Sentences with phrase «because commercial dog»

I feed my dog home - cooked organic food because commercial dog food is even worse than «regular» people food, and that's saying a lot!

Not exact matches

Consumer testing showed that a black - and - white dog would have the widest commercial appeal, partially because it was the colour of a real dog, so Zoomer became a Dalmatian.

Animal rights activists say exposing puppy mills is going to get even harder, because the USDA recently pulled all inspection records of commercial dog breeders off their website, citing privacy concerns.

One group wouldn't adopt to us because we didn't have a doggie door, another because we feed homemade food to dogs rather than commercial dog food, another said we were too old (in our late sixties) Ironic that last one, given that we have a three year old Jack Russell and hike her two hours every morning...

Dogs fit best with the right owner, so folks should read first before picking out a dog just because they looked good in a commercial.

Choosing a high - quality commercial dog food for your canine companion can be quite the challenge, largely because there are so many options to consider.

Actually, no because prescription commercial diets often target a specific nutrient so, some of the other nutrients may go missing and this is bad for your dog's health.

Many dog owners feed their dogs raw diets because they do not think commercial pet food is good for dogs.

I resent the commercial dog food companies because they like to push the «don't feed your dog people food» Granted there are so many people on crappy diets themselves and if they fed their dog the same... oh well that's another story.

There are several problems with commercial dog food because does not have enough nutrition to provide a healthy diet.

Because of the growth in online sales of animals, particularly dogs, many operators of inhumane commercial breeding facilities, or puppy mills, transport dogs to pet stores and to new parents via airplanes.

Because there are so many commercial dog food brands available, choosing a dog food can be overwhelming.

Commercial dog foods exist in dazzlingly broad varieties, and because of that, it can sometimes be tough to determine exactly what is most appropriate for your pet.

We soon realized, however, that despite the deplorable conditions in puppy mills and periodic exposés (even Oprah did one), legislators at the state and federal level were reluctant to pass meaningful legislation to improve the conditions of commercial breeding operations because puppy mills fall under the jurisdiction of the Department of Agriculture and their state equivalents, and dogs in puppy mills are considered to be livestock, and animal welfare of any stripe is a much harder sell in those circles than it should be, sadly.

«Because many commercial foods are woefully deficient in key nutrients, the long term effect of feeding such foods makes the dog hypersensitive to its environment...

A note about kibble: Commercial dry dog food (kibble) isn't discussed in this article because all kibbles contain a lot of starch.

As with a fresh raw diet, dogs who eat these foods may drink less water than those fed a commercial kibble, because part of their daily fluid requirement is being met with the water used to re-hydrate the ingredients.

In addition to the cruelty, this event is a public health risk because the commercial trade in dogs for meat involves the large - scale transport of dogs across international borders in Asia, and incidence of rabies has been linked to dogs in the trade.

We strongly recommend you do some research before you make the change, because you can't just go half way and feed your dog a raw food diet part of the time and regular commercial food other times.

If you're in a hurry check out Taste of the Wild: This is the best commercial dry dog food to feed a pregnant dog, because it meets the AAFCO nutritional needs, has three rich - protein meats and is made in the USA.

If you're in a hurry check out Merrick Grain - Free: This is the best commercial dry dog food to feed a Boxer Dog, because it's very high in healthy proteins, grain - free which is great for their sensitive digestive systems and low in fats and calories, plus it's 100 % Made in the Udog food to feed a Boxer Dog, because it's very high in healthy proteins, grain - free which is great for their sensitive digestive systems and low in fats and calories, plus it's 100 % Made in the UDog, because it's very high in healthy proteins, grain - free which is great for their sensitive digestive systems and low in fats and calories, plus it's 100 % Made in the USA.

For owners who use commercial dog food, this usually means premium performance or puppy food (but not for large breeds, because the nutrient profiles are different).

In effect, we are more closely regulated than the commercial breeding facilities because no foster home is capable of handling more than one or two dogs at a time.

There is commercial dog food, you can make your own food, there are prescription diets, so there's lots of different choices, and it can be very overwhelming but the more that we educate ourselves and the more that we help to educate other pet parents, the better choices that we can make for our dog because like Petcurean, I believe that every dog is different, every dog has its own individual needs.

Venison is an excellent choice for a novel protein because it rarely shows up in regular commercial dog food and is highly unlikely to trigger food sensitivities in your dog.

Because the vote to ban the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits purchased by pet stores from commercial breeders was not unanimous, a second vote on the ordinance will be held next week.

«Quebec remains a centre for unethical commercial breeders because of our inadequate animal protection laws, while about 50,000 dogs and cats are abandoned every year in Montreal alone,» said Lauren Scott, campaigner for Humane Society International / Canada.

They are often traded for training treats (because they're interesting and crunchy, but bland, and won't put the dog off on their food), or suggested to be used in lieu of commercial treats (which are usually pretty fatty) for overweight dogs.

Some owners feed their dogs hamburger and beans because it is a gluten - free alternative to commercial dog food.

WHEREAS, although the Township Council recognizes that not all dogs and cats retailed in pet shops are products of inhumane breeding conditions and would not classify every commercial breeder selling dogs and cats to pet shops as a «puppy mill» or «kitten factory», it is the Township Council's belief that puppy mills and kitten factories continue to exist in part because of public demand for the sale of dogs and cats in pet shops; and

The fact is, the CDC doesn't know how many international animal rescue groups are importing dogs because they don't necessarily arrive on commercial flights.

«Novel proteins» are those that are not common allergy triggers because they are less used in commercial dog food.

Because of a vote by the Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday, LA is now the largest city to have a ban on the sale of cats, dogs, and rabbits acquired from commercial breeders.

Animal - welfare groups, including the ASPCA, HSUS, say rescuers are misguided in buying dogs at auction because the money they pay only encourages more breeding on a commercial scale.

Because lamb is somewhat common in commercial dog food, this may not be the best place to start for those dogs on an elimination diet.

Dogs need these good bacteria because commercial food can be sterile and upset a dog's gut.

The result was far fewer registered Dals but the drop didn't necessarily reflect the number of spotted dogs produced by backyard breeders and commercial kennels because many of those dogs are never registered.

In fact, many breeders feed their dogs «raw diets», because they believe it is healthier than feeding dogs processed commercial foods.

If you're in a hurry check out Rachel Nutrish: This is the best commercial dry dog food to feed a Siberian Husky, because it is rich in protein, low in fats and calories and it's 100 % Made in the USA.

Commercial dog food gets a bad reputation these days because some brands use cheap, controversial ingredients and there have been several big name recalls over the last few years.

However, most single - stage solid phase (analogue) commercial assays for free T4 do not appear to be superior to measurement of total T4 in dogs, probably because of differences in serum binding proteins.

The pledge is an agreement that makes clear Petcetera's policy of not selling puppies in stores, because currently nearly all dogs sold in pet stores come from large - scale commercial puppy mills.

As an honest business person, these kinds of antics should outrage you, because it all contributes to an atmosphere that makes YOUR advertising message automatically greeted with skepticism and YOUR integrity immediately questioned by a public grown so cynical that the only advertisements they «trust» are beer commercial fables showing giant horses rescuing small dogs.