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Guest Post: Understanding Pet Food Labels

4 The Love Of Animals

De-mystify the labeling on a lot of pet food – “natural,&# “raw,&# “human grade,&# “FDA approved&#. Karen Scoggins, My Perfect Pet. Pet food may be highly processed and still be considered “natural”. Human Grade” is far superior to the “feed grade” found in most pet food.

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Operation Nix-the-Petting-Zoo, Part Deux

Animal Person

Coincidentally, last night was a board meeting for our homeowner's association, and though I wasn't on the agenda there's always time for homeowner comments about, say, the petting zoo and pony rides that are scheduled for the spring "BBQ" ( here 's part one of this story). And there's not much from the health angle for pony rides.

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Dog Collars

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Nearly every dog owner buys a collar for their new pet but few are aware of the long history and many different types of collars. “Normal” collars– Most dog collars are used to dress up the family pet and to identify it to strangers who may come into contact with the animal. By Augie Berings, Bering’s Hardware.

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Animals as Raw Material

Critter News

From plastics made from feather protein to diesel fuel made from fat to organic fertilizer made from poultry litter, the USA's top meat producers are developing new uses and markets for the animal parts that humans won't eat, says Tom Cook, president of the National Renderers Association in Alexandria, Va. Tags: morbid thoughts.

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Wanted: Dog lovers to host a house party!

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Dogs are part of the family, and now they’ve earned a seat at the dinner table as Chef Michael’s canine creations hosts the first pet-themed House Party™ dinner event for dogs and their owners,” said Shaun Belongie, Chef Michael’s Assistant Brand Manager. Tags: events. The line up includes eight 3-oz. the world’s largest food company.

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Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

4 The Love Of Animals

Bill Craig, DVM, Chief Medical and Underwriting Director of PurinaCare Pet Health Insurance for providing us with this information! HOW IS THANKSGIVING DINNER DANGEROUS FOR PETS? The dangers posed to pets around Thanksgiving are as bountiful as the bread stuffing. We hope that you all have a safe and happy holiday!

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