Dog manufacturers have a perception problem with their products these days. In 2007 the dog food recalls sent their profits plummeting because of the melamine and rat poison ingredients. Today they still use the same  ingredients but they need to be hidden more creatively as well as deceptively.The dog food ads look like they promote dog health but is this advertising truthful or just slick? The manufacturers have new ads to camouflage the real problem with dog food since the last scare. The ingredients haven’t changed much.  See ( DIGG.COM)

I have had many discussions with dog owners, many comments here on Dog Health 1, and the consensus is a continued and marked mistrust of pet food. Some owners stated their dog actually threw up after eating commercial dog food and others would not touch these products. There is a rampant epidemic of itchy dogs all over the planet. Skin rashes, sores, flaky skin, and dogs that have real sickness and health issues. The commercialization of our pet foods has threatened our domestic companions and friends.

Last year I did an article on pet treats about a factory where the workers who handled these pet treats, were getting sick just by handling the smoked bones and treats that were made for dogs.

The newest advertising catch phrase to describe pet food is “premium dog food”. This is supposed to make you feel better about what you feed your dog – but your dog will not be feeling very well. Premium does not give you the ingredients. Truth in advertising has never been so misplaced and so misused than in premium dog food which suggests you are buying the best dog food available -which is not true.

The other word dog manufacturers use is the word “natural”.
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There is nothing natural in premium dog food and that includes what is sold at veterinarians’ offices that is called natural by advertisers. Here is one example of what I mean, and I got this right off their website.

Premium dog food also contains the following:

Chicken meal ( another word for animal by products)

Bone Meal    ( not really good for your dog)

Protein (usually dead, diseased animals)

Crude Protein ( this could be more of the same)

Crude Fat (just adds grease and fat to your dog’s diet)

Crude Fibre ( this was melamine – last year)

Crude Ash ( filler and very unhealthy)

Sodium ( salt – not good for the kidneys)

Corn (too much sugar and could be GMO’d)

Chicken Digest (Your guess is as good as mine)

Here are some of the added chemicals:

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (I won’t bother looking this up)

Thiamine Mononitrate (If I can’t pronounce it – I don’t want to buy it)

Manganese protein ate (used on heat distressed broiler chickens)

Zinc sulphate (chemical compound preservative for animal feed)

Calcium iodate ( a dough conditioner – I am not kidding here)

This does not sound like a premium dog food to you? Not likely if you want your dog to live long. What the DM have done is to make is seem like they are actually adding nutrients to their premium dog food while still using the diseased meat (called protein) from the slaughterhouses and anything else they can find. They assume you will be fooled by the vitamins and ignore this little exercise I just did for you.

What is missing from this formula that I took from a dog manufacturers website, is the list of additives in the premium pet food industry that is commonly used to treat diseased animals used in your pet’s food. The common additives such as : kerosene, motor oil and some other serious poisons.

Over at Shirley’s Wellness Café -Shirley Lipschutz-Robinson discusses the Poisons in pet food:

http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/

Since the commercialization of premium pet food we have seen more pet disease, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, bone disease, gastrointestinal problems and premium dog diseases.

The real danger lies in the fact that genetically modified foods have found their way into our food chain, for human consumption and you can bet that the corn in dog food, is also genetically modified food. It is time we really stand up for what is right in this country and start demanding better from our government.

I personally recommend you consider the following if you really want to know the truth about Premium Dog food.

Dog Food Dangers

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Articles written in the Journal of American Veterinary Medical Association JAVMA dating back to 1999 in July illustrate that melatonin can be used for example with dogs that fear the noise from fireworks or thunderstorms.

Dogs with epilepsy have shown remarkable improvements with the use of natural substances that support and reduce the effects of anxiety, stress or traumatic accidents.

Some easily scared dogs go through debilitating reactions to lightening and loud thunderstorms where they will shake, or cower under a bed or closet.

The melatonin product is given before the expectation of your dog becoming fearful so that it may have a chance to get into its system to work properly. Usually 30 minutes before the anxiety becomes evident is a good measure of time.

timeframe to use for a dose.

The normal melatonin tablet is used and works best and not the sublingual form of melatonin. With humans melatonin aids in sleep but this effect is not experienced by dogs so they will not fall asleep, it acts most like a sedative to reduce fear, anxiety and calms them down.  Pet Alive has a new formula for Canine Anxiety and stress with vitamins and natural ingredients and has no chemicals or harsh drugs.

Genesis Canine Anxiety & Stress Formula for Dogs

Dr. Linda Aronson DVM has used melatonin with over 1,000 dogs with good results for months or years without side effects. One owner reported the her aggressive dog became less reactive during obedience training classes.

Also reported is the fact that melatonin was given at nighttime to epileptic dogs and it was effective in reducing pet seizures during the night.

The melatonin dosage with pills was as follows:

1.5 milligrams for dogs 10 to 25 pounds

3 milligrams for dogs 25-100 pounds.

For dogs under 10 pounds the 1.5 milligram tablet portion would be cut in half.

How Long does Melatonin take to work?

Melatonin will take effect in your pet in 10 to 15 minutes and is safe to use as long as necessary.  Order your supply here below.

Genesis Canine Anxiety & Stress Formula for Dogs

If you have an anxious dog you can ask your holistic veterinarian for further information for your pet and discuss how melatonin can help your dog naturally.

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Genesis Canine Anxiety & Stress Formula for Dogs

Melatonin for Nervous or Anxious Pets is calming yet nutritious at the same time it helps your dog regain stability during fearful events.  Or if your dog has experienced a tramatic event or accident this product will help to overcome its fear the natural way.

Updated: May 28, 2009

Melatonin For Dogs

This new study also reinforces other studies of the past that also confirmed this trend towards more alternative and natural health medicines amongst cancer patients.

 The arrival of spring brings air borne allergens which plague us and our dogs comes back into our lives in warmer weather.  Spring also brings mosquitoes that swarm and fleas and these all contribute to an itchy dog.   Unhealthy dog foods contribute to your dog’s immune system failure and cause more itching problems.This was not the case years ago and it seems allergens and pollution increased to a point where everyone’s dog is scratching and this is becoming more of the norm instead of isolated cases.

As we enjoy summer there are some handy tips to keep the itching to a minimum.

Itch Tips:

Bathe your dog for 10 minutes with a non commercial soap, using baking soda, Epsom salts or oatmeal organic shampoo will ease the itch for a day or two and calms the inflamation of the skin.

Do not use hot water use warm water, or rub the skin, and do not use a hairdryer, this will irritate and cause more itching. A light squeeze with a towel will help and air dry outside preferably in some sunlight.

Give your dog some EFA’s ( Essential Fatty Acids) such as Primrose Oil and Fish Oils to keep the skin healthy.

Yeast Infections, Bacterial and Fungal Infections: Yeast infections are a result of environment and inflamed skin, either by diet, air or water environmental toxins affecting your dog.  The dog is most likely on a toxin overload, and waste products are not being eliminated.

Mites live and reproduce just under the skin on the fur follicles and cause baldness, and scaly patches developing into mange.