Newman’s Own Organics Turkey and Liver Grain-Free Food for Dogs, 5.5-Ounce (Pack of 24)
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Your Questions About Organic Dog Food Brands
Thomas asks…
What brand of dog food will best suit the nutritional needs of my 8-month old miniature schnauzer?
I would like to prevent as much as possible certain diseases linked to its breed by having him eat a diet that’s most suitable for his breed. And what age can I switch him to adult dog food? I’m from the Philippines and I’d very much appreciate replies from the Filipino dog enthusiasts or breeders (to make sure that you recommend a brand that’s actually available here in the Phils.)…. thanks very much!
I know I can’t change his genetics….but I definitely know that what he ingests will definitely have an effect on his metabolism, therefore affecting whether he will develop certain illness linked with the breed sooner or later…I’m just curious if there’s a type of dog food out there that is balanced enough that wouldn make him LESS susceptible to diseases linked to the breed….just curious =) thanks for the replies!
I know I can’t change his genetics….but I definitely know that what he ingests will definitely have an effect on his metabolism, therefore affecting whether he will develop certain illness linked with the breed sooner or later…I’m just curious if there’s a type of dog food out there that is balanced enough that would make him LESS susceptible to diseases linked to the breed….just curious =) thanks for the replies!
admin answers:
I don’t know if you get Canidae there, and it is my favorite..But I believe Purina Pro Plan is available there,and it is a very good food. You can switch to adult food when the pup is grown, or at about a year. (yes, pro plan is widely distributed there)
I also think Timberwolf Organics is distributed there.. It is an excellent food for allergies.. (no, I looked it up, and it will only deliver an order of 510 pounds or more! )
Sandra asks…
What is the healthiest kind of dry dog food for small dogs?
I have heard that you should feed your dog dry food, because it keeps their teeth strong (not sure if this is true). My dog really loves the wet, meat with gravy kind of food, but he will also eat dry dog food. I usually put a little bit of beef stock over it to flavor it up a little though. Any suggestions on a certain food? My dog is a 9 month old Maltese.
admin answers:
There are some great brands out there like Nutro Natural Choice, Natural Balance, Castor and Pollux… Ect…
Many will suit your dog just fine, but let’s look at how to buy dog food.
1.) Check the ingredients which are listed by weight. You want ingredients like chicken, duck, and salmon listed as the first few ingredients. Ingredients you don’t want too much of are kinda obvious like meat byproduct, rice, chicken meal.
2.) Check the guaranteed analysis. Puppies need around 25% protein and 16% fat, adults need around 21% protein and 14% fat, senior dogs need even less. Best thing to do is compare the puppy, adult and senior foods all from the same brand and then grab a lesser brand to compare as well.
3.) You might also want to look at the company’s practices. Does this brand make a premium *and* grocery brand as well? Do they have corporate responsibility? Were they affected by the mass recall of a few years back? Do they own their own factory?
I like Dick Van Patten’s Natural Balance. They have an organic food and great options for dogs with food allergies. They do not have a solely “puppy” option though, their food is designed for dogs of all ages. Small dogs tend to mature faster than older dogs, so Natural Balance is still a great option for you.
And you’re right, dry food is great for helping to keep your dog’s teeth clean from tartar. But it’s not the only thing they need for dental health. Regular vet checks are required and teeth brushing can help. Another option to ensure dental health are greenies and dental chews appropriate for your dog’s size. Just remember to never feed anything new to your dog without supervision.
I think it’s great you want to feed him primarily dry! It’s best since wet canned food only has about 8% protein, 4% fat and around 85% moisture, so it’s essentially feeding your dog more expensive water.
When you do switch over, follow the feeding guidelines on the back of that particular bag or do what your vet recommends.
Good luck!
Mary asks…
What dog food has good ingredients at a decent price? only reply if you’ve researched the ingredients please?
what dog food has good ingredients at a decent price? only reply if you’ve researched the ingredients please
by the way its for my 2 year old black lab mix, and we live in arizona
admin answers:
Our pets need quality food. Read the ingredients list and learn what the stuff on there is and what it does (or does not do) to/for our pets. A quick pet food 101. If the pet food contains corn/corn products or by products it is a poor quality food. Corn is a filler that can trigger skin problems. (allergies, skin problems, itching and excessive shedding) By products is anything from an animal not fit for human consumption, including cancerous tissue. Do not pay attention to advertising, they all say there food is great. “Vet approved” means they have a vet on staff to approve their product. In other words, someone paid to approve it. Same with foods most vets recommend. Salesmen “gift” vets then the vet recommends the food. Most vets are not nutritionists! Quality foods have meat as the first ingredient Wellness, Solid Gold, Innova and Merrick are a few of the best brands available. If you want to learn more check out: http://www.sagekeep.com/petfood.htm www.api4animals.org/facts?p=359& more=1 http://animalark.eapps.com/animal/PetFoods.nsf/$$PetFoodsByRating?OpenForm
Blue organics is also very good but really pricey.
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Nature’s Miracle 5125 Stain and Odor Remover, 32-ounce
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Cloud Star Corporation Buddy Wash Lavender & Mint 16 Oz
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GRANDMA LUCY’S 844192 Organic Baked Banana Sweet Potato Treat for Pets, 14-Ounce
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Pet Organics – Calm Down for Dogs
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Your Questions About Dog Training
Lisa asks…
Can you recommend and GREAT dog training book to me?
I would like to read and learn more about dog training. Can anyone recommend a good book to start with.
admin answers:
For the basics, you can’t beat this one ( and its cheap)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ASPCA-COMPLETE-DOG-TRAINING-MAUNAL-BY-BRUCE-FOGLE-DVM_W0QQitemZ110231334251QQihZ001QQcategoryZ378QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
But this is also a great method, and fun:
http://www.clickerlessons.com/
These dogs were all trained by the latter method:
http://video.google.com/videosearch?hl=en&rls=GGGL,GGGL:2006-18,GGGL:en&q=canine+freestyle&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wv
Daniel asks…
Does anybody know any good dog training websites?
Do you know any dog training websites?
I’m also wondering if there are any websites with high-quality clips/videos on training. I’m taking a class soon and I am interested in getting a head start.
admin answers:
Hands down the dog whisperer, dog psychologist
Cesar has a completely different approach but it is the best in my eyes
http://www.cesarmillaninc.com/
Nancy asks…
What’s the best dog training book? When’s a good age to begin training commands?
I just got a puppy and I am wondering what is the best dog training book available. I am looking for one that teaches me how to teach obedience and some trick that is an easy read. I am the owner of an adorable boxer puppy. Also, if anyone knows, whats a good age to start training. Shes almost 8 weeks and I am working on the sit command with treats but she seems to have no interest. She gets way to distracted. Thanks.
admin answers:
She’s still pretty young–it’s illegal to take a pup away from her mother before age 8-10 weeks. You’re starting out right with the “sit” command. Take some time and go to a book store and look at training books. Even one of those yellow and black “Dummie” books would be good, I bet. I don’t know if there is one for training dogs, but they have them for eveything else.
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Sprocket Pet Goods P:ECO The Penguin Organic Dog Toy
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Tripett Green Beef Tripe Original Formula for Dogs (Pack of 12, 13 Ounce Cans)
 | Tripett Green Beef Tripe Original Formula for Dogs 13 oz Tripett Green Beef Tripe Original Formula is an all-natural food suitable for canines in all stages of life, from weaned puppies older than six weeks of age to dogs in their senior years. Some benefits from this food include: Exceptionally high in natural, fatty acids, such as Omega 3 and 6, which helps promote healthy skin and joints Free of fillers, dyes, or other artificial ingredients Consists of 99% pure, unbleached, nutrient rich tri | |
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Shampoo for Dogs with Allergies, Dry, Itchy and Sensative Skin- 8 Ounce Concentrate Makes 40 Ounces of Soothing Shampoo , a Great Value
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Your Questions About Organic Dog Food Grain Free
Richard asks…
why would anyone feed a HIGH quality dog food vs Puppy Chow or Pedigree brand from a Walmart?
Why buy organic or Grain free or Raw meat or Frozen raw diet when you can buy a puppy chow from a wal mart for your dog ?
admin answers:
It’s the same as if you ate McDonalds everyday for every meal.
David asks…
Why do people think switching off dog food is the only answer to the recall?
Do they not know that there are tons of great quality kibble out there that are made with human grade ingredients and are grain free? I only ask this because it seems the general public isn’t aware that brands like Innova EVO, Wellness, Canidae, and Timberwolf Organics are out there. I feed my dog Wellness mixed with Timberwolf Organics dry food, and she looks great and I NEVER worry about her food being recalled. It seems everyone wants to switch to homemade dogfoods rather than investigating what foods are good quality, with the assumption that there couldn’t possibly be anything better than what they were feeding, whether Alpo, Science Diet, Nutro, or Eukanuba. I am definately NOT against making your own food for your dog, but for some people this isn’t going to be a longterm solution. If you have the time I think it’s great to make it yourself, but many dogs with allergies can’t do this (like mine)
I understand these brands aren’t readily available, but many stores will order them if the distributor carries them and most you can buy online. Timberwolf Organics will even ship to you for free, regardless of where you are located.
admin answers:
I feed a very good premium dog food, “Solid Gold”. I live in a rural area, so I have to order it on line, a little extra for shipping charges, but my dogs are worth it. I wish more people would feed the premium dog foods.
Betty asks…
What dog food is the healthiest for my pit bull?
I’m sick of people writing answers like “why do you want to make your pit bull big or muscular” don’t answer with stupid stuff like that. I want to know what dog food is best for my pit, I heard that high protein foods such as timber wolf is good, but I also hear other people say that high protein foods are bad for pit bull’s because they genetically have bad livers. Someone please respond with an intellectual answer.
Thank You
-Joe
admin answers:
Raw feeding (raw meat, raw bones, raw organ meat, and trace amounts of raw veggies) is about the healthiest diet you can get for any dog.
The healthiest kibbles are the grain-free ones like Innova EVO, Wellness Core, Orijens, and Taste of the Wild. Next to that are the quality organic foods like Wellness, Artemis, Canidae, Innova, Merrick, etc.
The WORST foods are the crap you can buy in grocery stores and Walmart- stuff like Purina, Beneful, Iams, Pedigree, etc. Nothing but empty calories and grease. It’s like feeding your dog Big Macs every day.
It’s a myth that high protein diets are hard on the kidneys/liver- this is a problem with HUMAN high protein diets, because humans are omnivores. Dogs are carnivores who depend on animal protein for the majority of their nutrition- their bodies are much better at digesting and utilizing protein than humans are. You will not hurt him by giving him a high protein diet, whether it’s raw or kibble.
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Kissable Natural Dog Toothpaste
 | Help your dog ward off bad breath, gum disease, infections, and heart disease. Brush your pet’s teeth with the Cain & Able KissAble Toothpaste. The all-natural vanilla-flavored toothpaste contains tetrasodium, tetrapotassium phosphate, kaolin, tea tree oil, and stevia and vanilla, which are natural sweeteners that create a great taste without raising your pet’s glycemic index. No rinsing is required. Made in the U.S.A. | |
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Newman’s Own Organics Chicken Grain-Free Food for Dogs, 5.5-Ounce (Pack of 24)
 | Newman's Own Organics Canned USDA Organic Certified Grain-Free Chicken and Turkey Dinners first ingredient is a single source of organic protein. These items are made in the USA. We offer canned pet food that is 100% complete and balanced nutrition for multiple uses for your pet – use as a meal or a flavor enhancer or topping to ad to a pet’s dry food diet. These dinners are ideal for maintaining a pets’ optimal body weight and providing long lasting energy. | |
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Castor & Pollux Good Buddy Rawhide Bone Dog Chew 4-5″ — 1 Bone
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Newman’s Own Organics Small Dog Treats Peanut Butter — 10 oz
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Your Questions About Dogs Life Jackets
Lisa asks…
Where can you buy a Dog Life jacket at?
My dog likes to swim but i want to make sure shes safe, but it seems no one carries dog life jackets? Where do they carry them in stores for NJ?
admin answers:
Petsmart petco and academy and cabelas
petsmart: http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2753838
petco: http://www.petco.com/N_22_149_4294960216/Dog-Apparel-Life-Vests.aspx
academy sports:http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_10051_226251_-1?color=Red&N=329212227
cabelas: http://www.cabelas.com/dog-vests.shtml
John asks…
Can you purchase life jackets for your dogs?
We’re having a pool put in. It will be in ground and it will scale from three feet to eleven feet. Obviously the dogs or our children would not have the opportunity to just wander in and swim. For reasons of my own, I would like the dogs to have life jackets when the pool is open.
admin answers:
Oh my god yes! My cousin has a yorkie and she has a life jacket for him! Its soooo cute!
Ken asks…
Can you purchase life jackets for your dogs?
We’re having a pool put in. It will be in ground and it will scale from three feet to eleven feet. Obviously the dogs or our children would not have the opportunity to just wander in and swim. For reasons of my own, I would like the dogs to have life jackets when the pool is open.
admin answers:
Yes you can… My dad uses them on his hunting dogs.
Http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0020931617587a&navCount=1&podId=0020931&parentId=cat20866&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=MainCatcat603205-cat20866_TGP&catalogCode=QL&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20866&hasJS=true
That is the one my dad uses, bit there are others. I know Cabela’s products and they are great!
Http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/common/search/search-results1.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&selectedPerPage=&hasJS=true&_D:hasJS=+&_D:sort=+&sort=all&Ntt=canine+life+vests&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/search/search-box.jsp.form1 these would be better for the pool area, also Cabela’s.
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Castor & Pollux Organix Small Breed Adult Dog Food, 4.25 Pound Bag
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Life Line Organic Ocean Kelp Dog and Cat Supplement, 1-1/2-Pound
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Natural Balance Dog Food, Lamb Formula, 4 Pound Roll
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Your Questions About Dog Training Books
Sandra asks…
Does anyone have any puppy training tips?
I have a 10 week old GoldenDoodle named Eilidh (AYlee). She’s very sweet and I recently had to put a dog down for aggression. I don’t want to make any mistakes this time. I have a dog training book (Dog Training Made Easy) but I would like to know of any other tips to train her the right way. We have been very careful not to smack her when she’s “naughty” and we just yell “NO” in a harsh voice.
She’s still not potty trained but we’ve only had her two weeks and she goes outside most of the time. When she does go inside, I know it’s because WE aren’t paying attention.
I guess what I’m asking is the proper way to punish her when she’s eating my rug, or a shoe, or one of the kids toys. Right now we just say “NO” and give her one of her “Good girl toys.”. Any ideas?
Also, I was told by my vet that she shouldn’t go to puppy training classes until she is 15 weeks, after all of her shots. Will that be too late?
admin answers:
Its not too early to start on the sit-stay and down- stay and come.. When she begins chewing, give her any of the above commands, and be persistant about her doing it..that way, when you do give her a treat, it is for a job well done…It also shows her that when she tries to create her own job, that you have a better one for her..
The Basics
SIT, COME, DOWN, STAY, HEEL.
SIT
Holding a treat in your left hand just above the pup’s nose, gently rest your right hand on pup’s rump.
Slowly move the treat in an upward motion while applying gentle pressure to the rump. ( you don’t want to push hard because if you do the dog will sit every time someone touches him and this is not good for competitive obedience)
as soon as pup sits say in a very happy excited tone “GOOD SIT” and give the treat.
Repeat exercise 7x. Then take a play break and move on to something else.
Very young pups should not train for more than a half hour each day
every time you put food bowl down or give a treat give the sit command, and wait for the sit. Then once pup sits give treat or food down.
DO NOT move on to something new until pup has the new command down pat.
COME
walk away from pup about 10 feet to start. Say pup’s name and “COME” in a happy voice. Once pup comes praise it lavishly have a bit of a play and give it a treat.
Gradually increase the distance you walk away. And eventually once pup knows command only treat every 3rd come. Tapering off until he comes every time with out treat using only praise.
This will take a few days to learn if you practice every day.
DOWN
Start with pup in sit. Move hand with the treat between the pup’s front paws on the ground.
Say “DOWN” in firm but not loud voice.
Pup might try and get treat without going down, don’t let him have it until he downs.
Praise in happy voice “GOOD DOWN”
repeat 7x
STAY
Start pup in down position. Say “STAY” in firm voice. Walk to end of leash, backwards. If the pup moves say once only “AP” in a not pleased tone. Go back do not say anything. Put pup in down again repeat “STAY” walk backwards to end of leash.
Pup does NOT get praise or treat until he stays for 30 seconds, then a minute, then 5 minutes. Move times up each week.
After he can do a 5 minute down/stay every time. Move on to a sit/stay doing exactly what you did for down/stay.
Once on leash sit and down/stays are reliable for 5 minutes each. Drop the leash and walk away from your pup, your back to the pup. About 10 feet away. Wait 5 min. Recall your dog. With dog sitting in front of you once he reaches you. Treat and praise.
HEEL
Please do NOT train with a choke collar. I recommend martingayles .
With dog on a short leash exactly beside you on your left side say “HEEL” if the dog starts to pull give a correction snap with leash on collar. And recommend “HEEL” the second your dog complies praise with “GOOD HEEL” in happy voice. And continue to walk , correct, and praise for 30 minutes.
Always end training sessions on a positive note. Never get angry with your pup for not responding to a command. Praise lavishly every time pup responds to a command.
Linda asks…
How can I train my dog not to bark at visitors?
I have a 9 month old shih-tzu, and every time someone knocks at the door, or when she hears something that resembles knocking, she barks up a storm. This wouldn’t be so bad, except that when I have company over (not too often) she acts afraid of the person, barking at them and hiding in her crate. She is otherwise socialized, and when we see people outside of my home (like on walks, in the park, etc.) she is fine. I know this is probably because I live alone, she rarely sees visitors except for my boyfriend (who she adores) and she is protecting her territory. But how can I get her to accept visitors?
I have read many dog behavior/training books, but none have taught me how to deal with this problem.
admin answers:
It is natural for a dog to watch out and bark when someone comes close – at least persons whom it does not know. If it barks all the time, also at people it knows – it is a problem. It is not sure you are able to protect good enough.
I had a dog once – I tried a “catastrophy-bag” (…)… Which consisted of coke-cans with small coins in it which I threw after him a couple of times when barking. It helped for as long as I had the bag in my hand. I also had a collar which squished out lemon-squirt every time he barked. I tell you; he barked and he got 10 squirts with lemon right in his mouth. Did not help. Only thing that helped was work, work and work. Making him understand I was the boss over all bosses… : ) Here’s what I did:
You will have to teach it you are in charge. The way to do this is to walk it every day – with leach or without if you really are in charge. Enter rooms first – dog second allways. Say hi to persons in room allways before dog. Let other persons say hi to you before your dog – allways. Eat first – dog last, allways. Never feed when you eat and sertainly not at table…
Good luck
Sharon asks…
Can any one tell me of any dog training books?
Can any one tell me of any dog training books
admin answers:
The dog listener by jan fennell is great and she has done quite a few books on training and understanding dogs. If you want to do more than just basic traning and go that step further then i think expert obedience training for dogs by winifred strickland is also great. You can go onto amazon and buy them for much less than in the shops plus lots of pet shops only sell books for training like sit, stay etc.
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