Confusion In The Dog Food Aisle, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
If you’re a dog owner you know what it’s like when it’s time to buy dog food. You’re surrounded by choices on both sides of the aisle and if you’re not loyal to one brand it can certainly be overwhelming. Today we’ll talk about different types of dog food, from wet, to dry, puppy to adult. Hopefully this will clear up any confusion you may have about what to feed your dog but if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact your veterinarian. PUPPY FOOD— Nearly every brand of dog food on the market has a line of food ...
What Canned Pumpkin Can Do For Your Dogs, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
Raw pumpkin is good nutrition wise because it is rich in fiber, it’s full of Vitamin A and it’s packed with beta-carotene. Not only is it healthy for humans but dogs can benefit from consuming it as well. It’s good for clearing up both diarrhea AND constipation in dogs. When feeding your dog raw pumpkin, be sure to choose the raw pumpkin that comes in a can from the shelf of your grocery store. Never feed your dog raw pumpkin from a fresh pumpkin and be sure to choose pumpkin that contains no sugar. Don’t give your dog too much ...
Four More Companies Recall Dog Food, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
For the second time this week, dog food is being recalled, this time due to Salmonella. Earlier in the week, Smuckers’ recalled cans of Gravy Train because samples tested, tested positive for the drug Pentobarital, a drug used for euthanizing animals. This time the recall comes from four different companies that received reports of pets dying or becoming ill after eating contaminated pet food. This recall involves a variety of pet food products that made pets sick, or even worse, caused their deaths. The recall came about because an adult dog that had diarrhea for nine months tested positive for ...
International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
Every year, on February 23, dogs all around the world pay homage to their favorite treat—The Dog Biscuit. This year, International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day falls on a Friday which means dogs all across the globe will wag their tails when their owners serve them a tasty treat! It doesn’t matter if it’s made from scratch, or bought at the store, you’re dog’s still going to love you. After all, it’s the thought that counts, the fact that you didn’t forget to reward your dog for all the love and joy he’s brought into your life. Origin of the ...
Deadly Drug Found in Dog Food, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
The Food and Drug Administration is launching an investigation after learning that a drug used for euthanasia was found in dog food already on store shelves for purchase by consumers. The drug found in the dog food, is called Pentobarbital, and it’s used by veterinarians to put dogs, cats and even horses to sleep. Traces of the drug were found in sixty-two samples of wet dog food from more than two dozen brands. The dog food in question is wet dog food found in cans. One brand, in particular is Gravy Train. Gravy Train is made by Big Heart Brands ...
From Our Home to Yours: Homemade Dog Food Recipe, Peoria, AZ – Arrowhead Pooper Scoopers
In a prior post we talked about making dog food from scratch. In the spirit of that post here is a recipe. This recipe was tried out on our test subject, test dog, Truman. Truman is my four-year old Border Collie Mix that my family rescued from the Humane Society near our home. Truman is quite spoiled. He refuses to leave the porch when it rains, he sleeps in comfy queen size bed, (mine), and he gets his nails done more often than I do. His hobbies include barking at our mail lady, Theresa and chasing deer from the woods ...
American Made Pet Products, Peoria, AZ – Arrowhead Pooper Scoopers
When this blog post about pet products began, it was headed in one direction. It was to bring about the fact that American made pet products were safe for our pets but after doing research, it’s not clear they’re any safer than products made outside the United States. There is a lot of information out there on the web, please, take it with a grain of salt, while keeping an open mind. Apologizes in advance for any incorrect information. When buying a pet product for your dog, do you stop and look at the label? Do you pay attention to ...
Feeding Tips for a Healthy Dog, Peoria, AZ – Arrowhead Pooper Scoopers
Our fur babies are members of our family so we want to make sure we are doing whatever we can to make sure they are healthy. One of the most important aspects of our dog’s health is the type and amount of food we feed him. Over feeding can lead to obesity and long-term health problems. Feeding the wrong type of food can lead to allergies and gastrointestinal issues. Here are some tips to be sure your pet is getting the best diet. How much should I feed my dog? Just like with our diet, controlling the amount our dog ...
