Reader Anne wrote to the Seagoville shelter in TX to thank them for the hard work they do in saving lives. A volunteer responded to her e-mail and added in this request at the end: If it is not to much to ask, could you please spread the word that we are in need of … Continue reading Seagoville Shelter Volunteer Group Requesting Pet Food Donations
Category: pet food
Could Dogs and Cats Be Ingredients in Your Pet’s Food?
I am not aware of any pet food companies who have admitted using dead dogs and cats as an ingredient in pet food. However, to my knowledge, dead dogs and cats are not prohibited as an ingredient in pet food by any state or federal agency, nor by AAFCO (the group which defines pet food … Continue reading Could Dogs and Cats Be Ingredients in Your Pet’s Food?
Press Release: Healthios
Tired of hearing "What's for dinner?" every night? Good news - The Company is announcing a breakthrough in nutrition and convenience! What we've done is to take some grains, meats* and vegetables - your staple foods, as it were - grind them up, cook them, then extrude the cooked paste through machines which will cough … Continue reading Press Release: Healthios
How Do You Feel About Pet Food Corporations in 2010?
It's only been 3 years since the massive pet food recalls of 2007 but anytime is a good time for a refresher. I've already blogged quite a bit on things I learned due to the recalls, including: My thoughts at the one year anniversary of the pet food recalls Why the AAFCO stamp of approval … Continue reading How Do You Feel About Pet Food Corporations in 2010?
Treats on the Internets
Food Geek Edition: The New York Times has a good article called The Truth about Cat and Dog Food: [...]I wonder whether people who invest in high-end pet foods are getting their money’s worth. Are their pets really healthier and happier? Do they live longer? And are these foods any better than the generic versions … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Another No Cook/Cheap Eats Score
After They are What They Eat alerted me to these Cloud Star dog treats available at Big Lots, I decided to trek down to ours and see if they had them too. They did and we bought a box of every variety! I see them online for around $6 a box but we got ours … Continue reading Another No Cook/Cheap Eats Score
A Simple Request for Widget Makers
If you sell a product - be it lipstick, soap, or pet food - is it too much to ask for you to list clearly on your label's ingredient list "dogs" or "cats" if in fact you use dogs and/or cats to make your product? I have a thing about reading labels and specifically ingredient … Continue reading A Simple Request for Widget Makers
Food Porn, Part Five
Thank you to reader Jess who turned me on to this addicting page on the historical feeding of Hounds. Lots of great excerpts to read from various sources and I will include a few.From Stonehenge on the Dog (published 1887):If Indian meal [corn meal] is employed, it must be mixed with water or broth while … Continue reading Food Porn, Part Five
Food Porn, Part Four
Shots of both sides of an old bag of kibble sent to me by a generous commenter on the Pet Connection blog. The bag arrived with what appears to be kibble crumbs still inside! I accidentally washed the bag (and the envelope - ahem) and interestingly, the kibble crumbs were still clinging inside after the … Continue reading Food Porn, Part Four
Nuh-uh ABC News!
An ABC News article on home cooked meals for pets vs. kibble contains a couple of misleading statements by my interpretation. Regarding the major pet food recall of 2007, ABC says:Dozens of dogs and cats died as owners learned about the tainted dog food, most of which was imported from Chinese manufacturers. Firstly, "dozens" is … Continue reading Nuh-uh ABC News!
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