Response Products of Broken Bow, Nebraska is voluntarily recalling its joint supplement for dogs called Cetyl M as a result of potential salmonella contamination. Products contaminated with salmonella can infect both animals and people if not handled properly. This includes thoroughly washing your hands and the use of a hand sanitizer if you suspect you [...]
Posted on April 13th, 2010 by Jeff
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With no requirement to label the percentage of each ingredient, how can you tell how much meat is really in dog food? Its easy if you remember the 95%/25%/3% rule. (1) The 95% rule: If a pet food is named for a meat ingredient, it’s is required to be 95% of the named meat. “Beef [...]
Posted on April 6th, 2010 by Jeff
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Forty Seven percent of dog owners said they were totally unaware of a link between the food they give their pets and the way they behave. A recent survey established nearly half of all dog owners who participated had given no thought to changing their dog’s food when bad habits or disruptive traits appeared in [...]
Posted on April 2nd, 2010 by Jeff
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“Positive Training” is a frequently used term, but many owners don’t understand its true meaning. Here are four training methods described so you can easily identify them when used by a trainer. Positive Reinforcement – give a dog something it likes to increase a behavior. Example: A dog sits when told to do so, then [...]
Posted on April 2nd, 2010 by Jeff
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His name is unquestionably recognized. His books are best sellers. His TV show is entertaining. And with his cadre of supporters I am almost reluctant to ask the following question: does Carsar Millan have a solid foundation in animal behavior and in training dogs? Perhaps not. According to many sources including Wikipedia, Caesar Millan is self-taught. [...]
Posted on April 2nd, 2010 by Jeff
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Posted on April 1st, 2010 by Jeff
Filed under: Health | 15 Comments »