Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Iams Eukanuba Recall August 2013 Pet Food Safety

August 14, 2013 - The roller coaster of pet food safety is in high gear tonite! What?

Well, those stacked pallets of Iams and Eukanuba Pet Foods -- Dog & Cat -- in the big box stores are are being urgently moved from the shelves and discarded by order of Procter & Gamble.

Why? Because Iams and Eukanuba pet foods have tested positive for Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the food AND a risk to humans who have contact through surfaces and hands. Yes, that means sick dogs and cats and frantic pet owners. 

Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. This may already be a serious situation for many households.

You can check their lot number list if you have the original bag Iams Eukanuba Recall August 2013

OR you can walk away from the uncertain fear and start a trusting relationship with Life's Abundance.

Yes, these are the folks that know the pet food business. The premium, holistic, pet food formulas are shipped within six weeks of production. Employee-held company that has never had a recall in more than14 years.

Holistic veterinarian, Dr. Jane Bicks, makes sure that all products are safe, nutritious, and wholesome. Every batch, every time.... and before it is in your trusted hands. 

You can lean on us at Life's Abundance & we will help you stay safe!





 


Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Hill's Science Diet Pet Food Troubles/Find Safest Holistic Dog Food

Pet owner looking for natural dog food that is safe and nutritious...a dog food or puppy food with only good stuff...searching for the safest holistic dog food...is that you  You will want to check out this headline on Hill's Science Diet just uncovered.


The Wallstreet Journal, Tuesday, February 5, 2013 -- Pet Food Brand's Image Bites Back Colgate Palmolive has a problem when it comes  to pet food - its Science Diet brand doesn't appeal to pet owners the way it once did.


While Colgate is best known for toothpastes and soap, roughly one out of every $7 in sales and profit comes from the Hill's pet-food division, or roughly 13% of the consumer-product company's $17 billion in annual sales.

But for the past few years, pet food has been the dog of the portfolio—in part because of its name and ingredients.

The Hill's main brand, Science Diet, which is sold only through specialty stores, justified its boutique prices by using research to back up claims that its concoctions of proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and other ingredients derived from corn, grains and meat products were particularly good for pets. A veterinarian says consumers are more aware of pet food labels.


So, do it .... be a 'consumer who is more aware of pet food labels' -- 
we, at pet food scoop invite you to


Do it -- look at this label analysis!
You will see for yourself just what this article is talking about.

For more than a decade, those in the know have been feeding the
 
The article continues,

Science Diet has found itself on the wrong side of a shift in consumer taste. Americans increasingly are choosing dog and cat foods with ingredients and flavors that mimic their own meals. The image of lab-engineered nutrition like Hill's has become a liability in an age where the new mark of quality is organic or natural, and the brand has lost market share.

When Brian Saunders, a 28-year-old electrician in Tenafly, N.J., got a puppy four years ago, he researched pet foods online before choosing a brand whose main ingredients include real meat and nutrient rich fruits and vegetables.

"I wanted to make the best choice for Tyson," he said, referring to his 55-pound brindle pitbull. Mr. Saunders spends roughly $30 a month on dog food. "If I can't eat the ingredients, I won't feed them to my dog," he says, referring to animal byproducts and plant fillers in many commercial dog foods.

Hill's tried to respond with foods like Science Diet Nature's Best, whose ingredients included lamb, brewers rice, soybean meal and apples. But "the consumer had a disconnect with this idea of Science Diet and a naturals product," Ian Cook, Colgate's chief executive, told investors last year.

"People now think of Science Diet as something artificial and not natural," says Javier Escalante, an analyst with Consumer Edge Research in Stamford, Conn.

Hill's was founded in 1948 and acquired by Colgate in 1976. The company expanded the brand to over 95 countries. The division became a source of consistent growth and a star performer in Colgate's portfolio. It also makes food under a Prescription Diet brand that veterinarians recommend for certain ailments.

Hill's has lost share to smaller makers of pet foods containing high-quality meats, vegetables, whole grains and fruits as their main ingredients. Companies are persuading pet owners to read ingredient labels and avoid foods containing corn, meat by-products and preservatives.

Colgate currently has no plans to divest Hill's, but it is making changes. Hill's will soon launch a line of pet food without the Science Diet name. Hill's Ideal Balance will be its first new brand product since 1968 is scheduled to hit store shelves in March. The foods will contain ingredients like chicken, salmon, fruits and vegetables, and no corn, wheat or soy.

Carla Case-McCorvey, a veterinarian in Savannah, Ga., says consumers are becoming more conscious about pet food labels but "just because the first ingredient is meat doesn't mean it's human-grade food or better for a pet's diet." She said foods that are good for pets should have ingredients and nutrients that are easily digested and absorbed.

The pet food industry has been a rare bright spot amid the sluggish economy, growing even through the downturn as consumers scrimped on many household staples but kept spending on their pets. Sales of pet food topped $18 billion in 2011 in the U.S., up 15% from 2006, according to market research firm Mintel Group, which expects pet food sales to hit $21.2 billion by 2016.

Hill's however, could have a hard time tapping back into that growth. Many pet owners are loath to switch pet food brands once they find a formula they like for fear of disrupting their pets' digestive systems. "They are fighting 20 years of entrenched marketing of themselves as science-y, and it will cost a lot of money to fix and rebrand the business," said Ali Dibadj, an analyst at Bernstein Research.

Sunday, January 13, 2013

How to Buy Safe Dog Treats / Dog Treat Recalls 2013

January 2013 -- Four manufacturers, one a day just this week, have been forced to take urgent action for the safety of your pets. Dog treats that make dogs sick are sold across the nation by various retailers. 

Under investigation for more than a year, these treats have remained for sale on our store shelves. And from large companies you want to trust like Purina, Nestle & Mars. 

You have probably seen the Milos chicken jerky treat tv ad  where this dangerous treat is endorsed by a precious border collie. Shameful!

This is beyond 'buyer beware' -- it is like the canine version of the human flu epidemic! These treats have tested positive for 'traces antibiotic residue'. Others with salmonella bacteria. Really a bad situation.

It is because of inferior ingredients and the loosely regulated pet food industry, that these treats have been allowed to continue to put our pets at risk! The packaging is colorful and all the 'buzz' words for consumer trust are on the package. 

So, we unknowingly buy these treats to reward our tail wagging pups for being sweet and doing tricks...

And now what? Feeling alarm, worry, disgust, panic, fear, anger? I know I am. Sadly, we have good reason.

St. Louis, Missouri - January 9, 2013 - Purina announced it is withdrawing 
Waggin' Train and Canyon Creek Ranch dog treats sold in the United States.

San Francisco – January 9, 2013 – Milo’s Kitchen today announced that it is recalling
Chicken Jerky and Chicken Grillers dog treats from retailer shelves nationally.

IMS Trading Corp today (January 10, 2013) announced it is withdrawing 
Cadet Chicken Jerky sold in the United States.

Publix Super Markets is issuing a recall for
Publix Chicken Tenders Dog Chews sold in their grocery stores.

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So, who can help you buy safe dog treats?
 



For over a decade, Life's Abundance has never had a recall 
on pet food or treats.

 


Made in US with quality, natural ingredients under the watchful eye
of holistic veterinarian and formulator, Dr. Jane Bicks.




 My pack's current favorite

 ~~  Wholesome Hearts ~~
 








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Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/01/11/3178484/publix-issues-voluntary-recall.html#storylink=cpy

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Life's Abundance Puppy Food / Just Released for Sale

Just Released...January 9, 2013 Life's Abundance Puppy Food is now available for sale. Another trusted dog food choice from the holistic veterinarian and formulator, Dr. Jane Bicks.

The Director of Communications goes on to say "this newest Life’s Abundance formula is made to fulfill the unique needs of energetic, big-bodied and big-hearted pups. In addition to maintaining the outstanding nutritional standards you’ve come to expect from Life’s Abundance – this food is made from multiple high-quality proteins, is packed with essential vitamins and minerals, and – of course - is free from harmful preservatives and glutens. 

To top it off, this formula contains fewer calories than our regular formula and features adjusted calcium and phosphorus levels, to help support controlled growth rates and balanced musculoskeletal development, so critical for large breeds."

This is a very exciting time -- breeders and puppy parents have been asking 'should I feed my puppy Life's Abundance' ? This is for you large and giant breed pups, especially for you!

By way of introduction, and for your choice to feed Life's Abundance, wholesale pricing is available for Life's Abundance puppy food, all stages dog food, and healthy treats.



You can bundle them together with other holistic pet health products and find the lowest shipping costs in the industry. Life's Abundance Puppy Healthy Start Pack has all the essentials bundled just for your pup. 

Spend time playing, not shopping!

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Looking for Best Puppy Food Large Breed?

What is the best puppy food large breed? The quality food you choose to feed your large or giant breed puppy is such an important decision. All that growing is a big job for both of you!


You will want to find a trusted nutrition and health partner for your fur baby. Did you know that Life's Abundance has been a leader in natural food for adult dogs and puppies for over a decade?

Formulator and holistic veterinarian, Dr. Jane Bicks, has always delivered the optimal amount of protein and calcium for puppy growth and adult dog health. 

The best natural puppy food contains no corn, wheat, or gluten. The quality ingredients, led by real protein sources, are carefully selected for controlled growth of your large breed puppy.  It is safely manufactured in the U.S. in small batches, with a quick cook process, to deliver complete nutrition.


Looking for a coupon code for Life's Abundance Puppy Food Large Breed?
  

How about wholesale prices for all your large breed puppy needs? 

Food with only good stuff AND toy money left over -- now, that is a great find!

    







Friday, January 4, 2013

Large Breed Puppy Food / Life's Abundance Complete Puppy Nutrition


Those adorable large breed puppies, that grow at lightening speed, now have a Life's Abundance Large Breed Puppy Food designed especially for them. This is for you labs, retrievers, shepherds, huskys, danes, mastiffs, bulldogs, rotties, pit bulls, setters....the taller, the broader, the stronger ... this is just for you!


Yes, your large breed puppy, who has special needs to grow into his adult dog self, now has a Life's Abundance Dog Food formulated just for this critical first year! Experts agree that the correct protein and calcium levels in the food you feed a large breed or giant breed pup are very important.

Our dog breeder customers are ecstatic  -- a large breed puppy food formula from Life's Abundance -- "yippy yeah"!

You can be sure that Life's Abundance Large Breed Puppy Food contains only natural, quality ingredients and the vital nutrients for your large breed pup's healthy growth & development. 



Saturday, December 8, 2012

Foods That Are Poisonous To Dogs/Keep Your Pup Safe




When we think of things that are poisonous to our dogs, chocolate and antifreeze probably come to mind. There are so many other foods that can be toxic to your dog -- some we might not even consider.
Here are some common foods that, if ingested, can risk your dog's life. Share this poisonous foods dog list with your family and household.







 

Alcoholic Beverages
Apple Seeds
Apricot Pits
Avocado
Chocolate 
Coffee
Grapes
Macadamia Nuts
Mushrooms
Onions/Onion Powder
Potato Stems & Peel
Peach Pits
Raisins
Rhubarb Leaves
Salt
Tomato Stems & Leaves
Turkey Skin
Walnuts
Yeast Dough

If your precautions and vigilance fail and you believe that your pet has been poisoned, you should urgently seek veterinary care.




Keep your pup safe. Feed a nutritious and safe dog food each and every day. Eliminate 'people' food and reduce the risks of toxic ingestion. Choose a quality dog food that is made in small batches with extreme safety and has never been recalled. One that contains no corn, wheat, gluten, or artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Choose a dog food that contains real proteins and nutrients from natural ingredients.