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trainers, groomers, boarding kennels, and other pet services and products. However, we do not recommend, endorse, or support any one of these listings over another. The links
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| K9 Kitchen |
How much should I feed my dog? Does the food I’m providing meet my
dog’s nutritional needs? As the knowledge of the relationship between
diet and health continues to advance and as the range of foods available
for dogs continues to expand, it’s more important than ever to base
feeding choices on good information. Paw here to read the Nutrient
Requirements of Dogs and Cats, a technical report issued by the National
Research Council as part of its Animal Nutrition Series. The Food and
Drug Administration relies on information in the report to regulate and
ensure the safety of pet foods.
dog’s nutritional needs? As the knowledge of the relationship between
diet and health continues to advance and as the range of foods available
for dogs continues to expand, it’s more important than ever to base
feeding choices on good information. Paw here to read the Nutrient
Requirements of Dogs and Cats, a technical report issued by the National
Research Council as part of its Animal Nutrition Series. The Food and
Drug Administration relies on information in the report to regulate and
ensure the safety of pet foods.
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| Paw-lickin' Goodies for Dogs Pet Foods |
How to Report a Pet Food Complaint
To report complaints about pet food (and other
animal feed), please contact your state FDA's
Consumer Complaint Coordinator(s). Contact
information can be found at the list of FDA's
Consumer Complaint Coordinators . When
reporting, please include as much information as
possible, including the specific product name, lot
numbers, veterinarian's report and diagnosis, etc.
Paw Here to view PDF on Pet Food Contamination
Response so you are prepared when filing your
complaint.
To report complaints about pet food (and other
animal feed), please contact your state FDA's
Consumer Complaint Coordinator(s). Contact
information can be found at the list of FDA's
Consumer Complaint Coordinators . When
reporting, please include as much information as
possible, including the specific product name, lot
numbers, veterinarian's report and diagnosis, etc.
Paw Here to view PDF on Pet Food Contamination
Response so you are prepared when filing your
complaint.
| Canine Natural Health Links Snacks for PooH |
- Rice Cakes and Cheerios are low in fat and
cholesterol - Raw Cold Carrots
- Green Beans are filling and good for weight
loss - Apples and Oranges
- Beef Muscles and Tendons
From the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center :
- Alcoholic beverages
- Avocado
- Chocolate (all forms)
- Coffee (all forms)
- Fatty foods
- Macadamia nuts
- Moldy or spoiled foods
- Onions, onion powder (PDF)
- Raisins and grapes
- Salt
- Yeast dough
- Garlic (PDF)
- Products sweetened with xylitol
Warm Weather Hazards
- Animal toxins—toads, insects, spiders, snakes and
scorpions
- Blue-green algae in ponds
- Citronella candles
- Cocoa mulch
- Compost piles Fertilizers
- Flea products
- Outdoor plants and plant bulbs
- Swimming-pool treatment supplies
- Fly baits containing methomyl
- Slug and snail baits containing metaldehyde
Medications
Common examples of human medications that can
be potentially lethal to pets, even in small doses,
include:
- Pain killers
- Cold medicines
- Anti-cancer drugs
- Antidepressants
- Vitamins
- Diet Pills
Cold Weather Hazards
- Antifreeze
- Liquid potpourri
- Ice melting products
- Rat and mouse bait
Common Household Hazards
- Fabric softener sheets
- Mothballs
- Post-1982 pennies (due to high concentration of
zinc)
Holiday Hazards
- Christmas tree water (may contain fertilizers and
bacteria, which, if ingested, can upset the stomach.
- Electrical cords
- Ribbons or tinsel (can become lodged in the
intestines and cause intestinal obstruction—most
often occurs with kittens!)
- Batteries
- Glass ornaments
Non-toxic Substances for Dogs and Cats
The following substances are considered to be non-
toxic, although they may cause mild gastrointestinal
upset in some animals:
- Water-based paints
- Toilet bowl water
- Silica gel
- Poinsettia
- Cat litter
- Glue traps
- Glow jewelry
- Alcoholic beverages
- Avocado
- Chocolate (all forms)
- Coffee (all forms)
- Fatty foods
- Macadamia nuts
- Moldy or spoiled foods
- Onions, onion powder (PDF)
- Raisins and grapes
- Salt
- Yeast dough
- Garlic (PDF)
- Products sweetened with xylitol
Warm Weather Hazards
- Animal toxins—toads, insects, spiders, snakes and
scorpions
- Blue-green algae in ponds
- Citronella candles
- Cocoa mulch
- Compost piles Fertilizers
- Flea products
- Outdoor plants and plant bulbs
- Swimming-pool treatment supplies
- Fly baits containing methomyl
- Slug and snail baits containing metaldehyde
Medications
Common examples of human medications that can
be potentially lethal to pets, even in small doses,
include:
- Pain killers
- Cold medicines
- Anti-cancer drugs
- Antidepressants
- Vitamins
- Diet Pills
Cold Weather Hazards
- Antifreeze
- Liquid potpourri
- Ice melting products
- Rat and mouse bait
Common Household Hazards
- Fabric softener sheets
- Mothballs
- Post-1982 pennies (due to high concentration of
zinc)
Holiday Hazards
- Christmas tree water (may contain fertilizers and
bacteria, which, if ingested, can upset the stomach.
- Electrical cords
- Ribbons or tinsel (can become lodged in the
intestines and cause intestinal obstruction—most
often occurs with kittens!)
- Batteries
- Glass ornaments
Non-toxic Substances for Dogs and Cats
The following substances are considered to be non-
toxic, although they may cause mild gastrointestinal
upset in some animals:
- Water-based paints
- Toilet bowl water
- Silica gel
- Poinsettia
- Cat litter
- Glue traps
- Glow jewelry
Foods to Avoid Feeding you Pet
Dog Food Comparison
