Dog Treats From China Killing Dogs

via Vitals on MSNBC.com:

At least 70 dogs have been sickened so far this year after reportedly eating chicken jerky products imported from China, FDA officials said. That’s up from 54 reports of illness in 2010. Some of the dogs have died, according to the anecdotal reports from pet owners and veterinarians.

...Symptoms may include decreased appetite, decreased activity, vomiting, diarrhea, increased water consumption and increased urination. If dogs show any of these signs, stop feeding the animal the chicken jerky products, FDA officials said. If signs are severe or persist for more than 24 hours, seek veterinary help.

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Homemade Dog Food -- an easy to understand guide and recipe

via Elizabeth Sanberg for Wise Bread:

This is an excellent article that spells out the cost savings and ease of making your own dog food.  It gives a recipe and shares some facts about what not to feed dogs.  This is good if you are concerned about ingredients in your dog's food, as well as looking to save money while feeding your big dog (or multiple little one's!). You can cook the food once a month and freeze it. The author states that she saves about $30 a month on her one big dog, so if you have multiple dogs, give it a read!

http://www.wisebread.com/homemade-dog-food-recipe-and-cost?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20wisebread%20(Wise%20Bread)


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