I just wanted to add to the «wrong type of litter» section in that my cats tend to eat
wheat and corn based litter because it smells a bit like the ever coveted dry food that they no longer get.
Arrowroot is the perfect replacement for
wheat and corn based flours.
This is because of the ultra absorbent core that is made out of a blend of
wheat and corn based materials.
Not exact matches
Our burgers are a good source of plant -
based protein,
and are free of gluten,
wheat, soy,
corn, oats, dairy, eggs, tree nuts,
and peanuts.
These new veggie sausages are crafted with plant -
based whole foods like millet, lentils, dates,
and hemp seeds,
and are free from common allergens including
wheat, dairy, eggs, soy, nuts
and corn.
link attached, xanthan gum is concerning, particularly as
base can be either
corn wheat, dairy
and soy....
When considering the protein source, for example, one must not only consider whether an animal - or plant -
based protein will be used, but the specific organism from which it is derived (e.g., animal: chicken, beef, lamb, pork, etc.; fish: salmon, menhaden, etc.; plant:
corn gluten meal, soybean meal, etc.), what part (s) of that organism will be included (e.g., plant: whole
wheat vs.
wheat germ vs.
wheat bran; animal: entire animal vs. skeletal muscle vs. organ meats),
and the form in which it will be added (animals: frozen, fresh, meal), all of which affect the diet in terms of cost, nutrient composition
and stability, manufacturing requirements,
and ingredient handling, transport,
and storage.
As to calories, on an ounce for ounce
basis, from what I can find,
corn flour
and wheat flour have about 103 calories per ounce.
Tissier
and her colleagues had been looking into the effect of
wheat -
and corn -
based diets in European hamsters because the rodent's population in France was quickly disappearing.
Plants are split into broad categories
based on how they process carbon, with the two main groups being C3 (e.g. rice,
wheat, trees)
and C4 (most grasses including
corn and sugarcane).
I'm concerned primarily about grain -
based toxins such as inflammatory lectins in
wheat, genetically modified
corn,
and changes to the prolamine content of grains since hybridization techniques have taken hold.
All recipes are plant -
based and also free from soy,
corn,
wheat, yeast
and other ingredients discouraged by Anthony William.
Broccoli cheddar (Water, milk, broccoli, pasteurized process cheddar cheese [cheddar cheese -LCB- pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes -RCB-, water, sodium phosphate, milkfat, salt, apocarotenal -LCB- color -RCB--RSB-, cream [cream, milk] carrots, modified
corn starch, onions, chicken
base [chicken meat in chicken broth -LCB- chicken meat, chicken broth, chicken fat, modified
corn starch
and / or rice flour, salt -RCB-, salt, hydrolyzed
corn and soy protein, sugar, natural flavorings, potato flour, autolyzed yeast extract, carrot powder, turmeric], flour [bleached
wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine, mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], butter [cream, salt], seasoning [salt, spices, extractives of paprika], soybean oil, mustard [water, vinegar, mustard seed, salt, white wine, fruit pectin, citric acid, tartaric acid, sugar, spice], pepper sauce [vinegar, red pepper, salt]-RRB-.
Avoid eating large, concentrated quantities of the seed -
based crops of the Agricultural Age, such as grains (
wheat,
corn, barley, oats)
and legumes (soy, beans, peanuts).
On a plant
based diet it means you will need to mix legumes such as lentils, beans, soy beans
and peas, with grains such as
wheat, rice,
corn, amaranth, millet
and pearl barley.
They seem all to outperform
wheat and other
corn based products.
Our burgers are a good source of plant -
based protein,
and are free of gluten,
wheat, soy,
corn, oats, dairy, eggs, tree nuts,
and peanuts.
I am reading The China Study now
and already
and dubious about the simplicity
and lack of follow - through on other cancer
and illness factors, including other non-animal
based foods, like
wheat and corn for example.
HYPOALLERGENIC: Avoidance of ingredients such as maltodextrin (derived from
corn,
wheat or rice), chicory root -
based inulin oligosaccharides, anhydrose dextrose (
corn derived), no fructooligosaccharides (FOS),
and / or starches for those following dietary programs requiring their avoidance.
● Main sources:
wheat /
wheat flour, barley, rye, oats (unless certified gluten free), beer (unless certified gluten free) ● All bread (unless certified gluten free), flour tortillas, most baked goods, most fried foods ● Other sources: Glucose syrup (usually
wheat or
corn -
based), soy sauce, oyster sauce, molasses, gum, modified food starch ● Non-food sources: cosmetics, toothpaste,
and medication labels —
wheat and / or
corn can be used as fillers in these; however, DO NOT STOP ANY PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS unless you've consulted with your physician
A couple of thoughts for what they are worth: Check your daily net carbs (carbs minus fiber), Check for re-exposure (grains other than
wheat, like
corn, rice, etc.), increase your health fat intake (coconut oil, olive oil),
and lastly, check for supplement addition
based on the subject title on the left of the page.
If you fail to rotate crops, reinvest in your land -
base, or let field lie fallow, you're looking at 2 - 3 years of
wheat, barley, rye or
corn, at best, before the soil dies
and forces you to «go off in search of greener pastures».
There are all kinds of charting tools to measure historical volatility,
and it's good to study them to get a «feel» for how a market's prices will have regular peaks
and valleys, especially more seasonal -
based commodities like the grains (
corn,
wheat, soybeans, etc.)
and for the most part the softs (coffee, sugar, cocoa, etc.).
PowerShares DB Agriculture Fund ETF, symbol DBA on New York, is
based on an index made up of futures contracts on some of the most liquid
and widely traded agricultural commodities, such as
corn, soybeans,
wheat, cattle
and hogs.
The whole grain, rice -
based formula is
corn,
wheat and soy free,
and contains the company's Attract Super Bites, which are nutritious
and dense shapes made from healthy veggies
and fruits.
Though the ingredients of meat - free kibble varies between brands, they usually include
corn, soybeans, barley, carrots,
wheat, oats, brown rice, tomatoes, flaxseed
and a variety of plant -
based oils just to name a few.
Shelaske's main guidelines for product selection are no
wheat,
corn, soy, byproducts or food coloring, made in North America
and nothing chemical
based.
Preppy Puppy Bakery,
based in West Wareham, Mass., also bakes treats that are
wheat,
corn,
and soy free, but that is likely not the main reason why pet owners buy the products.
I have had Cane Corso's for almost 10 yrs The first one I got had her ears cropped I admit I like the look but I will not put a dog through an Unnecessary surgery just to get a look I have had 3 dogs with ears intake for 6 yrs
and I haven't had ear infections I clean my dogs ears on a regular basis Gook in ears are diet related Usually related to grain found in crappy dog food Like corn & wheat And yes cropped ears need to be cleaned too Also dogs with cropped ears hate the rain as it Gets in their ears easily I do believe in tail cropping if it's done before day 3 These dogs never stop wagging their tails & it really hurts when they hit you There was a reason the Italians did tails & ears It was to protect the dogs from the wild boar they were hunting Today it purely «the Look&raq
and I haven't had ear infections I clean my dogs ears on a regular
basis Gook in ears are diet related Usually related to grain found in crappy dog food Like
corn &
wheat And yes cropped ears need to be cleaned too Also dogs with cropped ears hate the rain as it Gets in their ears easily I do believe in tail cropping if it's done before day 3 These dogs never stop wagging their tails & it really hurts when they hit you There was a reason the Italians did tails & ears It was to protect the dogs from the wild boar they were hunting Today it purely «the Look&raq
And yes cropped ears need to be cleaned too Also dogs with cropped ears hate the rain as it Gets in their ears easily I do believe in tail cropping if it's done before day 3 These dogs never stop wagging their tails & it really hurts when they hit you There was a reason the Italians did tails & ears It was to protect the dogs from the wild boar they were hunting Today it purely «the Look»
Because it is made without grains, this dog - food formula may be a good choice for dogs that are sensitive or allergic to common fillers like
wheat -
and corn -
based ingredients.
Chicken -
based, these mini kibbles include rice,
corn,
wheat gluten
and chicken fat, as well as beets.
This formulation does not include
wheat, soy or
corn, is artificial flavor -
and color - free,
and is
based on lean, high - protein salmon.
This one is chicken -
based protein
and has no soy /
corn /
wheat fillers.
And the market has room for all types of natural litters, including but not limited to the wheat - based sWheat Scoop offered by Pet Care Systems of Detroit Lakes, Minn.; the recycled paper formula found in the Good Mews products manufactured by Stutzman Environmental Products of Canby, Ore.; the corn - based formulas offered by World's Best Cat Litter, and the newest wood - based formulations offered by Next Gen made from a type of cypress tree called hino
And the market has room for all types of natural litters, including but not limited to the
wheat -
based sWheat Scoop offered by Pet Care Systems of Detroit Lakes, Minn.; the recycled paper formula found in the Good Mews products manufactured by Stutzman Environmental Products of Canby, Ore.; the
corn -
based formulas offered by World's Best Cat Litter,
and the newest wood - based formulations offered by Next Gen made from a type of cypress tree called hino
and the newest wood -
based formulations offered by Next Gen made from a type of cypress tree called hinoki.
Many cat foods are not biologically appropriate because they are primarily
based on plant by - products like
corn gluten,
wheat «middlins,» rice bran
and soy.
Low - grade foods usually have high amounts of carbohydrates in the form of grain, such as
corn,
wheat, or rice,
and their protein source usually is plant -
based or listed as «meat
and bone meal.»
Choosing a Litter Most litter is clay
based; however, there is a trend to alternative materials such as silica beads,
corn,
wheat,
and paper.
Some dogs may even develop nutritional deficiencies if their diets are
based on
wheat,
corn and soy flour.
If you review the ingredients list for several of these products, you will see that many of their recipes are made with
corn -
and wheat -
based ingredients.
For one thing, many recipes include
corn -
and wheat -
based ingredients which have a high risk for triggering food allergies or sensitivities in dogs.
According to the company website, «Core recipes are crafted
based on the nutritional philosophy that dogs,
based on their primal ancestry, thrive on a natural diet mainly comprised of meal,»
and as such meat is always the first ingredient,
and there is never any
corn,
wheat, or soy in any of their bags.
Some plant -
based sources of protein can be less desirable for various reasons such as
corn,
wheat,
and soy.
Cat litter brands differ
based on the materials they are made from Preferred materials for cat litter are clay,
corn,
wheat and pine.
Details: Some dogs just don do well with grain
based foods That why we created BLUE Freedom dry food for adult dogs BLUE Freedom contains no grains so it has no glutens Glutens are known to trigger allergic reactions in some dogs Grain Free Food Made With The Finest Natural Ingredients BLUE Freedom is made with the finest natural ingredients ingredients chosen with great care by our animal nutritionists providing your dog with the right balance of hiqh quality protein
and complex carbohydrates Deboned chicken is always the first ingredient Whole carrots sweet potatoes
and peas Blueberries
and cranberries NO chicken or poultry by product meals NO
corn wheat or soy
and nothing artificial.
Ingredients that are a complete no - no for English Bulldogs are definitely grain
and any soy,
wheat or
corn -
based products.
A canine's digestive system is not developed for grains,
wheat,
corn, rice etc are added because they bulk out the meal
and are a cheaper option than quality meat -
based ingredients, but does that mean your pooch is not getting a balanced diet?
Change Your Litter: Clay litter
and litter containing bigger pieces tend to track less than lighter litter
and corn -
and wheat -
based litter does because the bulkier litter doesn't get stuck in your cat's paws as easily.
Generally, one can say that
corn and wheat based diets or those with by - product meals have a lower biological value
and are less digestible.
Aside from the fact that major pet food companies are still selling predominantly cereal -
based cat foods (e.g. combinations of
corn meal,
corn gluten meal, brewers rice,
wheat,
and soy flour), as «complete
and balanced nutrition for all life stages according to AAFCO animal feeding tests» which, for documented health reasons, is unethical, dog
and cat foods can include the following non-nutritive additives:
VICTOR kibble is manufactured in their own Texas
based facility
and all VICTOR formulas are free from
corn,
wheat, soy, gluten
and any other processed grain by - products.