Happy New Year

May your year be like each day a grand one. We have been busy building our new green house, but hold on lots of new abd fun items to come.

Ella

Thanksgiving Turkey Jerky Strips

Thanksgiving Turkey Jerky Strips

These strips start out in a garlic, sweet potato, onion and olive oil marinade. Then they are slow roasted to perfection. Because of the holiday demand we have only the 12 pack, 18.0 to 22 oz. available $52.00 plus shipping.

Ingredients: Turkey Breast. (Marinade is made of Garlic, Sweet Potato, and Olive Oil) Protein 70%, Min. Fat 5%, Max Fiber 5%, Max. Moisture 20%

Hello From Sheba

Hi Ella here, I need to introduce to you a new edition to the FAMILY. My sister Sheba who will be taking all Thanksgiving Orders.

Hello all well I met Ella when she was just 5 months old not knowing that we would be mates a year later. I love my new home and Ella and I have so much fun and lots of free space to do what ever.

The only thing I need to focus on is the MiMi and Misch, my sister and brother cats. Well time to get back to my list I’ll have the Thanksgiving menu ready next week.

See ya soon

Animal owners frantic on pet food recall

By MATTHEW VERRINDER, Associated Press Writer Sat Mar 17, 3:55 PM ET

UNION, N.J. - Pet owners were worried this weekend that the kibble in their cupboard may be deadly after the recall of millions of containers of dog and cat food sold at major retailers across North America.

Menu Foods, the Ontario-based company that produced the pet food, said Saturday it was recalling dog food sold under 46 brands and cat food sold under 37 brands including Iams, Nutro and Eukanuba. The food was distributed throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico by major retailers such as Wal-Mart, Kroger and Safeway.

An unknown number of cats and dogs had suffered kidney failure and about 10 died after eating the affected pet food, the company said.

Many stores that sold the affected brands frantically pulled packages off shelves.

At a Petsmart store in Union, Silviene Grzybowski became worried when the four types of Iams products she buys for her cat, Smokey, had vanished from shelves. The cat was very sick and had not been eating for days, she said.

"The vet told us to buy her her favorite food, but I'm going to call the vet right now," Grzybowski said, looking at an announcement Petsmart had taped to shelves announcing the recall.

A complete list of the recalled products along with product codes, descriptions and production dates was available from the Menu Foods Web site — menufood.com/recall — and consumers also could call (866) 463-6738.

Menu Foods' chief executive and president Paul Henderson told the Associated Press on Friday that the company was still trying to figure out what happened.

He said that the company had received an undisclosed number of owner complaints that dogs and cats were vomiting and suffering kidney failure after eating its products.

The recall covers the company's "cuts and gravy" style food, which consists of chunks of meat in gravy, sold in cans and small foil pouches from Dec. 3 to March 6.

In Omaha, Neb., Susan Balvanz said she sometimes feeds her five cats packets of sliced meat and gravy sold by Nutro Products, one of the brands affected.

"I've done so much research on pet food. It didn't surprise me but it scared me all the same," said Balvanz.

She said her 9-year-old cat, Boots, was especially fond of the food but seemed to have lost its appetite in the last few days.

At the Missouri Valley Veterinary Clinic in Bismarck, N.D., veterinarian Jacob Carlson has been referring worried pet owners to the Menu Foods web site.

"We've had a lot of calls," Carlson said, although none of his patients were sick.

The company said it makes pet food for 17 of the top 20 North American retailers. It is also a contract manufacturer for the top branded pet food companies, including Procter & Gamble Co.

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Associated Press writers Phyllis Mensing in Bismarck, N.D., and Rebecca Santana in Trenton also contributed to this report.

What is toxic to dogs?

As you know we make our own foods, like Martha Stewart we have someone else doing the day to day of making and is why you have not heard from me. Mish was doing research and came across this article, from our friends at thedogbowl.com so enjoy this information as we have and get your Mom & Dad to read it. Ella’s back “HAPPY HOLIDAYS

While you love your dear dog and want him to have the healthiest of diets, it’s important to know which foods to consume and which must be avoided at all costs. In fact, there are specific foods which are toxic to dogs. Whether its grapes or cabbage or extensive table scraps or bread dough be aware of the list below as toxic food for dogs…in other words, what not to feed!

We’ll start with human food. Baby food can contain onion powder, which can be toxic to dogs. In addition, it can result in nutritional deficiencies especially if fed in large amounts. Simply stated, it’s best to avoid since this could be toxic to dogs. That’s why it’s called baby food and not dog food.

Table scraps in large amounts could be classified as toxic food for dogs. Why? Because they’re not nutritionally balanced. They should never be more than 10% of your dog’s diet. Fat should be trimmed from meat and bones should definitely not be fed. Cooked meat and cooked fats are carcinogenic to dogs.

Bones from fish and cooked bones can obstruct the digestive system. Not good! Chocolate, coffee, tea, and caffeinated drinks are bad. They contain caffeine which could be toxic and impact the heart and nervous systems
Citrus oil extracts result in vomiting. Stay away!Grapes and raisins contain unknown toxins which can do damage to the kidneys. Definitely considered toxic food for dogs.

Large amounts of cooked liver cause Vitamin A toxicity, which impacts muscles and bones.

Yet another item which is toxic to dogs. Macadamia nuts, like grapes and raisins, contain unknown toxins.

Spoiled food and garbage – just don’t go there. Definitely considered toxic for dogs.

Mushrooms can result in shock and cause death.

Alcohol can result in coma and death.

Bread dough can result in a bloated belly and then disorientation and vomiting. Since it yeast that hasn’t risen yet, you do not want it to expand in Fido’s belly, much less get stuck in the intestines! This, like the other items on the list, could be toxic to dogs.

Onions and garlic, whether it’s raw, cooked, or powder in large amounts have the ability to damage red blood cells and cause anemia.

As for chemicals, dogs need to be kept away from all antifreeze spills since this could be hazardous and toxic to dogs. While the sweet smell and taste may be attractive to his sensitive nose, if your dog consumes any amount of antifreeze, rush him immediately to the veterinarian. (Check your garage and driveway for spills and clean these up before your pet has a chance to smell and potentially ingest this!)

Xylitol is a sugar-alcohol sweetener contained in chewing gum and candy. Seizures, lethargy and weakness are the result if dogs consume significant amounts of this chemical.

Ibuprofen, like antifreeze, may smell sweet. Dogs will eat it if they’re found lying on the floor and don’t be surprised if your dog tries to chew threw a bottle to eat the entire contents. This is definitely toxic to dogs. It causes ulceration and perforates the lining of the stomach, and decreases the blood flow to the kidneys. Yet again, toxic to dogs.

And keep the above mentioned foods and chemicals in mind to prevent your dog from consuming toxins. At The Dog Bowl, nothing is more important than your pets’ health and well being. For more information about foods and chemicals which are toxic to dogs, call us at 713-529-0334 or toll-free at 1-877-4RAW-DOG.

Morgan & Ellas Daily Events

Well it’s almost three weeks now that Morgan’s Mom has been gone on a well deserved vacation and don’t tell her but we have had a blast. Watching TV 24/7 going in and out of the house when we want and endless treats from My Dad.

So we are kinda busy today and will fill add more later today.

Ella

Organic Chicken Feed

Well thanks to Mom & Dad we are Bi-Coastal and back Home in the West. The big city is just too much for us country folks.

So to start off the Summer Season I’m introducing our line of Organic Chicken Feed! My Friends Hinny, Penny and Mr. Roster seem to like it and are now ready for the days to come.

Don’t tell Mom & Dad about this photo.

Orders will be in limited supply and so sign up now by emailing me for July & September 2006 delivery dates only.

GMO's in Your Pets Food!?

Today we will address the hidden issue of GMO's in your Pets Food!?
So feel free to ask away I will be here for the next 24 hours.

I will post the names of companies that
have GMO's listed or hidden! in youe Pets Food.