italy, Japan, Australia and New Zealand for groups as varied as Wolf Park, NADOI, Association of Pet Dog Trainers, FEMA (Northeast Region Disaster Dog Teams), Alaskan Dog Musher Association, Chicago Anti-Cruelty Society, AKC Obedience judges, many national specialties, and numerous obedience, agility, breed, rescue, shelter and SAR groups.
Her book, Bones Would Rain from the Sky: Deepening Our Relationships With Dogs has received wide spread praise from every corner of the dog world, including twice being included in the Wall Street Journal’s list of Top 5 Dog Books. An award winning author of videos, books, booklets and numerous articles, Suzanne has written articles for the AKC Gazette, Dog Fancy, Dogs In Canada, Off Lead, Clean Run, Wolf Clan and breed magazines and newsletters around the world. She served as a committee member for the AKC’s Agility Advisory Board, and as a committee member of the American Humane Association’s Task Force for the Development of Humane Standards in Dog Training.
She has served as a consultant to Guiding Eyes for the Blind (Patterson, NY), Southeastern Guide Dogs (Tampa, FL), Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation (Bloomfield, CT), Assistance Dogs of the West (Santa Fe, NM) and Guide Dogs of America (Sylmar, CA). For all these organizations, Suzanne utilized her Relationship Centered Training™ approach and her Enriched Puppy Protocol™ to assist in the restructuring of the puppy raising programs.
Begining Jan 2013, she was invited to serve as an Advisory Board Member for the National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure & Massage.
A German Shepherd breeder, her 8 generations of Hawks Hunt German Shepherds have been successful in obedience, agility, search and rescue, tracking, herding and therapy work; she is also the co-breeder of a National Specialty BOB Brittany. She lives on a working farm in upstate New York with husband John Rice, and their considerable animal family of dogs, cats, parrots, tortoises, Scottish Highland cattle, horses, donkeys, pigs and more.
Dr. Debbie Torraca Wizard of Paws Dr. Debbie (Gross) Torraca has been involved in the field of canine physical rehabilitation and conditioning for over twenty years. She began her career in human sports medicine and quickly made the transformation to canine physical rehabilitation and sports medicine. She began with a BS at Boston University, and then obtained an advanced MS from Quinnipiac College and a doctorate at the University of Tennessee. She is also a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner, and one of the founders of the University of Tennessee Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner program. Dr. Torraca believes that each day should be a learning experience and continuously seeks opportunities to further her education in the classroom and through real life experiences!
Debbie has taught throughout the world on many topics and is widely published in the field of canine physical rehabilitation, as well as canine performance. She has many DVDS, articles, and related information published for the dog lover in the areas of conditioning, structure, injury prevention, stretching, strengthening, performance, and rehabilitation. She has been very involved with professional research in the realm of canine performance. In addition, she absolutely loves spending time in her clinic, Wizard of Paws Physical Rehabilitation for Animals, LLC (www.wizardofpaws.net). She believes EVERY dog deserves the best quality of life for the longest time possible whether they are 8 weeks of age or 18 years of age. the door. Her rapport with animals and passion for rehabilitation is evident in her practice and teaching. It’s no surprise that Debbie’s advice and insight is sought from all over the world by veterinarians, owners, and researchers.
Billy Hoekman Answers Pet Food Billy Hoekman is the Natural Science Coordinator for Answers Pet Food. He is involved in R&D, product development, working with farms, science education, and does a majority of their health and nutrition consultations. He attends yearly AAFCO meetings and routinely speaks around the country on a wide variety of topics ranging from nutritional concepts to environmental concerns. He is a proud member of the Weston A. Price Foundation and is a frequent contributor to Dogs Naturally Magazine. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife Emily and their dog Lua.
Susan Thixton Truth About Pet Food
I joke that I am an ‘Ellie Mae Clampet’ (if you are old enough to remember the TV show The Beverly Hillbillies); ‘critters’ have always been a big part of my life. My first dog as a child was a red Doberman named Duke. My grandfather used to take me to obedience classes each week, and I competed with him in obedience trials. Back then, it was standard to teach dogs using force (do this or I’ll hurt you methods). Even at 11 years old, and in defiance of those who were teaching me ‘how to train my dog’, I refused to hurt my best friend. My kind methods of training paid off, out of a possible 200 points, we consistently scored 199 and 199 1/2 in competitions. Duke was my best friend and he was treated with respect; he returned the love ten fold.
At 15, my parents bought me a horse for my birthday. I went from showing dogs to showing horses. And yes, Duke went to the barn with me almost every day. My respect of animals continued with my horses; I had the number one Quarter Horse gelding (neutered male horse) in the State of Kentucky for several years. I went to college on a horsemanship scholarship; taking three horses with me to school. A good friend teases me that ‘normal’ girls go to college with three hair dryers, I preferred three horses.
Down the road a few years, at 27 years old, I started my own business, The Pet School in Louisville, KY. The Pet School was a dog obedience school that did things differently; I taught basic obedience lessons to spoiled rotten house pets. The very same kind and respectful methods I used to train my own pets. Needless to say, there were many other pet owners who wanted to treat their dogs respectfully in training; my business did well.
Within a few years I added a boarding kennel to my business. Using the same logic I always had with my animals, I wanted a kennel to be different than what was offered at the time; a facility that kept the dogs and cats safe, but that was as close to home as possible. I’m proud to say that my kennel was the very first all indoor/all suite pet boarding facility in the U.S. Every ‘room’ had a window, and every pet got to play each day during their stay.
My number one assistant, was Sam, a female spoiled rotten Rottweiler. I’ve been blessed with many special animals in my life, Sam was one of the extra special dogs. She was commonly a headrest for my children growing up; she even helped them learn to walk. And, she worked with me every day, being the ‘demo’ dog in all my obedience classes. She had a sense of which dogs were intimidated; she’d wiggle over to them and kiss them to calm their fears. Alternatively, if another dog attempted to be a little bossy with their classmates, she quickly let them know she was top dog in the classroom.
When Sam was eight years old, I noticed a lump on her pelvic area. A trip to my trusted Veterinarian showed it was bone cancer; I had two weeks to tell her good-bye. The worst news was the veterinarian I had known and trusted since I was a child, told me the probable cause of Sam’s cancer was from the chemical preservatives in her food. The food that I gave her.
I couldn’t believe what my veterinarian, Dr. Bruce Catlett, was telling me. This dog food was the number one pet food in the U.S.; it was a ‘trusted’ company. What I did next, changed me forever.
Dr. Catlett told me that these chemical preservatives were (and still are) added to pet foods to extend their ‘shelf life’; to keep them fresh for longer periods of time for retail purposes. I called the pet food company; I asked them what the shelf life was on this food. I’ll never forget it – they told me the shelf life was “25 years”. That’s more than three times as long as my dog lived.
The chemical that killed Sam – was ethoxyquin; it is still commonly used in many dog foods, cat foods, and pet treats. The pet food company that killed her, is still one of the top pet food companies; although they no longer use ethoxyquin in their foods, they use many disease causing ingredients including dangerous chemicals.
Dr. Catlett came to my home and put Sam down. I dug her grave. Her most favorite thing to do was play ball. She had a ball in her mouth when she took her last breath; and she was buried with it.
Sam’s death changed me forever. From that day forward, I have studied pet foods, pet food ingredients, and the regulations that govern them.
Today I hold advisory positions on two AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials – those that develop pet food regulations) committees – the Pet Food Committee and the Ingredient Definitions Committee.
And how did the ‘Caped Crusader for Safe Pet Food’ get started? A few years into advocating for safe pet food, a dear friend gave me that name and it stuck. My youngest daughter drew the Caped Crusader image.
But TruthaboutPetFood.com isn’t just one person – it’s thousands of people who work together helping to make pet food safe. The brightest veterinarians and scientists, along side of thousands of determined petsumers – we are all part of the TruthaboutPetFood.com team.
Jessica Sleater Andersen Sleater Sianni Law Firm
Jessica Sleater is a class action attorney, who represents individuals that have suffered harm from companies that have defrauded them in state and federal courts across the country. She is currently representing the plaintiffs and a class of purchasers of a high-end pet food, Evanger’s, that was falsely advertised as “human grade” and “USDA inspected” that led to the sickness and the death of one of the plaintiffs’ dogs. She is also representing customers, who purchased animals from one of the largest pet store retailers in this country, Petland, in a racketeering class action. The animals from Petland were falsely certified as healthy and some later died. She works with animal advocates and non-profit organizations to fight for the rights of pet owners and animals.
Before starting her own firm, she practiced at a preeminent plaintiff class action firm for many years. She also served as an Assistant Attorney General in Missouri and at Metropolitan Transportation Authority-New York City Transit.
Hello Pups and Kittens, welcome back to The Groomer Next Door podcast. This week we're joined by Mary Whelan from a very unique and interesting company called "Heal Fast". What's Heal Fast you ask..... Well here's some information about them.“We use the HealFast patches in many different clinical circumstances. However, we use it most often for acute intervertebral disc disease patients. We use the patches in our ICU for immediate care and send home the remainder of the patch for home use. We are very impressed with the apparent pain relief and the rapidity with which our patients recover from their injuries. We also use the patches on different chronic arthritic patients and the clients are very pleased with the results. We use this tool in conjunction with standard medicine, acupuncture, chiropractic and laser care. We feel that the PEMF patches are a very valuable addition to our treatment protocols.”
Karin-Susan Breitlauch, DVM
HealFast® Therapy is a drug-free therapy for horses, cats and dogs that reduces swelling and pain while it speeds healing of muscle and tendon injuries, sores and incisions. Animal muscle and skin tissues are composed of cell networks in which cell-cell communication relies extensively on cell-cell contact. When there is an injury in soft tissue from whatever source – cut, strain, arthritis — the swelling tissues disrupt cell-cell communication and delay healing. HealFast® therapy acts on the cells within a tissue boosting the energy in the cell membrane returning tissues to healthy function faster.
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- Relieves joint, muscle and tendon pain
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HealFast® therapy acts on the cells within a tissue boosting the energy in the cell membrane returning tissues to healthy function faster.
Hello Pups and Kittens, this week on The Groomer Next Door podcast we're joined by one of the BEST Aegis Rhodasian Ridgeback experts available. But none of this would've happened if it weren't for Troy Allison of Fetching Foods. So let's meet Erin Coogan
Erin's Champions
2009 Earns Aegis 5 New AKC Champions! and RRCUS Top 10 Breeder Award, Again! Ch. Aegis What I've Not Got Ch. Aegis Jahzara Nia Ch. Aegis Bada Bing Bada Boom Ch. Invictus Armageddon At Aegis, JC Ch. Invictus Nightmare Before Xmas, JC
2010 Earns Aegis 4 New AKC Champions, 1 AKC Grand Champion, THE AKC/EUKANUBA National Champion RR, and 1 Canadian Champion! Awarding us a RRCUS Top 10 breeder Award, yet AGAIN! Ch. Aegis Honest Abe Ch. Aegis Molotov Cocktail, RN Ch. Aegis Voodoo Ch. Invictus African Queen GCh. Invictus Nightmare Before Xmas, JC (#3 RR in U.S.) Can. Ch. Invictus The Fifth Element 2011 has finished UP! AEGIS RIDGEBACKS had 2 new AKC Champions, 1 Canadian Champion, 1 AOM at the RRCUS National Specialty AND the WINNER of BEST OF BREED at the Westminster Kennel Club! Ch. Aegis Elektra Red of Argos, RN, TD Gch. Invictus Nightmare Before Xmas, JC (Top #1 RR Dog- All Systems) and New Canadian Champion too! Ch. Aegis Zoey of Hidden Meadows And 3 Top 20 AGILITY Contenders! Ch. Aegis Molotov Cocktail, RN, OA, AXJ, NF (#13) Aegis Fierce Tiger, RA, NP, NPJ, NA, NJP (#18) Mwen-Yezi's Epic Powder Day, OA, AXJ, NF (#15) 2012 Starts With A BANG as Zero is awarded BEST IN SPECIALTY at the San Diego Rhodesian Ridgeback Club and the Bay Area RR Club with over 100 RR entered at each! New! Ch. Kamari's Lailaps at Aegis New! Ch. Mutare's Morning Moon at Aegis New! Ch. Aegis Zealed With A Kiss New! Ch. Aegis Foolish Pride New! Ch. Elyia's Stardust New! VC Qualifier & Open Agility Title Ch. Aegis Elektra Red of Argos, CGC, RN, JC, TD, OA, OAJ New! Rally Obedience Titles J'onahhrebel Elisha of Aegis, TT, RA, HIC New! Open and Excellent Agility Titles Aegis Fierce Tiger,RA,OA,AXJ,NAP,NJP New! Excellent Standard Agility Titles Mwen-Yezi's Epic Powder Day, AX,AXJ,NF New! Best In Sweeps Winner/BARRC Specialty Skydance One Magic Dream(Zero x Magic)
2013 was a great time! Lots of fun and excitement with Top Dogs in TWO COUNTRIES, 3 new AKC Champions, 1 AKC GCh, 1 RRCUS Best In Sweeps Winner and 1 CKC Champion
New! Ch, GCh Bronze, #3 Bitch and #13 RR in U.S. Tahari's Redwood Original New! #3 RR in Canada and Can. Ch. Elyia's Stardust New! Ch. Aegis One In A Zeallion New! Ch. Aegis Shaken Not Stirred New! RRCUS National Best in Sweeps Aegis Hazelnut Expresso New! VC Qualifier Ch. Ramnes Unreal Zeal, CD RE OAJ
2014 gave us ANOTHER RRCUS National Specialty Best In Sweeps WINNER! New! RRCUS NBIS Aziza's Hottest Ticket In Town (Ziggy son) Best Ridged Male Finalist RRCUS National Specialty Aegis Gift of a 2nd Chance New! Ch. Aegis Hazelnut Expresso New! Aegis Let The Future Begin, JC, TD New! Zero's kids Victor and Victoria CH. New! Ziggy son Ilan from Lionridge CH.
2015 We Are HOT!!!
New! GCH. Aegis Hazelnut Expresso New! GCh. Aegis Let The Future Begin, TD, JC New! Ch. Aziza's Hottest Ticket In Town (Ziggy Son) New! Ch. Aegis Fool Proof New! Ch. Lionridge Maximum Voltage (Ziggy Son) New! Ch. Skydance One Magic Christmas (Zero Daughter) ZERO AND ZIGGY EARN TOP 10 STUD DOG STATUS RRCUS 2015
2016 Fruits Of Our Labors!!! New! Ch. Mutare's Aegis Take Charge Lady "Duja" New! Ch. Aegis Everybodyz Enviouz "Tari" New! Ch. Aegis Red Hot Firefly by Aziza "Zoey" New! Ch. Aegis Me Too At CJs Ranch "Ditto" New! Aegis Gift of a Second Chance "Kai" New! Ch. Tahari's Original Revelator At Aegis "Revel" New! GCH. Luvakis Legen-WaitForIt-Legendary! (Zero son) "Bro" New! Canadian Ch. Desert Song's Bossa Nova Baby (Ziggy daughter) "Scotia" Are there more? Should there be? YOWZA
2017's Not Over Yet!! "Zero" Best Veteran and AOM at the RRCUS National Spcecialty "Julia" LURE COURSING Best Veteran at the RRCUS National Specialty Zero kids: New! Ch. Aegis Dancin' Fool With Mutare "Zappa" New! Ch. Skydance The Spell Is Cast, RN "Cassie" New! Ch. Toiyabe's Leading The Dynasty "Fallon" Ziggy kids: New! Ch. Skydance's Magical Stardust for Sokira New! CD Title Lionridge's Embers In The Night "Ember" New! Ch. Mosi Along By Desert Song "Mosi" New! Ch. Desert Song's Hollywood Start "Hollywood"
You are invited to research Aegis Ridgebacks Online! To see for yourself and learn how to research EVERY RR BREEDER'S Health Clearances, click the following link, type in Aegis, click "any part of name", highlight "Rhodesian Ridgeback" and click "Search" at the bottom. http://www.offa.org/search.html
"K.C." Dual Ch. Kivuli's Kennecott Copper,SC, HIC Ch. Kivuli's Hodari Rasuli X Ch. Kivuli's First Edition THE FOUNDATION OF AEGIS RHODESIAN RIDGEBACKS 1992-2006
"Kinley" aka "Baddog" Ch. Aegis Xqwizit Mountain Image, ROM Ch. Kimani's The Standard Image,JC,ROM X Ch. Aegis Jigifa, JC The #3 Brood Bitch in 2002 from ONE litter! The #2 Brood Bitch in 2006 from ONE litter Has 2 qualifying legs towards her CD title Kinley lived with Erin, Gracie & Dylan in West Valley City, Utah 1998-2008
"Zandhele" Ch. Aegis Zandhele Aziza, JC Ch. Kimani's The Standard Image,JC,ROM X Ch. Aegis Jigifa,JC The only pointed Open Field Coursing RR in History! owned by The Hendricks and Amy Balthrop 1998-2010
"Sydney" Ch. Aegis Going For Gold,JC, HIC Deion X Kinley 2000-2010 Sydney,the sweetest most gentle lover girl around and Wooowooo'd to let you know it. She lived with Jillyn, Don, Alta and her son Aegis Rula Bula "Conor"
"Arete" Aegis Rhodeo Girl Deion X Kinley Miss Tet is just 3 singles short of her Championship She is relocated back to Oregon for her retirement years! Welcome Home, Arete!!!! 2000-2012
"Halo" American and Canadian Ch. Aegis HALO, ROM (canada), CGC BIS Ch. Oakhurst WGASA Morgan Run, ROM X Ch. Aegis Xqwizit Mountain Image, ROM Our First Canadian Champion!!!!! With 4 Canadian Champion get, Halo earned her Register of Merit She is also the Dam of 3 American Champions! Adored by Pia in Quebec
"Rhea" Ch. Aegis Xqwizit Goddess Rhea Ivan X Sydney Finished long before 2 years old. Owned and loved by Maria Jongeblood of Portland, Oregon
"Paris" Ch. Aegis The Simple Life, JC Morgan X Kinley What a Sassy Blonde indeed! Loved by Cheryl & Duncan Livingston in Utah
"Diego" Ch. Aegis San Diego Surfer Dude Mokey X Annie This Big Hunk of a dog finished his Championship with 3 Majors in 4 weekends. He is loved by The Nickles Family and maybe even Hailey(a little) in Denver, CO. 2003-2014
"Raimi" Canadian Ch. Invictus Army Of Darkness Ch. Rivercity's Travlin Man, JC x AM/Can Ch. Aegis Halo, CGN Bred by Halo's owner Tamzin Hart and Aegis, this Canadian hunk of burning love lives with Leeloo, Esme (the Puli) and 3 orange kitties! Major pointed in the U.S. too!!!!
"Dave" Ch. Aegis What I've Not Got Riley x Abi Owned and Loved by Jim Piirala and Tara Layton and his house buddy Aegis Hellraiser 23 "Pete"
"Bing" (pictured at 12 months) Ch. Aegis Bada Bing Bada Boom Ivan x Arete Damn Good Dog! Tons of personality, Tons of love, Tons to say! Lives the "Farm Dog" life with the Dexter's in Orovada, NV., his girlie friend,Tailor, and his daughter, Kylie.
"Corbin" Ch. Aegis Beg, Borrow and Deal Morgan X Kinley A total of 4 weekends, 3 Majors! Loved by Jesse Frick in Arizona I'M LOST, PLEASE HELP BRING ME HOME!
"Zero" BISS AKC GRCh. Invictus Nightmare Before Xmas,JC Ch. Rivercity's Travlin' Man, JC,ROM X Ch. Aegis Halo,ROM Bred by Invictus: Tamzin Hart, Canada Owned by: Aegis and Invictus Lives with: Erin and Family The #3 RIDGEBACK IN THE U.S. 2010! Best of Breed Winner at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. Best of Breed Winner at the 2011 Westminster Kennel Club! Award of Merritt Winner at the 2011 RRCUS National Specialty! Best of Breed Winner at the 2012 SDRRC Specialty Show! The #2 RIDGEBACK IN THE U.S. 2011!
"Leeloo" Can. Ch. Invictus The Fifth Element Ch.Aegis Bada Bing Bada Boom x Rivercity's Fit To A Tea Bred by Wendy Dexter and Aegis Owned by Tamzin Hart/Invictus Ridgebacks Lovely, Lovely, Lovely and evidently Bubbalicious too.
"Merritt" Ch. Aegis Molotov Cocktail, RN, OA, OAJ, NF Ivan x Arete You ain't seen nothin' yet! Bred and Owned by Aegis We fight over who loves her the most.... Erin and kids, Jillyn and Don or Dave and Juliet! Webmaster wins!!!!! Erin and the kids! hehehehe
"Lexi" Ch. Aegis Elektra Red of Argos, RN,OA,OAJ,TD,JC,VC GCH. HPK Tropaco Troyan Argos of Coso,JC x Ch. Coulee Ridge's Runaway Red @ Aegis,SC,NAP,NJP Loved and Trained (a lot) by Lisa Erickson et. al. in Oregon!
"Julia" GCh. Mutare's Morning Moon at Aegis Ch. Kimani's Walk on the Wildside,ROM x Gch. Umtali's Playful Beginnings, JC owned by Aegis and Mutare LOVE this girl with the Kissing Paw (LF WHITE SOCK) Our Pride and Joy
"London" Ch. Aegis Zealed With A Kiss Ch. Aegis Unreal Zeal,RE,CD,NAJ,TT x Ch. Aegis The Simple Life, JC Just 3 months after delivering 10 beautiful puppies, our best girl "Puppy, Puppy" is finished! She's our Home Girl, living at the Coogan/Johnson house always!
"Ziggy" Canadian and American Ch. Elyia's Stardust Am/Can Ch. Thornberry Akala x Can Ch. Invictus Love Actually A puppy in big boy clothes! Finished with 4 majors! A fabulous addition to the Aegis Family from Canada. Adored by Aegis Foxy Roxy and the Mitchell Family.
"Tater-Bond" Ch. Aegis Shaken Not Stirred Zero x Ch. Aegis Molotov Cocktail, RN,OA,AXJ,NF Totally Dork-a-licios and loved by all! Livin' the high life with Jillyn and Don in Oregon.
"Zanzi" Ch. Aegis Let The Future Begin, TD, JC Zero x Lexi A Super Star- Dream Girl Huge congrats to her Breeder/Owner Lisa Erickson in Oregon for a 100 % Breeder/Owner/Handler Champion!
"Amigo" GCHB. Aegis Fool Proof Zero x Kylie #13 RR in the US This pistol lives between Erin, Juliet and Wendy.... Whoever can stand him the longest! GOT DRIVE?
"Fig" Ch. Aegis Jigifa, JC Ch. Calico Ridge Downtown Brown, ROM X DC Kivuli's Kennecott Copper,SC OUR FIRST HOMEBRED CHAMPION !!! ok, Jillyn's first, but Erin got to show her. 1995-2004
"Ruby" Ch. Aegis Ruby Tuesday Ch. Kimani's The Standard Image, JC,ROM X Ch. Aegis Jigifa,JC I PLACED IN THE 11+ CLASS AT THE 2010 NATIONAL SPECIALTY! Loved by Linda Siplon in Casper, WY. 1998-2013 really!
"Leroy" Ch. Aegis Custom Continental, JC Ch. Kimani's Walk On The Wildside, ROM X Ch. Aegis Xqwizit Mountain Image, ROM Top 20 RR for 2002 and 2003 conformation. Reserve Winner's Dog 2001 RRCUS National Specialty Award of Excellence AKC/Eukanuba Invitational 2002 RRCUS Medallion Winner BARRC Best Veteran in Sweeps Winner 2008 Leroy lived with Dan, Mylisa, Zachary & Joshua Graham in Sandy, Utah 2000-2009
"Annie" Ch. Aegis Amarantha,JC Deion X Kinley Annie finished handily with 3 majors, even with the "dreaded"(not) 4 white feet! She is still making it up Millcreek Canyon (8 miles round trip) at 10 1/2 years old! She is loved by the Ausbeck family in Utah: Holly, Avey, Carlin, Claire & Chris 2000-2014 yep, it's the truth
"Kaz" Aegis The Accurate Image Kinley X Deion Deserves an Honorable Mention here. Kaz was unfortunately hit by a car in 2002, he was 2 singles short of his Championship and had one leg towards his Junior Courser title. He was adored by the Wawryzniak's.
"Aspen" Ch. Aegis Wild Mountain Aspen Deion X Kinley Aspen finished with multiple breed wins and a group placement! Now spayed, she lives the good life with The Shupe's in Washington. Kimberly, Eric, Lakely, Kimball & new baby boy. 2000-2010
"Mokey" Ch. Mokibo of Makana Morgan X Kibo Not bred by Aegis, buy definitely part of the family! This sweetheart of a guy lives with the Wawryzniak's, Kary, Sherry, Madison, McKay, & Keagan in St. George, Utah. 2002-2013
"Zedahn" or "Z-Man" Ch. Aegis Half Touch Of Gold, JC, HIC Ch. Mokibo of Makana X Ch. Aegis Amarantha, JC Mokey and Annie's first Champion! Owned and loved by Chris, Tami & Zander Martin, Oregon. 2003-2014
"Riley" American and Canadian DUAL Ch. Aegis Cardinal Riley, SC, NJP,CGC, HIC,TT BIS Ch. Oakhurst WGASA Morgan Run, ROM X Ch. Aegis Xqwizit Mountain Image, ROM Our First Home Bred FIELD CHAMPION!!!! He is adored by his ladies, M.K., Brook, Lexi and Lisa Erickson in Portland, Oregon
"Huli" Ch. Aegis Limahuli O'Makana, JC Mokey x Annie The Hoo! Now a Beach Comber on the Oregon Coast with Mike McReynolds.
"Logan" Ch. Ramnes Unreal Zeal, CD,RE, OAJ, CGC, TT, VC Ch. Globe's Daredevil of Lionvelt, OA, OAJ, RE, HIC X Ch. Aegis Going For Gold,JC, HIC Snuggled by Tammy McGill of Sugar Hill, GA (also owner of his sire Ivan). Finished in a flash at barely one week over his First Birthday, And do you see all of those titles he is racking up? NICE
"Brook" AM/CAN.Ch. CouleeRidge's Runaway Red @ Aegis, SC, NAP, NJP Leroy x Abi I PLACED AT THE 2010 NATIONAL SPECIALTY IN AGILITY AND CONFORMATION! Loved by Lisa, MK, & Riley in Oregon! We love this leggy Super Model!!!!!
"Zara" Ch. Aegis Jahzara Nia Riley x Abi Spoiled rotten by owner Emily Cramer and adored by house buddy rescue "Obi"
"Geddie" Ch. Invictus Armageddon of Aegis, JC Travis x Halo Bred by: Invictus and Aegis Owned by: The Nielsons and Aegis Lover of everyone and everything (well, not deer!) We lost Geddie Spaghetti to stomach bloat/torsion...what a tragedy. 2007-2010
"Lincoln" Ch. Aegis Honest Abe Huli x Abi Abi's 4th Champion! This hansome YOUNG Champion is caretaker of a new set of Twins! Loved by the McMurray Family.
"Rosie" Ch. Invictus African Queen Travis x Halo Hot Damn! 4 Majors.
"Bezu" Ch. Aegis Voodoo Huli x Abi One leg towards my Junior Courser too! Loved by the Kanoho's in Oregon.
"Zoey" Ch. Aegis Zoey of Hidden Meadows (Ch.AegisBadaBingBadaBoom x Ch.Invictus Armageddon at Aegs, JC) owned and loved by the Everman's of Applegate, OR www.hiddenmeadowdressage.com and Aegis
"Bartley" CH. Kamari's Lailaps At Aegis Zero x Ch. Copperridge Spirit In Motion Kamali Bred by: Renee Vitullo and Lin Hainlan Owned by Aegis and the Grahams. Filling the shoes of his predecessor, Leroy, at the Graham household in Utah!
"Kylie" Ch. Aegis Foolish Pride (Bing x Geddie) Beautiful, Sweet and a lotta bit Goofy! Farm girl turned couch hog Loved by the Dexters, daddy Bing and auntie Tailor. 2010-2014 died due to aggressive mastitis tumor gone wrong.
"Trooper" Ch. Aegis One In A Zeallion Ch. Aegis Honest Abe x Ch. Aegis Zealed With A Kiss Six straight weekends and a bunch of Majors New Champion! Loved by the Gearharts
"Cofia" Ch. Aegis Hazelnut Expresso Zero x Merritt An easy road to her Ch. status with Jillyn on the lead. 100% of points from the Bred-by class! Best in Junior Sweeps at the 2013 RRCUS National Specialty. NEXT? Loved almost every minute by Jillyn, Don and their Aegis Crew
"Tari" Ch. Aegis Everybodyz Enviouz Zero x Zirah Multiple specialty WB honors! Nevada Farmdog with buddy Bing and the Dexters!
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Hello Pups and Kittens and welcoome back to The Groomer Next Door Podcast. I'm really happy to have moved away from Plant Base Diet back to what I love. This is what the podcast is all about. Being able to talk with great individuals learning about their stories and having this moment in time with them. It's a good day to talk to Janice Costa.
Janice Costa Owner/Founder Janice Costa has been working with dogs for more than 15 years, and has been planning dog vacations professionally for nine years – but her love affair with dogs began long before that. She got her first dog, a beautiful English Shepherd named Fluffy, when she was only 11 months old, and before she even outweighed the dog food bag, Janice had taken over care and feeding duties. She’s been passionate about dogs ever since.
In 2002, after losing her beloved black lab mix, Tiffany, she decided to honor her faithful friend’s memory by getting involved in rescue work. Soon she had adopted a rescue dog of her own and, recognizing that “a tired dog is a good dog,” she quickly became active in obedience classes, agility, flyball and service dog training. She continued to volunteer with dogs and became certified as both a Therapy Dog Test Examiner and an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. She is also a certified instructor in Pet First Aid and Canine CPR.
Because her job required a good deal of travel, she cherished spending vacation time with her dogs, and in 2009, frustrated by the lack of travel options for dog lovers, she became co-owner and founder of her first dog vacation business, Canine Club Getaway, and later launched Canine Camp Getaway of NY.
When she’s not planning activities for Canine Camp Getaway of NY, Janice runs the The Canine Club Meetup Group, putting together dog-friendly outings for more than 200 people and their canines. She is active in a wide variety of dog activities on Long Island and throughout New York State, and she also chairs several annual pet food and supply drives to support various shelters throughout Long Island. She assists in doing home visits and transporting rescue dogs to their new homes, and also competes in dock diving; her lab/mal mix Lexie is currently the reigning National Champion in the North American Diving Dogs Veterans Masters division.
Janice enjoys writing about all things dog-related, and has written for numerous dog magazines, including Bark Magazine and Fido Friendly. She blogs about pet-friendly travel in her "Traveling Tails" blog, and has spoken about everything from pet-friendly design and Canine CPR to therapy dog work at shows throughout the tri-state area. Janice is proudly owned by a wild child Lab mix named Lexie and a surprisingly sane malinois puppy named Kaylee, along with two very tolerant cats. The whole family is watched over by the Jessie, the Belgian Malinois/Collie/Shepherd mix who started it all, and who continues to keep an eye on "her" camp from the other side of the Rainbow Bridge.
When she's not planning dog events, Janice works in the home design industry, and has authored two books, Grand Master Baths (Creative Homeowner) and Everything and the Kitchen Sink: Remodel Your Kitchen Without Losing Your Mind (Andrews McMeel). She is currently at work on a dog memoir, Jessie’s Girl. She dedicates Canine Camp Getaway of NY to her beloved (and never forgotten) Tiffany dog, to her angel, Jessie, and to Lexie and Kaylee, who every day leave indelible paw prints not only on her clothing, but on her heart.
Jessie Costa Ambassadog Emeritus & Founding Ambassadog, CCG Heaven Chapter
Born in Pennsylvania and dumped in a kill shelter when she got “too big,” Jessie had to overcome some major trust issues with humans when she was first adopted. However, she always enjoyed the company of other animals (even helping to rescue an injured squirrel once), so dog activities became a major part of the socialization process once she found her “fur-ever” home.
Coming from strong working lines, Jessie shared her Mom’s “Type A” personality, and it soon became clear that, like most working dogs, she was happiest when she had a job. Obedience, retrieving balls and running agility initially filled that void, and later, she expanded her “work” to include retrieving medicine, water and the cordless phone on command, as well as working with the elderly.
A high-drive dog, Jessie found herself entranced by lure coursing (aka “crack cocaine for dogs”) and sought out opportunities to engage in various dog sports. But Jessie also had a strong social streak, and soon was helping to organize dog get togethers with neighborhood dogs – everything from hikes to beach trips to holiday parties.
Although her life was good, she had one major complaint: Mom often traveled on business, and invariably she was left behind. “Why can’t we travel together?” she wondered.
“There are no dogs where I’m going; even if I could bring you, you’d be stuck in the hotel room and there’d be nothing for you to do,” was the inevitable response.
That’s when she came up with The Great Idea: Why not go someplace together and invite all their favorite dogs and dog people, and plan fun, dog-friendly activities so they could spend time together and no one would be stuck alone in the hotel room?
Thus was born Canine Camp Getaway of NY, which Jessie always viewed as one of her proudest accomplishments.
After supervising eight camps, at the ripe old age of 13-1/2 years, Jessie was ready for a new challenge; today, she is Founding Ambassadog of the first CCG Heaven Chapter, where she continues to welcome beloved CCG alumni dogs and friends who have crossed the rainbow bridge.
Lexie Costa Camp Ambassadog Part of an “oops litter” from a Black Labrador narcotics dog and a Belgian Malinois protection dog, Lexie comes from strong working lines. However, her joyfully silly personality and love of all things social suggest that somewhere in her lineage, she has equally strong “playing lines,” making her ideally suited for her unofficial job of “doggie cruise director” for Canine Camp Getaway of NY.
A high-energy dog who adores every creature she’s ever met, Lexie loved the idea of hosting a vacation where dogs and humans could spend time together romping, playing, learning, socializing, relaxing, and just having fun.
An inveterate swimmer, she loves pools of all sizes, and would swim in her water dish if she could. A competitive dock diver, Lexie earned her UAD Senior Elite title in in 2015 and her NADD Dock Master and Dock Elite titles in 2016, jumping a personal best of 26 feet and earning a much-coveted invitation to AKC Nationals. In December of 2017, she attended the AKC Dock Diving Nationals in Orlando where she won first place, earning the title of NADD 2017 National Champion in the Veterans Masters Division. As the ultimate water dog, she believes the dog-friendly pool is the very best part of Canine Camp Getaway (though she also recommends lure coursing!).
When she’s not performing hostess duties at Canine Camp Getaway of NY, she is excessively fond of balls, long walks, Croc boots, stealing her sister Kaylee’s toys, dog parks, games of chase and anything else that involves having fun with dogs, cats, people, water or her own tail. She is excited to be helping to plan the 2018 Getaways and is looking forward to meeting, greeting and swimming with both new and returning dog friends.
Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome to the conclussion episode of Plant Based Diet. I would like to personally thank everyone who was involved in this series. I believe we are in a new era with multiple options for nutrion. I feel this particular source of nutrition is still needing more research, BUT it's intriguing.
I disagree with the way some people have acted regarding this topic. I've been given an insight to individuals behavior towards this topic and I'm extremely disapointed by them. Individuals who are unwilling to think about outside the box won't ever progress because progress takes imagination.
I'm very anxious to see sustainability, long term effects, and more data on this subject. My personal conclussion is " my opinion doesn't matter, YOUR opion has always been what matters".
Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back to The Groomer Next Door podcast. This week we're continueing on the "PLANT BASED DIET" series. This week Lindsay Rubin (Manager of Operations) to discuss V-Dog, the Los Angeles Shelter proposal to switch from a meat based dry kibble to a plant based dry kibble. A huge thank you for being on the podcst I appreciate it.
Let's get to know V-Dog
We’re vegans and we love dogs of all sizes, shapes and scruffiness. In fact, we love all animals...cows, pigs, chickens, you name it - we don't discriminate. That’s why we make premium products that are animal & cruelty-free and don’t do bad things to our planet.
Our first commitment is to the health of pooches and we've certainly done our research. Dogs are omnivores and thrive on a nutritionally balanced plant-based food. Our second commitment is to minimize environmental degradation. With 80 million dogs in the US alone, a vegan dog, like a vegan human, leaves a much smaller paw print on our planet.
Family owned & operated since 2005.
We're a vegan family business based in California. We're committed to what we call the win-win-win lifestyle which is for the animals, for the planet and for the opportunity to live a more peaceful life full of abundant health and happiness.
Our initial inspiration was mostly our two beautiful vegan rescue pitbulls, Pandy and Sparky, who we loved to no end and provided the inspiration to start V-Dog food. We are grateful for the opportunity to offer a healthy alternative dog food for peaceful pooches everywhere.
Animal products without animal products.
Our mission is one of compassion for all animals and for our great green planet. We are grateful for the opportunity to educate dog owners and spread our passion through our 100% animal-free and cruelty-free products.
Your pooch now has the choice to reduce animal suffering by not supporting the factory farming industry and to support the health of the planet. When your pooch adopts a plant-based diet, this is one more positive step towards minimizing animal abuse and global depletion.
So when you feed your pooch V-dog, you can rest easy knowing no animals had to suffer, nor did the planet.
With 100% complete & balanced nutrition, v-dog proudly meets or exceeds AAFCO adult dog food nutritional standards and is veterinarian approved.
Wholesome ingredients
Our animal-free kibble contains ingredients you can trust, without any of the stuff you don't.
Our yummy formula is packed with 24% plant-based protein that dogs go nuts for.
V-dog is free from cheap fillers like corn, wheat & soy, making it easy on the belly.
Since 2005, we’ve seen thousands of pooches (and counting), live long, happy lives on v-dog.
The majority of a dog’s carbon footprint comes from their food. A plant-based diet dramatically reduces greenhouse gases and the pollution of land, air & water.
We make animal products without animal products, protecting critters of all kinds...land and sea!
Animal agriculture contributes to global warming more than all transportation.
More than 50% of the water in the U.S. is used for livestock with a quarter pound burger using over 600 gallons.
Clearing land for grazing animals causes more than 90% of deforestation.
V-dog is a proud California company. All of our products, bags, boxes, production facilities, warehouses and shipping carriers are produced and based in the good ol' US of A.
We like working with and employing local businesses, plus keeping things made in America helps us reduce our environmental footprint on this planet we all share.
Hooray for American-made, healthy dog goodies!
This week on the podcast we're picking up on our "PLANT BASED DIET" series. I'm very happy to introduce Mikhail Gousev (CEO of Vecado).
About Vecado
Being loving and caring for your dog or cat while also being compassionate to farm animals and the planet is not an easy task. The mainstream pet foods contain low quality meat-based ingredients, which are neither compassionate, nor healthy.
At Vecado, we are revolutionizing how people think about pet foods.
All of our products are 100% plant-based; they contain all the necessary vitamins, minerals and amino-acids necessary for dogs and cats to thrive, and 30% protein content is standard. Vegan pet food reduces bad breath and allergies, improves coat, and complies with regulations. Vecado works only with vegan suppliers, and thousands of people have successfully transitioned their cats and dogs to a vegan diet.
Our goal is to enable You to live your values, by providing your dog and cat with vegan pet food that is healthy and has no negative consequences on other animals or the planet.
Vegan products can be difficult to find and are notorious for high prices especially when importing from US. Customs fees, shipping charges, and US to Canadian dollar conversion fees add up, and that makes it very difficult to buy vegan products.
However, we believe that vegan products should not be expensive. Our company reduces the cost of vegan products by importing in large quantities, and we pass on the savings to You. We have established distribution points in Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto, which significantly reduces shipping costs, which also makes vegan pet foods more accessible.
Vecado Key Benefits When you work with Vecado -
- You ensure that your dog and cat are getting 100% of the required nutrients
- You are saving lives of farm animals and making our planet a better place
- You receive prompt support with all of your questions - whether it's advice on nutrition, specific condition of your pet, shipping and deliveries or anything else!
Our products are 100% vegan and are made to give strength, power, and energy to your pet. The products contain a complete set of vitamins, essential minerals and amino-acids.
We feel very passionately about the world and the animals, and we want to promote fair animal treatment and reduce the impact on the planet.
Reach out to us and we will be happy to answer all of your questions! Contact us at info@vecado.ca or call 1-800-256-1518
Excited about Vecado? Are you passionate about animals, the planet and veganism? Do you like researching and writing? Good with social media?
We are looking for talented individuals to help spread awareness about vegan pet food and we would love to hear from you! Please write to us: info@vecado.ca
Our Friends Toronto Vegetarian Association was founded in 1945 and is a volunteer-driven charitable organization with a mission to inspire people to choose a healthier, greener, more compassionate lifestyle through plant-based eating.
Toronto Pig Save exposes the activities of Toronto's slaughterhouses in order to encourage people to try vegan, protect the environment, and support local farm sanctuaries. TPS calls for a just transition for workers as we adjust our food economy to a local, organic, and whole grain plant-based diet.
National Capital Vegetarian Association is a non-profit, membership-based organization dedicated to supporting people interested in a plant-based lifestyle.
Hannah Elizabeth is a brave soul fighting against animal cruelty; Hannah offers love and sympathy to the animals while accumulating powerful documentation. Sympathy at Slaughter exposes the faces, voices and stories of animal's bound for slaughter; Allowing each animal to speak for themselves.
Meditation Toronto hosts meditation classes all across Toronto for spiritual development; Meditation Toronto has been teaching meditation for over 15 years in the GTA, and is staffed entirely by volunteers who have been practicing and teaching meditation for many years.
How 'natural' is the plant-based diet for dogs? A common concern about plant-based food for dogs is whether it is “natural”. If dogs evolved from wolves, and wolves preyed on other animals, shouldn't dogs also eat flesh? The following sections discuss this in depth from the evolutionary perspective (dogs evolving as human companions and living on scraps), as well as from conventional diet perspective (conventional meat-based commercial diets being very different from what wolves have consumed in the wild).
Dogs and Wolves: Omnivores vs. Carnivores Domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris, Canis familiaris) belong to the order of Carnivora. Their ancestral counterparts (see image 1) subsisted primarily or entirely on captured prey animals. Accordingly, they have a range of evolutionary adaptations designed to facilitate capture, apprehension, mastication, digestion and absorption of animal tissues. These include senses designed to detect prey animals, a musculoskeletal system designed to facilitate their capture, canine teeth to assist with apprehension, tooth crowns designed for cutting and slicing (rather than grinding of plant materials—which are more prominent in herbivores), and intestinal tracts that are shorter and have different digestive enzymes and intestinal flora than those of herbivores, which require relatively prolonged processing and digestion times.
Hello Pups and Kittens, This week we start our Plant Based Diet series. Let me start by saying I'm not looking to debunk this type of diet. I'm also not going to sway anyone in any direction. What I plan on doing with this series is to share the microphone with passionate individuals who believe in a plant based diet.
Dr. Sarah Dodd was my original and first choice when it came to an expert. Dr. Dodd is a young vet, but she has passion, and is a vegan. This was very important in planning this series and why she is the leadoff guest for this series. I wasn't disappointed one bit and after you hear this episode you too will understand why she's the perfect fit for this series.
This week on the podcast we're so lucky to be joined by Penney Baker.Penney assists Debbie Torraca at Wizard of Paws. I was extremely impressed with Penney during our conversation. Her level of experience training obedience is just amazing.
ABOUT PENNEY BAKER
I have enjoyed a variety of activities with my dogs over the years. My first Labrador introduced me to the world of Hunt Tests and Agility. Field work was my preference for sure. Until recently, I did not have another dog that had the same interest and talent. Auto, my male, loves the sport. And the two young ones, Apple and her daughter Zoe are on the same page as well. Getting back into field work, learning about hunting got me thinking about equipment, leashes, lanyards, etc. I use all of the products that we sell. I also do Competition Obedience with Auto and Zoe .
SOME LEASH OPTIONS
- Field Leashes
- Field Lanyards
- Leash + Lanyard Extras
- Lanyards Ready to Go
- Training Tabs
- Competition Obedience
- Snap Leashes Ready to Go
- Dog ID Tag Holders
- Miscellaneous Leashes
- Key Rings
- Puppy Whelping Collars
- Snap Bolt Leashes
This week on the podcast we're joined by the "NEW" consumer advocate at the AAFCO meetings. B.c> Henschen is also a very intellegent man with a great deal of experience i the pet community. B.c. is also the co-owner of Platinum Paws a very thoughtout one stop pet boutique with responsible pet food, grooming, and more.
Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back to The Groomer Next Door Podcast. This week we have one of the most delightful ladies you will ever have the pleassure to talk to. I've had multiple conversations with Bobbie and during every conversation we haven't recorded even a second. This had to change, and we sat down and recorded this episode. Where It All Started It was this undeniable, deep passion that led me to create and operate the first mobile doggie daycare service in Denver at the end of 2001. Along with my two rescued dogs, Taz the yellow lab (on the left) with ridiculously long legs and Jet-Jet, my black lab cuddle-buddy, we were a common sight at the local off-leash dog parks as we hiked, swam and played as only dogs can.
It wasn’t long before I earned the nickname of “Piped Piper” because of the loyal members of the “pack de jour” who never left my side. It was a great life … happy clients with tired, content dogs who couldn’t wait to jump into my SUV for their next adventure!
Whenever I was stuck at a traffic light, it always made me laugh to see the look on the other driver’s faces as they tried to figure out why the heck my vehicle was rocking back and forth. I’d smile and roll down the back windows and then they’d start laughing as they watched dogs being dogs playing their hearts out in the back of my vehicle.
Yes, I cannot deny it, I love dogs! Taz and his friend Jet-Jet have since gone over the Rainbow Bridge. My heart and home now belong to
Moose (the merle Great Dane) and his impish gal pal, Bella (the black Great Dane/Lab).
And I wouldn’t have it any other way.
This blog (and the Cold Noses content service business) were born out of – and are a testimonial to – my passion for dogs. I love helping other dog guardians know – and do – better for their beloved K9 companions!
I hope you enjoy the content here … leave us a comment and let us know!
Hello Pups and Kittens, welcome back to The Groomer Next Door Podcast. This week we're so fortunate to have Chelsea Kent on the podcast. Chelsea is one of the most interesting ladies I have been fortunate to speak with.
Hero’s Pets is a leading retailer in the natural pet supplies market. Founded in 2007 in Littleton, Colorado, the company operates a retail store that offers more than 6,500 products from local and ethical national and international manufacturers in the natural, organic, and eco-friendly pet supply market. Our website is currently being professionally redone and we will soon have an online store soon too!
With 13 years of extensive nutritional research and experience in the pet industry, Chelsea Kent developed a diverse, comprehensive education and perspective in holistic nutrition and product integrity by working closely with the owners of multitudes of holistic pet companies and complimentary medicine practitioners including Nutritional Biochemists, Nutritionists, Microbiologists, Veterinarians and many more.
Working as a product rep in the pet food industry taught Chelsea that good information must be found at the source, from the owners of the companies, and not from the reps. Upon understanding the rules, regulations, and practices in the pet food industry, Chelsea and her mother, Kathy, decided to open Hero’s Pets with the intention of creating a place where consumers can come to trust that the products don’t just SAY they are quality but have verified their claims through documentation and evidence.
Founded in 2007, Chelsea and Kathy were the only employee’s for the first several years of business.
With a passion for pets, research, and spreading their message of whole food nutrition and higher standards they created a loyal customer base that necessitated the hiring of their incredible, well educated, empathetic staff. There is now a com- bined base of 54 years of animal nutrition and behavioral knowledge among the staff of Hero’s Pets. This standard of excellence and commitment to education fuels the future growth of Hero’s Pets with a focus on setting new standards for the entire pet supply industry.
Hero’s Pets philosophy takes all aspects of health into consideration including nutrition, behavior, treats/chews, environmental factors, vaccine and medication history, exercise and home life. At the heart of our mission, even beyond offering healthful and eco-friendly pet products, lies a desire to impact our community via education and responsible consumerism. Hero’s Pets continues to partner with local businesses in an effort to seek truth, demand quality, choose health, and shop local.
The mission of Hero‘s PETS (Planetary and Ecologically Trusted Supplies) is to raise public awareness of the impact consumer decisions have not only on our own lives, but on our community and our world. We carry only natural products from morally-conscious companies, and strive to support other independent companies in Colorado and around the US.
At Hero’s Pets, we believe that your pet’s health depends on more than just their diet or environment. To achieve health and balance, we take into account their diet, treats, toys, chews, behavior, training, bonding, physical and mental exercise, play, environment and overall life experience. We think that to be truly healthy they must also be truly holistic. Our intensive consultation process helps us walk through all those details to determine what works best for your pets health, your family’s happiness and your budget.
The Food Regulation Facts Alliance was created to provide holistic minded consumers, independent retailers and small holistic manufacturers a voice within the Pet and Agricultural Feed Industry. Becoming a Consumer with FRFA will allow you access to complete educational articles posted by FRFA. Becoming an Advocate, Sponsor or Guru will provide you with varying levels of education, interaction, contribution and one-on-one support with FRFA.
To access full articles please become a member of the Food Regulation Facts Alliance. 100% of member fees go toward effecting positive change in the Pet and Agricultural Feed Industry through Regulatory channels. Without funds, the industry rules, definitions and regulations will not change and/or will continue down their current path, allowing these types of unethical ingredients into our pet and feed animal supplies. Please become a member if you want to support the cause of creating change and making this industry a better place.
Thank you for supporting our cause
We would sincerely like to thank all of our guests who appeared on the podcast this year. These amazing individuals made up the cast of 2017 on The Groomer Next Door Podcast.
Ep. 160 Kohl Harrington/Pet Fooled
Ep. 161 The Farmer's Dog
Ep. 162 PetChatz
Ep. 163 Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation
Ep. 164 vetcbd
Ep. 165 Senator Dan Brown
Ep. 166 Kansas City Better Business Bureau
Ep. 167 Pet ID & Drivers License Tag - MyPetDMV.com
Ep. 168 The Two Crazy Cat Ladies
Ep 169 Mercy For Animals
Ep. 171 Edmonton Police Service Clan
Ep. 172 K9 Cuisine - Dog Food Free Shipping
Ep. 173 Dr. Barbara Royal
Ep. 174 Darwin's Natural Pet Products
Ep. 175 Stacey Bone DVM PawFriction returns
Ep. 176 John Redshaw Rolla Animal Shelter returns
Ep. 177 Wheel of Fortune Ranch
Ep. 178 Paws With A Cause ®
Ep. 179 Tazz Latifi
Ep. 180 & 200 Susan Thixton Truth About Pet Food
Ep. 181 Brandon Zavala Apollo Peak Pet Beverages returns
Ep. 182 Ketopet
Ep. 183 Dr. Harvey's
Ep. 184 Neon Litter
Ep. 185 M.K. Clinton Barking from the Bayou
Ep. 186 Primal Pet Foods
Ep. 187 Kimberly Morris Gauthier
Ep. 188 Judy Morgan D.V.M
Ep. 189 PetMio
Ep.190 Long Living Pets Research Projects
Ep. 191 Pet Food Institute
Ep. 192 AAFCO
Ep. 193 & 198 Dr. Laurie Coger
Ep. 194 Fetching Foods
Ep. 195 Pet Perennials
Ep. 196 Jessica Sleater Andersen Sleater Sianni LLC
Ep. 197 Billy Hoekman Answers Pet Food
Ep. !99 Debbie Torraca Wizard of Paws
This is our 200th episode of The Groomer Next Dioor Podcast. We have a lot of people to thank for this accomplishment, but I will save that for another day. Our very special guest is an accomplished women who is the inspiration for many in the pet community. She's my hero and I am so proud and honored to be fortunate to speak with her. For our 200th episode please welcome Susan Thixton to the podcast.
I joke that I am an ‘Ellie Mae Clampet’ (if you are old enough to remember the TV show The Beverly Hillbillies); ‘critters’ have always been a big part of my life. My first dog as a child was a red Doberman named Duke. My grandfather used to take me to obedience classes each week, and I competed with him in obedience trials. Back then, it was standard to teach dogs using force (do this or I’ll hurt you methods). Even at 11 years old, and in defiance of those who were teaching me ‘how to train my dog’, I refused to hurt my best friend. My kind methods of training paid off, out of a possible 200 points, we consistently scored 199 and 199 1/2 in competitions. Duke was my best friend and he was treated with respect; he returned the love ten fold.
At 15, my parents bought me a horse for my birthday. I went from showing dogs to showing horses. And yes, Duke went to the barn with me almost every day. My respect of animals continued with my horses; I had the number one Quarter Horse gelding (neutered male horse) in the State of Kentucky for several years. I went to college on a horsemanship scholarship; taking three horses with me to school. A good friend teases me that ‘normal’ girls go to college with three hair dryers, I preferred three horses.
Down the road a few years, at 27 years old, I started my own business, The Pet School in Louisville, KY. The Pet School was a dog obedience school that did things differently; I taught basic obedience lessons to spoiled rotten house pets. The very same kind and respectful methods I used to train my own pets. Needless to say, there were many other pet owners who wanted to treat their dogs respectfully in training; my business did well.
Within a few years I added a boarding kennel to my business. Using the same logic I always had with my animals, I wanted a kennel to be different than what was offered at the time; a facility that kept the dogs and cats safe, but that was as close to home as possible. I’m proud to say that my kennel was the very first all indoor/all suite pet boarding facility in the U.S. Every ‘room’ had a window, and every pet got to play each day during their stay.
My number one assistant, was Sam, a female spoiled rotten Rottweiler.
I’ve been blessed with many special animals in my life, Sam was one of the extra special dogs. She was commonly a headrest for my children growing up; she even helped them learn to walk. And, she worked with me every day, being the ‘demo’ dog in all my obedience classes. She had a sense of which dogs were intimidated; she’d wiggle over to them and kiss them to calm their fears. Alternatively, if another dog attempted to be a little bossy with their classmates, she quickly let them know she was top dog in the classroom.
When Sam was eight years old, I noticed a lump on her pelvic area. A trip to my trusted Veterinarian showed it was bone cancer; I had two weeks to tell her good-bye. The worst news was the veterinarian I had known and trusted since I was a child, told me the probable cause of Sam’s cancer was from the chemical preservatives in her food. The food that I gave her.
I couldn’t believe what my veterinarian, Dr. Bruce Catlett, was telling me. This dog food was the number one pet food in the U.S.; it was a ‘trusted’ company. What I did next, changed me forever.
Dr. Catlett told me that these chemical preservatives were (and still are) added to pet foods to extend their ‘shelf life’; to keep them fresh for longer periods of time for retail purposes. I called the pet food company; I asked them what the shelf life was on this food. I’ll never forget it – they told me the shelf life was “25 years”. That’s more than three times as long as my dog lived.
The chemical that killed Sam – was ethoxyquin; it is still commonly used in many dog foods, cat foods, and pet treats. The pet food company that killed her, is still one of the top pet food companies; although they no longer use ethoxyquin in their foods, they use many disease causing ingredients including dangerous chemicals.
Dr. Catlett came to my home and put Sam down. I dug her grave. Her most favorite thing to do was play ball. She had a ball in her mouth when she took her last breath; and she was buried with it.
Sam’s death changed me forever. From that day forward, I have studied pet foods, pet food ingredients, and the regulations that govern them.
Today I hold advisory positions on two AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials – those that develop pet food regulations) committees – the Pet Food Committee and the Ingredient Definitions Committee.
And how did the ‘Caped Crusader for Safe Pet Food’ get started? A few years into advocating for safe pet food, a dear friend gave me that name and it stuck. My youngest daughter drew the Caped Crusader image.
But TruthaboutPetFood.com isn’t just one person – it’s thousands of people who work together helping to make pet food safe. The brightest veterinarians and scientists, along side of thousands of determined petsumers – we are all part of the TruthaboutPetFood.com team.
Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back for the 199th time to The Groomer Next Door Podcast. This week we have an exceptional lady on the podcast,
Debbie Gross Torraca has authored many chapters in veterinary textbooks, and writes for professional journals as well as magazines dedicated to the dog enthusiast. She is a regular contributor for Clean Run, Dog Sport, Working Dog Digest, Dogs Naturally, and various breed magazines. You may have seen her on Good Morning America or heard her on Ask Martha’s Vet with Marty Goldstein. She has been quoted in many newspaper articles, television shows, professional journals, and magazines.
She was a speaker at the Second,Third and Fifth International Symposiums for Veterinarians and Physical Therapists and at Brian Mulligan’s First International Symposium on her application of the Mulligan principles to dogs and produced an educational dvd on these principles with him.
She has taught at many veterinary conferences including the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS), North American Veterinary Conference (NAVC), Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference (ACVC), and many state conferences.
Debbie has produced four DVDs to date in conjunction with Clean Run Productions: Strengthening the Performance Dog, Stretching the Performance Dog, Osteoarthritis and Your Dog, and the famous Get on the Ball Two. She has published a book, Canine Physical Therapy, focusing on manual therapy.
A long time member of American Physical Therapist Special Interest Group, Debbie has held the office of President. She is also a member of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM). She is also an active member of the Portuguese Water Dog Club of America, the American Bullmastiff Association, the Clumber Spaniel Club of America, and various other local dog clubs.
She is one of the founders and core instructors for the first and only university-based program in canine physical rehabilitation, University of Tennessee’s Certificate Program in Canine Physical Rehabilitation. She teaches throughout the year for this program with live courses and webinars.
I believe EVERY dog deserves the best quality of life for the longest time possible – does not matter if they are 8 weeks of age or 18 years of age. Wizard of Paws focuses on that with every animal that walks in the door.
My education started in human physical therapy but while I was going through physical therapy school, I quickly realized that my family dog as well as all other animals could benefit from the science of physical therapy as much as people could. As I continued with my human physical therapy career, I kept the dream of treating animals in the back of my mind while focusing on the sports medicine and orthopedics. While I was doing this, my quest for animal therapy continued and I studied as much canine anatomy, movement and treatment as I could.
Rachel Paige Elliot and Curtis Brown were and are still some of my favorite authors. I became fascinated with the movement of dogs – both normal and abnormal. As this fascination grew, so did my desire to work with animals. I started seeing a few dogs per week for various ailments and it quickly grew.
Over the years, I worked at a veterinarian practice and reduced my hours at my human clinic. At some point, I realized my mind and heart was with the animals and left the human practice.
I have been very fortunate to have so many people support me along my journey – and have made everlasting friends. Our family owns a multitude of dogs inclusive of Portuguese water dogs, clumber spaniels, a cocker spaniel, a standard poodle, a ‘famous’ bullmastiff, a French bulldog, and a recent loss of a seventeen year old Labrador retriever. My love for animals has expanded over to my daughters and I could not be more proud.
I have the most amazing staff – and they follow the same principles inherent in the practice. Every dog deserves a through evaluation, assessment and treatment program. Whether it is that dog competing for best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club or a dog that needs to learn how to walk again – they deserve the best! Our best compliments are referrals from other clients.
Wizard of Paws Physical Rehabilitation for Animals is a team of professionals dedicated to the rehabilitation, conditioning and wellness of our canine friends. Wizard of Paws was founded by Debbie Gross in 1996 and has gone through many changes over the years. The Wizard of Paws clinic offers a variety of services for dogs related to physical rehabilitation, conditioning, and wellness.
Collectively the staff owns over 66 dogs! Read more about these amazing folks on the Wizard of Paws staff page. The experience they offer is second to none. Our facilities were specifically designed to meet the demands of all canine rehabilitation clients. Attention to detail has been key, and the facility offers state of the art equipment. Two members of the staff are CCRPs, Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioners, and others are working towards their certification.
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Whether your dog is a professional couch surfer, your faithful walking companion, a senior starting to lose their muscle mass and balance, or a competitive performance dog, maintaining core strength is an essential component of a healthy, sound life. The good news is: Core fitness exercises are fun and easy to integrate into your dog’s daily routine.
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Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back for the hundred and ninety eighth time to The Groomer Next Door podcast. This week we're so lucky to be rejoined by the ever charismatic and exceptional Dr. Laurie Coger DVM. I'm so happy to announce Dr. Coger will be a reoccurring member of the podcast. Throughout 2018 and so on Dr. Coger will continue to share her knowledge and gift of conversation with us all.
Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back for the hundred and ninety seventh time to The Groomer Next Door Podcast. This week we're joined by an amazing man whose with a great company. This week on the podcast "BILLY HOEKMAN". ABOUT OUR GUEST: Billy Hoekman is the Natural Science Coordinator for Answers Pet Food. He is involved in nearly every aspect of their nutritional and educational focuses. Including working with farms, product development, nutritional analysis, developing educational materials, in store trainings, and social media. He routinely speaks around the country in places ranging from pet stores to public libraries to Veterinary Colleges. He also does health and nutrition consultations and is a frequent contributor to Dogs Naturally Magazine. He currently lives in Los Angeles California with his wife Emily and their dog Lua.
ABOUT ANSWERS PET FOOD and their passion i creating a higher standard of pet food.
We are a small company based in Pennsylvania.
We still do the right thing for the sake of doing the right thing. Starting out, we knew there needed to be a higher standard of quality nutrition, food bioavailability, and a more humane way to source farm animals in the pet food industry.
Knowing the state of operations and quality of food that were currently on the shelves, we didn’t want to be an industrial large corporation that out-sourced materials or one of the so-called raw food companies employing harsh processing techniques like high pressure processing or freeze-drying. We knew it was time to offer a humane, sustainable way of organic, pasture-raised farming that protects the food state, environment, animals, and our pet’s well-being. From Farm to Bowl, this is how Answers Pet Food was created.
Our vision is to reinvent how pet owners think. Our standards are set by science and socially and environmentally conscience principles. We’d like pet owners to re-examine how to meet their pets nutrition requirements and health care needs.
Our mission is to be more than a pet food manufacturing company. We’d rather be an ethical, social, environmentally conscience and best practices based movement in the raw pet food industry.
Our goal is to improve the probability that our pets live longer, happier and healthier lives. Moreover, that the current world’s population will leave a more peaceful, better educated and cleaner planet to future generations to come. We promise, despite the corporate climate of profit and greed in the pet food industry, to always put your pet’s health first.
Our unique process sets us apart in the pet food industry. Our nutritional vision is to make the best pet food available. In the results of our research, we found that the best way to accomplish this was by using fermented raw foods. Since the birth of our company in 2009, we have enjoyed organic growth all over the country thanks to the fantastic results in animals switching from processed, raw or so-called raw foods to our fermented diet.
Why fermentation? Unlike any other raw diet, Answers Pet Food enhances the nutritional value of raw food through the process of fermentation. By utilizing kombucha (fermented organic decaffeinated green tea), raw cultured whey, cultured raw goat’s milk and kefir, we created our own category by becoming the first and only fermented raw pet food diet in the industry.
The importance of our fermentation process. Good bacteria is needed to create a thriving gut, and we believe that bacteria is the number one missing ingredient in pet food. We inoculate every one of our foods with good bacteria and allow them to thrive. These bacteria go to work pre-digesting the food, making it easier for your pet to assimilate nutrients. They also create new vitamins, enzymes, and organic acids that simply aren't present in non-fermented foods. Good bacteria fill up the food and also inhibit the growth of bad bacteria. Safety through inhibition— just like nature has done from the very beginning. Fermentation is the most natural and effective way for us to make our products as safe and healthy as possible.
Fermentation’s health benefits. Our raw fermented pet foods are formulated to create a healthy gut. Fermentation is a huge supporter of immune function. It increases B-vitamins, digestive enzymes, antioxidants, and lactic acid that fight off harmful bacteria. It's also the ultimate source of probiotics.
Made with fresh air and sunshine. We go the extra mile to ensure that every step of the process is done humanely and ethically. Nothing affects the overall nutritional quality of pet food more than how its ingredients are being treated and sourced. Growing and farming organic food isn’t easy
Keeping family farms alive. We support small, multi-generational family farms that, in turn, support the communities in which they live in. Our farmers are concerned with animal welfare and environmental consciousness. We love working with these farmers, as they take pride in raising their livestock and crops in a traditional manner more consistent with quality and sustainability. The focus for us and our farmers is not about how much we produce, but whether we produce it correctly and are making every effort to reduce our carbon footprint.
To ensure the fundamentals of our cooperative initiative, we use farms that are independently audited by the Global Animal Partnership to protect earth’s land, water and animals. We also visit these farms ourselves on a regular basis.
FDA Warning: Store-Bought ‘Bone Treats’ Could Kill Your Dog November 28, 2017 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning regarding the purchase and use of store-bought “bone treats”. The FDA claims the danger goes beyond the risk of regular bones.
What’s a ‘Bone Treat’? The FDA reports it has received about 68 reports of pet illnesses related to “bone treats”.
Bone treats differ from regular uncooked butcher-type bones because they’re processed and packaged for sale as “dog treats”.
Which Products? A variety of commercially-available bone treats for dogs were listed in the reports including items described as:
- “Ham Bones”
- “Pork Femur Bones”
- “Rib Bones”
- “Smokey Knuckle Bones”
No specific brands are mentioned in the FDA bulletin.
The processed products may be dried through a smoking process or by baking. They may also contain other ingredients such as:
- Preservatives
- Seasonings
- Smoke flavorings
According to Dr. Carmela Stamper, a veterinarian in the Center for Veterinary Medicine at the FDA…
“Giving your dog a bone treat might lead to an unexpected trip to your veterinarian, a possible emergency surgery, or even death for your pet.”
So, if you’re planning to give your dog a stocking full of bone treats this holiday season, you may want to reconsider.
Illnesses Reported Illnesses reported to FDA by owners and veterinarians in dogs that have eaten bone treats have included:
- Gastrointestinal obstruction (blockage in the digestive tract)
- Choking
- Cuts and wounds in the mouth or on the tonsils
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Bleeding from the rectum
- Death
According to FDA, approximately 15 dogs have reportedly died after eating a bone treat.
How Widespread Is the Problem? To date, reports submitted by pet owners and veterinarians have included about 90 dogs. Some reports included more than one dog.
In addition, FDA has received 7 reports of product problems such as…
- Moldy-appearing bones
- Treats splintering when chewed by the pet
How to Keep Your Dog Safe FDA has included the following tips to help keep your dog safe:
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- Chicken bones and other bones from the kitchen table can cause injury when chewed by pets, too. So be careful to keep platters out of reach when you’re cooking or the family is eating.
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- Be careful what you put in the trash can. Dogs are notorious for helping themselves to the turkey carcass or steak bones disposed of there.
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Talk with your veterinarian about other toys or treats that are most appropriate for your dog. There are many available products made with different materials for dogs to chew on.
What to Do? Dr. Stamper adds the following advice…
“We recommend supervising your dog with any chew toy or treat, especially one she hasn’t had before. And if she ‘just isn’t acting right,’ call your veterinarian right away!”
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back to a Thanksgiving hangover epiode of The Groomer Next Door. This week we're so fortunate to speak with one of the TOP attorney's in the United States. This week We're very fortunate to speak with Jessica Sleater. Before we get to know Jessica I would like to thank Dr. Laurie Coger for her inspiration to this episode. If it wasn't for Dr. Coger's Healthy Dog Expo in April of 2018.
Who is Jessica Sleater? Jessica J. Sleater represents clients in complex litigation in federal and state courts across the country. Ms. Sleater has significant experience in representing the rights of consumers and shareholders of companies in class actions, derivative actions and appraisal actions. In relation to this work, she has been counsel of record for shareholders on a number of significant decisions and settlements, including N.J. Carpenters Pension Fund v. infoGROUP, Inc., No. 5334-VCN, 2011 Del. Ch. LEXIS 147 (Del. Ch. Oct. 6, 2011), which recovered $13 million for shareholders. She also represents bondholders in their litigation against Argentina following its 2001 default, and her argument before the federal district court in Manhattan was profiled in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. She also represents business owners and their companies in commercial litigation. Super Lawyers recognizes Ms. Sleater as a New York Metro area “Rising Star.”
Ms. Sleater is currently representing pet owners, who purchased a high-end pet food that led to the sickness and death of one of their dogs in the class action, Mael, et al. v. Evanger's Dog and Cat Food Co., Inc. et al. In another class action alleging a racketeering scam, Cisneros v. Petland, Inc., she represents customers of a national pet store retail chain, who purchased animals that were certified as healthy, but were not. She is currently representing customers of toll roads in California, who received receipts that disclosed more than the last five digits of their debit and credit cards, in violation of federal law, in Cohen v. F/ETCA, et al. She also represented consumers, who purchased e-liquids used in e-cigarettes that omitted the presence of certain toxins, in Greene, et al. v. Five Pawns, Inc.
She helped develop one of largest class actions of the housing crisis on behalf of homeowners for failed administration of mortgage modifications, In re Citimortgage Inc. Home Affordable Modification Program HAMP Contract Litigation. Ms. Sleater also assisted in the creation of the legal theory for class actions involving misleading labeling of certain products as “natural,” when they are composed of genetically modified ingredients in Briseno v. ConAgra Foods, Inc., Gengo v. Frito Lay North America Inc., Bevans v. General Mills, Inc. She was also counsel for plaintiffs/respondents in an appeal before the U.S. Supreme Court that resulted in an unanimous opinion for plaintiffs on a statute of limitation issue in Merck & Co. v. Reynolds.
Earlier in her career, Ms. Sleater worked for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority-New York City Transit and was an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Missouri. During law school, Ms. Sleater served as a law clerk for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Missouri Attorney General’s Office. Also while in law school, Ms. Sleater was selected as the Editor-in-Chief of the Saint Louis University Public Law Review and served as an officer of the Public Interest Law Group.
Ms. Sleater recently wrote two articles on the legal industry that were published by Law360, The Rise of the Small Firm Class Action Business Model and Where are All the Women in the Plaintiffs' Bar?." Ms. Sleater also co-founded the Women’s Entrepreneurial Plaintiffs Lawyers Network (wePLn), a group for women practicing in the plaintiff’s bar that seeks to foster collaboration, business development, and career growth.
Ms. Sleater is admitted to practice in the courts of the States of New York and Missouri, as well as the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Outside the office, Ms. Sleater volunteers as a mentor to homeless teens and serves as a member of the Associate Board of Covenant House. In 2012, she was selected as the Corporate Mentor of the Year by The Mentoring Partnership of New York. She also volunteers with RAINN (the Rape Abuse Incest National Network) to help survivors of sexual assault. She is also an activist for animals through various non-profit groups and has two rescue dogs.
Hello Pups and Kittens, first of all let me wish EVERYONE a very Happy Thanksgiving. I am thankful for my family (4 and 2 legged), this podcast, and all of you who listen each week to our stories. On this Thanksgiving week I am going to have the u;timate discussion. The conversation no one wants to have. We're going to discuss bereavement.
Our Guest: Lori Davidson, B.S., Author Co-FounderWhile Remy’s inspiration for Cherished Ones’ first product was her lab – Lori’s was her baby boy kitty - “Snookie”. After losing two 16 year old Bichons within months of each other she rescued a cat from a local shelter. Snookie’s affectionate nature reinforced her desire to help all rescue animals find loving homes. Lori brings to Cherished Ones 25+ years of sales experience, the last few spent as a business development consultant focused on elder law, plus ten years in education (instructing ESL, Health Science, Homebound, Adult Ed and Alternative Ed). She also co-authored Chicken Nachos, a book on emotional and verbal abuse. Having exposure to elder issues, children's causes and domestic abuse has deepened her desire to honor those we love daily. Business experience aside, Lori believes raising two (cherished) daughters on her own provided the real life skill-set necessary to create and operate a successful business from the ground up.
Lori struggled after losing two 16 year old Bichons within months of each other. It took a while before she felt ready to open her heart to another baby. Christmas season of 2008 found her shopping at a local pet store, looking for gifts for her grand-kitties. On a whim she walked past the cat holding area for the local animal shelter. There he was, looking at her through the bars of his crate. Lori knew better, but held him anyway. Having second thoughts about the responsibility she and a friend headed to lunch. All Lori could think about during lunch was that cute little face and after a quick lunch she and Snookie were heading home. Lori marvels at how quickly her little man took over the cottage. As with most cats, he enjoys waking her early so he can be fed. Snookie does this by tapping Lori’s face gently and saying, “Mom.” When Snookie wants to be let outside he runs to the door and meows, “Out.” If it is inclement weather Lori will tell him, “Tomorrow.” Much to her surprise Snookie will mimic “tomorrow.” Not one of her friends believed this until they heard him for themselves. Lori refers to Snookie as her dog-cat, as he even comes when he is called. (Of course in reality this means he runs top speed until he’s within sight, then he saunters the last few steps so he won’t give the impression that he cares. He is a cat after all!) And as Lori’s daughters point out, “Snookie is the son mom never had.” Lori feels blessed to share her home with this little cherished spirit.
The team at Cherished Ones, the makers of Pet Perennials understand fully the emotional, psychological, and physical effects that losing a pet can have. Our founders, Remy Bibaud and Lori Davidson have both experienced this kind of loss. Their own experiences were the inspiration for these one of a kind, living memorial products.
All "Pet Perennials" organic, flowering products follow a patented process that can include a small portion of the cremated ashes of a beloved pet along with a nutrient rich planting matrix and pet friendly flower seeds to yield seed wafers. The seed wafers can be planted to grow colorful flowers that will be enjoyed season after season wherever one choses to create a living memorial. Pet Perennials can be ordered as a custom, handcrafted option or the MiY Pet Perennials Kit. If ordering our "custom" product rest assured that your pet's cremated ashes will be handled with respect by one of our technicians while making your "Custom" Pet Perennials. Pet Perennials products are patented.
There is no “right” or “wrong” way to use Pet Perennials since they contain perennial flower seeds, once sown they will bring a smile and enjoyment to you each year. A "custom" product order includes 24 wafers, therefore you are not limited to when or where you plant them. You can give some of the wafers to family and friends, or order them their own batch. The MiY Pet Perennials Kit enables you to make approximately 12 seed wafers in the comfort and privacy of your own home.
- Do you have a favorite place where you liked to walk your dog?
- Is there a special trail where you enjoyed riding your horse? Or a pasture that he liked to roam?
- Did your cat have a particular tree that she climbed? Or a place in neighboring woods that she visited?
- Perhaps your rabbit liked to hide among the plants and shrubs in your backyard?
These are all perfect locations to sow your Pet Perennials seed wafers. The possibilities for planting are endless because you can take the wafers wherever you wish. No matter where you decide to sow them, we believe that everyone will delight in the colorful flowers that bloom as a result. Pet Perennials are also available as pre-made seed wafers that do not include any cremated ashes. They are perfect gift for a friend or family member commemorating their new pet, or honoring the loss of a pet.
What is in a "custom" order of Pet Perennials? In both the "custom" product and the MiY Pet Perennials Kit a small portion of a beloved pet's cremated ashes can be mixed in with our planting matrix and wildflower seeds (perennial and annual). The planting matrix is made of the highest quality, nutrient rich planting compounds. All of the organic materials are hand melded to form seed wafers that can be planted later.
When do you use Pet Perennials? Pet Perennials do not "expire", however we recommend using them within 6 months to one year of purchase. You will want to keep them in a cool, dry place and away from water or liquids if you do not intend to plant the seed wafers right away. Premature contact with liquids could begin the germination process.
How do you grow Pet Perennials? You do not need to plant the Pet Perennial seed wafers; in fact you simply place them on the ground in the areas where you wish for them to grow (we call it "sowing"). DO NOT COVER with earth or soil. Water and sun is required. For those that live in apartments or condominiums, you can sow your Pet Perennials in flower pots or window boxes with good potting soil to be displayed both in and outside of your home.
Please keep in mind that perennial seeds will take a season or two to "flower" from the time of sowing, however they will germinate within approximately 7 to 14 days along with the annual seeds. Germination means that seedlings will sprout from the wafers. It will look like green plants and stems once grown. The annual seeds that have been added may flower within 5 to 7 weeks to provide quick color and enjoyment in the meantime. However, green plant like growth equals success!! Keep in mind that the environment and soil in which you are disbursing the seed wafers has an impact so be sure to sow them in areas where the earth or potting soil is clear of chemicals, pests, and weeds. And, remember don't forget to place them where they will be exposed to sunshine and water regularly. If planted outside, water regularly where rainfall is limited. For more information see the Planting and Growing the Product section below.
Other ideas: Not quite sure what to say to a person who has lost a pet, or what you might do to let them know that you care? Consider purchasing a gift voucher for Pet Perennials for any pet owner who has chosen cremation for their beloved friend. We are certain that they would appreciate your kind gesture every time they see the blooms. How about our Make-It-Yourself Pet Perennials Kit? It is a one-of-a-kind crafting project that the whole family can enjoy. Please visit our shop where you can purchase and send a gift voucher to your special family member or friend andl learn more about the MiY Pet Perennials Kit.
Product Options
Pet Perennials offer two wildflower seed mix options - the Butterfly Hummingbird perennial seed mix and the Pollinator perennial seed mix. Both mixes are safe for pets. When ordering your Custom Pet Perennials be sure to select the seed option that you desire. The MiY Pet Perennials Kit includes the Butterfly Hummingbird mix.
Butterfly Hummingbird Wildflower Seed Mix
Bring beautiful wildlife into your garden or meadow with the Butterfly & Hummingbird Seed Mix. It contains 12 wildflowers, both annuals and perennials that will attract winged friends. This mixture is designed to provide stunning color all season long, year after year. It will burst into blooms the first year with the annual wildflowers and provide color in years after with the perennials.
This is a specially designed mixture of 12 easy-to-grow wildflowers that butterflies and hummingbirds love. The mix includes both wild annuals and perennials, so bloom will begin just 3 to 4 weeks after sprouting, and should return year after year. The full flower list is below. When and where to plant the Butterfly and Hummingbird seed mix:
It is best to plant your Pet Perennials in spring or early summer, or in late fall after frost for spring blooms. If you live in a warm winter area plant your Pet Perennials at the beginning of the rainy season. Choose any bright sunny spot. Butterflies and hummingbirds will find your bright flowers once they bloom.
Regions: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West, Pacific Northwest
Seeds included: • Chinese Forget-Me-Not • Wild Cosmos • Rocket Larkspur • Purple Coneflower • Rose Mallow • Baby Snapdragon • Arroyo Lupine • Lemon Mint • Black-eyed Susan • Scarlet Sage • Catchfly • Crimson Clover
Pollinator Wildflower Seed Mix
This easy-to-grow mixture contains 17 wildflowers, both annuals and perennials, that are easy to pollinate. Pollinators are critical to our ecosystem and pet lovers like you can make a big difference by making sure there are plenty of flowers for them to feed on. This mixture contains 17 wildflower, 10 annuals for first-year color, plus 7 perennials for second and successive years' bloom. This mixture contains 17 wildflower, 10 annuals for first-year color, plus 7 perennials for second and successive years' bloom. The full flower list is below.
Regions: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West, Pacific Northwest
Seeds included: • Butterfly Milkweed • Patridge Pea • Lance Leaved Coreopsis • Plains Coreopsis • Cosmos Sensation Mix • Purple Coneflower • California Poppy • Blanket Flower • Dwarf Sunspot Sunflower • Meadow Foam • Dwarf Lupine Pixie Delight Mix • Perennial Lupine • Arroyo Lupine • Bee Balm / Wild Bergamont • Lacy Phacelia • Mexican Hat • Crimson Clover
Custom Pet Perennials Order Process
We understand how precious your pet was to you that is why you can feel confident that your pet is respected and in very good hands through out the entire process. Once your order has been placed through the Cherished Ones online shop, the order fulfillment process will begin. There are three stages to fulfilling your custom, handmade Pet Perennials order.
Stage A Once your order has been placed you will be sent an instruction kit by mail to help you prepare a small portion of your beloved pet's cremation ashes. You should have received an email with the same instructions attached to it after you placed your order online. The instruction kit includes a labeled container for the cremated remains and a pre-paid mailing envelope. You will send the package back to us. Postal tracking is included on the returned item. Your pet's cremated remains are identified by an order number, as well as their actual name as given to us by you at the time of order. Rest assured that this identification information remains with your custom order throughout the entire process.
Stage B Once the small portion of remains from your pet have been received at our fulfillment center, your custom order will be made. You will be notified by email that the package has been received. Our melding process is done by hand so that your Pet Perennials order is made separately from any other order. Please allow two to three weeks for your order to be handmade.
Stage C When your order has been completed it is packaged and shipped back to you in a pre-paid shipping box. The shipment is tracked as well. You will be notified by email that the completed order has been shipped.
That's it! All that is left to do is for you to sow, grow and enjoy your Pet Perennials.
Planting and Growing Pet Perennials Products
One of the best things about wildflowers is how easy they are to grow. Here are some easy planting steps for you.
Plan When sowing seed wafers timing is important. Although your seed wafers may be planted anytime and in any condition, please consider the following suggestions, especially when planting in a garden. We recommend that you check for your last frost date and plant after this has passed.
Sow in the fall or early winter- for best results. If you missed the season don’t despair, you can sow them any time and they will sprout when germination is triggered naturally, perhaps the following year. Perennials require “wintering” to properly flower. Annuals are added to the product so that the celebration of love seeding life might begin soon after the planting!
Choose a spot that gets 6 or more hours of direct sun a day. If you are sowing in your own yard or garden then prepare your soil by clearing the area of all existing growth. Simply dig up everything that is growing, turn the soil and rake the area flat.
Plant We recommend placing the seed wafer onto the soil, but DO NOT bury them. If you are disbursing them in places that you are unable to prepare, you do not have to prepare the area beforehand. The wafer provides the soil to keep the seeds and seedlings safe and to begin germination which usually occurs within 7 to 14 days, possibly up to 20 days. The matrix surrounding the seed will eventually meld in with the earth around it. Perennial flowers will germinate and become seedlings, but will not flower until the they have "wintered". When the germination process begins the seedlings will look similar to weeds, please don't pick them.
Grow If you are sowing in your own yard or garden, water to keep the soil moist, but do not soak. You should do this until the seedlings are about 4-6" tall. After that, the seedlings will survive on natural rains. If you are experiencing very dry weather, water more often. If you are disbursing the seed wafers in places that you are unable to water, the natural rains should be enough to moisten them for germination if rains are normal. Drought prone areas make it more difficult for this to occur so consider germinating them before disbursing for best results.
Tips for Germinating Out of Season
To assist in the germination of the seeds during a dry season or to expedite germination without allowing for nature’s seasonal wintering, try wetting and germinating the seed wafers before planting by taking the following steps:
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Place the seed wafers between layers of paper towels, placing the towels over and under the wafers on a plate or flat surface. Sprinkle a small amount of water over the top paper towel. The seed wafers will absorb the water from the dampened towel. Let the seed wafers absorb the moisture slowly, so the moisture penetrates evenly and deeply. Over-watering may result in transforming the wafers into a pile of mush.
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After an hour or so, the seed wafers darken with the absorption of water. Sprinkle some more water on the top layer of towels. The sprinkling of water mimics spring rain and/or snow melt. When each seed ball has absorbed adequate moisture it will appear darker and will have the texture of a grape. The goal is to MOISTEN the wafers, not saturate them. REMEMBER: If you added too much water, you might end up with mush. If so simply allow the wafers to air dry for a day or so. And if they have lost their shape, the wafers may be formed into balls.
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Place the seed wafers (without the paper towels) in a baggie or sealing container.
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Place them in the fridge. The mixtures we use in our product generally do best with 2 months of cold-damp stratification. This process mimics nature’s seasonal wintering.
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Check occasionally and remove and plant any wafers that are visibly growing. After two months, remove any wafers still in the fridge and sow as normal. Don't let them dry out after stratification! Wafers are best sown in a rainy season, or if planted in a garden or container, water regularly.
Product Disclaimers: Cherished Ones uses only the highest quality seeds and nutrient rich soil matrix when customizing your order, however results are not 100% guaranteed for every seed that is included in each wafer. Additionally, we cannot control adverse weather conditions or assume responsibility for non-adherence to planting suggestions or your personal care choices whether grown on the earth or in containers that could result in compromised stratification results. Cherished Ones recommended shelf life for the product before planting is six months to 1 year. Our products use only a small portion of your loved ones cremation ashes, however please check your local ordinances to see if there are rules or suggestions on planting and disbursing of cremation ashes. Cherished Ones seed wafer products are not edible, please do not place in any location where they might be mistaken for pet or human treats!
Hello Pups and Kittens, this week we're joined by my good friend Troy Allison (Founder of Fetching Foods). Troy is an absolute pioneer in the raw feeding world. His meals are high quality, well planned, and 100% quality control.I can't suggest for all to check out his website at http://www.fetchingfoods.com/ Let's get to know more about Fetching Foods.
THE BEST FOOD FOR YOUR BEST FRIEND
Fetching Foods is a top quality, nutritionally rich food for dogs and cats. It’s made entirely with high-end, human-grade ingredients.
We purchase whole, fresh ingredients from quality supermarkets and distributors. Processing is minimal to maximize the nutritional value of the meal. We never use fillers, preservatives, grains, soy, starches, artificial flavors or colors. It’s 100% natural.
Our food is handcrafted using locally grown organic produce. Meats come from the USA and are non-GMO, hormone free, humanely raised USDA certified for humans. Our packaging is recyclable. The food is delivered directly to your door.
Fetching Foods is healthy, delicious, convenient, and environmentally friendly.
Kibble, those dry pellets that come in a bag, have only been around 80yrs. Before then dogs and cats thrived on things they caught or could forage. Their digestive systems are still built for raw foods, unable to efficiently to consume today’s pet food.
Raw food is the most nutrient-rich, bioavailable, healthy food you can give your pet. Feeding table scraps, cooked food, kibble (dry food), dehydrated, or even canned food, is less nutritious and arguably harmful because of the processing and additives needed to create food in that form. It’s also difficult on your pet’s digestive system.
Our direct personal experience and culinary training combined with nutritional science has shown clean, whole food changes the health of animals in significant ways. We’ve seen first hand that changing to a healthy raw diet, diabetes goes into remission, dandruff disappears, skin allergies (itching) vanish, urinary tract issues evaporate, digestion problems were no longer problems, pets (re)gain energy and vitality, with the added bonus of pet solid waste dropping to 20% of what it was. The bottom line: diet is a powerful tool when it comes to pet health and longevity.
Healthy and happy pets are our motivation. We work tirelessly supplying a fantastic product that helps humans give their four-legged loved ones a healthy, organic, humane, and environmentally conscious diet your pet will devour. We want to do our part to keep your pet healthy, vibrant, and your loving companion for a long time.
You can spend your money now on what is one of the best products on the market to keep your pet healthy. Or you can spend your money on vet bills down the road. It all costs about the same in the end. The only question is the quality and length of life for your pet.
Our Mission is to deliver the best product possible to people who care deeply about the complete health of their animal.
Fetching Foods is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, founded by Troy Allison, an animal lover with award winning Ridgebacks.
HUMAN FOOD MADE FOR CATS AND DOGS
Fetching Foods provides delicious species-specific, ultra-premium, highly nutritional raw meals for pets that are professionally prepared with the same love we use for our own pets. Our fruits and vegetables are fresh, organic, and our meats are USDA/FDA human grade (not feed grade like almost every other pet food), non-GMO, antibiotic, and hormone free. Depending on the season our ingredients vary to ensure we have the freshest, best product. We source regionally when possible. All of our meats come from the USA. Also, we strive to use meat sources that follow humane and natural ranching practices. Our packaging uses fully recyclable or reusable containers. This is possibly the best product you can feed to your pet nutritionally and with a clear conscience. Las Vegas area delivery is free, and we ship nationally. See the FAQ for more detailed information on our products and shipping.
If you’re hesitating, try a sample. Pay for the shipping and we’ll send you 8oz of dog or cat meals to see if your pet likes the food. Go to the Shop page to order.
Dog Products
Typical proteins are pork, beef, lamb, wild-caught Alaska salmon, organ meat like beef heart&liver, and buffalo. These are blended together producing a novel mix lowering the probability for food sensitivities. Our base fruit and vegetable ingredients are organic blueberries, kale, pomegranate, coconut oil, carrots, squash, and honey. Some proteins, fruits and vegetables vary depending on season and availability.
- Raw. This is the diet nature intended for dogs by staying as close as possible to the form and nutritional composition that they would find in nature using the highest quality, nutrient-rich products.
- Doggie Water. Specially brewed broth with non-traditional meats like elk (pictured), buffalo, rabbit, along with organic super-food veggies like kale, broccoli, blueberries, and pomegranate. Add it to their water as an excellent replenishment drink during exercise or when they’re feeling a bit down. Freeze into ice cubes for a nutritious hot-weather treat. Contact us to see what proteins we have in stock.
- Vegan. Yes, dogs can be vegan. The key is getting a complete protein from vegetable products. We carefully construct our vegan meals to not just have complete proteins but also add all of the great organic vegetables which are chalked full of nutrients and vitamins that are essential for your dog. Typical ingredients are organic black beans, lentils, Argan oil, spirulina, blueberries, kale, coconut oil, pomegranate, and more.
- Grass Fed Raw Beef Bones. Meaty, marrow filled bones are from cattle that are 100% grass fed, no GMO’s, no hormones, and no antibiotics. Your dog will be occupied for hours, not to mention raw bones are a healthy way to clean your dog’s teeth.
- Beef Jerky. One half pound of USDA Select grade jerky from grass fed, antibiotic-free, hormone-free cattle. The meat in the picture is precisely what the jerky is made of. I hand cut each strip of jerky myself. No spices or additives, just straight delicious dehydrated beef. Shipped in a resealable vacuum-packed bag. Rex and Rosie absolutely go crazy over this treat.
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Sous Vide (cooked food) — COMING SOON. This is the intersection of raw and cooked.Cat Products
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Raw. Closely approximates the diet cats would get in the wild; the diet to which their physiology is naturally attuned. Cats eat a varied diet in the wild, including organs, brains, and occasionally, stomach and intestine contents. Typical ingredients are Cornish hen, quail, pasture-raised turkey liver and gizzards, wild caught Alaska salmon. We grind the whole poultry protein on a semi-course setting with the bone and skin. The offal is also ground or chopped semi-finely, depending on what it is. Pictured with farm-raised quail, organically fed turkey’s liver, chicken gizzards, and wild caught Alaska Sockeye salmon.
Raw Dog Meals
Regular price $8.49
Size
Qty: Raw.
Typical proteins are a blend of pork, beef, lamb, buffalo, wild-caught Alaska salmon, organ meat like beef heart and liver. Our base fruit and vegetable ingredients are organic blueberries, kale, pomegranate, coconut oil, squash, and honey. The proteins and fruits and veggies vary depending on season and availability.
Grass Fed Beef Jerky Treats 4oz
Regular price $12.99
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Our jerky comes fromgrass fed, antibiotic-free, hormone-free cattle. We hand cut each strip of jerky ourselves fromUSDA Select-grade beef. No spices, preservatives, or additives -- only one ingredient: beef. Shipped in a resealable vacuum-packed bag. Keep refrigerated after opening. Rex and Rosie absolutely go crazy over this treat and so will your pup.
Raw Cat Meals
Regular price $3.75
Size
Qty: Raw.
Closely approximates the diet cats would get in the wild; the diet to which their physiology is naturally attuned. Cats eat a varied diet in the wild, including organs, brains, and occasionally, stomach and intestine contents.
Typical ingredients in our meals are Cornish hen, quail, pasture-raised turkey liver and gizzards, wild caught Alaska salmon. We grind the whole poultry protein on a semi-course setting with the bone and skin. The offal is also ground or chopped semi-finely, depending on what it is. Pictured with farm-raised quail, organically fed turkey liver and gizzards, and wild caught Alaska Sockeye salmon.
Raw Vegan Dog Meals
Regular price $9.99
Amount
Qty: Yes, dogs can be vegan. The key is getting a complete protein from vegetable products. We carefully construct our vegan meals to not just have complete proteins but also add all of the great organic vegetables which are chalked full of nutrients and vitamins that are essential for your dog.
NOTE: Not for Cats
Grass Fed Raw Beef Bones
Regular price $3.99
Size
Qty: These meaty, marrow filled bones are from cattle that are 100% grass fed, no GMO's, no hormones, and no antibiotics. Your dog will be occupied for hours, not to mention raw bones are a healthy way to clean your dog's teeth.
Doggie Water
Regular price $8.99
Size
Qty: Specially brewed broth with non-traditional meats like elk, buffalo, rabbit, along with organic super-food veggies like kale, broccoli, blueberries, and pomegranate. Add it to their water as an excellent replenishment drink during exercise or when they’re feeling a bit down. Freeze into ice cubes for a nutritious hot-weather treat. Pictured with elk as the protein.
Meal Sample
Regular price $0.00
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You can get an 8oz sample of dog, cat, or dog-vegan meals for the cost of shipping*. This allows you to test the meals before buying. 1 per household.
*Delivery in the greater Las Vegas area is free.
This is our very first VERSION 2.0 which is a redo episode. We experienced technical difficulties on the audio and Dr. Coger deserved a quality episdoe. Dr. Coger is by far the most entertaining, intellegent, and delightful veternarian I've had the pleassure to speak with.
In case you missed last weeks episode....
Let's meet Dr. Coger is a wholistic veterinarian, dog owner, trainer, and breeder. Her mission is to guide owners down the natural dog care path, helping them to become educated and empowered advocates for their best friend’s health. She is an honors graduate of Cornell University’s College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, majoring in Animal Science, with a special interest and advanced training in nutrition. She received her DVM degree from Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Her “real world” experiences in veterinary hospitals both large and small, housecall practice, and shelter medicine have broadened her skills and knowledge. One of her favorite job duties is as resident veterinarian for Canine Camp Getaway, the country’s ultimate dog lovers’ vacation in New York’s Adirondack Mountains. Dr. Coger’s practice and dog care philosophy emphasize natural methods and care. She regularly integrates chiropractic, low level laser, herbal, nutritional, and physical therapy techniques into her treatment plans. She is a staunch advocate of raw, natural diets. Her first book, “Vaccines Explained: The Wholistic Vet’s Guide to Vaccinating Your Dog” is currently available on Amazon. She is well known in the media, having been featured in USA Today, Dogs Naturally Magazine, Pet360, PetMD, and numerous nationally known blogs and websites. She has been nominated for a Dog Writers’ Association of America award for her work in the Australian Shepherd Journal Promoting wellness is a major focus for Dr. Coger. Her goal is always to avoid problems, rather than treat them. From cancer to autoimmune disease, organ degeneration to allergies and skin/ear disease, her approach can avoid or reverse many of the problems that pets deal with every day. Her proactive health program assesses nutrition, previous health problems, genetic and breed risk factors, environment, and other unique aspects to identify health and disease potential. From there, her three-point plan is applied to support the body, strengthen the body, and not harm the body. Dr. Coger’s practice encompasses a variety of treatment options. This is often called integrative veterinary medicine, which combines the best and most appropriate aspects of many forms veterinary medicine. These include dietary therapy and nutritional support, herbs and nutriceuticals, chiropractic-like techniques, acupuncture, low level laser therapy, and conventional Western medicine. This combination technique often allows for a faster and better resolution to the problem.
Healthy Dog Expo APRIL 7,2018 Speakers Judy Morgan DVM, CVA, CVCP, CVFT Suzanne Clothier Relationship Centered Training Dr. Debbie Torraca Wizard of Paws Susan Thixton Truth About Pet Food Jessica Sleater Andersen Sleater Sianni Law Firm
Want to work with Dr. Coger, but live too far away to come to her? Phone consultations are available as single sessions or as 30 or 60 day support programs!
Phone consultations are an ideal way to get the information you need! Dr. Coger is able to take the time to provide in depth answers, from a holistic as well as conventional perspective. All consultations include a review of your dog’s medical history and a written summary, delivered by email. Consults are 30 minutes, and are $47.00.
Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back to The Groomer Next Door Podcast. This week we're so happy to be joined by one of the most amazing holistic veterinarians in the profession. I would like to apoligize for the technical dificulties on our microphones for this episode. We were unaware when we recorded and by the time I noticed it was too late to re-record. Let's meet Dr. Coger is a wholistic veterinarian, dog owner, trainer, and breeder. Her mission is to guide owners down the natural dog care path, helping them to become educated and empowered advocates for their best friend’s health. She is an honors graduate of Cornell University’s College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, majoring in Animal Science, with a special interest and advanced training in nutrition. She received her DVM degree from Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Her “real world” experiences in veterinary hospitals both large and small, housecall practice, and shelter medicine have broadened her skills and knowledge. One of her favorite job duties is as resident veterinarian for Canine Camp Getaway, the country’s ultimate dog lovers’ vacation in New York’s Adirondack Mountains. Dr. Coger’s practice and dog care philosophy emphasize natural methods and care. She regularly integrates chiropractic, low level laser, herbal, nutritional, and physical therapy techniques into her treatment plans. She is a staunch advocate of raw, natural diets. Her first book, “Vaccines Explained: The Wholistic Vet’s Guide to Vaccinating Your Dog” is currently available on Amazon. She is well known in the media, having been featured in USA Today, Dogs Naturally Magazine, Pet360, PetMD, and numerous nationally known blogs and websites. She has been nominated for a Dog Writers’ Association of America award for her work in the Australian Shepherd Journal Promoting wellness is a major focus for Dr. Coger. Her goal is always to avoid problems, rather than treat them. From cancer to autoimmune disease, organ degeneration to allergies and skin/ear disease, her approach can avoid or reverse many of the problems that pets deal with every day. Her proactive health program assesses nutrition, previous health problems, genetic and breed risk factors, environment, and other unique aspects to identify health and disease potential. From there, her three-point plan is applied to support the body, strengthen the body, and not harm the body. Dr. Coger’s practice encompasses a variety of treatment options. This is often called integrative veterinary medicine, which combines the best and most appropriate aspects of many forms veterinary medicine. These include dietary therapy and nutritional support, herbs and nutriceuticals, chiropractic-like techniques, acupuncture, low level laser therapy, and conventional Western medicine. This combination technique often allows for a faster and better resolution to the problem.
Healthy Dog Expo APRIL 7,2018 Speakers Judy Morgan DVM, CVA, CVCP, CVFT Suzanne Clothier Relationship Centered Training Dr. Debbie Torraca Wizard of Paws Susan Thixton Truth About Pet Food Jessica Sleater Andersen Sleater Sianni Law Firm
Want to work with Dr. Coger, but live too far away to come to her? Phone consultations are available as single sessions or as 30 or 60 day support programs!
Phone consultations are an ideal way to get the information you need! Dr. Coger is able to take the time to provide in depth answers, from a holistic as well as conventional perspective. All consultations include a review of your dog’s medical history and a written summary, delivered by email. Consults are 30 minutes, and are $47.00.
This week on The Groomer Next Door Podcast we sit down with Kristen Green from AAFCO. So for most pet parents you may ask "whose AAFCO".
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) is a voluntary membership association of local, state and federal agencies charged by law to regulate the sale and distribution of animal feeds and animal drug remedies.
Although AAFCO has no regulatory authority, the Association provides a forum for the membership and industry representation to achieve three main goals:
- Safeguarding the health of animals and humans
- Ensure consumer protection
- Providing a level playing field of orderly commerce for the animal feed industry.
These goals are achieved by developing and implementing uniform and equitable laws, regulations, standards, definitions and enforcement policies for regulating the manufacture, labeling, distribution and sale of animal feeds - resulting in safe, effective and useful feeds by promoting uniformity amongst member agencies.
Hello Everyone, welcome back to The Groomer Next Door Podcast. This episode is very important to us, and has taken a lot of time to organize. This is our look into regulations on pet food (A.K.A. Kibble). We have 2/3 of the people responsible for regulatioons and lobbying to make kibble what it is.
Our first guest is the Pet Food Institute.
About PFI The Pet Food Institute and our members, who make 98% of all U.S. pet food and treat products, are committed to helping dogs and cats live long and healthy lives. As the voice of U.S. pet food makers for nearly 60 years, we provide factual information about pet food and treat safety, nutrition, and health to pet lovers, and advocate for a transparent, science-based regulatory environment for our members.
PFI is dedicated to:
- Advocating for legislation, regulations and technologies that support the domestic manufacture and global distribution of safe, quality pet food and that provide for consumer choice;
- Promoting pet food safety innovation in manufacturing and handling practices;
- Delivering information about issues impacting pet food makers, their suppliers and distributors, pet lovers and other relevant stakeholders; and
- Communicating the benefits of pet ownership to the general public at large.
Our offices are based in Washington, DC. Click here for contact information.
Meet The Pet Food Community PFI’s members make 98% of all U.S. pet food products. Click through to learn more about our member companies, Board leadership, staff, and other organizations in the pet food community.
Members 2017 PFI Producer Members Ainsworth Pet Nutrition
American Nutrition
Barrett Petfood Innovations
Bil-Jac Foods
Blue Buffalo Company
Brightpet Nutrition Group
Central Garden and Pet
Champion Pet Foods LP
C.J. Foods, Inc.
Diamond Pet Foods
Freshpet
Hill’s Pet Nutrition
The J.M. Smucker Company
Mars Petcare, US
Merrick Pet Care
Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc.
Nestlé Purina PetCare
Perfection Pet Foods
Pro-Pet
Royal Canin
Simmons Pet Food, Inc.
Sunshine Mills, Inc.
TFP Nutrition
Tuffy’s Pet Foods, Inc.
Spectrum Brands
2017 PFI Associate Members
AGT Foods
ADM
AFB International
AGT Foods, Inc.
Alaskan Sea Food
Alltech, Inc.
Ameri-Pac, Inc.
AMPAC
Anchor Ingredients
APC, Inc.
ATC Scientific
Balchem
Cablevey Conveyors
Camlin Fine Sciences
Campbell Wrapper Corporation
Cargill Inc.
CFS North America, LLC.
Cool Springs International
Darling Ingredients/ DAR PRO
Diversified Ingredients, Inc.
DSM Nutritional Products, Inc.
Dupont Nutrition/Health (formerly Solae LLC)
Emerson Milling
Eurofins Scientific, Inc.
Evonik Degussa Corporation
Extru-Tech, Inc.
Fairview Mills
Food Protection Alliance
Food Protection Services
Food Safety Net Services
G.A. Wintzer & Son Co.
Gilton Resource Recovery
Hamlet Protein Als
Hesco, Inc. (Sk Food International)
Hollison
HORN
IEH Laboratories & Consulting Group
Kemin Nutrisurance, Inc.
Land O’Lakes
LaPointe Manufacturing
Log10
Lortscher Animal Nutrition (Formerly Lortscher AgriService Inc.)
Mac Process/Schenck Process
Malt Products Corp
Mane
Midwest Laboratories
Neogen Corporation
Nutramax Laboratories, Inc.
Orkin Pest Control
Parsons-Eagle Packaging Systems
Peel Plastic Products, Ltd.
Penford Food Ingredients
Perten Instruments, Inc.
Premier Tech Systems
Provisur Tech.
SeqTech Diagnostic, LLC
Silva International, Inc.
Specialty Commodities, Inc.
SPF USA
SRC Milling Company, LLC
Summit Ridge Farms
The Industrial Fumigant Company
The Peterson Company
Thiele Technologies
Trilogy Essential Ingredients
Trouw Nutrition
Valley Protein
Wenger Manufacturing
Wilbur-Ellis
2017 PFI Affiliate Members
Watt Global Media
Board of Directors Ainsworth Pet Nutrition
American Nutrition
The J.M. Smucker Company
Bil-Jac Foods
Blue Buffalo Company
C.J. Foods, Inc.
Central Garden and Pet
Diamond Pet Foods
Freshpet
Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Mars Petcare, US
Merrick Pet Care
Nestlé Purina PetCare
Pro-Pet
Royal Canin
Simmons Pet Food, Inc.
Spectrum Brands
Sunshine Mills, Inc.
TFP Nutrition
This week on The Groomer Next Door podcast we're joined by such an intellegent man. He's studying the effects of Raw Feeding and well the results ARE AMAZING!! If theirs one thing I hope this podcast does for everyone is give pet parents around the World other options besides kibble.
This is a privately funded 30-year study by me, Thomas Sandberg. I am looking into the consequences of feeding a raw food diet to pets. I have studied dog's and cat's digestive system in dept since 1997 and believe that they both are carnivores. They require a species appropriate diet to sustain a strong immune system that in turn will promote a long healthy life and dramatically limit the risk of falling victim to serious diseases like cancer.
If you feed a raw food diet and interested in supporting this study I hope you will register your pet. There is no fee to participate. My goal is to follow more than 10,000 dogs and 5000 cats for the rest of their lives documenting their health. I'm interested in all breeds and sizes.
If you arrived on this page because you have a pet with cancer, please register and I will share the information I have collected over the last two decades. I do not treat animals but I can guide and assist you to possibly help you beat this horrible disease sharing natural protocols. Register here.
You can also support these one-of-a-kind projects by donating to my funding raising campaign at Long Living Pets Research Foundation I'm currently unable to secure funding for these projects since the ones benefiting from this are us pet owners, not the commercial enterprises that make billions of dollars selling food that kills our beloved pets. Strong words I know, but sadly in many cases the truth. Close to 50% of our pets get cancer and that is not acceptable to me! The pets with cancer that I have assisted over the last 15 years were all fed a kibble type diet. All!
I sincerely thank everyone in advance for any donations, every dollar helps! We need to keep this project going for the love of our pets. Please help now!
Current Projects I'm on a life mission to help our beloved pets live long healthy lives and protect them from cancer. In 1999 I started these 30-year projects to study the benefits of feeding species appropriate food. The results from the first 15 years have been no short of amazing. I observed longer healthier lives and a dramatic reduction in cancer incidents.
3 current ongoing projects:
- Research into extending the life of dogs.
- Research into preventing cancer in dogs
- Research into natural cancer cures for dog
Phase 1 - of my three 30-year research projects are coming to an end For the last 15 years, I have researched and tested my findings and theories on my dogs and a small group of other dogs from around the world. My findings are amazing and confirm everything I learned 15 years ago after carefully studying the digestive system of dogs. My intentions were not to expose any dog to something that could be harmful. I tested it all on my dogs and others willing to do the same.
I believe beyond any doubt that feeding a simple diet of raw meats, edible bones, and organ meats will promote a rock-solid immune system. The immune system is a dog's ultimate defense against diseases and premature aging. The result is a long healthy life way past what is the expected lifespan of most breeds fed commercial dog food.
Phase 2 - Build a case of solid, indisputable proof based on what I found out during my first 15 years, by adding 10,000 dogs and 5,000 cats to my project. I need your help I'm expanding my project to 10,000 dogs and 5000 cats, and I will follow each dog and cat until their last day, documenting their journey on a diet of raw meats and bones. These dogs and cats come from all parts of the world. They report to me once a year with a status update. As long as they are fed a diet of raw food they will be a part of this groundbreaking project.
Categories/types of raw feeding I track and document: Home Made Raw Food
- Prey Model Raw/Franken Prey
- Mix of Raw (often done in a bowl)
- Barf
NOTE: Most people feed homemade raw food that they buy from different sources. Not everyone can make/prepare their own raw food. Many pre-made raw food companies have arrived on the market over that last few years. Below are the ones that I have accepted and track as a 'raw feeding type'. If you are feeding a commercial raw food diet that is not listed please select 'Mix of raw' as the raw feeding type (one the registration form). Then you can write in the description what type of raw food you feed and mention the manufacturer. If I get several others using the same brand I will create a category for it.
Commercial raw food manufacturers that I track specifically (you do not have to feed these to participate):
USA
- K9 Nutrition (Raw pre-made)
- K 9 Karvings® (Raw pre-made): Website
- Darwins® (Pre-made raw): Website
- Stella and Chewy® (Pre-made raw): Website
- TruDog® (Pre-made raw): Website
- Jake & Blue's Raw Dog Food: Website
Other countries
UK
- Wolf Tucker (Raw and Pre-made raw): Website
Australia
Vets all Natural (Bruce Syme): Website
South Africa
Raw Gold: Website
Raw Necessities: Website
DOGGOBONE: Website
Norway
WOM: Website
New Zealand
Raw Essentials: Website
Just to make clear, you do not have to feed any of these brands to participate in this study. Any variation of a meat-based raw food is accepted. But if you feed one of these brands please select them under 'feeding type' (on the registration form).
Not participating yet? Register here.
If you are a manufacturer of pre-made raw food and would like to add dogs or cats that are fed your product, please contact me with your company's information (website is OK). You can use the blue 'question and feedback tab' on the right side of this webpage.
Invitation to participate If you are interested in participating in any of these projects, please take a few minutes to register. There is no cost involved. If you are new to feeding raw and not sure how to get started, I have written a short book just for you. Included with this book is lifetime support from me. No book can cover every need of a dog. There is no 'one fit for all' diet. Dogs and cats come with different nutritional needs. This book will get you started on a safe raw food diet without making the process too complicated. When you have made the switch you have access to me for further help if needed. I'm also building a network of knowledgeable animal care professionals that I can refer you too if such service is required. More about it here
More about the research projects here To help support this research and other projects please visit: https://llprf.org
Large and Giant Breed Dogs Can Grow Old!
Why do big dogs die so early? The average lifespan of a Great Dane is 6-8 years. To me, that never made any sense. Why would a small breed dog live longer than a large?
For the past 13 years, I have conducted extensive research in an attempt to find an answer to this. My conclusion is not surprising, and it makes total sense. Dogs need the food they are designed for and altering this can severely compromise their health. The larger the dog is, the more affected it is by unhealthy food.
The so-called “dog food” that is sold by many different manufacturers is not suitable for a dog’s digestive system and does not supply them with enough nutrients to sustain a long, healthy life. This is particularly damaging to large and giant dog breeds since they require a greater quantity of nutritious food than smaller dogs do. Since large breed dogs eat more, they ingest more of the bad food and less of the good.
Dogs are carnivores; therefore, the only food they can properly digest, metabolize, and utilize is raw meat. This is a fact. There are still some people who do not agree that dogs are carnivores, but that opinion is based on a lack of knowledge or misinformation. I know the majority of dog owners accept this fact but, if you disagree, then my approach to extending the lifespan of large and giant breed dogs will be hard to accept.
A carnivore gets most of its nutrients from raw meats (80%), bones (10%), and some organ meats (10%), with supplements used to complete the nutritional requirements. Together, they fulfill a dog’s nutritional needs to sustain a strong immune system that protects against diseases and promotes healthy organs, bones, and joints.
There are many books written about raw feeding, and I have read most of them. The problem I’ve found with the majority of these is that they complicate raw feeding to such a degree that many dog owners find it too difficult to follow. I believe feeding raw can be very simple, so I wrote a book about it.
I currently have two Great Danes; one is 9 years old and the other is 4 (as of Dec 2015). I have fed my Great Danes this way since 2000. Every year, my dogs undergo a full medical check-up and each year, without exception, they have been 100% healthy.
I decided to wait 10 years before I published my simplified version of raw feeding because testing my method on a breed that is known to live short lives, like the Great Dane, would tell me if I was on the right track. Over time, I made small refinements to my method, mostly when it came to supplements
How to extend the life of your dog
One of my goals is to double the average lifespan of giant breeds like Great Danes. My approach should work well for all breeds of dog, large or small.
I believe that
- Giant breed dogs can live into their mid-teens.
- Large breed dogs can live into their late teens - early 20s
- Mid-size breed dogs can live into their early 20s to mid-20s
- Small breed dogs can live into their mid-20s to late 20s
There are two things you need to do:
1) Feed raw, natural food. I use a very easy to follow meal plan and you can get everything from your local grocery store but, for better prices, seek out local butchers and local raw feeding groups that buy in bulk.
2) Add a few supplements. The supplements are meant to ensure that your dog gets all the nutrients he/she needs. If you feed a good balanced raw food diet with enough organ meats you may skip supplements.
For those of you who are new to raw food or who are wceptical of it, please read these articles about the many myths regarding feeding raw food to dogs.
What made me such and expert? Well, like I mentioned I have studied and practiced raw feeding for over 15 years. I rescue Great Danes and currently have 2; Odin is three 5 years old and Camelot is 9 (as of Jan 2016).
I was born in Norway and grew up in a farming area. I noticed early on that the farmers fed their dogs raw meat from chickens, cows and pigs. Sometimes entire live chickens were given to the dogs; reindeer and moose meat were also common sources of food. Several of these dogs, which were larger breeds like German Shepherds and Norwegian Elk Hounds, lived into their late teens.
When I started feeding my dogs raw food in 2000, most people thought I was crazy, especially when I fed them chicken wings. Explaining that raw bones are soft and harmless to dogs did not change many people’s opinions. It still amazes me how many people are misinformed about this. Interestingly, I received the most resistance from veterinarians, to the point that they even refused to handle my dogs. This has changed dramatically over the years and many vets are now recommending raw food to their clients.
The most common misconceptions are:
- Bones are dangerous to dogs
- Salmonella can make a dog sick
- Dogs have changed over time and adopted to more human like foods
- Dogs are omnivores not carnivores
- Raw meat and bones will make dogs aggressive
- Raw feeding is too complicated
I agree somewhat with the last point, raw feeding has been made complicated by some people. Those following the Barf Model (raw meats, bones, veggies and fruits) often have a hard time maintaining it, whereas the Prey Model (raw meats and bones) is much simpler and I have simplified it even further for people who prefer to feed their dogs from a bowl. I call it Raw in a Bowl. This is a good way of getting started and comfortable with the idea of feeding a balanced raw food diet.
The idea is to get started, take the first step into raw feeding, that's what is important. Soon you will gain knowledge and become confident that raw food is good for your dog. This will be evident just watching your dog improve in many areas like; better coat, increased muscle mass, a calmer demeanor, smaller poop, cleaner teeth, less gas, less dog odor, plus much more. Thes confirmations will encourage you to explore other variations of raw feeding like 'prey model raw' and 'Franken prey'.
This week on The Groomer Next Door we dive back into pet tech. It's very importa to be aware of our pets nutrition, but what about what they use to eat out of.....
In a world where apps, fit-bits, and nutritionists help keep us humans happy and healthy, we think our furry friends deserve the same. That’s why we rounded up a team of veterinarians, food scientists, techies, and pet lovers to create PetMio. PetMio is a SMART nutrition system that uses smart technology to tailor your pet’s food to its nutritional needs at every stage of its life. We’ll treat your pet the same way we treat ours: as part of the family.
Smart Pet Technology Our SMART tracker, SMART bowl, and mobile app work together seamlessly to collect your pet’s data to better understand their unique lifestyle.
Intelligent Nutrition Algorithm Created by a team of veterinarians, food scientists, and data scientists, our Intelligent Nutrition Algorithm uses your pet’s data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create a personalized recipe tailored to meet their needs.
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Hello Pups and Kittens, welcome back to The Groomer Next Door Podcast. This week we're joined by an amazing holistic Veternarian. you might ask "why practice holistic medicine?
I began my foray into holistic medicine by learning chiropractic care for animals. But, after a few years of using chiropractic treatments on my patients, I was ready to move on to other areas and learn new therapies. I focused on Traditional Chinese Medicine, where I use things like the characteristics of the feel of the pulses, and the colors and coatings of the tongue to make a diagnosis. Areas of warmth or cold in the body, the animal’s personality, the season of the year, and the pet’s diet all play into the diagnosis. I am also fascinated by how every disease can be correlated to a season, a personality, and the diet eaten.
Once I started treating more patients with alternative methods, I started seeing the problems associated with over-vaccination of pets. I started discouraging my clients from vaccinating every year. Now I recommend against using topical flea and tick preventatives and heartworm preventative medications year round, since I live in an area where fleas and mosquitoes disappear during our long cold winters. It no longer makes sense to me to apply chemicals to our pets every month. There are many natural alternatives available that are much safer.
I no longer recommend prescription diets which are made with poor quality ingredients when I know I can make the pet healthier with an alternative raw or home cooked diet using whole foods. Unfortunately, those vaccinations, parasite preventatives, and prescription diet products provide a huge revenue stream to veterinary practices, so many traditional veterinarians insist on annual vaccinations and year round parasite treatment. Even though my focus has become more about holistic medicine, traditional medicine has continued to play a huge role in the treatment of my patients. I never want them to be in pain, and if a traditional medication needs to be part of their therapy plan while we are working on natural healing, I won’t deny them the medication. Traditional medicine and surgery saves many lives. By integrating the best of both worlds, Eastern and Western, I have more tools available in my toolbox to help the animals I love.
The Integrative Approach At my practices, I integrate traditional and alternative therapies, in an effort to find the right balance for each patient. No two patients are the same, hence their illnesses and symptoms are never the same. No cookbook treatments can be used. Sometimes it takes perseverance to find the right combination of therapies to solve the problem. Most clients that seek out alternative therapies understand that it takes time for the body to heal itself, especially after years of poor diet, over-vaccination, and over- medication. When it comes to diet, one of the benefits of home prepared diets is the interaction between the pet and their owner. Taking time to plan a diet and put together variations helps clients bond with their pets. Watching the reaction to a home prepared meal instead of dry kibble in a bowl is priceless. Taking the time to play with pets in the yard or going for a walk around the neighborhood is great exercise for everyone involved. Leaving work a little early because your pet has been home alone all day is good for both of you. Animals, like people, are social creatures.
It’s a balancing act to find the right treatments that work for both the pets and their owners. I love watching the transformation of the pets and their owners when we find the right balance and see improvement in their lives.
Core Philosophy The integrative approach combines the use of traditional veterinary medicine with complementary therapies. It involves minimizing the overuse and misuse of conventional medications. Integrating therapies like chiropractic, acupuncture, physical therapy, cold laser, nutritional therapy, and Chinese or Western herbal therapies may allow the use of far fewer traditional medications.
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Proper Diet First and foremost, feeding the proper diet is the foundation upon which any integrative pet care program begins. Simply put, your pet IS what he or she eats. Minimizing harmful byproducts and chemicals is essential. You need to become a label reader. Know which ingredients are good and which are bad. Whether you are feeding commercial, home cooked, or a raw diet, whole, fresh, organic food ingredients are best. If a food is suitable for human consumption and is something you would consider part of a healthy diet, your pet can probably share with you. You should avoid grapes, raisins, chocolate, macadamia nuts, and onions, as these can be toxic. If something qualifies as junk food for people it will also qualify as junk food for pets (think chips, pretzels, candy). Each pet is different and there is no “one size fits all” diet that I can recommend across the board.
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Minimize Vaccines The second step in working toward a more holistic treatment plan for your pet is to minimize vaccinations. In the past, the veterinary community has advocated annual vaccinations for dogs and cats for common diseases like Distemper, Parvovirus, Leptospirosis, and Lyme disease. More recently, research has shown that immunity from vaccination may last years, so veterinarians have backed off and most now recommend vaccinating less often. Vaccinations do not give instant protection from disease. The injection contains small amounts of the virus or bacteria which are killed or modified to prevent the injection from causing disease. The animal’s body recognizes the components of the disease and builds an immune response against the disease. Unfortunately, when the body is constantly bombarded with disease particles, the immune system can go into hyper-drive, causing an overzealous response. This overzealous response can cause the immune system to react against the cells of the body.
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Minimize Medications Chronic use of medications can degrade the body’s ability to recognize disease-causing organisms. The liver and kidneys are the filtration system for the body, constantly weeding out toxic substances. While medications may help treat one symptom or disease, they may cause other symptoms or set up a cascade of events that may eventually result in the demise of the individual.
From Needles to Natural Description After using traditional Western veterinary medicine to treat her animal patients for many years, Dr. Judy Morgan discovered a better way to help them live longer, healthier lives. In From Needles to Natural, she shares her journey from traditional to holistic veterinary medicine and helps pet owners understand the differences between good advertising and good health for their animal friends.
With more than thirty years of experience as a practicing veterinarian, Morgan blends her personal story as a lifelong animal lover with this collection of professional opinions about animals and animal care. From Needles to Natural covers a variety of topics including pet nutrition and food therapy, pet food labels, veterinary chiropractic care, acupuncture, and understanding the array of vaccines and medications. Morgan, who has produced a full webinar series on YouTube, discusses alternative and supplemental treatments for pet illnesses. While narrating heartwarming tales of the pets she’s treated, Morgan dispels the myths about effective pet care and teaches pet owners the benefits of feeding and treating an animal holistically.
Dr. Judy Morgan is a nationally renowned veterinarian certified in acupuncture, food therapy, and chiropractic care for dogs, cats, and horses. A sought-after speaker and blogger at both the local and national level, she integrates Eastern and Western medicine in her two award-winning practices in New Jersey.
Canine Kitchen Capers
Description Hue Grant and Judy Morgan DVM work tirelessly to give their nine rescued spaniels the best lives they can. Because they are well educated on the poor quality ingredients commonly used to make processed pet food, they realize that home cooked meals using high quality, real food ingredients helps their dogs live longer and maintain vibrant health. Dr. Morgan is a Certified Veterinary Food Therapist with over thirty years experience and understands the importance of providing well balanced healthy meals to pets. Hue is a self ordained chef and loves spending time in the kitchen whipping up new concoctions for pets and their humans.
Together, they have taught many pet owners how to prepare food for their own pets, making puploaf and puppins into everyday household words. Because many people have never cooked for their dogs, the first attempts can have comical results. Some people don’t cook for themselves, some are great chefs, and somejust seem to invite comedy. Those comedians were nice enough to share their stories for the entertainment of pet owners everywhere. In addition to providing healthy recipes for dogs, Hue and Judy have included recipes for humans and some recipes that are sharable meals. You’ll learn how to order take out, how to order room service, and how to whip up something for the kids after spending all day cooking for your dogs. This book will leave you laughing along with pet owners on a quest for better pet health.
What’s For Dinner, Dexter?
Description The pet-owner bond is strengthened when owners feel they are contributing to their pet’s well-being and good health on one of the most intimate levels of human bonding: food. Home cooking for your dog can be fun and easy. By using Chinese Medicine theory, you can keep your pet healthy using fresh, wholesome food ingredients. Learn to use food as medicine by following the simple guidelines in What’s For Dinner, Dexter?
Over 50 main dishes for your dog, some travel meals and snacks.
Dr. Judy Morgan’s Naturally Healthy Pets with Dr Judy Morgan
Join host Judy Morgan DVM, CVA, CVCP, CVFT, world renowned author, speaker, and holistic veterinarian for an exciting show where you will discover healthy options for raising your pets in a more holistic manner. Not sure which vaccinations should be given or how often? Not sure which food is best for your individual pet? Not sure what to use for flea, tick, and heartworm prevention? Find out the answers to your questions in this weekly show where we interview the top experts and showcase the latest products that will help your pets stay naturally healthy.
http://dreamvisions7radio.com/dr-judy-morgans-naturally-healthy-pets/
Hello Pups and Kittens, and welcome back to The Groomer Next Door podcast. This week we're joined by (in my opinion) is the Fairy Godmother of Biological Appropriate Raw Food. She;s an accomplished blogger, she's now a successful author, she's Kimberly Morris Gauthier. You've read her amazing blog " Keep The Tail Wagging" Let's get to know Kimberly a bit before she joins us this week.
Biography
I was born to love dogs and today, I'm having a blast living with my pack, feeding a raw diet, and sharing and learning from others in our community.
My Keep the Tail Wagging® journey started a few years before the blog was launched. In May 2010, we brought home two littermate puppies and for two years I struggled to figure out Rodrigo's health issues. When Rodrigo and Sydney were three, I switched them to raw after months of research and I've never looked back.
Raw feeding was complicated to figure out. There is a ton of information, differing opinions, and aggressive attitudes in the communities. I launched Keep the Tail Wagging® in December 2011 to write about dogs. I changed the focus to raw feeding in April 2014 because if I had trouble figuring out raw, I was certain others did as well.
Now I'm focused on helping others feed their dogs better while being a positive voice in the raw feeding community.
Keep the Tail Wagging® is a blog about the BARF model of raw feeding, dog supplements and raising littermates.
Raw Feeding: When I started feeding raw, I quickly learned that there's more to it than giving our dogs a whole chicken. It involves creating a balanced diet, choosing the right supplements, and finding safe, humane sources for the proteins. I love doing the homework and enjoy sharing what I learn with other dog owners.
My goal isn't to pressure others into changing their dog's diet; instead, I want to share an alternative for those who are interested.
Raising Littermates: When we made the decision to bring home 2 puppies, I learned that many people felt that it was a terrible idea and a few people were cruelly vocal about their opinion. Today, we have 2 sets of happy, healthy littermates and I like to share our choices that lead to these great dogs while encouraging dog training.
We must give our dogs the gift of dog training.
A Novice's Guide to Raw Feeding for Dogs Paperback
by Kimberly Morris Gauthier (Author)
4% of the pet lover population feed their dog or cat a raw food diet because it's species appropriate. Kimberly Gauthier, Dog Nutrition Blogger for Keep the Tail Wagging®, is sharing her experience as a raw feeder, including how feeding a species appropriate diet to her dogs cured allergies, digestive issues, joint issues, chronic ear infections, yeast infections, some behavior issues, and more. Five years ago, a veterinarian told Kimberly that one of her dogs, Rodrigo, would live a short life. Today, Rodrigo is a happy, active, healthy dog and his health issues are in the past. Rodrigo used to go to the vet every other month, today, he goes annually for a check up. Imagine the money saved. Kimberly is raising four dogs on a raw food diet, treating any health issues that come up naturally and through nutrition with the help of two local holistic veterinarians. Raw feeding is becoming more mainstream as pet owners are looking for a healthy alternative to kibble and canned pet food. A Novice's Guide to Raw Feeding for Dogs is a great introduction to a species appropriate diet that is changing dogs' lives.
Why Raw is Better for Dogs! There is a worrisome pattern I have noticed with many people who have dogs. They know that healthy foods are better for us (the humans), and yet they feed their dogs processed food. And though many people point to the obvious difference between a dog and a human, the fact remains that healthy is healthy. Something that could clog your veins because it’s processed and full of hidden ingredients has the potential to do the same to your pet.
This week on The Groomer Next Door podcast we continue our discussion on nutrion. Raw diet is the topic and we continue to find quality guests who have backgrounds to support the conversation. You deserve to have information from a quality source and I want to deliver it to you.
In early 2000, our founder Matt Koss discovered that his dog, Luna, was displaying early signs of renal failure. After exhausting all other methods, Matt took the advice of a holistic veterinarian who recommended switching Luna to a diet based on bones and raw food (also known as BARF or Biologically Appropriate Raw Food), which mimics how an animal would consume food in the wild.
With a renewed sense of hope, Matt created his own species appropriate pet food for Luna. After a short time on the new raw diet, not only did her appetite drastically improve, but she also showed an increase in energy and overall happiness. After seeing the powerful results of raw feeding firsthand, Matt set out to bring Primal to market so that other pets could enjoy a happier, healthier, more vibrant life.
Since refining and enhancing Matt’s first homemade recipe, our mission has been focused on elevating the health of pets through species appropriate nutrition. As passionate pet owners, we understand the care and concern that goes into choosing a source of nutrition for your companion. That’s why we’ve developed products that make it easier than ever to keep your pet’s diet as close to nature as possible.
Every product in the Primal Pet Foods lineup is produced using the highest quality ingredients, including 100% antibiotic- and steroid-free USDA human-edible meats, poultry, and game in addition to certified organic produce* and unrefined vitamins and minerals.
We believe every pet deserves to live life to the fullest. That’s why all of our products contain the highest quality wholesome ingredients, including 100% USDA edible-grade meats and certified organic produce, to fuel a happy, healthy, vibrant lifestyle for years to come.
By offering your pet our raw food formulas, you’re providing them with a diet that closely mimics their natural eating habits in the wild. Through the use of species appropriate, highly digestible food products, Primal Formulas offer a better way for dogs and cats to assimilate essential nutrients.
Primal Formulas, Mixes and Grinds are made with fresh, antibiotic- and steroid-free whole muscle meat, organ meat and meaty bones with no added hormones. This combination of high-quality protein provides the essential amino acids, fatty acids, active enzymes and natural-source calcium necessary to support the overall health of your pet.
Our Formulas and Mixes incorporate essential vitamins and minerals through certified organic fruits and vegetables. You’ll never find synthetic supplements in our products — only unrefined, food-based nutrients to support immune, circulatory and digestive health.
We only use USDA edible-grade ingredients. There are no pet-grade meats in any of our products. Primal Formulas contain meats, poultry and game sourced from 100% vegetarian-fed animals that are processed and inspected under strict USDA guidelines for safety and sanitation. All proteins in our products are procured from sustainable ranches in the United States, New Zealand, Australia and Europe.
Beef Muscle Meat, Raw Meaty Bones and Organ Meat: Rich in B-complex vitamins • High in zinc • Rich in iron • Natural source of essential amino acids • Provides essential fatty acids • Rich in manganese, selenium and potassium • Natural source of bio-available calcium
Buffalo Muscle Meat, Raw Meaty Bones and Organ Meat: Rich in B-complex vitamins • High in zinc • Rich in iron • Natural source of essential amino acids • Provides essential fatty acids • Rich in manganese, selenium and potassium • Natural source of bio-available calcium
Chicken Muscle Meat, Raw Meaty Bones and Organ Meat: Rich in selenium • Rich in B vitamin niacin • Rich in vitamin B6 • Natural source of bio-available calcium, glucosamine and chondroitin
Pheasant Muscle Meat, Raw Meaty Bones and Organ Meat: Rich in the trace mineral selenium • Rich in B vitamin niacin • Rich in vitamin B6 • Natural source of bio-available calcium, glucosamine and chondroitin
Pork Muscle Meat, Raw Meaty Bones and Organ Meat: High protein with low saturated fat • Rich in the trace mineral selenium • Rich in B vitamin niacin • Rich in vitamin B6 • Rich in iron, helping to carry oxygen through the bloodstream • Natural source of bio-available calcium, glucosamine and chondroitin
Salmon: Provides essential amino acids • Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids • Excellent for skin and coat health
Sardine: Rich in vitamin B12, selenium and Omega-3 fatty acids • Support cardiovascular health • Rich source of bone-building vitamin D
Turkey Muscle Meat, Organ Meat and Neck Bones: Rich in the trace mineral selenium • Rich in B vitamin niacin • Rich in vitamin B3 & B6 • Natural source of bio-available calcium, glucosamine and chondroitin
This week on the podcast we're joined by an incredible author and blogger. She's an absolute pleassure to speak with, and I'm so honored to say M.K. Clinton is joining us this week.
Let's meet M.K. Clinton
My pen name is M. K. Clinton, but you can call me Melissa. I love writing about dogs and sharing ideas that help make it easier to be an awesome pet parent. I also love to laugh…a lot! But that’s not all. Are you looking for the newest products on the market? You are in the right place! Do you have questions about why your pup is doing what it’s doing? I can help. Maybe you are looking for great contests and discounts. No problem, I have you covered. If it has to do with dogs, we are Barking from the Bayou about it! We also feature the BFTB NETWoof News each Monday where our anchors fetch the best animal news around. The news team consists of Bentley the Basset Hound, Pierre the White West Highland Terrier and Paisley, our Weather Lab. It is a week’s worth of good animal stories, sports, and the U.S. weather forecast. Don’t worry about their reporting; they speak perfect English with a southern flair. The best way to describe me is GRITS...Girl Raised In The South. I live in northwest Louisiana with my husband and our four-legged hairy child, Bentley, who is a human trapped in the body of a Bassett Hound. Our "granddog" Pierre, the Westie also lives with us. The two are best friends and have no plans on ever moving out on their own. Barking from the Bayou is a family affair with my husband doing the photography, the dogs offering their opinions and me writing it all down for you to enjoy. I’m also the author of The Returns, a hilarious dog adventure that takes place in New Orleans. The characters in my books are based on my pets’ personalities. I love writing the series because it provides me a chance to laugh with my pets that have crossed the Rainbow Bridge. The Returns and The Returns 2 ~ Showstoppers are available on Amazon.com.
The Returns – November 11, 2013
by M. K. Clinton (Author) What happens if you arrive at the Pearly Gates before your time? F.B.I Agent Bentley Clanton finds out the hard way as he is directed to a little-known area devoted to correcting glitches in the longevity system. The Returns Department specializes in finding appropriate bodies for “early arrivals” before sending them back to earth. It seemed an acceptable solution until Bentley realizes his new body includes long velvety ears, four stubby legs with giant paws, and a tail. Helping him adjust to life as a Basset Hound is his rookie Guardian Angel, along with three other canine Returns. Laugh along as a delightful Golden Retriever, a feisty Chihuahua, and Flamboyant Westie join Bentley to form an unlikely brotherhood of crime-fighting heroes. The Returns takes you on a fun-loving, junk food eating adventure through the exciting streets of New Orleans during Mardi Gras. Selected as an Indie Book of the Day award winner *Read what others are saying about The Returns: “Hugely enjoyable, Very clever, and HIGHLY entertaining! It gives the term “good fun” a whole new twist!” L. Cooper – So, I Read This Book Today “A MUST read for dog lovers!” D. Feyen – More Than A Review “A book to keep you smiling from cover to cover! -Amazon Review “Best book I have read in ages. This would be a wonderful book to be made into a movie!” -Amazon Review The Returns is recommended for readers age 12 – 112! Cover by Holly Madison of Whimsical Graphix. Editing by Leiah Cooper of So, I Read This Book Today.
The Returns 2
by M. K. Clinton (Author) "The world would be a nicer place if everyone had the ability to love as unconditionally as a dog." quote from The Returns 2 ~ Showstoppers The Returns are back!
The Returns, whose human lives were mistakenly cut short, found themselves being returned to Earth in the bodies of some of the funniest dogs in creation! Now, they have a new case to sink their teeth into. Your favorite fun-loving, junk food eating, crime fighting canines are once again partnered with FBI Agent Aiden Davenport. Someone is stealing the world’s top show dogs and the boys go undercover to sniff out the criminals.
Enjoy the laughter and adventure as the gang takes you on a thrilling journey from the quaint French Quarter of New Orleans to the exciting crowds of Times Square in New York City.
Showstoppers is the second book in the Returns series. Although it may be read as a stand-alone book, it is recommended to begin with first in the series, The Returns http://www.amazon.com/The-Returns-ebook/dp/B00AFMVTBM/
The Returns Series is recommended for readers age 12 – 112!
Hello Pups and Kittens, and welcome back to The Groomer Next Door. This week we discuss cat litter. For all you cat pet parents out there theirs so much we don't know about something our cats care about almost as much as they love food and sleep. Our guest Tom Atyeo .
Sick & Tired of Dusty, Smelly, Boring Cat Litter? GET READY TO RAVE WITH NEON CAT LITTER!
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Vibrant Fun Colors to Personalize Your Cat’s Litter Box
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Pink
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More fun colors coming soon!
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Absorbent Micro-sized Crystals are SOFT-on-PAWS
- Easy-to-Scoop Clumps
- Convenient Twice a week scooping
- Dust-Free!
- Amazing Odor Control! “Do you even have a cat living with you?”
- 70% Lighter than clay litters
WHAT'S SILLICA
- It is a naturally occurring mineral that is purified and processed into either granular or beaded form
- Silica gel’s high surface area allows it to absorb water readily, making it useful as a desiccant (drying agent).
- Silica gel is non-toxic, non-flammable, and non-reactive and stable with ordinary usage. Basically, it is a natural combination of water, sand and oxygen that is shaped into various sized beads.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
It is similar in feature to a sponge because it absorbs a lot of liquid and moisture. It is different than a sponge because it does not become soft or wet – silica gel keeps its shape and stays dry to the touch.
Once saturated with water, the silica gel can be regenerated by heating it to 120 °C (250 °F) for two hours.
Hello Pups and Kittens this week we're so lucky to share the next 80 minutes with an amazing women. We have the pleassure of talking with the President/CEO of Dr. Harvey's. Here's xome information about Dr Harvey's
As a pioneer and the very first companion animal food producer in the ultra-natural and all-natural category of pet food, the team at Dr. Harvey’s has dedicated itself over the past three decades to a powerful vision: helping guardians give their companion animals a better, healthier, happier, longer and more fulfilling life.
And to bring that special vision to life, we produce the finest all-natural foods, treats, herbal supplements and herbal grooming aids for dogs, cats and birds. We proudly follow the principles of a fresh, organic, holistic, natural and top quality nutrition – which means our products contain absolutely no added chemicals, no preservatives, and no synthetic additives or coloring agents. We believe that companion animals should be fed fresh whole foods and proteins, and that “health begins in the kitchen!”
Quite simply, our healthy products give companion animals the nutrition they need to achieve optimal health, avoid the ailments caused by processed “pet foods,” maintain a strong immune system, and increase their lifespan.
And just as valuably, our wholesome products give guardians the peace of mind that comes from knowing that they’re doing the “right thing” for their beloved companion animal, and playing an active role in their enhanced health and longer life.
Other key features that define us as a company include: * We use only the highest quality products with no processed ingredients of any kind. * Our food helps lower our customer’s veterinarian bills. * We produce all of our products right here in the United States. * Our foods have helped companion animals dramatically recover from conditions such as skin allergies, cancer, kidney and liver problems, chronic digestive issues, IBS, chronic diarrhea, bad breath and more. * We’re a family owned and operated, and never lose sight of our vision. * We’ve helped 1000’s of companion animals reclaim and maintain vibrant health. * We never compromise on quality – period! * We offer the very best customer service. * We love and care about your companion animal in the same way that you do!
About Dr. Harvey's Dr. Harvey’s Healthy Formulations makes fine health food & safe all-natural care products for companion animals. We believe your Dogs, Cats, Birds, and Horses deserve the very best. Our products include all natural foods, chemical free grooming essentials, nutritious treats and chews, and essential vitamins and supplements to keep your animal companions healthy and happy.
When you choose Dr. Harvey’s you and your companion animal benefit from 30+ years of research and experience that has made countless pets live long and happy lives eating all natural, whole foods. We’re always ready to answer your questions and all of our products are made here in the USA.
Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back to The Groomer Next Door Podcast. This is episode 182 with Daniel Orrego. This is going to be an instant classic because Daniel is intellegent, he's doing amazing work, and you're going to learn so much. With that said let's learn a bot about KetoPet.
Daniel Orrego, President, KPS Pursuing a metabolic approach to addressing cancer using nutrition as a central pillar for disease intervention, offers a tremendous benefit, in that it does no harm. In collaboration with Veterinarians, Oncologists and Research Scientists, we continue to validate the anti-cancer effects of nutritional ketosis
Human-Grade Cancer Therapy for Dogs Right now, on a 53-acre plot of land outside Austin, Texas, we at KetoPet Sanctuary (KPS) are doing something incredible. This isn’t your typical canine rescue facility. KPS goes out of its way to rescue dogs with incurable, terminal cancer. Our goal isn’t to provide hospice-like treatment for terminal dogs – of course we care for and love the animals, but instead of writing off the canine companions to their fate, we at KPS provide groundbreaking cancer therapy. We’ve been doing this since October of 2014 and the results are astounding. Plus, we guarantee each dog will have a loving forever home, for life.
Our Protocol At KPS, we feed dogs a high-fat, adequate protein, and low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet for all of our canines while they are at the facility. Most nutritional protocols rely on faith, lacking objective metrics from which the diet can be analyzed. However, unlike other diets, the ketogenic diet is one type of nutritional protocol that can be assessed by examining blood glucose and ketone levels. By definition, a ketogenic diet is any diet that produces ketones, so we use blood metrics to determine the efficacy of the diet.
We also control the dogs’ calories to get their bodyfat levels to where we want them to be. In addition to the diet, we use state-of-the-art diagnostics for validation for the state of cancer. We spare no expense and use the diagnostic tools that physicians use to examine humans. This allows us to see where the tumor sites are, what the glucose uptake is in the cancer cells, and how effectively our protocol is reversing cancer. PET/CT scans give us a very strong indicator of these metrics, and we have very tight tracks on the status of cancer in each dog.
Our Sanctuary
Our facility is located in Georgetown, Texas, which is located 27 miles north of downtown Austin. We have a huge, 53-acre plot of land with an outdoor dog park, built-in miniature water park, and an inside play and living area that includes a big-screen TV with surround sound.
- Ketogenic Diet High fat, low carbohydrate, and adequate protein diet
- Metabolic Conditioning (METCON) strenuous physical exercise
- PET/CT Scanning Diagnostic nuclear imagery at 0, 60, and 120 days
- World-class Care Daily monitoring by in-house veterinarians and veterinary technicians
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Dogs are treated with HBOT therapy, which has been shown to successfully reduce the size of tumors.
Hello Pups and Kittens, Welcome back to The Groomer Next Door. This week Brandon Zavala (Founder of Apollo Peak Pet Beverages) returns to the podcast. We have a lot of catching up to do. We have to discuss Shark Tank, the growth of Apollo Peak Pet Beverages, and much more. For anyone unfamilur with Apollo Peak here's alittle bit of information.
Our Story
Apollo Peak, Inc. was developed to create fine snack beverages that we like to call Cat Wine and Dog Wine for our feline and canine friends. We are animal lovers just like you, and our story is a long and fun one, to which we've shared some of our memories here. We currently strive to make a product that not only satisfies your pet's interest, but is safe and non-harmful to your special friends. Our "pet wine" creation started like any other radical idea...a product designed to help bridge the social divide between humans and their pets. Our initial thoughts were, "Why not share a drink with our canine and feline friends? We spend so much time with them that they are slowly becoming humans too, right?" In doing this, we wanted to make sure we make a product derived from all organic and natural ingredients. It's been a difficult ride, but that has stayed true to this day and we will always keep to our promise to make a quality and fun product that we would give our own pets at home. Hence, we coined Made with Love on our bottles. Cat Wine and Dog Wine has became our passion as we continue to innovate and create more and more unique flavors designed for all types of cats and dogs. We invite you to follow our journey on social media and help our pet community grow together.
The CharDOGnay $9.95 USD
The finest canine snack wine available. Developed from all-natural ingredients, The CharDOGnay is a canine snack wine designed to delight and fancy up your canine friends. Ingredients include: Water, Organic Chamomile Extract, Organic Yellow Beets, Sea Salt, Ascorbic Acid
The Malbark $9.95 USD
BLACK LABEL SERIES
The finest canine vintage wine available. Developed from all-natural ingredients, The Malbark is a Dog Wine designed to delight and excite your canine friends while also helping freshen breath.
Ingredients include: Water, Organic Peppermint Extract, Organic Red Beets, Organic Anise Seed, Sea Salt, Ascorbic Acid
The ZinfanTail $14.95 USD
The finest canine snack wine available. Developed from all-natural ingredients, The ZinfanTail is a canine snack wine designed to delight and fancy up your canine friends. The ingredients in The ZinfanTail contains peppermint that may be beneficial in freshening your pooches breath.
Ingredients include: Water, Organic Peppermint Extract, Organic Red Beets, Sea Salt, Ascorbic Acid
The Doggy Mary $11.95 USD
Introducing The Doggy Mary, an exquisite dog beverage for the party animal at heart. The Doggy Mary is a blend of peppermint extract and natural bacon flavoring - for a mix that will brighten the heart of your pup on Sunday brunch. We've also included Vitamin E to help brighten their coat after a long weekend of doggy shenanigans.
Ingredients Include: Water, Organic Peppermint Extract, Organic Red Beets, Natural Bacon Flavoring, Vitamin E Oil, Sea Salt, Ascorbic Acid
The White Kittendel $9.95 USD
The finest and only feline snack wine available. Developed from all-natural ingredients, The White Kittendel is a light rose style catwine designed to delight even the most picky of cats. Over time, this product ages slightly from a pinkish style to a light pink and white wine - holding the zest of the ingredients with a wonderfully gorgeous white color.
Ingredients include: Water, Organic Catnip, Valerian Root, Organic Yellow Beets, Sea Salt, Ascorbic Acid
The Pinot Meow $9.95 USD
The finest feline snack wine available. Developed from all-natural ingredients, The Pinot Meow is a feline snack wine designed to delight even the most picky of cats.
Ingredients include: Water, Organic Catnip, Organic Red Beets, Sea Salt, Ascorbic Acid
The Moscato $9.95 USD
The finest and only feline snack wine available. Developed from all-natural ingredients, The Moscato is a feline snack wine designed to delight even the most picky of cats.
Ingredients include: Water, Organic Catnip, Organic Yellow Beets, Sea Salt, Ascorbic Acid
The Meowtini $11.95 USD
The finest and only feline snack cocktail beverage available. Developed from all-natural ingredients, The Meowtini is a pink style cat beverage made with valerian root and designed to delight and satisfy the most fascinating cats around. Ingredients include: Water, Valerian Root, Organic Yellow Beets, Sea Salt, Ascorbic Acid.
The Meowmosa $9.95 USD $11.95 USD
Introducing The Meowmosa, an exquisite cat beverage for the party animal at heart. The Meowmosa is a blend of lemongrass extract and salmon oil - for a mix that will brighten the heart of your kitty on Sunday brunch. We've also included Vitamin E to help brighten their coat after a long weekend of kitty shenanigans. Ingredients include: Water, Lemongrass, Organic Yellow Beets, Salmon Oil, Vitamin E Oil, Sea Salt, Ascorbic Acid
The Catbernet $9.95 USD
Black Label Series The finest cat wine available. Developed from all-natural ingredients, The Catbernet is a cat wine designed to delight your holiday kitty, while also helping freshen that holiday breath. Ingredients include: Water, Organic Catnip, Peppermint, Organic Red Beets, Sea Salt, Ascorbic Acid
Premium Cat Wine Glass with White Kittendel $9.95 USD $15.95 USDA premium cat wine glass for your fancy feline and some White Kittendel to go with it.
Premium Cat Wine Glass with Pinot Meow $9.95 USD $15.95 USDA premium cat wine glass for your fancy feline and some Pinot Meow to go with it.
Premium Cat Wine Glass with MosCATo $9.95 USD $15.95 USDA premium cat wine glass for your fancy feline and some MosCATo to go with it
Premium Cat Wine Glass with Catbernet $9.95 USD $15.95 USDA premium cat wine glass for your fancy feline and some Catbernet to go with it.
Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back fro the one hundred and eighith time to The Groomer Next Door. This week we have the amazing Susan Thixton (adovcate, writter, and all around intellegent lady). Two weeks ago Susan Thixton and Dr, Becker went to Washington DC to speak abbout transparency on the labels of pet food. I'm attaching an article below from her website http://truthaboutpetfood.com/
And if you're interested in helping her pursuit to uncover the truth for all of us pet parents you can visit http://associationfortruthinpetfood.com/join-us/
We had Significant Success in Washington DC With a great deal of work to go, I am thrilled to report to consumers that our trip to Washington DC was not in vain. We achieved a significant agreement from FDA to work with consumer advocates for transparency in pet food. Is it feed or is it food? Hopefully soon the pet food label will tell you.
Our team was…Dr. Karen Becker, a pet owning lawyer, and myself. None of us had gone to Senator’s offices before, the three of us had never before worked together. We had a monumental task in front of us. The three of us were ‘all in’. We were focused, we each brought different things to the table. Though it is sort of bragging…I have to say – we were an awesome team.
Day 1 – June 21, 2017 – was meetings with Senator Richard Durbin’s (Illinois) office at 11 AM, meetings with Senator Pat Roberts (Kansas) and Senator Debbie Stabenow (Michigan) office – both members of the Senate Agriculture Committee – at 2 PM.
We weren’t nervous, but we felt the pressure of what was at stake. Walking down the hallways of the Hart Senate Office Building to Senator Durbin’s office was exciting. We arrive in Senator Durbin’s office and wait for our meeting. Soon we were escorted to a conference room where we met with Kevin Lefeber, Senator Durbin’s legislative advisor. We shared consumers concerns of pet food – starting with laws written (in part) by Senator Durbin back in 2007 (after the 2007 recall) requiring FDA to update pet food ingredients and labels. We told him FDA is almost 8 years past deadline. We explained that most pet foods are ‘feed’ and contain feed quality ingredients but marketed to consumers as food. We explained that laws within the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act are openly ignored by FDA and each State Department of Agriculture. And we explained how consumers are left in the dark – not knowing exactly what they are buying because pet food ingredient definitions are corporately owned, not public information as in human food.
We all added to the conversation and we were flawless (sorry to brag again, but I’m just that proud of us). But…there was no solution offered. Sincere concern, but no solution.
Next meeting went about the same. We met with Dr. Chelsey Shivley DVM – an AVMA fellow for Senator Debbie Stabenow and Chelsie Keys on Senator Pat Roberts staff. Again we were escorted into a conference room and again your team did an awesome job addressing the serious issues pet food consumers face. Awesome minus one moment when my frustration for a resolve caused me to go off focus for a bit…but…the rest of the team got me back on track quickly. Dr. Chelsey Shivley and Chelsie Keys took pages and pages of notes – they listened attentively. During this meeting we specifically asked for a resolve – we asked for pet foods that do not meet the requirements of food law to be labeled as feed. Their suggestion was to start this discussion with FDA and to have more consumers write their Representatives in Congress about these same issues.
We left feeling a bit deflated but we quickly realized this is how the ‘system’ works. One step at a time. Our first step was to make these three significant members of Congress aware of the problems pet food consumers face – that was a success. We made them very aware of the problems.
The next day – June 22 – was our meeting with FDA. We arrived at the offices of FDA, but it was not the FDA headquarters as you see in pictures. It was in an office park, 3rd floor. Again we were taken to a conference room and were promptly joined by Dr. Dan McChesney, Charlotte Conway, LeeAnne Palmer, and a couple more FDA representatives. Arrangements had been made in advance for Nikki – the owner of the pug Talula that died from eating pentobarbital contaminated Evanger’s Pet Food – to be on a conference call for the meeting. Nikki was the foundation for our request that things must change – no more pets should die.
Nikki spoke to FDA from the heart, a recently broken heart due to her loss of Talula. FDA was a bit uncomfortable. FDA asked us ‘What are you here for?’ We told them we are tired, consumers are tired. We told them we are tired and completely worn out worrying about the safety of pet food. We told them we cannot fathom how FDA can enable industry to profit from selling adulterated, illegal pet foods – misleading consumers. We told them we want transparency in pet food, we want law enforced.
And then FDA said…Ok, what do you suggest? Our suggestion was label all pet foods that do not meet food law as “feed” – “dog feed” and “cat feed”. Lots of details have to be worked out, but…FDA found this suggestion acceptable. Dr. Karen Becker spoke up and asked if it would be possible for a grading system for pet food – similar to the grading system USDA uses for meat. (Meat suppliers have the option to pay an additional fee to USDA to ‘grade’ meat as Prime, or Choice, or Grade A. The higher grade meats are in turn sold as a more expensive, higher quality product.) Again, lots of details have to be worked out but…FDA was very open to this suggestion as well.
We then asked about a time frame – when could the feed/food system be implemented, when could a pet food grading system be implemented? At this we received some push back. FDA would not commit to a time frame, and this we could not accept. We pushed again asking FDA how these changes in pet food could be moved along quickly. They suggested it go through the AAFCO process and agreed to introduce the idea to AAFCO at the next meeting in August (less than 2 months from now).
This is significant – we have law to back us up – we have law to push through these changes. We have the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act behind us to facilitate this change in pet food. Current law states “In prescribing a definition and standard of identity for any food or class of food in which optional ingredients are permitted, the Secretary shall, for the purpose of promoting honesty and fair dealing in the interest of consumers, designate the optional ingredients which shall be named on the label.”
Feed grade pet food ingredients ARE “optional ingredients” permitted by each State and FDA. Most certainly, “for the purpose of promoting honesty and fair dealing in the interest of consumers” these optional ‘feed’ ingredients should be named on the pet food label. Law is on our side.
FDA asked us to put our requests in writing and submit them to the agency as an addendum to the Citizen Petition that we filed with FDA in October 2016. Needless to say, we have much work to do in a short time frame. Your team will complete the write ups and submit to FDA within the next couple of weeks.
There is much work ahead of us, including assistance from consumers in the near future to get this pushed through. I suspect some in pet food will be in support of these transparency changes, but I suspect the most powerful, most influential pet food manufacturers will be adamantly opposed. If we receive any push back from industry – consumers will know exactly which pet food companies are not willing to be transparent with consumers, which pet food companies have secrets to hide.
Again – law is on our side, we are ready for whatever opposition they put in front of us. And also remember, FDA felt these were good changes – we will continue to work with FDA to keep this on track.
We – all pet food consumers and all pet food advocates – succeeded in Washington DC. Your voices were heard. More news on the progress of this will be shared soon. Get ready to write emails, sign a petition, and/or make a few phone calls. Together we will achieve improved transparency in pet food – we’ve finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel!
A big thank you to Senator’s Durbin, Roberts and Stabenow for your time and your attention to the plight of pet food consumers. A big thank you to FDA for your willingness to meet with us and your willingness to work on true transparency for pet food consumers.
And a big, big, big thank you to Dr. Karen Becker and our ‘lawyer friend’. You were both awesome! I’m so proud of us all.
Go ahead…imagine it. Imagine walking into a pet food store and seeing clearly on the label pet feed or pet food. It IS going to happen. Consumers deserve to know what they are buying. Using Federal law we are going to make that happen. Soon.
Wishing you and your pet(s) the best,
Susan Thixton Pet Food Safety Advocate Author Buyer Beware, Co-Author Dinner PAWsible TruthaboutPetFood.com Association for Truth in Pet Food
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Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back for the one hundred and seventy ninth time to The Groomer Next Door podcast. Well this week I am so happy to sit down with Tazz Latifi. She's the owner of Petropolis in NYC, she's a Facebook LIVE star, and one of the most knowledgeable peiople on nutrition.
TAZZ LATIFI'S STORY
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RECALL ALERT
June 19, 2017 — United Pet Group, a division of Spectrum Brands, Inc., is voluntarily expanding its recall of multiple rawhide dog chew products to include private label brands.
The recall was initiated due to possible chemical contamination and includes the affected brands and products below.
Original Recalled Brands United Pet Group previously initiated a voluntary recall of its branded products on 6/10/17.
Click here for the original June 10, 2017 recall article published by The Dog Food Advisor.
What Caused the Recall? The recall was initiated after United Pet Group identified that certain of its rawhide chew manufacturing facilities located in Mexico and Colombia, as well as one of its suppliers in Brazil, were using a quaternary ammonium compound mixture as a processing aid in the manufacturing of rawhide chews.
The compound is an anti-microbial chemical that is approved for cleaning food processing equipment. But it has not been approved in the U.S. as a processing aid in the production of rawhide chews for dogs.
United Pet Group received very limited reports of pet illness based on the volume of possibly affected rawhide chew products manufactured and distributed.
The primary complaint received from consumers was that the affected product had an unpleasant odor. Diarrhea and vomiting were also reported.
Exposure to quaternary ammonium compounds through direct ingestion may cause the following symptoms in dogs: reduced appetite and gastric irritation, including diarrhea and vomiting.
These symptoms may require treatment by a veterinarian depending on severity.
According to the company:
We take our responsibility to pets and their owners seriously and we are continuing to investigate the cause of this problem.
We are implementing changes across the affected manufacturing facilities in order to prevent this problem from reoccurring in the future.
United Pet Group is also working with retailers to ensure that the affected products are no longer sold and removed from inventory.
Where Was It Sold? The affected product was distributed nationwide from United Pet Group’s Edwardsville, Illinois distribution facility and was delivered to consumers through various retail establishments, including online outlets.
What Was Recalled? All of the dog chew products included in the voluntary recall include an expiration date ranging from 06/01/2019 through 5/31/2020.
The expiration date can be located on the back of the package with the exception of the Enzadent and Dentahex products which are listed by UPC codes and specific expiration dates outlined below.
The private label products subject to the recall include:
Companion Brand United Pet Group is recalling certain packages of dog chews with the Companion brand on the label.
This recall is limited to dog chew products that contain rawhide.
Only products with lot codes listed on the back of the package that start with AH, AV, A, AI, AO, or AB and which list expiration dates from 06/01/2019 through 05/31/2020 are affected by this recall.
This includes all package sizes and/or weights.
The following contact information appears on the back of the package of the affected products:
Distributed by FOODHOLD U.S.A., LLC LANDOVER, MD 20785 1-877-846-9946
Dentley’s United Pet Group is recalling certain packages of dog chews with the Dentley’s brand on the label.
This recall is limited to dog chew products that contain rawhide.
Only products with lot codes listed on the back of the package that start with AH, AV, A, AI, AO, or AB and which list expiration dates from 06/01/2019 through 05/31/2020 are affected by this recall.
This includes all package sizes and/or weights.
The following contact information appears on the back of the package of the affected products:
Pacific Coast Distributing, Inc. 19601 N. 27th Ave. Phoenix, AZ USA 85027
Enzadent or Dentahex United Pet Group is recalling certain packages of dog chews with the Enzadent/Dentahex brand on the label.
This recall is limited to dog chew products that contain rawhide.
Only products with the below listed UPC codes printed on the back of the package and which list expiration dates from 06/01/2021 through 05/31/2022 are affected by this recall.
The following contact information appears on the back of the package of the affected products:
ENZADENT CHIPS MED 30 CT 17030030181
ENZADENT CHIPS PETITE 30 CT 17030030167
ENZADENT CHIPS SM 30 CT 17030030174
ENZADENT CHIPS LG 30 CT 17030030198
DENTAHEX CHIPS PETITE 30 CT 17030030228
DENTAHEX CHIPS SM 30 CT 17030030235
DENTAHEX CHIPS MED 30 CT 17030030242
DENTAHEX CHIPS LG 30 CT 17030030259
Manufactured for Vetoquinol USA Inc. Ft. Worth, TX USA 76137
Essential Everyday United Pet Group is recalling certain packages of dog chews with the Essential Everyday brand on the label.
This recall is limited to dog chew products that contain rawhide.
Only products with lot codes listed on the back of the package that start with AH, AV, A, AI, AO, or AB and which list expiration dates from 06/01/2019 through 05/31/2020 are affected by this recall.
This includes all package sizes and/or weights.
The following contact information appears on the back of the package of the affected products:
Distributed by SUPERVALU INC. EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344 USA
Exer-Hides United Pet Group is recalling certain packages of dog chews with the Exer-Hides brand on the label.
This recall is limited to dog chew products that contain rawhide.
Only products with lot codes listed on the back of the package that start with AH, AV, A, AI, AO, or AB and which list expiration dates from 06/01/2019 through 05/31/2020 are affected by this recall.
This includes all package sizes and/or weights.
The following contact information appears on the back of the package of the affected products:
Distributed by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Bentonville, AR 72716
Good Lovin’ or Petco United Pet Group is recalling certain packages of dog chews with the Good Lovin’ or Petco brand on the label.
This recall is limited to dog chew products that contain rawhide.
Only products with lot codes listed on the back of the package that start with AH, AV, A, AI, AO, or AB and which list expiration dates from 06/01/2019 through 05/31/2020 are affected by this recall.
This includes all package sizes and/or weights.
The following contact information appears on the back of the package of the affected products:
Distributed by: International Pet Supplies and Distribution, Inc. San Diego, CA 92121
Hill Country Fare United Pet Group is recalling certain packages of dog chews with the Hill Country Fare brand on the label.
This recall is limited to dog chew products that contain rawhide.
Only products with lot codes listed on the back of the package that start with AH, AV, A, AI, AO, or AB and which list expiration dates from 06/01/2019 through 05/31/2020 are affected by this recall.
This includes all package sizes and/or weights. The following contact information appears on the back of the package of the affected products:
Distributed by H-E-B San Antonio, TX 78204
Priority Pet United Pet Group is recalling certain packages of dog chews with the Priority brand on the label.
This recall is limited to dog chew products that contain rawhide.
Only products with lot codes listed on the back of the package that start with AH, AV, A, AI, AO, or AB and which list expiration dates from 06/01/2019 through 05/31/2020 are affected by this recall.
This includes all package sizes and/or weights.
The following contact information appears on the back of the package of the affected products:
Distributed by Lucerne North America LLC P.O. Box 99 Pleasanton, CA 94566-0009 866-578-4395
What to Do? Consumers who have purchased the products described above are urged to dispose of the product or return it directly to United Pet Group or to the retail establishment where they initially purchased the product for full refund.
If you have these products, please contact the United Pet Group consumer affairs team at 1-855-215-4962 between the hours of 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM Eastern Standard Time for a refund.
Consumers with questions may call the consumer affairs team at the number listed above.
For press inquiries, please contact Meg Rowley at 985-237-9786, Monday through Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
The expansion of this voluntary recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back to The Groomer Next Door. This week we have so much going on it's a crime we don't charge for this. We have a "NEW" foster kitty, we have more coming next week, we have dog food recalls, and we have an amazing guest on the podcast. Let's meet our guest.
PAWS FOR A CAUSE MISSION STATEMENT Paws With A Cause® enhances the independence and quality of life for people with disabilities nationally through custom-trained Assistance Dogs. PAWS® increases awareness of the rights and roles of Assistance Dog Teams through education and advocacy.
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CORE VALUES As we strive to fulfill our mission, these Core Values guide us:
TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE A transformational change engages the heart and the mind. It unleashes the power of teamwork to achieve our deepest goals. It is life-altering in profound, positive ways. It is the essence of “making a difference.”
We believe we can be a catalyst of such change in the lives of our stakeholders and our community. We believe it is the natural outcome of our mission work.
LEADERSHIP We believe in doing what’s right. We believe in leading by example.
We take an active role in the broader Assistance Dog industry, and seek opportunities to share our expertise for the benefit of all its members.
EXCELLENCE We believe that “good enough” is just a starting point. We strive to exceed our industry’s standards and our stakeholders’ expectations. We believe our stakeholders deserve nothing less than our best work.
We invest in talent. We believe in challenging each other to greater achievements. We encourage the sharing of ideas, and believe creativity can overcome obstacles.
TEAMWORK We believe that we are stronger together than we are alone. We believe the most successful Assistance Dog teams are built through collaborative effort.
We recognize that teams are comprised of individuals working together toward a common goal. We believe all our stakeholders are our teammates, and we seek opportunities to engage them. As teammates, we treat each other with care and hold each other accountable.
We believe EVERYONE has the ability to make a positive contribution.
STEWARDSHIP We believe we have a duty and strive to use our resources wisely. We use our history and experience to plan with care for our sustainable future.
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ASSISTANCE DOGS An Assistance Dog helps someone with a disability complete essential tasks so they can increase independence and improve their quality of life. By helping open doors, pick up objects, pull a wheelchair or alert them to sounds, barriers are broken down. The Assistance Dog acts as a constant companion and makes a person more approachable, allowing them to gain confidence while bringing peace of mind to their loved ones. Paws With A Cause doesn’t limit itself to specific disabilities, but breeds and custom-trains Assistance Dogs for people with physical disabilities, hearing loss, seizures and autism. PAWS trains the following types of Assistance Dogs:
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- Combination Dogs: Service & Hearing, Service & Seizure, Hearing & Seizure
Recall "ALERT"
Loving Pets Dog Treats Recall | June 2017 June 14, 2017 — Loving Pets of Cranbury, NJ is voluntarily recalling a limited number of dog treats because of the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria.
About Salmonella Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever.
Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms.
Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting.
Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain.
Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans.
If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
What’s Recalled? The recalled products and lot numbers include:
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- Loving Pets Barksters Item #5700 Sweet Potato and Chicken UPC 842982057005 Lot # 021619
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- Loving Pets Barksters Item #5705 Brown Rice and Chicken UPC 842982057050 Lot 021419
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- Loving Pets Puffsters Snack Chips Item #5100 Apple and Chicken UPC 842982051003 Lot 051219, 112118, 112918, 012719, 012519, 013019
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- Loving Pets Puffsters Snack Chips Item #5110 Banana and Chicken UPC 842982051102 Lot 112218, 112818, 112918, 013119
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- Loving Pets Puffsters Snack Chips Item #5120 Sweet Potato and Chicken UPC 842982051201 Lot 112818, 020119
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- Loving Pets Puffsters Snack Chips Item #5130 Cranberry and Chicken UPC 842982051300 Lot 020319, 112918, 020219
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Whole Hearted Item #2570314 Chicken and Apple Puff Treats UPC 800443220696 Lot 121418, 121918, 122318, 010419, 010619, 010519
No illnesses, injuries or complaints have been reported.
What Caused the Recall? According to the company:
The possible Salmonella contamination was due to a single finished ingredient that was supplied to Loving Pets from a USA based supplier.
This possible contamination was discovered by Loving Pets’ internal quality assurance team and was identified through the company’s standard quality control testing procedures and internal food safety program.
Loving Pets produces its treats in small batches, in order to offer the highest quality and control in safety.
To ensure the safety of its products, Loving Pets decided to be extra cautious and recall a wider range of lot numbers (noted above) so that no possible contaminated product is available on the market.
What to Do? Consumers may return any bag of treats with any of the relevant lot numbers to the retailer where the product was originally purchased.
For additional information, please visit www.LovingPetsProducts.com or call 866-599-PETS (7387).
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
United Pet Group Recalls Multiple Brands of Rawhide Chews June 10, 2017 — United Pet Group, a division of Spectrum Brands, Inc., is voluntarily recalling multiple brands of rawhide dog chew products due to chemical contamination.
What’s Recalled? Click the links below for complete lot identification information and associated product images for each recalled item.
American Beefhide
Digest-eeze
Healthy Hide Chews
Good-n-Fun Chews
What Caused the Recall? The recall was initiated after United Pet Group realized that specific rawhide chew manufacturing facilities in Mexico and Colombia, as well as one of its suppliers in Brazil, were using a quaternary ammonium compound mixture as a processing aid in the manufacturing of rawhide chews.
The compound is an anti-microbial chemical that is approved for cleaning food processing equipment. But it has not been approved in the U.S. as a processing aid in the production of rawhide chews for dogs.
United Pet Group received very limited reports of pet illness based on the volume of possibly affected rawhide chew products manufactured and distributed.
The primary complaint received from consumers was that the affected product had an unpleasant odor. Diarrhea and vomiting were also reported.
Exposure to quaternary ammonium compounds through direct ingestion may cause the following symptoms in dogs: reduced appetite, and gastric irritation including diarrhea and vomiting.
These symptoms may require treatment by a veterinarian depending on severity.
Where Were the Products Sold? The affected product was distributed nationwide from United Pet Group’s Edwardsville, Illinois, distribution facility and was delivered to consumers through various retail establishments including online outlets.
Expiration Dates All of the dog chew products included in the voluntary recall identify an expiration date ranging from 06/01/2019 through 05/31/2020 located on the back of the package.
The products subject to the recall are described below.
American Beefhide United Pet Group is recalling certain packages of dog chews with the American Beefhide brand on the label.
This recall is limited to dog chew products that contain rawhide.
Only products with lot codes listed on the back of the package that start with AH and which list expiration dates from 06/01/2019 through 05/31/2020 are affected by this recall.
This includes all package sizes and/or weights. The following contact information appears on the back of the package of the affected products:
Manufactured by: Salix Animal Health, LLC Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Digest-eeze United Pet Group is recalling certain packages of dog chews with the Digest-eeze brand on the label.
This recall is limited to dog chew products that contain rawhide.
Only products with lot codes listed on the back of the package that start with AH, AV, A, AI, AO, or AB, and which list expiration dates from 06/01/2019 through 05/31/2020 are affected by this recall.
This includes all package sizes and/or weights. The following contact information appears on the back of the package of the affected products:
Manufactured by: Salix Animal Health, LLC Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Healthy Hide United Pet Group is recalling certain packages of dog chews with the Healthy Hide brand, Healthy Hide Good-n-Fit brand, and Healthy Hide Good-n-Fun brand on the label.
This recall is limited to dog chew products that contain rawhide.
Only products with lot codes listed on the back of the package that start with AH, AV, A, AI, AO, or AB and which list expiration dates from 06/01/2019 through 05/31/2020 are affected by this recall.
This includes all package sizes and/or weights. The following contact information appears on the back of the package of the affected products:
United Pet Group, a Division of Spectrum Brands, Inc. 3001 Commerce St. Blacksburg, VA 24060 800-645-5154
What to Do? Consumers who have purchased the products described above are urged to dispose of the product or return it directly to United Pet Group or to the retail establishment where they initially purchased the product for full refund.
We take our responsibility to pets and their owners seriously and we are continuing to investigate the cause of this problem. We are implementing changes across the affected manufacturing facilities in order to prevent this problem from reoccurring in the future. United Pet Group is also working with retailers to ensure that the affected products are no longer sold and removed from inventory.
If you have these products, please contact the United Pet Group consumer affairs team at 1-855-215-4962 between the hours of 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM Eastern Standard Time for a refund.
Consumers with questions may call the consumer affairs team at the number listed above.
For press inquiries, please contact Meg Rowley at 985-237-9786, Monday through Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
This voluntary recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
Hello Pups and Kittens, welcome back to The Groomer Next Door podcast. This week we return to the microphone after a short absence because The Groomer Next Door Pet Salon opened two weeks ago. We've been playing catch up with all of our grooming pups. But now we can turn the mics back on and have a great conversation with Donna Penley (Owner of the Wheel of Fortune Ranch). They're in need of an accountant or attorney to help with Pro Bono to attain Nonprofit status. If you know someone who specializes in this or maybe you're that someone please contact Keith at 316 350 5841 http://www.wheeloffortuneranch.com/https://www.facebook.com/WheelOfFortuneRanch/
ALICE SINGS!By Donna PenleyThere aren’t many things in this old world that make my heart take wing;But it does when a little girl named Alice decides to sing.Oh, she isn’t a tutored singer, and most times she sings off-key,But when that little blue-eyed blond sings, it means the world to me!!She comes to me in a yellow bus, with mute kids just like she;Their thoughts have all turned inward. No words to set them free.I lead the horse, reins in my hand, another coach walks by her side --And Alice sits up straight, throws her head back and opens her mouth wideAND ALICE SINGSOne day the other coach named Bob asked, “What’s she singin’? I don’t understand. ”I said, “Listen very carefully, it’s ‘I’m An Old Cowhand’.”Now, how did that child learn that song when she doesn’t speak a thing?I don’t know -- but she did it. And, it makes all my work worthwhile --WHEN LITTLE ALICE SINGS!
Hello Pupds and Kittens and Welcome back for the hundred and sevinty sixth time to The Groomer Next Door podcast. This week is all centered around Rolla, Missouri. John Redshaw from the Rolla Animal Shelter will be stopping by. We also have a major announcement to make.
Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back for the hundred and seventy fifth episode of The Groomer Next Door Podcast. This week we have the great Dr. Stacey Bone DVM on the podcast answering YOUR questions. I would like to thank all of you for sending in your questions.
Doctor Stacey Bone DVM is the co founder of Pawfriction. You can hear more about that on ep.155
PawFriction is a paw pad coating system designed to improve quality of life for senior dogs and dogs with orthopedic or neurological conditions. PawFriction decreases sliding on smooth floors, increases mobility, and reduces risk of injury.
PawFriction was designed by a veterinarian with your dog's health in mind. Every component is non-toxic and safe for you, your dog and your home.
Hello Pups and Kittens, welcome back for the hundred and sevinty fourth time to The Groomer Next Door Podcast. This week we have Gary Tashjian (the founder) of Darwin's Natural Pet Products on the podcast. This episode is very important to us because we feel our Akita is going to benefit from a raw diet. But what about for your dogs or cats, will it benefit them too?
Our mission is to help you see a healthier and happier pet in 30 days. The Story of Darwin’s When my dog Max was ten years old, he started suffering from a crippling case of arthritis. I tried the traditional approaches of anti-inflammatory medicines and steroids, but nothing seemed to help. In desperate need for an answer, I turned to a holistic veterinarian, who suggested Max’s diet was worsening the problem.
He then recommended raw dog food, explaining how changing to a raw food diet would strengthen Max’s immune system and help his own body combat the arthritis. He gave me some articles describing how dogs’ digestive systems are designed for raw foods, and provided some recipes so I could make Max’s meals.
I carefully ground the raw meat and vegetables to make Max’s meals and was astounded by how much he improved on his new diet. In just 30 days he was acting more like a puppy than an old dog and he had regained his joyful attitude.
I then started my other dog, Casey, on the diet and saw that the chronic skin problems that have bothered him since puppyhood started clearing up. They eventually disappeared and never returned. I came to realize that the expression “you are what you eat” applies to our pets as well as ourselves.
I told everyone I knew with dogs how raw food transformed my dogs’ lives. But whenever I did, they almost always said the same thing “I get why it helps but I don’t have the time to cook for myself much less my dog.” It was then I decided to start Darwin’s in order to make it easy for pet owners to feed a nutritious high quality raw diet.
Max thrived on the food and lived another five years before finally succumbing to old age at fifteen. I attribute the last five healthy years of his life, and the companionship that we enjoyed together, to the raw food diet.
– Gary Tashjian, Darwin’s Founder
Our Name & Logo We named our company after Charles Darwin, whose work to understand what created the diversity of life on earth embodied this approach of being “Inspired by Nature, Informed by Science.” We founded the company with a desire to understand our pets’ natural and instinctive diet, and combine the latest scientific knowledge about pet nutrition and all natural ingredients to provide the best meal options for your pets.
What Matters the Most Darwin’s we believe that all pet owners should have the opportunity to feed their pets a healthy meal made from high quality ingredients. Our goal is to make feeding your pet fresh, healthy, quality raw meals convenient and affordable.
Our Natural Selections meals use only free-range, grass-fed beef, cage–free poultry and organic vegetables. All our meats are hormone free, steroid free and antibiotic free. We visit every farm that raises the animals we use in our meals to make sure they employ good farming practices and treat both their animals and employees with respect.
Unique Formulas for Dogs Our all-raw dog food meals are complete and balanced. They are made of 75% real meat and 25% fresh vegetables with a small amount of nutrient mix containing important trace minerals from natural sources. There are no grains in any of our meals, since grains are difficult for dogs to digest and not necessary for balanced nutrition. Our moderate fat and low carbohydrate formula has a careful balance of Omega 6 and 3 fatty acids, and essential minerals from natural or organic compounds to exceed the guidelines of both AAFCO and the National Research Council for canine nutrition.
Unique Formulas for Cats Cats are obligate carnivores, meaning they have nutritional requirements that can only be met with a diet based almost entirely on animal tissue. Their bodies don’t produce the enzymes required to digest carbohydrates. That’s why our formula for cats contains 100% fresh meat with a small amount of nutrient mix containing important trace minerals from natural sources.
Our all-raw cat food meals are complete and balanced. The moderate fat formula has a balance of important Omega 6 and 3 fatty acids with added essential minerals from natural or organic compounds to exceed the guidelines of both AAFCO and the National Research Council for feline nutrition.
Our Products are Convenient and Affordable Our home delivery service works on a flexible automatic order basis. You can tailor your order size to your pet’s individual needs and set a convenient delivery schedule. There is no contract or commitment. You can change or cancel your order at any time.
We believe your pet’s food should arrive to you as fresh as it arrived to us, so our meals will arrive at your door just a few weeks after we make them.
We know affordability can be equally as important as convenience and nutrition when it comes to choosing your pet’s meals. Our ‘direct from the manufacturer to your door’ approach is designed to make our high quality food available to almost every pet owner.
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Hello Pups and Kittens welcome back for the hundred and seventy third time to The Groomer Next Door. This week we have an elite Veteranarian, accomplished author, actress, and all around great lady. I am so happy to announce that Dr.Barbara Royal DVM is joining us this week on the podcast.
GUEST BIO
Barbara Royal, DVM, CVA, founder and owner of The Royal Treatment Veterinary Center, is an internationally-renowned pioneer in complementary medicine and physical rehabilitation. A passionate advocate of commonsense and cutting-edge approaches to optimal animal health, Dr. Royal provides a bridge between Western and Eastern medicine.
Dr. Royal has extensive experience in veterinary care, including zoo, marine, and wildlife animals, emergency medicine, pathology, conventional practices, nutrition, herbal remedies, physical rehabilitation techniques, and alternative treatments. She is also an acupuncture expert for pets and exotic zoo creatures. She is the go-to veterinarian for Oprah Winfrey.
A nationally-published author in numerous magazines and an international lecturer in her field, Dr. Royal is often featured in the media for her successful treatments of animals and groundbreaking work in veterinary medicine. She lives in Winnetka, Illinois with her husband, two children, her cat, Arthur, and her dog, Darwin. Her first book, “The Royal Treatment: A Natural Approach to Wildly Healthy Pets” was published September 2013. After graduating with high honors from the University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine (1995), Dr. Royal’s early career was exclusively devoted to cultivating her expertise in state-of-the-art, modern veterinary treatments. Her work with greyhounds, who are hypersensitive to many medications, led Dr. Royal to explore the most effective modalities in ancient traditions. She completed training in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine from IVAS, Advanced Western & Chinese Herbal Medicine through Tufts University, and studied Animal Physical Therapy and Healing Techniques at the University of Tennessee. Her uniquely practical and open-minded approach, skill as a diagnostician, and compassion for animals is much acclaimed: she operated on a room-sized grouper named Bubba at the Chicago Shedd Aquarium; she reconstructed a woodchuck’s de-gloved feet at the Woodstock Illinois Animal Hospital; and, at the Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo she became the first veterinarian in the world to perform acupuncture on a zebra.
With her multi-faceted knowledge and her individually-tailored practice, Dr. Royal provides comprehensive care for her many patients.
Her Books
The Royal Treatment: A Natural Approach to Wildly Healthy Pets An integrative and revolutionary way to treat your animals, combining holistic and natural medicine with the best of modern science.
Dr. Barbara Royal is a passionate, dedicated, and innovative veterinarian with a unique approach to medicine. Her patients have included countless different species from German shepherds at her private practice, to baby owls in the wild, to zebras in the zoo. Her clients are the humans who live for their pets, much like she does. Her ability to lend a voice to sick or injured animals and carry out the best treatment for them is unmatched.
An expert diagnostician with a background in zoo and wildlife medicine, Dr. Royal has learned that adhering to the teachings of Western medicine is often not the best way to fully cure her patients. With the clinical experience to know when to use surgery, medications, and alternative methods, plus an observant and empathetic understanding of the evolutionary needs of her patients, she individually tailors the Royal Treatment to ensure that each pet (and owner!) lives as happily and healthfully as possible.
The knowledge she has gained from wild animals gives her valuable insight into the cat in your kitchen and the dog in your living room. Our pets have all evolved from wild species and adapted to domestic life in many ways, but their natural characteristics are genetically fixed. In order for our pets to meet their full health potential, we must be mindful of these natural nutritional, emotional, and physical needs. Applying common sense in this way, along with the support of medicine, nutrition, elements of Eastern medicine, and physical rehabilitation, fosters an animal’s natural inclination toward optimal health and immunity. There is no placebo effect in animal medicine, and Dr. Royal has seen amazing results with her integrative approach, time and time again.
A must-have for all pet owners, these pages shimmer with ingenious advice, insight, and scientific originality. But most of all, a veterinarian with heart comes through in every word. Dr. Royal empowers animal lovers to lift their pets into a realm of natural health and happiness that will be palpable from shiny coat to bouncy step.
Learn everything you need to know about taking care of your pet naturally, including:
• Functional nutrition and diet recipes
• Commercial pet food: recognizing the good, the bad, and the unhealthy
• How diet and protein levels specifically affect your pet’s health and behavior
• Judicious use of herbs and medicines
• How to detect if your pet is feeling pain and where
• Noninvasive, nonsurgical treatments for genetically flawed hips and other arthritic joints
• How to know if your pet is happy
• How to clean your dog’s, cat’s, or rabbit’s ears—the right way!
• Pet supplements explained
• Which vaccines to give or not give your pet
• Evolutionary insights into your pet’s behavior
• Getting your new puppy off to a perfect start
• How acupuncture works
• Geriatric wellness and end-of-life care
. . . and more Keirtan's Song Keirtan grew up in a large family, poor in material wealth, but rich spiritually inside with a strong trust in God that took her on an extraodinary journey throughout her life. Astral travelling to the outer universe to seek help for her beloved earth and eventually finding "Hosanna" and channelling directly from him; when she asks him about Creation from the beginning, this is what he showed her: Keirtan was shown down a vortex and here at the base was one atom, as a person on the earth you would not be able to see this with the naked eye, Here in the presence of "Hosanna" anything is possible. In the universe there are millions upon millions of atomsThe energy vortex heated the atom to a trillion degree's, it exploded and a white light filled the vortex, the vortex expanded to light the dark that sat on its own from the beginning, "Day Light" was born.Atoms have always been in the whole of the universe that is "Hosanna" collectively, as the atoms come together "Hosanna's" thought expanded and so on.The Earth was developed from outer space with atoms that expanded over millions of years."Hosanna" has through his own expansion individualised him self and that expansion individualised us."All Life is expansion of Hosanna."
Hello Pups and Kittens, welcome back to The Groomer Next Door podcast. This week we have an amazing guest on this week. We love to bring responsible, reliable, and reputable people onto the podcast. This week is no different. Let me introduce you all to JOSHUA BARNES Vice President of www.K9Cuisine.com your one stop shop for ALL your pet product needs.
A Little About Us
We are proud to say that K9Cuisine has been around for almost a decade now! We were one of the first online pet supply stores that focused specifically on providing the highest quality Natural, Holistic, and Organic pet food and treats for all of our four legged pals!
As pet owners ourselves, we understand fully that our pet’s health is just as important as our own. Simple buying the cheapest kibble on the market doesn’t cut it for our furry family members. As such we have partnered with the best manufactures of pet food and supplies to offer you a wide selection of healthy and high quality pet food and treats.
Do you have a picky eater? Not a problem, our selection of dog and cat food includes a wide variety of flavors and formulations designed to accommodate all different tastes and diet restrictions. We are sure that you will find what you are looking for, but if for some reason you can’t, just let us know! We welcome feedback and ideas for brands and products to add to the website and will try our best to source them for you at the lowest prices possible!
We welcome you to our website and hope you are able to find all of the products and information that you need for your four-legged friends!
DOG FOOD RECALL ALERT!! Party Animal Dog Food Recall of April 2017
April 17, 2017 — Party Animal, Inc. has announced it is recalling specific lots of two varieties of its Cocolicious canned dog foods because they have each tested positive for the euthanasia drug, pentobarbital. What’s Being Recalled?
The following products are affected by the recall:
Cocolicious Beef and Turkey Size: 12 ounce cans Lot Number: 0136E15204 04 Best By Date: July 2019
Cocolicious Chicken and Beef Size: 12 ounce cans Lot Number: 0134E15 237 13 Best By Date: August 2019
What Caused the Recall?
According to a statement posted on the company’s website and its Facebook page:
The safety of pets is and always will be our first priority. We sincerely regret the reports of the discomfort experienced by the pet who consumed this food.
As pet parents ourselves, we take this matter seriously.
On April 13, a retailer in Texas notified us that their customer had presented samples of our Cocolicious Beef and Turkey Lot #0136E15204 04 and Cocolicious Chicken and Beef Lot #0134E15 237 13 to a testing lab, and that the results had tested positive for pentobarbital.
We have requested those results.
When we were notified, we immediately tracked the lot numbers of the food in question and determined that the food had been manufactured and distributed in 2015.
We then contacted the two probable retailers that had sold the customer the food and asked them to isolate all remaining cans from these lots.
We also requested that the retailers send all of the cans from those lots to us so that we can forward them on to an accredited independent laboratory for independent testing.
We expect to receive the receive the results in 7 to 10 days.
We first saw the formal report from the lab at Texas A&M regarding the customer’s samples, today, April 17.
Out of an abundance of caution, we are retrieving the remainder of these two lots nationwide.
We are working with our distributors and retailers to determine if any additional beef-flavored products manufactured during this 2015 production period remain on shelves and, if so, to retrieve them from shelves, immediately, as well.
What to Do?
Consumers with questions may contact the company by phone at 855-727-8926 or by email at info@partyanimalpetfood.com.
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
Hello Pups and Kittens and let me be the first to wish you a Happy Easter. This week we have our very 1st International Edpisode. I'm so happy to introduce our guest this week. He's a Superhero, but doesn't wear a cape. But he has a shield and an amazing sidekick. Let me introduce you to "CST. MURRAY BURKE of the Edmonton Police Services" to this weeks podcast. Here's some amazing facts about the Edmonton Police Services.The Edmonton Police Service Canine Unit was officially formed in 1967 by Val Vallevand. Presently there are 14 handler and dog teams and two Sergeants who are stationed at one of the finest kennel facilities in North America. The 14 dogs currently in the unit are all general purpose police dogs, of which three are cross trained for narcotic detection.
Members of the Canine Unit provide the citizens of Edmonton with 24 hours a day, seven days a week service. The teams respond to calls that involve tracking, criminal apprehension, area / building searches, evidence searches and narcotic / explosive detection.
The Edmonton Police Service Canine Unit has a long and proud history with members and their dedicated partners committed to taking a “Bite out of Crime” in Edmonton. You can read about the unit's history in our Legacy of Heroes: Day of the Dog Squad Comic.
To become a member of the Canine Unit, Constables must have a minimum of five years on the job. During that time Constables who have an interest in becoming a dog handler begin training with the unit on their time off. They train as quarries, or what you might call potential bad guys.
To gain entry into the unit, members must take a Puppy Imprinter course and then apply to be a puppy handler. If accepted, an eight week old puppy is assigned to them. While raising this puppy, the member still works their regular duties at their assigned job. Depending on vacancies, the member may enter the Dog Master course and begin working in the Canine unit once the puppy reaches 18 - 24 months of age.
They learn to lay tracks, take dog bites and hide in the most difficult and uncomfortable places. Quarries with enough seniority may then apply to be puppy holders of potential police service dogs. Due to the high standards set within the unit, only the most qualified and dedicated applicants and dogs are accepted. When the puppy reaches one to one and a half years old, the dog and handler enter into an extensive training period.
During training, the teams learn to become proficient in the areas of tracking, criminal apprehension, searching, obedience and agility. Presently, Police Service Dogs and their handlers can remain in the unit for up to seven years, which are considered the most productive years of a police dogs life. The primary function of the Canine Unit is to provide support to the Patrol Officers on the street. The teams respond to any or all crimes in progress where suspects are fleeing on foot or possibly hiding. The unit has expanded its services and also uses trained Narcotic Detection and Explosive Detection dogs.
Canine Trading Cards
The Edmonton Police Service's Canine Unit is letting you take their dogs home with these Canine Trading Cards!
Each month from February 2017 to September 2017, EPS will release two new Canine cards at each EPS station (Northeast, Downtown, West, Southeast, Southwest, and Calder Community Station).
Collect them all!
Legacy of Heroes Comic Book
What do an Olympic athlete, the Kings of England, and a World War One flying ace, have in common?
They all played a role in the history of the Edmonton Police Service.
Now, the EPS is telling their stories in Legacy of Heroes, a digital comic book available on the Service’s website.
“Each issue is based on a true story taken from our archives,” says EPS Digital Media Unit supervisor, Michael James.
“Legacy of Heroes is a way for us to share stories of heroism with the community at large,” James says. “And who doesn’t like comic books?”
Printed copies are also available through EPS Divisional Stations and Police Information Check Section (14315 – 118 Avenue Nexus Business Park).
Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back for the 170th time to The Groomer Next Door podcast. This week we're doing something we've NEVER done before. But I'm so happy for this company and wanted to give everyone an update. Apollo Peak Wines was on the podcast back on episode 157, and on Friday April 7th, 2017 Brandon Zavala was on ABC hit tv show "Shark Tank".
RECAP
First into the tank is Brandon Zavala of Apollo Peak, seeking $100,000 for 10 percent equity.Apollo Peak allows pet parents to share a drink with their furry friend. Their pet-friendly wines are non-alcoholic, contain organic herbs and are made from fresh beets. They offer both dog and cat beverages, which include names such as The White Kittendel, The Pinot Meow, The Meowgarita, TheCharDOGnay and The Doggy Mary. Prices range from $4.95 to $12.95. According to their website, its “creation started like any other radical idea…a product designed to help bridge the social divide between humans and their pets.”
Kevin O’Leary questions why the cat is not drinking its wine and Robert O’Leary questions whether it’s more of a gimmick. He assures the sharks that they have since moved on from a gimmick and have since expanded to dog beverages. In the last three months, they have done $192,000 in sales. He saw pet beverages as a unique niche.
O’Leary, the wine guy, is worried about the price. Mark Cuban says he does not want to be in the pet beverage industry and goes out, followed by Lori Greiner. Robert Herjavec likes the idea but doesn’t see it as sustainable, so goes out. O’Leary points out that cats can be very finicky but offers $100,000 for 33.3 percent. Daymond John then jumps in with an offer of $100,000 for 25 percent. He counters 15 percent for either O’Leary or John, and they both meet at 20 percent. He accepts O’Leary’s offer.
Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back to The Groomer Next Door. This week I am honored to have a great Organization that's giving a voice for the animals on farms accross America, Canada, and Mexico.Without further ado let me introduce you to "ARI SOLOMON (VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS)" for MERCY FOR ANIMALS.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST
Ari Solomon, Mercy for Animals Ari Solomon serves as the director of communications at Mercy For Animals, a national non-profit farmed animal protection organization. Ari has appeared widely on national television and radio to discuss a range of subjects from veganism to civil rights, including appearances on CNN, Reuters TV, NPR, and HuffPost Live. Ari’s YouTube videos on animal rights and veganism have also become viral sensations, including Sh*t Vegans Say, with over 1 million views.
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ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Inspiring Compassion. Ending Cruelty. Mercy For Animals is dedicated to preventing cruelty to farmed animals and promoting compassionate food choices and policies.
Imagine a world free of cruelty, a world in which we nurture our bodies, minds, and spirits with wholesome, healthy food that is kind to animals and sustainable for our planet. MFA believes that world is possible. In fact, it is inevitable if we work together to elevate humanity to its fullest potential.
Our Approach We are on the frontlines fighting to protect farmed animals. From factory farms to corporate boardrooms, courts of justice to courts of public opinion, Mercy For Animals is there to speak up against cruelty and for compassion.
Our Success Our programs are sparing millions of lives and reducing the suffering of animals around the globe.
1 BILLION
animals spared annually from cruel cages, mutilation, or slaughter while conscious
90 COUNTRIES
impacted by MFA's corporate policy victories
30 MILLION
animals freed from cruel cages annually thanks to new laws promoted by MFA and partner organizations*
5 MILLION
animals spared from misery annually thanks to people inspired by MFA to reduce or eliminate meat, egg, and dairy consumption
Your Money at Work Nearly 76 cents of every dollar spent by Mercy For Animals goes directly to programs that save animals. The remainder is used to grow MFA’s size and capacity so we can help even more animals in the future.
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Hello Pups and Kittens, and welcome back to The Groomer Next Door Podcats. This week I am so happy to announce my two favorite cat ladies joined us this week. Jae and Adrienne are YouTube stars, informative and entertaining bloggers, and have the best ALL NATURAL cat product line around. It's with great pleassure I get to announce The Two Crazy Cat Ladies will be joining us this week. Let's get to know more about Jae and Adrienne.
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We are here to help everyone embrace their inner Crazy Cat Lady! Maybe you are already well aware that you’re a crazy Cat Lady – or maybe you resist this honorable title… it’s even possible that you may not consider yourself crazy about cats at all – and that’s fine… we know you just haven’t met the right cat yet…
In truth, Jae and I both resisted this illustrious title… at first. While we each enjoyed happy childhoods with various cat companions, and shared a genuine love for all animals, we didn’t consciously aspire to become the Two Crazy Cat Ladies… it just happened. Little by little – cat by cat – until we finally just acknowledged the facts… We are the proudest, most passionate Two Crazy Cat Ladies you’ll ever meet. (Hoarders don’t count… we’re not clinically crazy.)
Along with our pride and passion, we also offer a solid foundation in nutritional knowledge. Jae has spent the last 10 years of her life as an executive with Nzymes.com – a small pet supplement company. Her experience, knowledge and research have made an undeniable impact in the lives of countless pets and pet parents… not to mention on the health and happiness of our own babies. While Nzymes focus is primarily on dog health, we saw first hand how important these nutritional fundamentals are for cats as well and felt it was time to bring the very best of our experience and knowledge to the community that is so close to our hearts.
Jae will tell you that I’m a little crazier than her… and I’ll give her that. I rescued Scotch (named for the tape – not the drink) while she was still in high school… he was dumped in the parking lot where I worked more than 18 years ago. I found Mama on a river bank in Tennessee 6 months later. In fact, her real name was Cleo – but I was young, broke and stupid – not realizing that Scotch and Cleo would fall in love and make 5 babies before her first birthday… you can read that story here… suffice to say – She has been Mama ever since.
In the fourteen years since Jae and I met, we have shared the joy of welcoming Mr. Bittles (found injured under a pile of pallets), Oliver Twist (a stray who insisted on adopting us) and Pooh Bear (hands down the most bi-polar, difficult and irresistible of all our rescues). We have committed to being the best guardians we can be to these precious little lives… and we want to share all we know, both personally and professionally, with all of you. Together, we can ensure the safety, health and happiness of all our crazy cats.
HOW TO CONTACT
2251 N Rampart Blvd #321 89128 Las Vegas
(877) 801-5355
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March 20, 2017 — EuroCan Manufacturing is voluntarily recalling one lot of its Barnsdale Farms, HoundsTooth and Mac’s Choice pig ears because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
What’s Being Recalled? The recalled pig ears were distributed throughout the U.S.A. and Canada.
The products were packaged as individually shrink-wrapped, 6-pack, 12-pack and 25-pack bags under the following brands:
- Barnsdale Farms
- Barnsdale Farms Select
- Houndstooth
- Mac’s Choice
The recalled products are from Lot 84.
No illnesses of any kind have been reported to date.
About Salmonella Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is a risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever.
Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms.
Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare provider.
Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting.
Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain.
Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans.
If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, be sure to contact your veterinarian.
About the Recall The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing revealed the presence of Salmonella in the product.
The company has suspended distribution of the product while FDA and the company continue their investigation as to the source of the problem.
What to Do? Consumers who have purchased any of the affected Barnsdale Farms pig ears should return the product to the place of purchase for a refund.
Those with questions may contact the company Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM ET Time at 888-290-7606.
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back to The Groomer Next Door podcast. This week we're extremely excited because our guest Mike (the creator of MY PET DMV tags) will be on the show. These pet tags are a must have for all pet parents, and because Mike is so generous he's offering all of our listeners 50% off their purchase by using promo code "GROOMER" at checkkout. Just visit http://www.mypetdmv.com/ and create your very own pet tag.
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Each Pet ID License comes with (1) large wallet sized Personal Pet ID Tag that looks similar to an actual Driver’s License and (3) smaller versions for $19.95. Each card is printed on a fade resistant plastic card with a 100% lifetime replacement guarantee. As a bonus we provide FREE SHIPPING on ALL ORDERS.
Our Pet IDs and Dog Collar tags can be put on your key chain, on your Pet’s collar, or keep as a spare Pet ID in your wallet. Design online in under 5 minutes, order prints in 24 hours. All across the nation pets and their owners are rushing to MyPetDMV.com to get their personalized Pet ID License Tag!
MyPetDMV is the nations #1 choice for Custom Pet ID tags!
We have been featured on TV, Newspapers, and Radio. Design your custom ID in under 5 minutes and we’ll have it shipped tomorrow.
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March 2, 2017 — Blue Buffalo has issued a voluntary market withdrawal of 17 varieties of its Blue Divine Delights and Blue Wilderness Trail Trays due to quality issues with the foil seals on the top of the cups.
No other Blue Buffalo products (including any variety of Divine Delights not listed below) are impacted by this issue.
The company is not aware of any dogs becoming ill from these products.
What’s Recalled? The following products are affected by the recall:
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- BLUE Divine Delights Filet Mignon Flavor in Gravy 3.5 oz cup 84024312035
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- BLUE Divine Delights New York Strip Flavor in Gravy 3.5 oz cup 84024312037
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- BLUE Divine Delights Prime Rib Flavor in Gravy 3.5 oz cup 84024312039
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- BLUE Divine Delights Rotisserie Chicken Flavor in Gravy 3.5 oz cup 84024312041
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- BLUE Divine Delights Pate Filet Mignon Flavor 3.5 oz cup 84024312043
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- BLUE Divine Delights Pate Porterhouse Flavor 3.5 oz cup 84024312045
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- BLUE Divine Delights Pate Grilled Chicken Flavor 3.5 oz cup 84024312047
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- BLUE Divine Delights Pate Top Sirloin Flavor 3.5 oz cup 84024312049
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- BLUE Divine Delights Pate Angus Beef Flavor 3.5 oz cup 84024312051
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- BLUE Divine Delights Pate Roasted Turkey Flavor 3.5 oz cup 84024312053
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- BLUE Divine Delights Pate with Bacon, Egg and Cheese 3.5 oz cup 84024312057
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- BLUE Divine Delights Pate Sausage, Egg and Cheese Flavor 3.5 oz cup 84024312059
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- BLUE Divine Delights Pate Steak and Egg Flavor 3.5 oz cup 84024312061
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- BLUE Wilderness Trail Trays Duck Grill 3.5 oz cup 84024312071
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- BLUE Wilderness Trail Trays Beef Grill 3.5 oz cup 84024312073
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- BLUE Wilderness Trail Trays Chicken Grill 3.5 oz cup 84024312075
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- BLUE Wilderness Trail Trays Turkey Grill 3.5 oz cup 84024312077
What to Do? Blue Buffalo has asked consumers to stop feeding the affected product to pets and bring any remaining cups affected by the withdrawal to their place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions about this market withdrawal are invited to contact Blue Buffalo at 877-870-7363.
Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back to The Groomer Next Door. This week we have an intelegent and experianced member of the Kansas City Better Business Bureau on the podcast. Our goal this week is to prevent at least one person from being scammed by a fake breeder. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
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Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back for hundred and sixty fifth time to The Groomer Next Door. This week is a milestone episode for us. Since the inception of the Podcast it's been the goal to have Senator Dan Brown on the podcast, He's a well respected member of the community and the Missouri Senate. This man speaks for the voiceless daily, and we are honored to have the oppertunity to have him on the podcast. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ About Our Guest
Senator Dan Brown
Republican District 16 – Camden, Crawford, Dent, Phelps, and Pulaski View District Map (Google Maps) View District Map (PDF)
Senator Dan Brown was sworn into office of the Missouri Senate in January of 2011, representing the 16th Senatorial District of Missouri. Previously he served in the Missouri House of Representatives representing the 149th District.
In addition to his legislative duties, Senator Brown has practiced veterinary medicine for over 30 years in the Rolla area and has served on the Missouri Veterinary Licensing Board.
Senator Brown attends the First Christian Church in Rolla. He is a member of the following organizations: American Veterinary Medical Association; Missouri Veterinary Medical Association; Missouri Farmers Association (MFA); Missouri Farm Bureau; Mid-Missouri Energy (Charter Member); Paseo Biofuel (Charter Member); Rolla Area Chamber of Commerce; Quail Forever; and a Lifetime Member of the National Rifle Association (NRA).
Senator Brown is a graduate of Houston High School and received a B.S. in Agriculture from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University Of Missouri College Of Veterinary Medicine in Columbia, MO.
Born on December 22, 1950 in Solo, MO, Senator Brown currently resides in Rolla with his wife Kathy. They have two children, Danette Sherrell and Justin Brown.
Legislative Service: Elected to the Senate: 2010, 2014 House of Representatives: 2008 – 2010
Committee Membership: Appropriations, Chairman General Laws Veterans and Military Affairs Joint Committee on Legislative Research Joint Committee on Life Sciences Joint Committee on Public Assistance Missouri Veterans Commission
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February 13, 2017 — Blue Buffalo Company has issued a voluntary recall for specific lots of Blue Buffalo Homestyle Recipe Healthy Weight due to possible aluminum metal contamination.
What’s Recalled? The recalled product includes:
- Blue Buffalo Homestyle Recipe Healthy Weight, Chicken Dinner with Garden Vegetables
- 12.5 ounce can
- UPC: 8-40243-10017-0
- Codes: Best By 08/03/2019
The “Best By” date is on the bottom of the can.
No other Blue Buffalo products are involved. The company has not received any reports of illness or injury as a result of the problems giving rise to this recall.
What to Do? Customers are invited to return the impacted product to your local retailer for a full refund. For additional information, call 866-800-2917.
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
February 17, 2017 — The Food and Drug Administration is advising pet owners not to feed their dogs certain lots of Evanger’s Hunk of Beef or Against the Grain Grain Free Pulled Beef with Gravy canned dog foods after they were found to contain pentobarbital.
Pentobarbital is a drug that’s used in animal euthanasia and should not be found in pet food. The drug’s presence in these products as detected by the FDA renders them adulterated.
Related Recall History The Dog Food Advisor has previously announced each of these dog food recall events:
- Evanger’s Dog Food Recall of February 2017
- Against the Grain Dog Food Recall of February 2017
Actual FDA Bulletin
The FDA was unable to determine from available records whether any other Evanger’s or Against the Grain products made with beef contain any of the beef that went into the recalled products.
Additionally, the agency concluded an inspection of the manufacturing facilities on February 14, 2017, and noted numerous significant concerns with conditions found at both the Wheeling, IL and Markham, IL plants.
These are initial observations and do not represent a final agency determination regarding the firm.
Following discussions with the FDA, Evanger’s initiated a voluntary recall on February 3, 2017, of certain lots of its 12-ounce Hunk of Beef canned dog food: 1816E03HB, 1816E04HB, 1816E06HB, 1816E07HB, and 1816E13HB, all with an expiration date of June 2020.
In the course of the investigation, the FDA tested two cans of Against the Grain brand canned Grain Free Pulled Beef with Gravy dog food manufactured in the same facilities as Evanger’s products and using beef from the same supplier: these samples also tested positive for pentobarbital.
On February 9, 2017, after conversations with the FDA, Against the Grain voluntarily recalled lot 2415E01ATB12 BEST DEC 2019 of this product.
The company issued a public notice about its recall on February 13, 2017. To date, the FDA is not aware of any pet illnesses associated with the Against the Grain product.
The FDA began investigating Evanger’s Dog & Cat Food Company Inc. when it learned about five dogs in a single household that suffered acute neurological symptoms shortly after eating the product.
One dog was euthanized after secondary complications, and three others recovered after receiving veterinary care. One of the dogs treated remains on seizure medication, and the fifth dog that ate the least amount of food recovered with time.
The stomach contents of the deceased dog and an open can of the product were tested by an FDA Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network lab, and unopened cans of the product from the pet owner and retailer that sold the products (from the same production lot), were tested by FDA’s lab.
All of the samples tested positive for pentobarbital.
In its recent press release announcing a limited product recall, Evanger’s Dog & Cat Food Company, Inc. stated that the beef for its Hunk of Beef product came from a “USDA approved” supplier.
However, the FDA reviewed a bill of lading from Evanger’s supplier of “Inedible Hand Deboned Beef – For Pet Food Use Only. Not Fit For Human Consumption” and determined that the supplier’s facility does not have a grant of inspection from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
The meat products from this supplier do not bear the USDA inspection mark and would not be considered human grade.
USDA-FSIS regulates slaughter of animals for human consumption only.
Testing by USDA-FSIS of Evanger’s Hunk of Beef confirmed that the meat used in the product was bovine (beef).
The investigation by the FDA is ongoing and includes examination of the suppliers of beef to Evanger’s and Against the Grain to determine a possible cause for the presence of pentobarbital.
The FDA is also coordinating with the USDA to address any possible areas of shared jurisdiction at the suppliers.
Oral exposure to pentobarbital can cause drowsiness, dizziness, excitement, loss of balance, nausea, nystagmus (eyes moving back and forth in a jerky manner), inability to stand, coma and death.
Consumers who notice these symptoms in their pets should consult their veterinarian.
Consumers with cans of product subject to the facilities’ voluntary recalls should refer to the firms’ respective press releases for information about returning the product.
Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back for hundred and sixty fourth time to The Groomer Next Door Podcast.This week we have an amazing guest on the podcast. How much do you know about canabus? We're not talking about getting high, we're talking about a natural medicine to help your pets.
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Kate Scott Chief Operating Officer
Kate Scott graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Veterinary Medical Technology from Wilson University and is a Registered Veterinary Technician. She has worked in emergency and critical care medicine for over ten years, both in nursing and in management.
During her time in the veterinary world, Kate saw many pets experience undesirable side effects from common medications. Her passion is educating pet owners about the many therapeutic benefits that VETCBD could provide to their beloved animals.
Kate enjoys cooking, running, and exploring with her husband, son, and dog.
We are a California-based company founded by a veterinarian passionate about bringing premium quality, non-psychoactive cannabis to dogs and cats. Animals can now benefit from medical-grade cannabis.
What is Cannabidiol (CBD)?
- Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of over 80 cannabinoid extracts from the cannabis plant.
- It is non-psychoactive and does not produce a “high.”
- It is a natural, plant-based compound and is non-toxic.
- CBD shows promise in its use for conditions such as seizures, pain, anxiety, cancer, and more. Learn more by visiting our blog.
VETCBD Product Details
- Veterinarian-formulated for pets.
- No “high”. Non-psychoactive.
- All natural product, sourced from the full flower. We use the same high-quality cannabis grown for human consumption.
- Olive oil based, PET SAFE, nothing added (like sugar, alcohol, or solvents) that isn’t necessary, all ingredients are human/medical grade.
- Lab tested for quality, safety, and efficacy.
- Suggested Uses:
- Pain (ex. arthritis)
- Anxiety (ex. separation, loud noise, travel, crowds, etc.)
- Inflammation
- Nausea
- Loss of Appetite
- Seizures
- Get a free bottle when you send a testimonial via email or social media!
- May take up to 24 – 48 hours to see results. Start dosing on the low side of dosing chart and adjust accordingly.
- Apply VETCBD oil directly into mouth via syringe provided or apply to food
Always consult a veterinarian before using VETCBD on your pets. The statements on this website have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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February 8, 2017 — Giant Food Stores has issued a voluntary recall for specific lots of Companion Canned Dog Food due to possible metal contamination.
What’s Recalled? Recalled products include:
- Companion Dog Food with Chicken and Rice
- 13.2 ounce can
- UPC: 68826707501
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Codes: Best By 08/05/2019
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Companion Dog Food with Chicken, Lamb and Rice
- 13.2 ounce can
- UPC: 68826700360
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Codes: Best By 08/05/2019
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Companion Dog Food with Turkey and Bacon
- 13.2 ounce
- UPC: 68826700356
- Codes: Best By 08/05/2019
February 8, 2017 — PetSmart has issued a voluntary recall of one production lot of Grreat Choice Adult Dog Food with Chicken and Rice Classic Ground due to possible metal contamination.1
What’s Recalled? The recalled product includes:
- Grreat Choice Adult Dog Food with Chicken and Rice Classic Ground
- Size: 13.2 ounce cans
- UPC: 7-3725726116-7
- Best By Date: 8/5/19
- Lot Code: 1759338
Hello Pups and Kittens, welcome back for the hundred and sixty third time to The Groomer Next Door. This week we're joined by an amazing guest who fights the endless fight to help give a voice to the voiceess.
Let's learn about the Alliance? The Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation, founded in 1990, is a non-profit organization lobbying full time to bring positive change for animals through the legislative process. Our efforts are combined with the actions of concerned individuals, other groups, organizations and agencies interested in the enactment and protection of Missouri’s animal welfare laws.
Our goals include increasing public awareness regarding the plight of animals, addressing problems with appropriate legislation, and providing information to the proper authorities to ensure enforcement of the laws. As the only organized animal welfare lobbying group in Missouri, the Alliance is dedicated to furthering animal welfare issues by achieving these goals.
The Alliance concentrates its efforts on state legislation by drafting and submitting legislation and then tracking its progress through the Missouri General Assembly. We then educate legislators regarding the issues surrounding legislation, and support or oppose additional animal related legislation proposed by others.
The Missouri Legislature is in session each year from January through mid-May. During that time we attend and testify before committee hearings, provide supporting documentation, meet with legislators and issue action alerts to our supporters for their help. We also sponsor Humane Day at the Capitol. This event draws representatives from animal shelters and humane organizations as well as concerned citizens from across the state to meet and lobby their state legislators.
RECALL REPORT
February 3, 2017 — Evanger’s Dog and Cat Food Company, Inc. of Wheeling, Illinois, is voluntarily recalling specific lots of its Hunk of Beef product due to potential contamination with the deadly drug, pentobarbital.
Pentobarbital can affect animals that ingest it, and possibly cause side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, excitement, loss of balance or nausea — or in extreme cases, death.
What’s Being Recalled? Although pentobarbital was detected in a single lot, the company is recalling all related Hunk of Beef products manufactured the week of June 6 through June 13, 2016.
The affected lots numbers that start with 1816E03HB, 1816E04HB, 1816E06HB, 1816E07HB, and 1816E13HB, and have an expiration date of June 2020.
The second half of the barcode reads 20109, which can be found on the back of the product label.
Where Was the Product Sold? The affected products were sold both online and also distributed to retail locations only in the following states:
- California
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- New York
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Washington
- Wisconsin
About the Recall The recall affects 5 lots of food that were produced from its supplier’s lot of beef, which is specifically used for the Hunk of Beef product and no other products.
To date, five dogs reportedly became ill. And one of the five dogs died after consuming the product with lot number 1816E06HB13.
Evanger’s is proactively issuing a recall so as not to risk potential exposure to pentobarbital in the product.
According to Evanger’s, all suppliers of meat products are USDA approved.
The insists the beef supplier provides the company with beef chunks from cows that are slaughtered in a USDA facility.
Evanger’s continues to investigate how the contaminant entered its raw material supply.
Because it sources its meat products from suppliers that are USDA approved and since no other products have reported any problems, the company is not extending the recall to other supplier lots.
According to Evanger’s, this is the first recall event for the company in its 82 years of manufacturing.
What to Do? Although it has been verified that little or no product remains on store shelves, consumers are asked to return recalled product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 847-537-0102 between 10 AM and 5 PM Central Time, Monday through Friday.
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
Get Dog Food Recall Alerts by Email Get free dog food recall alerts sent to you by email. Subscribe to The Dog Food Advisor’s emergency recall notification system.
Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back for the hundred and sixty second time to The Groomer Next Door. This week we have a very special guest joining us on the podcast this week. He's apart of the best pet tech on the market right now. A true innovation in conversation with our furbabies. Without further ado please welcome JOE MEYERS.
The PetChatz® Difference
https://petchatz.com/
Just like your pet is more than just a pet, PetChatz is more than just a great pet camera. PetChatz was born out of the love we have for our pets, the desire to give them a better quality of life, and the understanding that our own lives are better with them in it. So, Why PetChatz? Let us explain…
Happy = You being there – from anywhere
What makes a pet happy? Knowing their owner (or parent or mom or dad) is with them when times are tough and when times are good. With PetChatz you can engage with each one of your pet’s senses – maximizing their pleasure centers and excitement at being “with you” even if it is virtually. The PetChatz pet camera has it all – from two-way audio and video to dispensing treats and diffusing calming scents to letting them call you or play a game (with healthy, nutritious treats as a reward), PetChatz is the only complete interaction and engagement system on the market made specifically for pets. You really can have it all – with PetChatz!
Secure = Peace of Mind that your pet is safe
At PetChatz – we focus on security and safety (sort of like music – country and western). We have built the PetChatz unit out of high quality materials in a shape designed to eliminate the worry about chewing (no corners = no place to get a grip). Our functionality also allows you to monitor your pet and your home while the pet camera is in Silent Mode – for an extra layer of security for you and for your best friend. This benefit helps create peace of mind and peace of mind helps create a better overall quality of life for everyone in your household. Welcome to the future!
Healthy = Natural, nutritious and delicious
Quality Ingredients From a “meat first” approach through to natural ingredients plus no grains, fillers or corn, PetChatz Treatz® are among the highest quality products available in the market today. You can feel good about rewarding your best friend – they deserve it!
Unique Formulation Does your dog eat your cat’s food? Is your cat a finicky eater? PetChatz Treatz are uniquely formulated to be safe and nutritious for both dogs and cats. This means no matter which one of your furry buddies is being engaged, the treats are safe and good for them.
Comfort
Scent The sense of smell for pets is one of the two dominant senses. Calm, reassurance and comfort can all come from familiar smells. With PetChatz Scentz®, you can create this connection with our Calming Formula. Each call will diffuse this scent – making your PetChatz a safe haven at any time. Plus – our formula is specifically made to be safe for dogs and cats.
Voice Sound – dogs and cats hear much better than humans (cats hear ultrasonic) making sound a key part of their lives. What makes their lives better, however, is the sound of your voice. With PetChatz, you can hear them but more importantly they can hear you. You can comfort them, engage with them and make their day better by simply talking – from anywhere.
Sight We continue to learn new things about how our pets see. Dogs can see colors – but more muted than humans. Cats are low light experts (dogs are not far behind). They recognize your face – especially when you move and stand out in contrast to your background. With PetChatz, not only can you see how they are doing but they can see you and feel connected with our two-way video pet camera.
Reward With any pet interaction, rewards teach proper behavior and recognize a job well done. The key to a reward system that revolves around food is being able to provide the rewards “guilt free”. PetChatz is the only pet camera treat dispenser that has the proper size and nutritional balance in treats as part of the overall system. So go ahead – reward away when you can’t be there in person!
Fun = Maximum quality of life for you and your pet
Let’s face it, having pets is a lot of fun. We get memories, loyalty, and the purest expression of unconditional love you may ever find. When you walk in at the end of a long day (or anytime you may be gone) your furry friends are so happy to see you! What if you could be there for them even when you can’t be home? What would you see? What if you could interact remotely, calm them, encourage them, engage with them and even set up play time (with rewards) so their day gets a little brighter? Even better, what if they could call you and let you know they needed to pay their love forward? Now, what if you could record those memories for posterity? PetChatz (and PawCall®) – the revolutionary pet camera that makes all of this possible.
Made in the USA – What does this mean today?
Years ago, Made in the USA was a source of pride for our country – product quality was high, jobs were plentiful and the future looked great. Then, the offshoring process began for many manufactured goods we used in our everyday lives. This drove down prices – but US job losses increased and quality expectations began to fall. Today, there are quite a few smaller business (and some larger ones as well) seeking to “onshore” more production – using parts from the best quality manufacturers in our new global marketplace, they seek to create good manufacturing jobs in the United States. PetChatz is one of those companies – from our nutritious treats made in Minnesota to our PetChatz HD unit (and PawCall) assembled at a plant in Southern Minnesota to our engineering – most of which is done in the Upper Midwest as well – our goal is to keep as many high paying jobs inside the borders of this great country.
Take a look inside PetChatz HD The only complete sensory experience for your pet!
- Low-light HD camera High-quality HD video for a full experience
- Motion detector Keep track of them to ensure they are safe
- Sound detector Unusual noises? Get alerted via email
- Pet-safe microphone Specially engineered to pick up dog sounds
- Full-color LCD display Make your pet smile when they see your face
- Full-frequency speaker Designed so your dog or cat can hear every whisper
- Treat release A patented system to deliver one treat at a time to your dog or cat
- Pet-safe scent release Soothing scents help relieve your dog’s anxiety
- Compatible with PawCall PawCall allows your pet to call you and play games when you’re away
Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back for the hundred and sixty forst time to The Groomer Next Door. This week we're joined by BRETT PODOLSKY (co-owner of The Farmers Dog). But before he joins us let's discuss something EXTREMELY important.
PET FOOD RECALL
January 17, 2017 — Blue Ridge Beef of Eatonton, Georgia, has announced it is voluntarily recalling one lot of its Turkey with Bone raw frozen product due to its potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The affected product is sold in 2 pound chubs and can be identified with the following manufacturing codes:
- Blue Ridge Beef Turkey with Bone
- Size: 2 pound chubs
- UPC Code 854298001887
- Lot #103 mfdga12716
About Listeria Listeria can affect animals eating the product.
And there is a risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surface exposed to these products.
Healthy people infected with Listeria monocytogenes should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever.
Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare provider.
Where Was It Distributed? The affected products were distributed to retail stores in the following states:
- Florida
- Georgia
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
What Caused the Recall? This recall was initiated as a result of an FDA inspection and sampling of the product. This recall is being made with the knowledge of the US Food and Drug Administration.
What to Do? Consumers who have purchased the above lot of Blue Ridge Beef Turkey with Bone raw frozen product are urged to stop feeding the product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Or dispose of the affected product immediately.
Those with questions can email the company at blueridgebeefga@yahoo.com
LET'S FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE FARMERS DOG
You shouldn’t be the only one eating healthy. Like you, we love our pets and care about their health. That’s why we created The Farmer’s Dog — a service that delivers balanced, freshly made pet food with simple recipes, guided by science, and driven by love.
- Tested on humans Human-grade USDA ingredients means less processing, natural nutrients, and higher safety standards. Things we believe every pet deserves.
- Personalized, Ready-to-serve A plan is customized to your dog’s individual profile. Easy ready-to-serve meals are pre-made and pre-portioned. Just open and pour.
- Made fresh and delivered Your food is delivered to you within days of cooking. Never deep frozen. Never stored on a shelf for months.
Better for them. Easier for you. Our vet-developed plans guide you to the best diet, while perfectly timed deliveries make sure you never run out. No need for middlemen or retail markups; we deliver the healthiest, freshest food — all at a reasonable price.
Smaller dogs start at less than $3/day
CONTACT
- help@thefarmersdog.com
Hello Pups and Kittens, this week on The Groomer Next Door Podcast we're joined by the Director of Pet Fooled, Kohl Harrington. This film is what the pet food industry doesn’t want the world of pet food consumers to see; Pet Fooled. To be released January 10th, 2017 on iTunes or Video on Demand.
VOD (Video on Demand Link
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/petfooled
iTunesiTunes link
https://itun.es/us/O56Mdb #PET_FOOD_RECALL list on the bottom of the page.
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9Lives
Meaty Pate Chicken and Tuna 13 oz.
Meaty Pate Seafood Platter 5.5 oz.
Meaty Pate Seafood Platter, 4 pack of 5.5 oz. cans
Meaty Pate Super Supper 5.5 oz.
Meaty Pate Super Supper, 4 pack of 5.5 oz. cans
Meaty Pate Super Supper 13 oz.
Meaty Pate with Chicken and Seafood, 4 pack of 5.5 oz
Meaty Pate with Chicken and Tuna 5.5 oz.
Meaty Pate with Chicken Dinner 5.5 oz.
Meaty Pate with Liver and Chicken, 4 pack of 5.5 oz.
Meaty Pate with Ocean Whitefish 5.5 oz
Seafood Poultry Variety Pack 5.5 oz.
Meaty Pate with Chicken & Tuna, 4 pack of 5.5 oz. cans
EverPet
Mixed Grill Dinner 13 oz. Special Kitty
Beef and Liver Dinner 13 oz.
Classic Tuna Dinner 13 oz.
Mixed Grill Dinner with printed wrap, 12 pack of 13 oz.
Mixed Grill Dinner without printed wrap 13 oz.
Super Supper 13 oz.
As of Wednesday morning, there was no information about parent company J.M. Smucker offering any refunds for the potentially affected cat food. Instead, the company instructed customers who purchased any of the above products to stop feeding their cats the food and to call 1-800-828-9980
Low levels of thiamine could result in a cat having symptoms ranging from a lack of an appetite to seizures. While thiamine deficiency can be serious for cats, it can be treated if detected early.
A separate recall of cat food was issued in June when products from the Rad Cat Raw Diet may have been contaminated with either Salmonella or Listeria, or both, the FDA announced at the time.
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Hello and Happy New Years to you all. Let's start 2017 with a recap of all of our rescues/fosters throughout the year.
February 5 Rescued momma dog and 9 puppies
March 16 Rescued STELLA dog AND her 8 puppies.
May 19 Rescued Lulu and 2 kittens
June 11 Rescued Spencer Rhodes
June 24 (2) dogs rescued and dumped on us
July 2 Lady McB, Double, Toil and Trouble
July 25 Lucky was rescued
September 2 Oliver was rescued
September 10 Sonic the Hedgehog was rescued
September 19 Rescued a min pin
October 19 Sarah rescues Freddie
November 16 Lucy was rescued
December 9 Rescued Bagheera
Hello Pups and Kittens, and Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Festivus, or Happy Chrismukkah. Welcome back to The Groomer Next Door. This week we covered GIFTS FOR OUR PETS. Now I know a lot of people don't believe that our little friends NEED gifts. For that I say "you're wrong".
This week we elected to not have a GND News because it's the holidays. But instead we debuted our new segment "PUP COURT".
We played "PUP QUIZ" as a doube fun-a-thon because of the holidays.
We wish each and everyone a Happy Holidays, and look forward to having you all continue to join us next week, and through 2017.
Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back to The Groomer Next Door. This week we're joined by the Founder and President of Apollo Peak Pet Wines "Brandon Zavala". You're in for a treat, and by the end of this episode I wouldn't be surprised if you don't go to http://www.apollopeak.com and order your very own bottle for your furry friend. Let's get to know Apollo Peak Pet Wines.
OUR STORY
Apollo Peak, Ltd. was developed to create fine snack beverages that we like to call Cat Wine and Dog Wine for our feline and canine friends. We are animal lovers just like you, and our story is a long and fun one, to which we've shared some of our memories here. We currently strive to make a product that not only satisfies your pet's interest, but is safe and non-harmful to your special friends.
Our "pet wine" creation started like any other radical idea...a product designed to help bridge the social divide between humans and their pets. Our initial thoughts were, "Why not share a drink with our canine and feline friends? We spend so much time with them that they are slowly becoming humans too, right?" In doing this, we wanted to make sure we make a product derived from all organic and natural ingredients. It's been a difficult ride, but that has stayed true to this day and we will always keep to our promise to make a quality and fun product that we would give our own pets at home. Hence, we coined Made with Love on our bottles.
Cat Wine and Dog Wine has became our passion as we continue to innovate and create more and more unique flavors designed for all types of cats and dogs. We invite you to follow our journey on social media and help our pet community grow together.
Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome to the 1ST annual (and hopefully many more) Comedy Show. We have a very special show this week. We have a "NEW" foster story. GND News returns this week. And we have a RECALL alert.
December 8, 2016 — Blue Ridge Beef of Eatonton, Georgia has announced it is voluntarily recalling two of its frozen products due to their potential to be contaminated with Salmonella and/or Listeria monocytogenes.
The affected products are sold in 2 pound chubs and can be identified with the following manufacturing codes:
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- Lot #mfd ga8516 Beef for dogs UPC code 8542980011009
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Lot #mfd ga81216 Kitten grind UPC code 854298001016
Where Was It Sold? The affected products were distributed to retail stores in the following states:
- Arizona
- Florida
- Georgia
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Texas
About Salmonella and Listeria Salmonella and Listeria can affect animals eating the product.
There is a risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surface exposed to these products.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella and/or Listeria should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Bloody disarrhea
- Abdominal cramping
- Fever
Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare provider. Consumers should also follow the simple handling tips on the package.
What Caused the Recall? This recall was initiated after the FDA received two complaints associated with these products, including one complaint of two kitten illnesses and one complaint of a puppy death.
Subsequent testing by the FDA of a 2 pound chub of beef for dogs and kitten grind collected at a veterinary office revealed the presence of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.
There is no direct evidence linking these unfortunate instances to contaminated product.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to Do? Consumers who have purchased the above lots of beef for dogs or kitten grind are urged to stop feeding them and return products to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Or dispose of them immediately. Those with questions can email the company atblueridgebeefga@yahoo.com
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out theConsumer Product Incident Report Form.
Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back to The Groomer Next Door. This week we have an extremely amazing Veterinarian joining us on the podcast this week. Not only is he probably the most interesting Doctor, but he's created something that will help your pup.
Let's meet Stacey A. Bone, DVM
Dr. Bone is a 2008 graduate of the University of Missouri School of Veterinary Medicine. He had already earned a Bachelor of Science in biology from there in 2003. Originally from Branson, he has been practicing at a high-volume clinic in Las Vegas for the past two years and has decided to return to Missouri to be closer to family and friends. His veterinary interests include oncology, preventative medicine and soft-tissue surgery. In his spare time, he is an avid college football fan, golfer, and he loves to spend time volunteering.
Let us help them get back on their feet. The founders of PawFriction teamed up to help dogs that have difficulty getting around on smooth flooring. Through our exploration, we have developed PawFriction and are pleased to offer it to you and your dog today.
Having seen the adverse effects that aging paws had on dogs’ ability to move on smooth surfaces, recover from surgery, and stave off orthopedic, neurological, and degenerative diseases, Dr. Stacey Bone, teamed up with Jeff Harms, a medical device engineer, to create a better solution than anything available on the market. It needed to be:
- Completely safe
- Proven effective
- Works on any size dog
- Easy to apply
After years of development and testing, PawFriction went to market in 2015. Currently available online and through a growing number of Veterinary Clinics and Professional Groomer, PawFriction continues to grow by expanding into retail.
Why it Works Use It or Lose It Without use, muscles lose their tone and flexibility and atrophy over time. Unfortunately, many degenerative diseases worsen without movement and exercise.
PawFriction allows your dogs to use their muscles as they normally would, enabling them to strengthen and help fight off orthopedic, neurological and degenerative diseases such as arthritis and dysplasia. In addition, your vet may recommend PawFriction as part of their post-operative rehabilitation.
PawFriction enhances your dog’s downward leg force by preventing lateral slipping and splay-legging increasing mobility and confidence.
We’re here to help you move forward.
How to apply:
Depending on your dog’s size and activity level:
- Each application should last 7 days on average
- There are 2 to 4 applications per package
Although having the dog stand during application is ideal, some pets will respond better while lying down. Depending on your dog’s temperament, you may need another person to help either process.
Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back to The Groomer Next Door. This week we have Royalty joining us. The one the only Queen of rescues is joining us. Kari Whitman (Founder of Ace of Hearts) took some time out of her extremely busy day to be on the podcast.
Let's find out more about Ace of Hearts http://www.aceofheartsdogs.com/
We are a 501c-3 dog rescue foundation dedicated to rescuing dogs, the day they are to be euthanized, from various Los Angeles shelters and placing them in loving homes. We do NOT take dogs in ... we rescue only from shelters. The Ace of Hearts Foundation is in memory of "Ace", a wonderful American Bull dog who was rescued from death, and touched the lives of many! (Especially founder Kari Whitman!) We rescue all breeds...and don't discriminate against any!
TMZ's very own, Harvey Levin, recorded his version of "My Way" with Paul Anka and 50% of all proceeds go to Ace of Hearts! So please check that out, we did.
Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back to another fun filled episode of The Groomer Next Door. This week we will cover Pet Sitting. This is going to be very helpful because American Thanksgiving is this week, and lots of people will be traveling this week. And we have Christmas next month, and New Years. So if you're traveling soon you might be in need of this episode.
Hello Pups and Kittens, we have a great ep. 152 ready for you. Unofritunately Sarah was called away to help some pup/kitten in need. But we have something planned for your listening pleassure. For all of you looking forward to adoption stories, we have plenty of that for you today.
Our guest is Rebecca (owner of) The Blue Cat Cafe in Austin, Texas.
The Blue Cat Cafe has been instrumental in finding homes for hundreds of cats and kittens in Austin and promoting healthy lifestyles for both kitties and people. However, protestors have been attacking the owner, threatening her life, and destroying her property, AND threatening the safety of the animals housed within the cafe.
This Gofundme is to help rebuild what has been defaced, replace what has been destroyed, and increase the security at the Blue Cat Cafe.
UPDATE: The propietor would like to express a huge thank you to her supporters. Every dollar that does not go to repairs will be used to stockpile on supplies such as litter and food and toys for the cats. She does not wish for a personal profit from this gofundme, and wants her supporters to know that every dollar given goes straight to the benefit of the cafe and the kitties inside. All proceeds above what is raised will be used to repair damage, care for the cats, and just make sure the cafe hangs around forever.
ust a quick update to all of our awesome supporters and the GoFundMe community:
Firstly, the proprietor and staff of Blue Cat Cafe cannot thank you enough for all this amazing support. It comes during a very difficult time compounded by the loss of their co-founder last week. They went from talking about 2 new outdoor cameras to 16, a new DVR system to hold secure information, new outdoor sensors and lighting, and, of course stockpiling food, litter, and toys for all the adoptable cats years to come. You are making it easy to erase the hate, and make it so Blue Cat doesn't even have to think about sacrificing on safety and security due to financial hardships they struggle with everyday.
On another note, while we appreciate all the people across the globe who are coming to the cafe's defense during this tough time, we have noticed some comments focusing on political agendas and the current election. We just want to stress this gofundme is about 'erasing the hate' of vandals, and ramping up security. It is just that. Blue Cat Cafe just wants to get back to work in a safe and beautiful place that is secure!
Their goal is to keep the business going with their mission in mind - get cats out of cages in a happy, secure place where people can find peace, coffee, food, internet, serenity, adoptions, kitty therapy, and so much more.
As of right now, the proprietor wants to push the business forward in honor of co-founder, Jacques Casimir, who was a beautiful spirit and would have wanted us to endure and inspire others. She is resolved not to let his hard work and efforts be a reflection of the vitriol they've endured.
The Blue Cat Cafe is not going anywhere. Because of you and the memory of Jacques, they are determined to be stronger and better and ramp up security and adoptions. Thank you from all of us, Blue Cat Cafe & staff, and, most of all, the cats!
Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back to The Groomer Next Door. This week we have a very special guest. Let me introduce you all to Ari Cohen.
About this project
Ace of Hearts is a dog rescue charity based in Los Angeles, California that rescues hundreds of dogs every year. Kari Whitman founded Ace of Hearts in 1999 with a mission to bring about real change in the way dogs are treated in the county. Kari and her team say that Ace of Hearts can make a much greater impact in the euthanasia rate by being politically and legally active as well.
They worked vigorously to help get the mandatory spay and neuter law passed in Los Angeles County in 2008. However, the organization’s activism continues, as Kari doesn’t believe that the county is adequately enforcing the law to make a meaningful difference in the euthanasia rate. Los Angeles County euthanized over 14,000 shelter dogs in 2015. We do not find this to be something at should be tolerated in our society.
This documentary will cover the state of dog euthanasia in Los Angeles, how the mandatory spay and neuter law was passed in 2008, how the law in currently being enforced, and what additional steps need to be taken to make a true positive impact in the euthanasia rate.
By supporting our campaign, you will be partnering with us to help spread awareness about the state of euthanasia in Los Angeles County as well as educating people and lawmakers on what additional steps need to be taken to make Los Angeles a no kill county.
Please see our rewards thank you so much for your time!
Ace of Hearts Documentary Team.
Risks and challenges We're experienced video and documentary content creators with a great team around us! The greatest risk and challenge we have is not reaching our funding goal to bring this documentary to life!
PLEASE VISIT
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2076368351/ace-of-hearts-documentary-for-the-rights-of-dogs-i?ref=nav_search
Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back to The Groomer Next Door. This weeks Halloween but we've covered everything we can cover on Halloween so let's have a discussion about "WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN ADOPTING FROM A RESCUE". This is very helpful for first timers. Being animal rescuers, and fosters gives us a great deal of experience from within the hard work that goes into these little one's. Being apart of a non profit organization and assisting with adoption events gives us the full spectrum on this subject.Obviously by no means is this a negative conversation about adopting from a rescue or from an animal shelter. This is a way to best inform everyone on adoption which is the most important part of finding your next furry friend.
Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome to our Halloween Pet costume review of 2016. We have GND News returning after almost a month. And a "NEW" rescue story.
Top 10 Pet Costumes These popular pet costumes are sure to impress for Halloween 2016
NAME THE LOOK WHAT'S INCLUDED
Animal Planet Pet Lion Costume Turn your dog into the king of the jungle!! This pet costume includes a brown plush mane headpiece.
Pet UPS Pal Costume This pup is making a special delivery! This pet costume includes a brown shirt with attached extra arms, a matching visor and a little box with the UPS logo as though your pet is out for delivery!
Pet Spider Costume Spiders don’t always have to be scary! This pet costume includes a fur headpiece with yellow googly eyes and an adjustable fur costume with attached legs.
Superman Pet Costume Transform your pup into a superhero! This pet costume includes a blue shirt with traditional Superman logo and attached red cape.
Zelda Bee Pet Costume Let your pup buzz around in this! This costume includes a black and yellow striped shirt, hood with antennas attached and glitter detailed wings.
Ghostbusters Pet Costume Who you gonna call? This pet costumes includes a character jumpsuit and inflatable backpack.
Robin Pet Costume This superhero will save the day! This pet costume includes a shirt-style costume with the Robin insignia, yellow cape and black mask.
Star Wars Ewok Pet Costume Help defeat the Galactic Empire! This pet costume includes a brown fleece jumpsuit with character hood.
Animal Planet Pet Shark Costume Take a bite out of the competition! This pet costume includes a foam headpiece and foam-padded body with fins and tail.
Glow In The Dark Pet Costume This little ghoul will brighten up the night! This pet costume includes a black top and hood with glow in the dark skeleton bones and skull screen print.
Hello Pups and Kittens and hedgehogs of all ages, this is HEDGEHOG TALK "THE CONCLUSION" will be concluded. This has been an extremely interesting and informative 4 episodes. Gail Miller from Critter Connection will be joining us this week. Gail has 2 decades of experience, and her website is a work of art. Now without further ado let's meet our guest.
WEBSITE
https://www.critterconnection.cc/
MEET THE GUEST
My name is Gail Miller and I am the owner of Millermeade Farm’s “Critter Connection”. My first introduction to the animal business began in 1984, when I was old enough to join 4-H. My father and I started raising New Zealand White rabbits together for meat and for show. We maintained the rabbit business together through my college years. My years in 4-H and the time spent raising rabbits with my father were priceless learning experiences that gave me an excellent foundation for raising animals and running a business. I had the privilege of working with my dad raising hedgehogs at “Hedgehog Headquarters” from 2002-2006.
Millermeade Farms
The original Millermeade Farms was a 200- acre farm owned by my grandfather in the early 1930′s. Millermeade means “Miller’s Meadows”. In 1995 my grandfather gave me two acres of the original Millermeade Farms to build a new building for an established rabbitry that I purchased in my senior year of college. Since I was the 5th generation to own the property, I kept the name Millermeade Farms for my new business.
Critter Connection
In 1997, I moved to northwest Ohio. I was given a trio of hedgehogs for my birthday to compensate for leaving my new rabbit building behind and thus Millermeade Farm’s “Critter Connection” was established. I fell instantly in love with the hedgehogs and my interest in exotic animals was born. I started attending Exotic Animal and Reptile shows, swaps, and auctions across the country to collect new bloodlines for various critters. The care sheets found on this website are based on our knowledge of each animal through research and experience.
The exotic pet industry has seen many changes over the years and our business has changed many times since we began in 1997. At one point Critter Connection had 23 different species of animals in our breeding program but we are currently focusing our time and energy on hedgehogs.
New exotic animal laws and USDA regulations have made a huge impact on the exotic pet industry. Retail pet stores and breeders must be USDA licensed which makes sales of small animals such as degus, spiny mice, sugar gliders, hedgehogs, duprasis etc. more and more limited. Many of the exotic small animals are extremely difficult to breed making the cost of raising them higher than the market can support. Many exotic small animals on the market in the past were either direct imports or descendants of imported animals. Importation of African rodents into the U.S. was stopped in 2001 as a result of the Monkeypox ban.
I still try to attend the Midwest Reptile Show in Indianapolis, Indiana, on a regular basis (but we will not be able to attend every month as we have in previous years). We would love to catch up with you at a show. Please check our Upcoming Events page for our latest schedule. Do contact us first before making a special trip to one of the shows.
Hedgehogs
The first time I saw hedgehogs was at a pet store, when I was visiting my friends in Missoula, Montana, in 1993. Hedgehogs were $650.00 each at the pet store and my friends joked that I should stop raising rabbits and raise hedgehogs instead. By 1997 when my husband bought my first hedgehogs and I DID exchange my rabbits for hedgehogs, the price had dropped to $35.00 each from small breeders. I was very much intrigued by the hedgehog’s personality and uniqueness and hence a desire to breed them was born. The person who bred my first hedgehogs knew very little about them and the only information I was giving to my customers was to keep the hedgehogs in a 10-gallon aquarium and feed them cat food. Initially I wasn’t able to pick up my hedgehogs without gloves and I had no idea if they would bite me or if they would be friendly. I have devoted countless hours to the study of hedgehog care, handling, husbandry, nutrition and health since my first introduction to hedgehogs many years ago. I love the research surrounding hedgehogs, educating customers, and the challenge of breeding to improve the quality of the hedgehogs in the pet market.
My Family
Critter Connection is a home-based business so I am a mother as well as a full-time businessperson. My children are very important to me and I feel it is a privilege that I can work from home. I don’t get as much quiet computer and phone time as before I had kids and when you call you may hear the noise of our family life in the background. Please be patient if I don’t respond to emails or phone calls right away. If you don’t hear back from me within 24 hours please try again because I may not have received your message.
New Education Center
In November of 2015, Critter Connection has stretched and grown into an expanded new location! Our new education and breeder center has blessed us with more room for both hedgehogs and customers! I hope to spend some time with you sharing my love and passion for little quilled critters!
Millermeade Farm's
Critter Connection:
909 S. Platt Street
Montpelier, OH 43543
Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back to the only animal lovers podcast that actually save furry friends lives, then finds them a safe FURever. This week we pick up on the hedgehog talk with a great rescuer from Arkansas. We cover Kitten Fest 2016 and who was adopted.
DOG FOOD RECALL ALERT
Each product will have a lot code printed on the side of the tray that begins with 631FKKC or 631GKKC and best before date that falls between 08/04/18 and 08/05/18.
The Cesar Classics Filet Mignon Flavor can also be found in variety packs with the following lot codes:
- 632D14JC
- 633B24JC
- 634A14JC
- 634A24JC
- 634B14JC
- 634B24JC
- 634E14JC
- 635A24JC
- 635B14JC
- 636D24JC
- 636E14JC
LET'S MEET PJ AND ARKANSAS HEDGEHOG RESCUE
http://www.arkansashedgehogrescue.com/
We purchased our first hedgehog in 2009, after doing extensive research. We absolutely fell in love with the little creatures, and opened our home in 2010 as a rescue station.
Since then, we have shared our lives with many amazing, wonderful little hedgehogs. Each one unique. Each one loved.
Here at Arkansas Hedgehog Rescue, we take pride in treating our hedgehogs like family. We have a wonderful local vet, and maintain health insurance for our permanent residents. Every hedgehog has a spacious cage; warm, soft fleece; a safe wheel; nutritious food; and nightly cuddles.
We have spent many hours syringe feeding and medicating a sick baby, enjoying precious cuddles, rehabilitating a shy, scared ball of quills, and holding a beloved friend as they take their last breath.
While we wish that everyone who owns a hedgehog would be able to take care of them properly, for their entire life, we know that this is at times impossible. We are here for those times.
Hello Pups and Kittens, welcome back to the podcast that saves lots of animals lives, fosters them, then finds them suitable homes for them to enjoy the rest of their lives with. This week we continue with Hedgehog talk with a very special guest ANGELA FROM HEDGEHOG HAVEN.
Let's get to know more about our guest
https://hedgehoghaven.com/
It all started in 2012 when I started seeing adorable and funny pictures of hedgehogs popping up all over the internet. I soon found and brought home my 1st adorable little bundle of quills…. and quickly realized how unprepared I really was.
Thistle’s First Day Home
Since then I have joined hedgehog community groups and forums and done extensive research of my own. I have learned a lot along the way. I started noticing how often owners find themselves in the same situation I was, with this cute little spikey hissy creature but no idea what to do with it or how to care for it. Many owners soon realize a hedgehog isn’t right for them or their family. Others are given bad advice or make assumptions on how to care for him that become detrimental to the animal’s well-being. I discovered a need for people to have correct care information, support, and a safe trusted place for the hedgehog to go if they are not able to care for him.
In January 2014, I found a hedgehog whose owner was trying to trade her for drugs. The owner admitted the hedgehog had been passed around among several owners, mostly teens who weren’t providing adequate care and passed her off among friends. I paid a $100 ransom fee to get her to safety. This hedgehog lost an eye from an untreated infection, and never got care for it. She had skin sores and tattered ears from a mite infestation. She was severely obese from not being allowed to move around and had raw chafed skin from the fat folds. She had quills, fur, and skin burned off and raw from urine burn. This girl was dirty, scabby, infected, untrusting, and terrified.
I named her Hope, and Hedgehog Haven was born.
Help us as we continue to rescue other hedgehogs in need. 100% of donations raised go directly to the care and veterinary needs of rescued hedgehogs.
HOW TO DONATE TO HEDGEHOG HAVEN
https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=FUofVB_4Ls2JmZL2_ta0XEmcr_JtMfN1_NkQPeT1V64bsQrtINiaH2Kghzm&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8d4fe1dd75ca3bd4f11d72275b28239088
Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back for the 145th time to an ALL NEW, never been done before on this podcast episode. This will be the first time Sarah and Chris discuss an animal besides a dog or cat. This week we dive into the fun world of HEDGEHOGS. Now for you who remember the Sega Genesis game "SONIC THE HEDGEHOG" this may have been your only exposure to a hedgie. This will be part 1 of a two part series. Today we discuss "bringing home a hedgehog and what YOU need to know. Next week if all is willing we will have some amazing experts who will give us the insight into the World of the hog. Now a brief recap on supplies you need.
YOUR MUST HAVE CHECKLIST
Large Wire Cage – This is the largest of the Super Pets brand cages. It is sold at PetSmart and many other pet stores. The cage is 40.5″ long and is the cage that we recommend the most if your budget and space allows. As you can see in the picture to the left there is plenty of room for a hide house, food dish, and exercise wheel. This gives a single hedgehog plenty of room for exercise and to have a separate potty area. If you intend to house 2 females together, this would be the size you would need. Any smaller would be too small!
Medium Super Pets Cage
Medium Wire Cage – This is another cage option – the Medium Super Pets brand cage and is 30″ long. This is a good size for a single hedgehog, although if your budget and space allows we recommend the larger cage shown above. It is also sold by PetSmart and many other pet stores. As you can see in the picture to the right, this cage has room for a wheel and all the other necessary items, but would be too small for more than one hedgehog.
Sterilite Container-Clear
Storage Container Cage – If a wire cage is out of your price range or you just want something that is super easy to clean then a good alternative is a Sterilite or Rubbermaid type of storage container (clear or solid is fine). The size needed is at least 30″ long and at least 13″ deep if a lid is needed to accommodate an exercise wheel. To give proper ventilation the top may be cut out and window screen hot glued to fit the opening. But the lid may be left off completely as long as the container is deep enough to prevent the hedgehog from climbing out (with a hiding house inside that depth would need to be at least 10″ above the height of the house). Also, if you own cats, dogs, small children, or other pets that are allowed to roam the house then a lid would be needed. DO NOT DRILL HOLES IN THE SIDE OF THE CONTAINER EVEN IF YOU NEED A LID BECAUSE A HEDGEHOG WILL USE THE HOLES AS A LADDAR AND CAN EVEN PUSH A LID OFF TO ESCAPE.
ITEMS REQUIRED FOR INSIDE THE CAGE
Hiding Place – The product pictured is the “Super Pet Igloo” and is sold at PetSmart and many other pet stores. This is the medium sized one that would fit an adult guinea pig. Do not buy the smaller ones that are for hamsters – a hedgehog may fit in the small size as a baby, but will quickly out grow it. There is also an oval or rabbit sized one that they will fit into, but we have found that hedgehogs do not like this size because it is too spacious and does not give that closed-in feeling that they prefer (and the cage must be larger for it to fit into). Another very inexpensive option would be just to use a shoe box without the lid, turned upside down, and with a hole cut in the side for the hedgehog to enter. You just need to change it out every month or so as it becomes dirty.
Water Bottle –The one pictured to the left is a 16 oz “Guinea Pig” size that can be bought at PetSmart. We use the largest size (32 oz rabbit size) for our cages with mothers and litters since they will drink a lot more than a single hedgehog. A smaller 8 oz size would be fine for one hedgehog. We like bottles that are fairly see-through so that the water level and the cleanliness of the bottle can be seen easily. When using water bottles always remember to tighten the lid adequately to prevent dripping which would saturate the bedding. Also, make sure that the “ball” rolls easily to the tip of the nozzle or the hedgehog will not be able to get water easily – tap the tip while it is hanging in the cage to make sure water drips out easily. The Oasis brand “8 oz Bell” water bottle pictured to the left can be bought with a metal hanger that is a good choice if you plan to use a plastic storage container for a cage. Make sure to get the 8 oz size since the 4 oz is shorter and won’t be long enough to hang at the proper height for a hedgehog to reach.
We have owned and bred hundreds of hedgehogs over the years and have never had one break their teeth on a water bottle as some other breeders suggest can happen. These breeders recommend using water dishes. If you use a water dish it must be cleaned and refilled more than 3 times during the night since they are so active and will walk right through their dishes tracking droppings or bedding into the dish which contaminates the water. The chances of the dish being spilled early in the night and the hedgehog having no water the rest of the night are also very high. We do not recommend using water dishes at all!
Food Dish – The one pictured to the left with the hedgehog is 2″ tall and 4″ wide. It was bought at PetSmart and similar ones can be found in the small animal section or the cat sections of the store. The food dish does need to be heavy enough to prevent the hedgehog from repeatedly tipping it and wasting their food. If the dish is too deep the hedgehog can not reach the food. We have found that all plastic types of food dishes are too easily tipped and food is wasted, so it is best to start with a heavy crock type dish from the start Also, don’t use ones that are smaller than 3″ in diameter because those can be tipped too easily as well.
Exercise Wheel – The one pictured to the right is a brand called the “Comfort Wheel”. PetSmart sells this brand, as well as, many other pet stores. They come in an assortment of colors and sizes. The size needed for hedgehogs is 12 inches or larger in diameter and can be found in the chinchilla section at PetSmart. Many people mistakenly buy the smaller, hamster sized ones which are much too small for an adult hedgehog. We like this brand because it has a raised grooved surface, are easy to clean, and do not warp like the bucket wheels do. They also do not squeak like an all metal wheel will, although, they do make a “whoring” sound similar to a clothes drier…It can be disruptive to light sleepers and for that reason we do not recommend housing a hedgehog in a bedroom since they are nocturnal and like to run the most at night. Our second favorite wheel would be the “Silent Spinner”. It is not any quieter than the “Comfort Wheel” and is harder to take out of the cage since the hardware must be unscrewed every time. And the curved design makes it a little harder to clean. The other wheel that is on the market now is the “Flying Saucer” wheel and is supposed to be silent. We have found that it is too stiff and does not “run” well for a hedgehog. A larger, stronger animal like a chinchilla would be better suited for it (although it is plastic and would be chewed up in a matter of a week by a chinchilla). Also, the wheel can not be attached to the cage so it moves around the cage too much while the hedgehog is trying to run on it and can be flipped over very easily. Our hedgehogs that run non-stop on their Comfort Wheels gave up within minutes trying to use it. We also have concerns that prolonged use of this wheel could cause leg problems due to the angle that the wheel is positioned. This wheel also takes up a lot of cage floor space, so it not the best option unless you are getting the 40 inch cage for one hedgehog. We do not recommend the “Bucket Wheels” since they are very hard to clean and provide no gripping surface for the hedgehog to run on. Out of the hundreds of hedgehogs we have owned we have never had any rub their feet raw on the “Comfort Wheel’s” raised, grooved surface, but we have had several hedgehogs develop leg problems from not being able to run well on the Bucket Wheels. We also feel that the “Comfort Wheel” is very safe for hedgehogs and can easily be taken off the stand and fastened to a wire cage with the clips that come with the wheel. It also can easily be attached to a Plastic Container cage with some modifications made to the side of the container.
Bedding – We have been using kiln dried wood/pine shavings for many years with no problems (NOT CEDAR!). But there are many other good options for bedding. Some of those options include, recycled newspaper products, such as CareFresh and Yesterday’s News’. Aspen shavings are also another good wood product choice and it does not need to be kiln dried. We buy our pine shavings from Tractor Supply (pictured to the left) and it is Kiln Dried even though it does not say it on the bag – Walmart’s similar bag is not Kiln Dried, so I would not recommend buying from there.
Thermometer – A thermometer should ALWAYS be used to keep track of the temperature near your hedgehog’s cage since hedgehogs are very sensitive to temperature changes. House temperatures can vary as much as 10 degrees from room to room even with central air/heating, so it is always a good idea to use a thermometer at the cage location at all times. DO NOT RELY ON YOUR HOME’S THERMOSTAT! We like the digital types that keep track of the high and low temperature for a 24 hour period of time and then reset. The one pictured to the left if from Wal-mart and is only about $9. A floating fish thermometer can be used temporarily to take a reading inside the cage where the hedgehog sleeps, but should never be left in the cage because the glass can break and mercury can spill out. A thermometer with a probe that can be run under the sleeping area so that this exact temperature is known at all times is also a good option. However, the probe and attaching wire should be securely taped to the bottom of the cage tray to prevent entanglement which does make changing the cage a little more awkward. When using additional heating sources, like heating pads or heat lamps, an additional thermometer MUST be used to make sure that the proper temperature is maintained. Even if you are using a thermostat or rheostat an additional thermometer is a must. IT IS A GOOD IDEA TO PURCHASE A THERMOMETER BEFORE YOU BRING YOUR HEDGEHOG HOME OR IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT GETTING ONE TO SEE IF YOUR HOME’S TEMPERATURE WILL BE COMPATIBLE FOR A HEDGEHOG! Try it in the location you are planning to keep the cage to see if this area will be warm enough or if you will need an additional heat source… I CAN NOT STRESS ENOUGH HOW IMPORTANT KEEPING THEM WARM IS TO THEIR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING! If you do need an additional heat source see the below items for different heating options.
Food – We have been feeding Purina One Adult Cat Food – Chicken & Turkey Formula as the primary diet for our hedgehogs for the past 10 or more years with excellent results. (Supplement any pre-made diet with fresh veggies and small amounts of fruit and mealworms to provide variety to the pet’s diet. See our Feeding Hedgehogs page for further information about feeding hedgehogs properly.)
Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back to The Groomer Next Door. This week is an action packed episode. We start with this years "STRUT YOUR MUTT" event right here in Rolla, Missouri hosted by Phelps County Animal Welfare League. This event is vital to PCAWL and their endless pursuit to help animals around Phelps County, Missouri. We're always very proud and happy to help in anyway.
Our Guest this week is Chelsea Mull from PetFirst Insurance.
About PetFirst Pet Insurance
After our founder, Brent, had to put his dog Midnight down in 2003, he knew he wanted to find a way to help pet parents take financial considerations out of the conversations about veterinary care. Together with his friend and colleague Lansdon, he started PetFirst the next year in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
When we started in 2004 with just two employees, we had no idea what we'd grow into. Today, PetFirst is the fastest-growing pet health insurance company in North America, and we've helped thousands of families pay for their pets' veterinary care. We just celebrated our tenth anniversary, our second major expansion, and a move to a new office.
We come to work every day excited to create compelling, helpful pet insurance products and services that offer a solution for every family. We try hard to bring you the best policies on the market and to include you in the conversation about your pet's care. It's our mission to imbue our product with financial and emotional value for every customer, associate, and partner. We think big and dream bigger, but our number one priority is doing right by you and your pet.
Our Story It all started with Midnight.
Our 20-pound mixed breed rescue dog Midnight was active and playful. Our house was her castle and she made herself comfortable jumping up and down on nearly every piece of furniture. But her jumping habits led to an injury that required surgery in 2002. The bill for Midnight's care totaled $3,000.
Her health was worth every penny but the shock of the amount was significant and it led me to think about pet insurance. I researched the industry but didn't find any providers or policies I liked. The rest, as they say, is history.
Knowing how important pets are to your families PetFirst associates work very hard to meet the needs of you our customers. Our expert claims team of licensed vet technicians reviews each line item in a claim to maximize your reimbursement potential. Our licensed sales agents review plans and discuss options with new pet parents to match the best policy with your pet's specific needs. Customer service representatives are there to answer your questions and guide you when you need them.
Everything we do is to make sure that no pet owner has to make the choice between finances and a pet's health or survival. PetFirst enables pet owners to effectively plan ahead for the expenses of providing veterinary care for their four-legged friends. Everything we do is to make your pet's health care decisions less stressful.
PetFirst is committed to providing cost-effective pet insurance plans for all dogs and cats of any age and breed.
Brent Hinton
Co-Founder of PetFirst
Contact Us
Whether you have questions about a claim, want to learn more about enrolling your cat or dog in a PetFirst pet insurance policy, or need more information about an existing plan, our friendly representatives are here to help you get on the right track. Call us, send us an email, write us a letter, or reach out via social media and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
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Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back for the 143rd time to The Groomer Next Door. This week we will be discussing anxiety. Your pup might have anxiety and you might not even know. Hopefully when this episodes over you will be amazed, and informed..... But most importantly entertained.
We had a dog food recall this week.
September 8, 2016 — Addiction Foods of Seattle, WA, announced it is voluntarily recalling limited quantities of its New Zealand Brushtail and Vegetable and New Zealand Venison and Apple canned dog foods.1
What’s Being Recalled?
The affected product was shipped to select distributors and online retailers between February 11, 2016 and March 19, 2016 and include the following:
- Addiction New Zealand Brushtail and Vegetables Canned Dog Food Entrée
Size: 13.8oz/390g
UPC Code: 8 885004 070028
Lot Number: 8940:02Dec2018
Expiration Date: December 2018 * Addiction New Zealand Venison and Apples Canned Dog Food Entrée
Size: 13.8oz/390g
UPC Code: 8 885004 070462
Lot Number: 8936:01Dec2018
Expiration Date: December 2018
No other Addiction Pet Food products are affected by this recall.
What Caused the Recall
Addiction’s testing has identified elevated levels of Vitamin A and a slight variance in calcium / phosphorous ratios.
There have been no reports of animal health concerns. However, the company claims the affected lots do not meet its quality standards.
According to the company, Addiction Food’s top priority is the safety and quality of its products. For this reason, they are taking immediate action and implementing additional operating procedures to prevent a similar issue from occurring in the future.
What It Means to You
If dogs were fed exclusively these products for 60 days, the expected effect would be a reduction in appetite.
Exposure to excessive Vitamin A levels for an extended period of time may cause adverse health consequences in young, growing animals.
Therefore, out of an abundance of caution, the company is voluntarily recalling these products.
What to Do?
Consumers who purchased the affected items are asked to discontinue use of the product.
Unused cans may be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers may contact the company at 425-251-0330, Monday thru Friday 9am to 5pm PST.
Or via email at info@addictionfoods.com
U.S. citizens can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
Canadians can report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back to The Groomer Next Door. This week we're going to be minus our host. Sarah is enjoying a girls weekend with her friends. So if you came here to hear Sarah I'm sorry because your STUCK WITH ONLY ME. But I have a great episode lined up for you.
As always we have our WEEKLY ROUNDUP, GND NEWS, PUP QUIZ HOTSHOTS, and our MAIN TOPIC.
ANIMAL BYPRODUCTS
I have a deeper respect for Vegans. Being committed to avoiding anything made with animal byproducts is difficult. Just look at this SHORT list.
- Beer2. Perfume3. Plastic bags
- Downy
- Sugar
- Condoms
- Nail polish8. Crayons9. Cake mixes10. Red candy11. Some orange juice12. Bagels13. Cigarettes14. Car Tires15. Drywall16. Paint17. Asphalt18. Majority of Computers
Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back to The Groomer Next Door. This is episode 141 "DANGER OF FLEA POWDER".
Last week was exceptionally busy with the fosters, a situation regarding a pup and flea powder arose which was the concept for this weeks episode. Of course it continued to be a topic of discussion.
As always it's been extremely busy, and we wouldn't want it any other way. We hope you enjoy episode 141..... Claire let's start the show.
Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back for the 140th time to The Groomer Next Door. This week we have a very special guest. The creator of the Litter-Robot. And on Monday is Claire's birthday.
OUR MISSION. Auto-Pets™ is dedicated to designing and manufacturing highly functional, easy-to-use, yet modern aesthetic products that keep your pets happy and safe while making pet care more enjoyable. We are committed to providing safe and effective products that are extremely dependable and when possible – Made in the USA. When you become a customer of Auto-Pets™ you become a member of the family and we view our in-house customer service as a critical pillar of our company’s foundation. As a customer you have made an investment, and we respect that. Our goal is simple: Provide high value products that keep your pets happy and make your life easier.
Automatic Self-CleaningLitter Box for Cats The Litter-Robot is an automatic self-cleaning litter box. Its patented sifting system automatically separates waste from clean litter, so you never have to scoop litter again!
- Self-cleans after each use
- Helps remove litter box odor
- Great for cats of all sizes
Which Litter-Robot Is Right For My Cat?
Open Air
Features
- Self-cleans after each use
- Reduces litter box odor
- Saves money on litter
- No special accessories needed
- Great for multiple cats
- Safe for cats as light as 5lbs
- Extra spacious litter chamber
- Enlarged entryway
- Drawer full indication
- Adjustable cycle timer
- Sleep mode & lock out feature
- Automatic night light
Price: $449
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Features
- Self-cleans after each use
- Reduces litter box odor
- Saves money on litter
- No special accessories needed
- Great for multiple cats
- Safe for cats as light as 5lbs
- Spacious litter chamber
- Enlarged entryway
- Drawer full indication
- Adjustable cycle timer
- Sleep mode & lock out feature
- Automatic night light
Price: $399
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Features
- Self-cleans after each use
- Reduces litter box odor
- Saves money on litter
- No special accessories needed
- Great for multiple cats
- Safe for cats as light as 5lbs
- Spacious litter chamber
- Enlarged entryway
- Drawer full indication
- Adjustable cycle timer
- Sleep mode & lock out feature
- Automatic night light
Price: $349
Feed-Safe A safe haven for your smaller pet and its food. The Feed-Safe offers a protected place for your small pet to dine in peace, safe from larger animals and other annoyances.
- Protects your smaller pet and its food
- Adjustable sliding door and alternate exit
- Prevents messy food and water spills
- Portable and easy to clean & maintain
Introducing Feed-Safe An enclosed feeding station for your pet Give your pet a safe area to eat in peace. The Feed-Safe covered feeding station with adjustable door keeps larger pets out while protecting your smaller pet and its food.
The Feed-Safe makes feeding a breeze, offers security to your pet, and reduces the mess around food and water bowls. No more waiting around at mealtime, standing guard over your smaller pet's food, and shooing away your larger pet. You can stop feeding your cat on your counter, in the basement, or in the garage. Let Feed-Safe improve mealtime for you and your pets! Purchase includes one Feed-Safe domed station and two 1-quart stainless steel bowls
Makes Feeding a Breeze Convenient removable and stowable lid allows easy access to the included stainless steel food and water bowls.
Adjustable Sliding Door Locks into position to keep larger pets out, while offering enough room to let smaller pets in to eat and drink in peace.
Alternate Exit One-way flip-door exit if the entrance is blocked or closed for secure feeding.
Feed-Safe
4.9 out of 5 Price: $99.95
Protect your pet's food with the enclosed Feed-Safe feeding station. Just remove the lid, place the included food and water bowls inside, and adjust the sliding door to allow your smaller pet in and keep your larger pet out. A one-way flip-door provides an alternate exit if the entrance is blocked or closed for secure feeding. Finally, no need to stand guard over your smaller pet's food or place food bowls on the counter. The dome contains food and water messes and is easily wiped clean. Includes two 1-quart stainless steel bowls 2-Year Limited Warranty Dimensions: 16" H x 23" W Doorway: 9" H x 7...
What’s in the box? The Feed-Safe comes conveniently packaged with easy-to-set-up components. It will take you just minutes to assemble your Feed-Safe and have your pet in their brand new safe haven!
- Base
- Sliding Door
- Lid
- (3) Dome Panels
- (2) Stainless Steel Bowls (1 qt.)
- (4) Rubber Feet
- (7) Screws
- Instruction Manual
Kitty Play Zone A Playhouse for Kids and Cats Let your imagination go with the Kitty Play Zone! Set it up, decorate it, and get ready for hours of playtime with your pet!
- Build a cottage or a castle
- White panels great for decorating
- Doubles as a private feeding station
Kitty Play Zone A Playhouse for Kids and Cats The Kitty Play Zone is an imaginative art project and kitty playhouse in one. Children will have a blast building and decorating their playhouse. From a cozy forest cottage to an ancient royal palace, you can get creative with your Kitty Place Zone! With a built-in feeding station, climbing tower, and loft, cats will love playing with it too!
The kid-designed, kitty-approved Kitty Play Zone provides hours of fun for kids and cats!
- Two-story design with climbing tower
- Includes bowls for private feeding station
- White cardboard exterior for decorating
What's in the box? The Kitty Play Zone is shipped flat and can be assembled by children ages 8 and up. It features an internal feeding station and comes with 2 stainless steel bowls.
Get started on your very own Kitty Play Zone creation! Order yours today and shipping is free!
- Easy to assemble and lightweight
- Comes with 2 feeding bowls
- Great starter kit for kittens
Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back to The Groomer Next Door. This week we're going to discuss Munchkin cats and Dwarf cats. This is a very interesting breed of cats and it's all inspired by our foster Spencer Rhodes. So what's a Munchkin cat?
Did You Know?
Munchkins are sometimes called magpies because they love shiny things and will often stow them away for a later date. Hide your valuables from this kitty.
When you see the Munchkin moving at high speed, cornering around your dining room table, you immediately drop any preconception that this is a slow or laid-back cat. Instead, he’s an energetic extrovert, ready and willing to play with kids, other cats, and friendly dogs. And don’t think his short legs preclude him from jumping on your furniture. He might not go as high as other cats, at least not in one leap, but he gets there eventually.
The Munchkin is a small to medium-size cat weighing 5 to 9 pounds. Other than his short legs, he resembles any other cat, with a short or long coat, either of which can be just about any color or pattern.
The Munchkin is well suited to any home with people who will love him and care for him. Keep him indoors to protect him from cars, diseases spread by other cats, and attacks from other animals and he can live 13 years or longer.
The Munchkin’s coat is easy to groom. One with a short coat can get by with weekly brushing. Brush or comb a longhaired Munchkin twice a week to prevent or remove mats or tangles.
The only other grooming the Munchkin needs is regular nail trimming and ear cleaning if the ears look dirty. Use a gentle cleanser recommended by your veterinarian. Brush the teeth frequently with a vet-approved pet toothpaste for good overall health and fresh breath.
Start brushing, nail trimming, and teeth brushing when your cat is still a kitten, and he will accept these activities later on.
All cats have the potential to develop genetic health problems, just as all people have the potential to inherit diseases. Run, don’t walk, from any breeder who does not offer a health guarantee on kittens or who tells you that her kittens are isolated from the main part of the household for health reasons.
Munchkins are generally healthy and do not appear to have spinal problems, but this is a young breed, so that could change. It’s always wise to purchase a cat from a breeder who offers a written health guarantee.
Remember that after you’ve taken a new kitten into your home, you have the power to protect him from one of the more common health problems: obesity. Keeping a Munchkin at an appropriate weight is one of the easiest ways to protect his overall health.
This is an outgoing cat who enjoys being handled. He has lots of energy and is faster and more agile than he looks. Think of a low-slung sports car and you get the picture.
The friendly Munchkin likes playing with children and other cats and dogs. On the rare occasion when he’s not in motion, expect to see him sitting up on his hind legs to get a peek at something interesting. He’s not a “leap tall buildings in a single bound” kind of cat, but he is definitely capable of making his way to high places if he so chooses. It just takes him a little longer.
The Munchkin is highly intelligent. Challenge his brain by teaching him tricks and providing him with puzzle toys that will reward him with kibble or treats when he learns to manipulate them.
Always choose a kitten from a breeder who raises litters in her home and handles them from an early age. Meet at least one and ideally both of the parents to ensure that they have nice temperaments.
Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back to The Groomer Next Door.This week we discuss the threat of ONLINE PREDATORS . I know we've all heard about these predators when it comes to our kids, or online dating. But theirs predators looking to prey on our furry friends.
If you're in a position where you find a dog wondering around. You need to surrender your dog. Or whatever the reason you need to consider, and we will cover it.
Hello Pups and Kittens, welcome back to the podcast that spends it's time rescuing, fostering, and helping dogs and cats around. This week we have a great podcast for you. We're joined by the greatest rescue foundation out there. These people have changed the way we look at China, and the horrific acts by Yulin.
Let me introduce our guest to you.... http://www.animalhopeandwellness.org/
This is how movements are born. This is how cultures are created. One man and a single effort, it becomes a nation." -Marc Ching
The Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization focused solely on rescuing abused dogs and dogs from the meat trade throughout Asia. We rescue them, provide full rehabilitation services, and then work to find them perfect homes.
Due to a widely held belief that high adrenaline levels will produce tender meat and increase the supposed health benefits – dogs are sadistically made to experience extreme fear and suffering prior to death.
They are tortured, dismembered, burned alive, electrocuted, crucified and nail gunned into walls, where they are tortured and kept alive to endure intolerable pain for sometimes up to 40 hours.
any of the toy breeds are boiled alive and then made into herbal supplements. Marc Ching has seen and video taped all of this first hand and even witnessed a dog strung up and burned alive with a blow torch right out in public at a local market where passersby were completely unfazed.
Our foundation’s mission is to shine a light on this very dark and barbaric practice. To expose the torture to the world in order to enact change and force the government to create laws to protect these precious animals from unfounded and cruel tradition.
Korean Slaughterhouse – January 2016
In my four trips to Asia, I have almost died three times. I have been beaten. Robbed. Shot at. Held at machete blade. But the worst of it all, is that literally I died inside.
At times when I sit alone at night, I find the lives I could not save, and feel them bleed through my skin. It’s in these moments I become desperate, feeling what I do and who I am – that it is never enough.
Until you breathe that blood in through your mouth, you could never understand what it is like watching a screaming life being tortured. The way you die in every breath. The way when you see their blood explode into the world, your heart explodes in that same fiery.
I am just a regular guy. I am not famous. I am not brave. I am just a person who sees something in the world that he cannot understand, and has to fight to change it.
Stand with me. Die with me. Bleed into the Earth with me. Tell me that the tears I push through my skin – that in the end it will be worth it.
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More than anything, dogs need love, acceptance, and affection. Opening your home to one of our rescues is the greatest gift you can give.
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Running a rescue is a lot of work and we can always use an extra hand. If you would like to get involved, we have plenty of opportunities.
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OUR GUESTS BIO Recognized nationally as one of America's leading designers, David Stravitz has been awarded numerous mechanical and design patents, copyrights and trademarks. Mr. Stravitz has designed, invented and developed a wide variety of consumer products -- audio, video and photographic accessories, crafting devices, hardware, stationary storage, waste management, and the list goes on… His client list over the past thirty years reads like a "Who's Who" in American business.
His intellectual properties include over 150 awarded and pending patents. In 1999, he sold the molded plastic consumer office products molded plastics division of his company, SBS Industries, Inc. to Newell Rubbermaid, and the RTA furniture division was sold to a conglomerate in 2000.
Mr. Stravitz’s latest series of inventions have resulted in the introduction of new and improved waste receptacles for medical, consumer and adult incontinence including baby diapers (14 awarded and pending patents). These devices include unique waste containment pails for the medical bio-hazard (red bag) and health care industry.
While Mr. Stravitz’ is devoted to his latest design ventures, he still makes time for his consuming passion for photography. He often photographs in and about New York; subjects include candid shots of the homeless, graphic individuals, and architectural elements. His broad interest in photography led him to the discovery of 500 8×10 negatives of old New York from 1910 to 1948, including more than 150 images of the day-by-day construction of the Chrysler Building. He has authored two books resulting from this discovery: “The Chrysler Building, Creating an Icon Day by Day” (Princeton Architectural Press-2002) and “New York, Empire City 1920-1945” (Harry N. Abrams 2004).
Check out more at http://www.davidstravitz.com/
The environmentally conscious and user-friendly pet waste pail with patented bag-sealing technology.
Before we launch, we’re giving away a Dooli Pet Waste Pail to one lucky winner! All you have to do is sign up to enter and you’ll also receive 30% off the retail price if you’re one of the first campaign backers!
From the industrial designer behind the “#1 Diaper Pail in Odor Control” comes a new line of easy-to-use, attractively-priced and environmentally-conscious products for odor concealment.All patented Dooli Pails incorporate a revolutionary lever mechanism that works by creating a double-seal in the bag. This bag-sealing technology is what cuts down on odor and makes the pail incredibly user-friendly. The Dooli Pet Waste Pail utilizes four issued patents and a handful of other patents that are still pending!
Calling all cat AND dog lovers, Dooli Pet Waste Pail is the first dog-friendly waste pail on the market! If you’re one of the 80 million dog owners in the US, get ready to join the ranks of cat lovers everywhere with this incredible waste pail for your furry friend. Dooli was designed with the environment in mind. All Dooli Pet Waste Pails come with a reusable AND recyclable bag adapter that fits snugly at the top of the pail and can be used for 50 bags or more. That’s 5x longer than the average non-recyclable plastic refill bag canister sold by the competition. Help your planet by reducing your pet’s environmental paw print! We get it, spoiling your pet is half of the fun, but that doesn’t mean you enjoy footing the bill for kitty litter and doggy bags. Luckily, The Dooli Pet Waste Pail will save you at least 50% when you buy a Dooli bag as compared to its competitor. Use that extra cash on something both you and your pet can enjoy! There is a reason people classify themselves as a “dog lover” or a “cat lover”. Cats and dogs are very different and so are the messes they leave behind. That’s why Dooli Pet Waste Pail’s deodorizing system allows you to manually adjust the scent dispenser. You still won’t be able to control when (or where) your pets choose to relieve themselves, but you will be in control of the scent that fills your home once business is taken care of! Cleaning up after your pet requires some work, like the scooping, tying and cutting of waste bags. While we aren’t sure cleaning up your pet’s mess will ever be enjoyable, Dooli’s patented bag-sealing technology can make the cleanup process a little bit easier and a lot less stinky! Check them out at http://dooli.launchingsoon.biz/
Hello Pups and Kittens and welcome back to The Groomer Next Door Podcast. This week we debut a new segment, and we catch everyone up on our foster situation
Our main topic looks into travel destination within the US. These vacation locations aren't only for the summer but can also be enjoyed throughout the year.
Hello Pups and Kittens, welcome back to The Groomer Next Door podcast. This week we want to start by taking a moment to moarn the loss of the Police Officers in Dallas, TX. Violence is not the answer to anything. Too many lives were lost this week.
Irish Setter
Although their popularity is presently waning, Irish Setters are still ranked among thetop 10 breeds for playfulness and affection. These lovable redheads are considered hardy, but some hereditary diseases do occur. Ears require regular inspection and cleaning, as Irish Setters are susceptible to ear mite infestations. A serious hereditary neurological disorder known as quadriplegia with amblyopia occasionally manifests in puppyhood. Affected dogs experience difficulty standing and may suffer seizures or tremors. Hemophilia, a potentially dangerous blood clotting disorder, is also possible
Yorkshire Terrier
Known for possessing outsized personalities in an undersized package, “Yorkies” have flounced into American’s hearts; they are the third most popular breed in America. With silky blue/tan coats, and entitled terrier attitudes, they relish their roles as miniature divas. Yorkies are prone to digestive problems; diet should be carefully monitored. As with other toy breeds, trachea collapse is possible; symptoms include shortness of breath, coughing, and fatigue. A hereditary defect, portosystemic shunt, may cause toxins to accumulate in the blood, leading to behavioral and neurological problems
Dalmatian
Patient, gentle, and hardy, Dalmatians are famous for their association with firemen, and as the fictional heroes in a series of popular Disney movies. The most common hereditary defect in this breed is deafness, although reputable breeders are working to eradicate this problem. Urolithiasis—a tendency to develop crystal in the urine, and kidney or bladder stones—is another common problem that may require special diet and/or surgery to correct
Cocker Spaniel
The seperennial favorites are known for their flowing coats, but owning a supermodel’s tresses comes at a price; Cocker Spaniels require frequent bathing and brushing to keep their long hair free of tangles. Spaniels may become tangled in thickets; these areas should be avoided. Susceptible to ear infections and eye problems, Spaniels may also inherit a condition called seborrhea, which causes chronic waxy ear buildup, and a greasy, smelly and/or scaly skin and coat.
Pug
Familiar for their flat, pushed-in face, pugs are generally a healthy breed that lives a long life. While the flat-fronted face is part of their charm, it can lead to breathing problems, which may develop into snoring at night or difficulty breathing in hot weather and humidity. The pug prefers living its days as a house companion, steering clear of extremely hot or cold temperatures—although moderate exercise is still essential, as this breed is known to become overweight.
Chihuahua
Made famous by Taco Bell commercials, this tiny breed weighs in around 6 lbs. or less. A gentle breed that will pair well with an equally gentle owner, Chihuahuas can live a relatively long life for dogs—around 12 to 15 years. The Chihuahua is not exempt from health concerns, however, the most common being patellar luxation: kneecap injury. Other medical concerns include teeth overcrowding and hypoglycemia—from burning more energy than what is being taken in—commonly noticed by shivering, lack of energy, and problems with muscular coordination.
Boxer
Highly athletic, and originally trained for dog fighting, the Boxer is rumored to have acquired its name from the way it uses its front paws for nearly every activity, seeming to bat at objects as if sparring. This compact and muscular breed is susceptible to a number of conditions, though. Boxers are prone to heart-related and thyroid problems, as well as skin allergies. Other serious medical concerns include cancer, arthritis, hip dysplasia, and knee issues.