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From the lens Natural Feeding for Dogs (2) THE FACTS.

  • LaraineRose Jun 6, 2011 @ 3:11 am | delete
    This was so useful! My husband and I used to feed our pets as you subscribe and then we got talked into using a "high quality" and "expensive" dog food. (Pellets). Recently we were just discussing the fact that we have had 2 dogs die of stomach cancer. Our first, we fed meat and the other things you suggested and then later on just pellets. Our next dog we fed pellets but also gave her treats from the table.

    Now, we are feeding our two dogs just pellets (purchased from a vet) .. no treats except the kind purchased at a pet store. We have had to have both of their teeth cleaned .. very expensive! You have given us something to think upon .. thank you for caring.
  • ChrisDay Jun 6, 2011 @ 10:37 pm | delete
    Oh, I'm so sad about the stomach cancer horrors you and your dogs have had to endure. Food is certainly one possible culprit, as too can be over-vaccination. Fresh food is the platform upon which we build health.
  • JoanneOtt May 3, 2011 @ 2:17 am | delete
    I agree with you. I have a cat, and feed her organic food with no chemicals or harmful additives. Our pets deserve the best!
  • ChrisDay May 3, 2011 @ 11:39 pm | delete
    Good stuff - well done. Thanks for contributing to my lens.
  • Beduage Mar 31, 2011 @ 12:57 am | delete
    My dogs only eat fresh food, I guess I'm on the right way of feeding them
  • ChrisDay Apr 25, 2011 @ 12:19 am | delete
    Sounds good to me - lucky dogs!
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Jan 22, 2011 @ 5:33 am | delete
    I had two Dalmatians who loved vegetables, they would fight over cucumber peals
  • ChrisDay Jan 27, 2011 @ 1:13 pm | delete
    Great stuff - thanks for the contribution.
  • sousababy Jan 21, 2011 @ 7:25 am | delete
    Oh my, dogs and cats all seem to have dental problems because of manufactured foods. This is also a key reason that natural feeding is best. (It's hard to brush the teeth of a cat, I have tried). Systemically too, I would imagine the whole gingivitis, tartar and plaque affects our pets too (similar to humans). And yes, vet bills for dental care are high, since they require sedation and special monitoring. Great lens, will be lensrolling to 3 of mine.
    Thank you! Rose
  • ChrisDay Jan 21, 2011 @ 11:35 pm | delete
    It's a terrible business that the first chunk of profit comes from selling the food then the second bite comes in putting right the unnecessary and very sad consequences of feeding that 'food'.
  • darciefrench Dec 29, 2010 @ 12:22 pm | delete
    The more I read from you, the more I love. A vet that isn't holding hands with pet food manufacturers is a rare find. Thank-you for pointing out that dogs naturally consume what they need and that their dietary needs are close to humans.
  • ChrisDay Dec 29, 2010 @ 10:53 pm | delete
    Every day, dogs reward us for going down this route. We receive positive feedback so often. Thanks for visiting and for your supportive comment.
  • mannasugar Dec 22, 2010 @ 12:44 pm | delete
    It never made sense to me that dogs should only eat "dog food", great information...
  • ChrisDay Dec 22, 2010 @ 12:47 pm | delete
    You're on the button!
  • skiesgreen Dec 21, 2010 @ 2:39 pm | delete
    Loved it. Wonderful to have a vet here giving the right advice. I will be switching my dog's diet immediately. What about cats? Featured this on Pets Health.
  • ChrisDay Dec 21, 2010 @ 2:53 pm | delete
    Great! Let us know how you get on! Thanks for your visit
  • KDimmick Dec 21, 2010 @ 12:20 am | delete
    Great info! Blessed by an angel :)
  • TeaLady Dec 20, 2010 @ 9:38 pm | delete
    I thought my 14 yr old terrier was in his last days until I started feeding him what I was eating rather than dog food. He perked right up and I still have him 2 years later.
  • ChrisDay Dec 20, 2010 @ 10:49 pm | delete
    That's the way to go - rock on! Let's hope he's around a while longer.
  • lenatpena80 Apr 15, 2010 @ 8:55 am | delete
    Why choosing dog food instead of food like for people? kill lice
  • ChrisDay Aug 21, 2010 @ 1:28 am | delete
    Sorry to be so late in responding - not been back into Squidoo until recently. I am not sure I understand your question, though.

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