Saturday, November 13, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Earthborn Holistic Joins Nose 2 Tail :)
Due to the shortage of supply from Holistic Select we have added Earthborn Holistic to our range of pet foods we stock. This company has great philosophies with their food and environmantal policies. Print out the voucher below and bring into our stores to receive a discount on their range.
Check them out at http://www.earthbornholisticpetfood.com/
Check them out at http://www.earthbornholisticpetfood.com/
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Mmmmm Fruitables - Organic Dog Treats
We saw these treats when we went to Germany for Interzoo. They are a great idea and smell FANTASTIC. All natural Organic Ingredients. Each pack contains Pumpkin and either Apple, Banana, Cranberry or Blueberry along with the significant health benefits known from these ingredients.
Rich in Antioxidants, Vitamins A, C, and E…these fruits and vegetables are selected as much for their advanced nutritional benefits as their taste. Superfoods can help your dog live a healthier, fitter, and longer life.
Give them a try and see how much your pup enjoys them!! Available in store or through our online store
Saturday, October 16, 2010
HOLY COW! Beef is on sale
Holy Cow! Beef is on Sale!!
We are having a sale on all our beef treats. Come in store and stock up or puchase at our online store.
Sale ends October 31st or while stock lasts.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Diatomaceous Earth - Flea Solution
Diatomaceous Earth
100% organic, (Fossil Shell Flour) Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth is the finely ground fossils of prehistoric fresh water diatoms. It kills household and garden pests like cockroaches, ants, slugs, fleas, beetles and many other crawling insects. Works great indoors or out. Insects die within 48 hours of contact. Listed for use in organic production. Completely safe for humans and pets!!
PEST CONTROL
Diatomaceous earth is used as an insecticide. Its fine powder absorbs lipids from the waxy outer layer of insects' exoskeletons, which causes them to dehydrate. It's often used instead of boric acid to control and eliminate a cockroach infestation. It's used to control insects in grain storage, and also to get rid of ticks, fleas, aphids, silverfish, bed bugs, red spider mites, and other insects in the home.
Use it as a barrier against slugs and snails. Diatomaceous Earth is pure organic so it won't harm the soil, earthworms, or any animals that eat the insects that came in contact with it.
Use Diatomaceous earth outdoors in the garden, on the lawn, and around the foundation of your home. Use it in storage sheds, in your attic, basement, and under your house.
To prevent termites, sprinkle in wood chips, mulch, and in dark damp areas. Put it in the walls around insulation when building or renovating a home.
Diatomaceous earth will also kill beneficial insects, so avoid using it where beneficial insects may stay.
INDOOR USE
Earwigs, Millipedes, Centipedes, Silverfish, Cockroaches, Ants: Lightly coat a thin layer in areas where these pests are found or may hide, such as cracks and crevices, behind and beneath refrigerators, cabinets, stoves, garbage cans and in and around sewer pipes and drains, window frames and in attics and basements. Dust insects directly if possible. Repeat treatment regularly.
FLEAS
Rub directly into your pet's fur (carefully avoiding your pet’s eyes).Thoroughly treat floor and bedding in and around pets' sleeping quarters. Treat surrounding cracks and crevices, baseboards, carpeting and wherever fleas are suspected. Diatomaceous Earth is a fine powder which can clog vacuum filters. Please use sparingly anywhere that will be vacuumed.
OUTDOOR USE
Ants, Cockroaches, Earwigs and Other Crawling Insects: Lightly coat a thin layer in areas where these insect pests are found such as patios, window and door frames, outdoor sills. Dust around foundations, along ant trails, and around sewer pipes and drains. Repeat treatment as necessary.
GARDENING
Diatomaceous earth can be used as a growing medium in hydroponic gardens. It is also used as a growing medium in potted plants, particularly as bonsai soil. Bonsai enthusiasts use it as a soil additive, or pot a bonsai tree in 100% Diatomaceous earth. Like perlite, vermiculite, and expanded clay, it retains water and nutrients while draining fast and freely, allowing high oxygen circulation within the growing medium.
It's beneficial as a soil additive, adding nitrogen to the soil. Diatomaceous earth can retain over 6 times its weight in moisture and will release it as the plants need it.
PLANT PESTS
For control of aphids, white fly, beetles, loopers, mites, leaf hoppers, and other pests use Diatomaceous Earth inside your home, greenhouse or outdoors on fruits, vegetables, flowers, grains and grass up to and including the day of harvest. For dry application of Diatomaceous Earth use a duster and cover the entire plant or a flour sifter could be used to do this. Apply to both the top and bottom of the leaf. Diatomaceous Earth will need reapplication after a rain. Applies best when there is dew or after a light rain. It is a long lasting, effective powder. The insects cannot build up resistance.
PETS
Our best friends come in all shapes and sizes. Protect them with Fossil Shell. When lightly rubbed into their coats it is very effective against fleas, ticks, lice, and other pests on pet dogs, cats, and their premises. It can also be used as an organic wormer and will kill any worms or parasites the pets may have. When using as a de-wormer, mix the Fossil Shell Flour into their food.
ASK YOUR VET HOW MUCH FOR YOUR SIZE PET.
GENERAL APPLICATION RATES:
Cows/Horses get 1-2 oz daily
Sheep/Goats/Hogs get 1/2 oz daily
Kittens - 1/4 tsp daily
Cats get 1/2 tsp daily
Large Cats - 1 tsp daily
Dogs to 30lb - 1/3 tsp daily
31-50lbs - ½ tsp daily
51-75lbs - 1tsp
76-100lbs - 1 & ½ tsp daily
100lbs + - 1 & ¾ tsp daily
For Chickens and other livestock you need to weigh the feed and add 2% of that weight in Diatomaceous Earth. Your pets and livestock will also get the benefit of over 14 trace minerals that make up Diatomaceous Earth.
CLEAN SPILLS
Because of its absorbency, it's a great product to use for cleaning up spills, and it's even used to clean up toxic liquid spills.
USE IN AGRICULTURE
Diatomaceous earth used as a livestock feed supplement. It's used on organic vegetables and in grain storage. That white powder wash you see on organic vegetables and fruits is probably Diatomaceous earth and it is safe to eat. Diatomaceous Earth is used in grains, rice, oats, beans and other grains for protection from insects. It keeps fly larvae from developing in manure. Mix it with feed for chickens and turkeys. It makes their shells harder, dries droppings quickly and reduces odours.
HUMAN USES FOR FOSSIL SHELL FLOUR
There are no studies or research to prove Fossil Shell Flour is beneficial to humans, but there are many testimonials. It is suggested to mix 1 heaping tsp. with a glass of water or juice on a daily basis.
FOOD GRADE Diatomaceous earth (Fossil shell flour) is believed to eliminate parasites, stop arthritis, clean your colon, reduce cholesterol levels, regulate bowl movements, stop diarrhoea, pull heavy metals form the bloodstream, and much more. In Europe, it's used to strengthen hair, bones, teeth, skin and nails.
USE DIATOMACEOUS EARTH SAFELY
Do not put Diatomaceous earth in a microwave.
Because of its absorbent qualities, your hands can become dry if you don't wear gloves.
If you have asthma or some other lung ailment, wear a mask or make sure you're not around any moving air.
Diatomaceous earth is drying to the eyes, so don't handle it when you or your pets are downwind of it. If you use it on your pets, put a towel over your pet's head to protect its eyes.
Don't give Diatomaceous earth to very small pregnant animals such as cats and guinea pigs.
Don't continually feed it to babies or small animals. Diatomaceous Earth can be fed on a continuous basis to larger animals and livestock.
If you sprinkle Diatomaceous earth in your carpet to control fleas or other insects, don't use very much. Because of its powdery substance, too much may clog your vacuum cleaner.
Don't use pool filter grade diatomaceous earth around animals. It can poison or kill them. Only use food grade diatomaceous earth
(fossil shell flour).
Wear a dust mask when applying large amounts of Diatomaceous Earth.
Diatomaceous Earth is now available from both stores.
100% organic, (Fossil Shell Flour) Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth is the finely ground fossils of prehistoric fresh water diatoms. It kills household and garden pests like cockroaches, ants, slugs, fleas, beetles and many other crawling insects. Works great indoors or out. Insects die within 48 hours of contact. Listed for use in organic production. Completely safe for humans and pets!!
PEST CONTROL
Diatomaceous earth is used as an insecticide. Its fine powder absorbs lipids from the waxy outer layer of insects' exoskeletons, which causes them to dehydrate. It's often used instead of boric acid to control and eliminate a cockroach infestation. It's used to control insects in grain storage, and also to get rid of ticks, fleas, aphids, silverfish, bed bugs, red spider mites, and other insects in the home.
Use it as a barrier against slugs and snails. Diatomaceous Earth is pure organic so it won't harm the soil, earthworms, or any animals that eat the insects that came in contact with it.
Use Diatomaceous earth outdoors in the garden, on the lawn, and around the foundation of your home. Use it in storage sheds, in your attic, basement, and under your house.
To prevent termites, sprinkle in wood chips, mulch, and in dark damp areas. Put it in the walls around insulation when building or renovating a home.
Diatomaceous earth will also kill beneficial insects, so avoid using it where beneficial insects may stay.
INDOOR USE
Earwigs, Millipedes, Centipedes, Silverfish, Cockroaches, Ants: Lightly coat a thin layer in areas where these pests are found or may hide, such as cracks and crevices, behind and beneath refrigerators, cabinets, stoves, garbage cans and in and around sewer pipes and drains, window frames and in attics and basements. Dust insects directly if possible. Repeat treatment regularly.
FLEAS
Rub directly into your pet's fur (carefully avoiding your pet’s eyes).Thoroughly treat floor and bedding in and around pets' sleeping quarters. Treat surrounding cracks and crevices, baseboards, carpeting and wherever fleas are suspected. Diatomaceous Earth is a fine powder which can clog vacuum filters. Please use sparingly anywhere that will be vacuumed.
OUTDOOR USE
Ants, Cockroaches, Earwigs and Other Crawling Insects: Lightly coat a thin layer in areas where these insect pests are found such as patios, window and door frames, outdoor sills. Dust around foundations, along ant trails, and around sewer pipes and drains. Repeat treatment as necessary.
GARDENING
Diatomaceous earth can be used as a growing medium in hydroponic gardens. It is also used as a growing medium in potted plants, particularly as bonsai soil. Bonsai enthusiasts use it as a soil additive, or pot a bonsai tree in 100% Diatomaceous earth. Like perlite, vermiculite, and expanded clay, it retains water and nutrients while draining fast and freely, allowing high oxygen circulation within the growing medium.
It's beneficial as a soil additive, adding nitrogen to the soil. Diatomaceous earth can retain over 6 times its weight in moisture and will release it as the plants need it.
PLANT PESTS
For control of aphids, white fly, beetles, loopers, mites, leaf hoppers, and other pests use Diatomaceous Earth inside your home, greenhouse or outdoors on fruits, vegetables, flowers, grains and grass up to and including the day of harvest. For dry application of Diatomaceous Earth use a duster and cover the entire plant or a flour sifter could be used to do this. Apply to both the top and bottom of the leaf. Diatomaceous Earth will need reapplication after a rain. Applies best when there is dew or after a light rain. It is a long lasting, effective powder. The insects cannot build up resistance.
PETS
Our best friends come in all shapes and sizes. Protect them with Fossil Shell. When lightly rubbed into their coats it is very effective against fleas, ticks, lice, and other pests on pet dogs, cats, and their premises. It can also be used as an organic wormer and will kill any worms or parasites the pets may have. When using as a de-wormer, mix the Fossil Shell Flour into their food.
ASK YOUR VET HOW MUCH FOR YOUR SIZE PET.
GENERAL APPLICATION RATES:
Cows/Horses get 1-2 oz daily
Sheep/Goats/Hogs get 1/2 oz daily
Kittens - 1/4 tsp daily
Cats get 1/2 tsp daily
Large Cats - 1 tsp daily
Dogs to 30lb - 1/3 tsp daily
31-50lbs - ½ tsp daily
51-75lbs - 1tsp
76-100lbs - 1 & ½ tsp daily
100lbs + - 1 & ¾ tsp daily
For Chickens and other livestock you need to weigh the feed and add 2% of that weight in Diatomaceous Earth. Your pets and livestock will also get the benefit of over 14 trace minerals that make up Diatomaceous Earth.
CLEAN SPILLS
Because of its absorbency, it's a great product to use for cleaning up spills, and it's even used to clean up toxic liquid spills.
USE IN AGRICULTURE
Diatomaceous earth used as a livestock feed supplement. It's used on organic vegetables and in grain storage. That white powder wash you see on organic vegetables and fruits is probably Diatomaceous earth and it is safe to eat. Diatomaceous Earth is used in grains, rice, oats, beans and other grains for protection from insects. It keeps fly larvae from developing in manure. Mix it with feed for chickens and turkeys. It makes their shells harder, dries droppings quickly and reduces odours.
HUMAN USES FOR FOSSIL SHELL FLOUR
There are no studies or research to prove Fossil Shell Flour is beneficial to humans, but there are many testimonials. It is suggested to mix 1 heaping tsp. with a glass of water or juice on a daily basis.
FOOD GRADE Diatomaceous earth (Fossil shell flour) is believed to eliminate parasites, stop arthritis, clean your colon, reduce cholesterol levels, regulate bowl movements, stop diarrhoea, pull heavy metals form the bloodstream, and much more. In Europe, it's used to strengthen hair, bones, teeth, skin and nails.
USE DIATOMACEOUS EARTH SAFELY
Do not put Diatomaceous earth in a microwave.
Because of its absorbent qualities, your hands can become dry if you don't wear gloves.
If you have asthma or some other lung ailment, wear a mask or make sure you're not around any moving air.
Diatomaceous earth is drying to the eyes, so don't handle it when you or your pets are downwind of it. If you use it on your pets, put a towel over your pet's head to protect its eyes.
Don't give Diatomaceous earth to very small pregnant animals such as cats and guinea pigs.
Don't continually feed it to babies or small animals. Diatomaceous Earth can be fed on a continuous basis to larger animals and livestock.
If you sprinkle Diatomaceous earth in your carpet to control fleas or other insects, don't use very much. Because of its powdery substance, too much may clog your vacuum cleaner.
Don't use pool filter grade diatomaceous earth around animals. It can poison or kill them. Only use food grade diatomaceous earth
(fossil shell flour).
Wear a dust mask when applying large amounts of Diatomaceous Earth.
Diatomaceous Earth is now available from both stores.
Pet Chemicals in Walmart
This photo was shared on The Truth About Pet Food.
At least Walmart is honest about the fact they are selling pet chemicals!!
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Nose 2 Tail Pet Care on The Shak - How to wash your dog
This is a feature we helped out with on The Shak.
How dog breeds got their names
http://edition.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/08/21/dog.breed.names/
This article tells how 12 common dog breeds received their names. Interesting info.
This article tells how 12 common dog breeds received their names. Interesting info.
Great Funny video with well trained dogs!
I wonder how long this took them and how many takes it took to get right!
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Exciting new products in store!!
Flexi are THE original retractable lead. They have brought out new styles so that you can make a statement when out walking your dog!
The quality and engineering that is put into the design of these products is amazing.
We are proud to have these new products in our stores as we know they are quality and they are going to last.
Come in and check them out - or click here to see whats available at our online store.
Colouring in Competition 2010
First Prize Winner - Louise Harmon age 10
Second Prize Winner - Samantha Cunial age 9
Third Prize Winner - Felicity Powrie age 7 and a half
Thank you to everyone who took time to enter our competition. You all did a great job. Keep thinking of ways that you can be more eco friendly, all natural and organic when looking after your pets!!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Westlake celebrates 12 months!!
Our Westlake salon has now been up and running for over 12 months. The South West News ran an article about this anniversary in their paper this week.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Business Achiever Awards 2010 - Please vote!
It’s on again!! Yes, that’s right the annual South West Newspaper Business Achiever Awards is on. Thanks to overwhelming support and votes over the past 5 years, we were awarded winner in the Specialty Retailer & Services category for 2005-2008 and were finalists last year.
We are hoping to make it 5 wins this year which will enter us into the silver hall of fame!
We would really appreciate your support of Nose 2 Tail Pet Care, please consider nominating us in the Specialty Retailer & Services category in the South West News. There are entry forms each week in the paper starting the 21st of July or enter online at http://www.questawards.com.au/region/south-west-news .
Entries must be received by August 16th!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
We thank you for your continued support and business. Please come in and see the new ranges of eco friendly, all natural and organic products that we have brought into both our stores. Looking forward to seeing you soon!
85-87 Cook Street
Oxley QLD 4075
07 3716 0643
Shop 4, 180 Westlake Drive
Westlake QLD 4074
07 3376 9917
info@nose2tail.com.au
Remember you can follow us on Facebook
We are hoping to make it 5 wins this year which will enter us into the silver hall of fame!
We would really appreciate your support of Nose 2 Tail Pet Care, please consider nominating us in the Specialty Retailer & Services category in the South West News. There are entry forms each week in the paper starting the 21st of July or enter online at http://www.questawards.com.au/region/south-west-news .
Entries must be received by August 16th!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
We thank you for your continued support and business. Please come in and see the new ranges of eco friendly, all natural and organic products that we have brought into both our stores. Looking forward to seeing you soon!
85-87 Cook Street
Oxley QLD 4075
07 3716 0643
Shop 4, 180 Westlake Drive
Westlake QLD 4074
07 3376 9917
info@nose2tail.com.au
Remember you can follow us on Facebook
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
My Flea Trap - safe, effective, environmentally friendly!
My Flea Trap is a safe, cordless and highly effective device designed to rid your home of fleas swiftly and efficiently.
My Flea Trap is chemical free and environmentally friendly.
My Flea Trap is chemical free and environmentally friendly.
- cordless, lightweight and portable
- unique design can also trap larvae
- light attracts fleas withing range of 40ft and beyond
- can clear a room of fleas overnight
This is an all natural way to help keep the flea situation in hand. Give it a try and you will be AMAZED at how well it works!
Available in August from both stores and our online store
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Totally Wild Shoot
Totally Wild came into the Oxley store back in February. They did a story about "Nero" the black Labrador puppy going to the groomers. It was good fun and went really well. The story will air on Monday June 28th at 8am, make sure you tune in!!
Here are some photos from the story.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Bradleys Bowl Liver Krisps
Keep dogs happy and healthy with Liver Krisps from Bradley’s Bowl.
Liver Krisps by Bradley's Bowl is made in Australia from 100% quality Australian ingredients.
Liver Krisps are made with a unique drying process that ensures the goodness of the all natural ingredients is maintained. Unlike jerky or chews, Liver Krisps are the thin and crunchy meat treat. These treats are very easy to digest, allowing pets to eat Liver Krisps in larger quantities than other liver based treats without causing side-effects such as diarrhoea.
Varieties
- Roast Beef
- Grilled Chicken
- Lambs Fry
- Pork Pate
The Liver Krisps are available in resealable bags to keep in the freshness and goodness of these crunchy treats. Each bag offers 100g of this crispy treat plus an extra 20% FREE LIVER KRISPS!
Ingredients
- Liver
- Egg
- Polenta
- Flour
- Honey
- Herbs
- Spices
With no artificial flavours, colours, preservatives or additives, Bradley’s Bowl Liver Krisps are naturally the best way to treat your pet to something crunchy and tasty. With less than 0.1% of salt in each Liver Krisp, this treat conveniently assists in maintaining a healthy diet for pets. The liver and egg in these Bradley’s Bowl treats increases the pet’s protein intake, which helps develop essential amino acids and build a healthy immune system.
Bradley's Bowl also supports Monika's Doggie Rescue by donating 10% of revenue!
Priced at $7.95 these are great value compared to other liver treat products. Available from both stores and coming online soon!
Liver Krisps by Bradley's Bowl is made in Australia from 100% quality Australian ingredients.
Liver Krisps are made with a unique drying process that ensures the goodness of the all natural ingredients is maintained. Unlike jerky or chews, Liver Krisps are the thin and crunchy meat treat. These treats are very easy to digest, allowing pets to eat Liver Krisps in larger quantities than other liver based treats without causing side-effects such as diarrhoea.
Varieties
- Roast Beef
- Grilled Chicken
- Lambs Fry
- Pork Pate
The Liver Krisps are available in resealable bags to keep in the freshness and goodness of these crunchy treats. Each bag offers 100g of this crispy treat plus an extra 20% FREE LIVER KRISPS!
Ingredients
- Liver
- Egg
- Polenta
- Flour
- Honey
- Herbs
- Spices
With no artificial flavours, colours, preservatives or additives, Bradley’s Bowl Liver Krisps are naturally the best way to treat your pet to something crunchy and tasty. With less than 0.1% of salt in each Liver Krisp, this treat conveniently assists in maintaining a healthy diet for pets. The liver and egg in these Bradley’s Bowl treats increases the pet’s protein intake, which helps develop essential amino acids and build a healthy immune system.
Bradley's Bowl also supports Monika's Doggie Rescue by donating 10% of revenue!
Priced at $7.95 these are great value compared to other liver treat products. Available from both stores and coming online soon!
Friday, June 18, 2010
Colouring in Competition
We are running a colouring in competition for all our younger customers until the end of July. Children up to the age of 12 are eligible to enter.
Colour in the picture as best you can, which will be displayed in store, on our Facebook page and our blog . Write your name, age and then tell us in 25 words or less, one thing you could do to be more eco friendly, all natural and organic when with looking after your pets.
Write your address and phone number on the back of the sheet and bring into one of our stores (pictures will not be returned, so please make a copy if you would like to keep it). Competition closes 30th of July, 2010 and winners will be contacted by phone and announced on above mentioned pages. Open to children up to 12 years and only one entry per person. Staff and their immediate family are not eligible to enter.
There will be 3 winners judged on their colouring in and answer to the question, judges decision is final. Prizes will include products and vouchers for services. 1st prize is valued at $100, 2nd prize is valued at $60, 3rd prize is valued at $30.
There will be 3 winners judged on their colouring in and answer to the question, judges decision is final. Prizes will include products and vouchers for services. 1st prize is valued at $100, 2nd prize is valued at $60, 3rd prize is valued at $30.
Pictures are available in store or via email. Please contact us for your copy.
Do vets have our pets best interests at heart when promoting foods?
How do you feel when Veterinarians sell less than optimal Pet Food?
This great article was taken from http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/ and raises some great issues. I have felt the same when walking into reputable vets and seen what products they push onto their customers. It makes me angry that they do this and people trust their vets often without doing their own research. We will continue to research not only the pet foods we sell, but all the products and not compromise. Please let us know if you have any concerns about anything we carry in our stores! Reeda
"We've all seen it, veterinarian offices full of Science Diet, Eukanuba, or Purina Pet Foods. How does that make you feel? Knowing that most of these foods, prescription or maintenance, contain by-products, animal fat, and even risk chemical preservatives, does that change your opinion of your vet?
It's almost as if veterinarians, as a whole, are the last holdout to climb on the quality ingredient pet food band wagon. Why is that? The long stated excuse of dog and cat nutrition classes taught in veterinary school by the very pet food companies they pitch just doesn't float anymore. Pet owners have been brainwashed by pet food for decades, yet a growing number of us have learned the benefit of quality pet food. Sadly, many of us have learned these pet food lessons because of heartache; our pet sickened or killed by a pet food. But, our veterinarians have seen ten times...a hundred or maybe even a thousand times more pet death and illness that they had to connect to a pet food. So why are most of them still recommending pet foods that contain known less than optimal ingredients such as by-product meal, animal fat, and risky chemical preservatives?
There are a few veterinarians that have seen the light, there are a few that only sell Rx foods; however, the greatest majority of veterinarian offices have stacks of Big Pet Food sitting in their lobby and the same openly urge pet owners to feed dry or canned foods that contain some (if not all) of the following ingredients...
By-Product Meal. By definition, by-product meal is NOT meat. This ingredient is left over bits and pieces of slaughtered animals not suitable for human consumption. There is little to no consistency to this ingredient as one batch of by-products might contain a majority of healthy internal organs and the next batch might contain a majority of intestines and diseased animal parts.
Animal Fat. This common to pet foods recommended by veterinarians ingredient was determined by the FDA to be likely to contain euthanized animals and the drug pentobarbital.
BHA/BHT. These chemical preservatives, again common to pet foods recommended by veterinarians, have a long scientific history linking them to serious illness.
When I walk into a veterinarian's office (which thank heavens I don't do very often because I feed healthy foods to my pets) and see numerous pet foods for sale that I know contain less than optimal ingredients - even Rx foods - I immediately become guarded. Instead of engaging in trusted conversation regarding the health of my pet, I find myself only half listening to his/her advice, the other half of my brain is scrambling with questions of doubt. What's he/she going to advise me to do to my pet that I disagree with? How can I advocate for my pet while being respectful of his/her education and training? What am I going to say? How can I trust the advice of him/her while knowing what pet foods they recommend to clients? If he/she is so ignorant of the truth about quality and inferior pet foods, are they behind the times in other areas of care for my pet?
With me, the entire balance of respect and participation in working with a veterinarians is off-balance as soon as I lay eyes on 'that' food. I know many of you have similar feelings. So...
How do you feel about your veterinarian selling pet foods that contain less than optimal ingredients? How do you feel about veterinarians that are not up to date on health promoting pet foods and pet food ingredients? How do you feel about veterinarians that continue to prescribe Rx foods that contain little nutrition and risky chemicals? Even when the illness must be addressed and there are little to no options for Rx foods except formulating a home cooked diet? Should practicing veterinarians work closely with a educated nutritionist instead of prescribing (and endorsing) these foods?
Tell veterinarians how you feel. Post your comments below. Maybe we can get someone to 'hear' us.
Wishing you and your pet(s) the best,
Susan Thixton
Truth about Pet Food
Petsumer Report
www.TruthaboutPetFood.com "
This great article was taken from http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/ and raises some great issues. I have felt the same when walking into reputable vets and seen what products they push onto their customers. It makes me angry that they do this and people trust their vets often without doing their own research. We will continue to research not only the pet foods we sell, but all the products and not compromise. Please let us know if you have any concerns about anything we carry in our stores! Reeda
"We've all seen it, veterinarian offices full of Science Diet, Eukanuba, or Purina Pet Foods. How does that make you feel? Knowing that most of these foods, prescription or maintenance, contain by-products, animal fat, and even risk chemical preservatives, does that change your opinion of your vet?
It's almost as if veterinarians, as a whole, are the last holdout to climb on the quality ingredient pet food band wagon. Why is that? The long stated excuse of dog and cat nutrition classes taught in veterinary school by the very pet food companies they pitch just doesn't float anymore. Pet owners have been brainwashed by pet food for decades, yet a growing number of us have learned the benefit of quality pet food. Sadly, many of us have learned these pet food lessons because of heartache; our pet sickened or killed by a pet food. But, our veterinarians have seen ten times...a hundred or maybe even a thousand times more pet death and illness that they had to connect to a pet food. So why are most of them still recommending pet foods that contain known less than optimal ingredients such as by-product meal, animal fat, and risky chemical preservatives?
There are a few veterinarians that have seen the light, there are a few that only sell Rx foods; however, the greatest majority of veterinarian offices have stacks of Big Pet Food sitting in their lobby and the same openly urge pet owners to feed dry or canned foods that contain some (if not all) of the following ingredients...
By-Product Meal. By definition, by-product meal is NOT meat. This ingredient is left over bits and pieces of slaughtered animals not suitable for human consumption. There is little to no consistency to this ingredient as one batch of by-products might contain a majority of healthy internal organs and the next batch might contain a majority of intestines and diseased animal parts.
Animal Fat. This common to pet foods recommended by veterinarians ingredient was determined by the FDA to be likely to contain euthanized animals and the drug pentobarbital.
BHA/BHT. These chemical preservatives, again common to pet foods recommended by veterinarians, have a long scientific history linking them to serious illness.
When I walk into a veterinarian's office (which thank heavens I don't do very often because I feed healthy foods to my pets) and see numerous pet foods for sale that I know contain less than optimal ingredients - even Rx foods - I immediately become guarded. Instead of engaging in trusted conversation regarding the health of my pet, I find myself only half listening to his/her advice, the other half of my brain is scrambling with questions of doubt. What's he/she going to advise me to do to my pet that I disagree with? How can I advocate for my pet while being respectful of his/her education and training? What am I going to say? How can I trust the advice of him/her while knowing what pet foods they recommend to clients? If he/she is so ignorant of the truth about quality and inferior pet foods, are they behind the times in other areas of care for my pet?
With me, the entire balance of respect and participation in working with a veterinarians is off-balance as soon as I lay eyes on 'that' food. I know many of you have similar feelings. So...
How do you feel about your veterinarian selling pet foods that contain less than optimal ingredients? How do you feel about veterinarians that are not up to date on health promoting pet foods and pet food ingredients? How do you feel about veterinarians that continue to prescribe Rx foods that contain little nutrition and risky chemicals? Even when the illness must be addressed and there are little to no options for Rx foods except formulating a home cooked diet? Should practicing veterinarians work closely with a educated nutritionist instead of prescribing (and endorsing) these foods?
Tell veterinarians how you feel. Post your comments below. Maybe we can get someone to 'hear' us.
Wishing you and your pet(s) the best,
Susan Thixton
Truth about Pet Food
Petsumer Report
www.TruthaboutPetFood.com "
Thursday, June 17, 2010
In the Salon
Monty Before
Monty After
Max Before
Max After
Max
Jessie
Hamish and Molly
Duke
Daisy
Buddy Before
Buddy After
Rusty and Cherry 
Ted
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