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Pet Food

This page contains information and tips about pet food and making your own pet food.

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Do any of you have any experiences or comments on the benefits of feeding dogs and cats a raw diet?

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Freeze pet treats in broth to give a nice cooling refreshment. Add whatever your pet likes. I have added drained Spring Water from tuna, and beef or veggie broth from

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This was in our news recently. Diamond Lamb and Rice is a great dog food, but has had a little trouble recently with salmonella. Here are the details:

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Dry egg shells in the oven at 250 F for 30 minutes. Crush the shells and add to your dogs food. You can also use them to feed birds as well.

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One of my dogs has an allergy to corn grain. For many years I thought she was just really itchy from fleas. I would comb her every night, sprayed the yard, and had her on

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I would like to know how to make homemade pet food?

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What's the thriftiest way to buy dry dog food in bulk for a dog shelter? Much is donated, but we're running short right now and need to buy more.

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If your dog becomes constipated, give it some pureed pumpkin. It is mild and will clear the problem up after a couple of feedings.

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I recently rescued a stray cat. He is a beautiful, affectionate cat. He loves canned (wet) cat food, but it seems to give him massive diarrhea. Is there a brand that

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As he gets older, my 15 year old kitty Taz (named after the Tasmanian Devil because that's what we thought he was when he was little. Boy was he wild!), is becoming very finicky

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I have 8 cats that I feed dry food in the morning and canned cat food at night. Can anyone tell me the cheapest way to buy the large canned cat food? These are

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I live with two independent black female cats. They are jealous siblings and each demands my undivided attention! I give each cat her own small dish of wet food. Never give your

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Save that juice from canned meats (such as tuna) and pour it over your pet's dry food, they will love you forever. I save it in the refrigerator and only add a tablespoon

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When I clean my pets' food and water bowls, after they dry, I lightly grease the inside of them with olive oil to make them easier to clean next time. This keeps food from

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If you rub a small amount of sunflower oil around the inside of your pet bowls before feeding, the food won't stick to the bowl making clean up easier. Plus the oil is good for

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I have a 11 year old tabby cat (tuxedo black and white) that now lives with my parents. For the past few months he has been barely eating. He's lost a lot of weight that

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I have started using the plastic tops from coffee cans for pet dishes. The animals love them because their food is very accessible, and I like them because they are very easy

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When cooking a full chicken, hen, or turkey, remove the insides and save. Later when you have time, boil and save in fridge as a treat for your pet. Not too many people

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Anyone who has pets will appreciate this. Purina one is offering a free bag of cat or dog food. Go to:

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I keep a poly/cotton washable place mat under my dogs bowl to keep the floor clean where she eats and drinks.

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When cookout season is over you most likely will find condiments and hot dogs marked down so it is definitely time to stock up! My cat (Omen) LOVES me to slice her a hot

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I am looking for free organic dog/cat recipes for food/treats.

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I buy my dog soup marrow bones at the grocery store. They should be large enough so you dog won't choke on them. Also, they should not have small pieces they can break

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If you buy your dog high quality food, this will save you money in the long run as many pet health problems are related to poor nutrition due to low-quality food.

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When feeding pets canned food indoors try this to make it much less messy. Place their bowl or dish on a large piece of newspaper. If the dish is against a wall, angle the newspap

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When it comes to chowing down, there are a lot of chow options for your dog or cat. How do you pick the "right" food? There are several factors to keep in mind:

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Commercial canned dog food has a lot of fillers in it and that can sometimes cause problems with dogs and their "poop". I used to buy the generic or "retailer's own" brand of canned

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I do this a lot in the summer time. It's for the k9s in the family. I'll put some Kibbles and Bits in a ice cube tray then fill with chicken broth, I cover this with

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I love to cook for my 2 beautiful poochies. Here is 1 of their all time love dinner recipes! Use 1 cup cooked boneless salmon, 1/2 cup finely chopped coooked carrot, 1/2

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I recently posted some recipes for dog treats - possible Christmas gifts for man's best friend. If your best friend happens to be a feline, however, you may want to make

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Crunchy treats for your cat.

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Fishy treats for your furry little friend.

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Tasty tuna puff treats for cats.

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When I peel my veggies, I microwave the skins and any good parts, in microwaveable bowl. Use just enough water to cook thoroughly.

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