The Peppy Pets Daily
January 26, 2004
What did the hungry Dalmatian say after he had eaten?
(see answer below)
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"Dogs eat. Cats dine."
~ Ann Taylor ~
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Mad Cow Disease and Your Pet
Are my companion animals at risk from BSE-infected pet food?
Although there is no scientific evidence or confirmed cases of
dogs contracting a form of TSE, there have been confirmed
cases of Feline Spongiform Encephalopathy in approximately
100 cats in Europe. To date, there have been no confirmed
cases of FSE in the United States. Further, it is believed that
the cats who contracted FSE in Europe were fed "butcher
scraps" as opposed to commercial pet food.
Currently, downed animals, as well as other condemned meat,
can be used in pet foods. These meats, known as the 4-D
(dead, dying, diseased or down) meats, are sent to
rendering facilities, along with other offal (animal products
considered unfit for human consumption) from factory farms.
They are then boiled, melted, or otherwise processed
to become tallow, meal, or other ingredients to be used in
edible and inedible products, including pet foods.
There are precautions you can take to help ensure that your
companion animals are safe. First, look for specific protein sources.
An ingredient such as "meat" or "meat meal" or "animal by-products"
doesn't tell you what animal or animal part was used.
A specific source will help you identify what animal or animal
part the protein was derived from, so look for "chicken", "lamb
meal," or other specifically named animal sources as
well as parts like "chicken liver," "turkey heart," etc.
Next, you can call the manufacturer of the food and ask them
about their animal ingredients. Find out their policy on BSE and
ask what they are doing to protect your pet. The company's
contact information should be on the food container. And finally,
remember that your cat is a carnivore, and will not flourish on
a vegetarian diet. A raw diet or table scraps may also put your
pet at risk and cause an imbalance of nutrients, vitamins, and
minerals if not fed under the express direction of a veterinarian
or nutritionist experienced with raw food diets.
To read more about What's Really in Pet Foods, go here:
http://www.petcaretips.net/petfood_ingredients.html
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Ice Melting Agents & Your Pet
Some substances produced to melt ice and snow have low to
moderate toxicity, depending on the ingredients and amount
ingested. Read the labels and take necessary precautions.
Keep these products stored in tight containers out of your
pet's and children's reach and be sure to remove salt from
your pet's paws immediately.
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Has your cat seen you unclothed?
If so, this may be how they reacted!
http://www.petcaretips.net/laughing-cat.html
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What did the hungry Dalmatian say after he had eaten?
That hit the spots!
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