| Here at AM COCKERS, we believe in feeding only the best foods. By using brands with high nutritional standards, we can breed and raise puppies that are healthy and on the fast track to a active & happy lifestyle. We also feed a lot of natural supplements and oils to help them with vitamin deficiencies and to help them grow the most beautiful coats! All of our dogs have gorgeous shiny coats, minimal shedding, and there are less "deposits" in the yard! They are all athletic and have no problems staying at balanced weights. Here at AM COCKERS we have tested a number of different foods and have found that there are many great products out there. The greatest thing to take into consideration is the ingredients, the quality, and what your dog prefers. Dogs can have many allergies, skin and stomach problems, so watch things like rice, corn, wheat, and some of the main ingredients like chicken and lamb. There is no ONE superior food out there. You can find these other great foods at Petsmart, Petco, on the internet and local independants. |
Alcohol can be dangerous to a dog. Alcohol is never safe in any amount… And even beer shouldn't be given. • Chocolate is absolutely toxic to a dog. Dark chocolate is more harmful. The methylxanthines (caffeine and theobromine) in chocolate can cause a dog to vomit, have diarrhea, experience rapid, irregular heart beat, have increased urination, and experience muscle tremors and seizures. The effects can be serious and deady if a sizable amount has been consumed. Death from chocolate toxicity can occur with 24 hours. BE CAREFUL WITH YOUR CHOCOLATE! • Tea, coffee and pop are not meant for dogs. The caffeine, a methylxanthine is also found in cocoa products. The symptoms of toxicity include rapid heart rate, hyperexcitability, tremors, and seizures. • Macadamia nuts cause muscle weakness in the hind legs. Other symptoms include vomiting, fever, and abdominal pain. The rate of toxicity is unknown. Affected dogs have recovered with no treatments or long-term effects. • Onions and garlic chemicals can damage red blood cells in dogs and can cause anemia. Be careful when throwing away leftovers that contain a significant amount of onions and when cooking with food not meant for dogs. • Raisins and grapes seem like natural and interesting toys to a dog. But they can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and kidney failure. The safe amount to eat isn't known, so keep these foods out of reach of your furry family member. • Candy, sweets, and sugarless gums are certainly sweet, but sugar substitutes like xylitol can cause a rapid drop in blood sugar. • Mold, spoiled food, and garbage should stay safely in the trash. It can contain toxins causing vomiting, diarrhea, and internal damages. • Yeast dough is formulated to expand. If swallowed, it can expand and produce gases in the digestive system, causing pain and possible rupture of the stomach or intestines. • Meds such as Ibuprofen, Tylenol, and Naproxen may give relief, but painkillers and other common meds can be very deadly to your dog. Keep all prescription & drugs - including painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs, cold medicine, dieting pills, antidepressants, anti-cancer drugs, and other daily vitamins in closed cabinets or cupboards out of your pets' reach. Never give your dog medication unless prescribed by a veterinarian. • Plants are wonderful to have around the house but possibly toxic for your pets. Many common house plants and decorative foliage in your yard can be poisonous, including the lily, daffodil, oleander, rhododendron, azalea, yew, foxglove, rhubarb, and cycads. |
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| What's In A Name? You may think the name of your dog food is just a name, but in most cases it can make a big difference. Specific words used in the name can indicate what is in the food & what is not. For example, a brand name like "Beef Dog Food" must contain atleast 95% beef, but if it is called "Beef Formula for Dogs", it is only required to contain 25% beef. Other words like dinner, platter, nuggets, or entree fall under this 25% minimum requirement. Another word to watch for is "with." A dog food called "Dog Food with Beef" only has to contain a minimum of 3% beef. The word "with" was originally supposed to highlight extra ingredients, but recent amendments to AAFCO regulations now allow the word to be used with the product name. Also the word "flavored" can be deceiving, because it means that only a sufficient amount of flavoring needs to be added for it to be detectable. Therefore, "Beef Flavored Dog Food" may not include any beef at all and may only be flavored with very small amounts of beef by-products. So think about what you buy! |
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