Dog Breeds 101 ~ Bulldogs

Country of Origin: Great Britain
Height: 12–16 inches
Weight: 40–55 pounds
Coat: Short, straight, flat, close, fine, smooth, glossy
Colors: Brindle (all varieties), piebald, red, fawn, fallow, white

ORIGIN AND HISTORY: 

These dogs were first classified by cynologists as “bulldogs” in the 1630s, although mentioned in earlier texts under the names “bandogge” or “butcher’s dogge.” Bulldogs and Mastiffs probably shared a common ancestor ~ a large butcher’s dog called the Alaunt. Between the 13th and 19th centuries, ancestors of the Bulldog were used for the heinous sport of bullbaiting. Fortunately bullbaiting was banned in 1835, after which time the Bulldog evolved into the shorter, squatter dog we are familiar with today. He was also bred to be a kind companion, and many consider him a symbol of courage and tenacity.

PERSONALITY PROFILE:

Despite his tough beginnings, the Bulldog is probably one of the gentlest breeds. He retains a strong protective instinct, though, and makes a wonderful watchdog. He is extremely affectionate with his family and craves their affection and attention. Gentle with children, agreeable with other pets (especially if socialized to them from an early age), today’s Bulldog wants to make those around him happy ~ and usually succeeds.

CARE REQUIREMENTS:

Exercise: His short nose and broad head make breathing somewhat difficult for the Bulldog, who shouldn’t be overstressed with exercise. A simple stroll or the workout he gets keeping up with his family will fulfill his needs.

Grooming: His short coat is easy to care for ~ brushing with a soft brush a few times a week will keep him looking good. The wrinkles around his eyes and nose need regular attention, as they need to be kept clean and dry to ward off infection.

Life Span: 10 to 12 years.

Training: The Bulldog needs early training from someone who appreciates that it may take him a little longer to learn than some of the more obedience-oriented breeds. His charm and steady temperament win him friends and fans wherever he goes, so socializing him to people is no problem.

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New Customers & Existing Customers:

Receive one entry for every product you order from our store from now until September 30th. So, if you order a case of canned food and a bag of dry food, you receive two entries! If you order a case of canned food, a bag of dry food, and a bag of treats, you will receive three entries! Simple as that!  

Sign up as a New Customers OR Refer A New Customer to me and receive double entries!  

Drawing will be held on Wednesday, October 1st.  Good luck to all! 

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Bath Fresh Mist contains pure plant botanicals and natural fruit extracts for a strong, healthy and vibrant coat. Bath Fresh Mist is also enhanced with a moisture activated odor-fighter that safely absorbs and neutralizes odors, keeping your pet with a fresh "just bathed" feel and clean smell of Kiwi Mango longer. The perfect finish to a bath or a great between bath freshener, Bath Fresh Mist can also be used when you brush your pet ~ he or she will love the attention! Not just a cover up ~ actually neutralizes odors.


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Pedigree Recall Expanded

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ~ August 31, 2014 ~ At PEDIGREE®, we care about all dogs and their safety and well-being is extremely important to us, and to our mission – to make a Better World for Pets. For that reason, we have announced the extension of a previous voluntary recall of PEDIGREE® Adult Complete Nutrition dry dog food products due to the possible presence of a foreign material. The voluntary recall still affects 22 bags shipped to Dollar General across four U.S. states, but it now is being expanded to 55-pound bags of PEDIGREE® Adult Complete Nutrition dry dog food products sold in Sam’s Club in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.

This recall is being expanded to Sam’s Club in the U.S. because some of the affected production lot was originally said to be held in inventory but was instead released to consumers, which has necessitated the expansion of the recall. We are confident no other packages or retailers are affected by this recall.

Bags may contain small metal fragments, which could have entered the packages during the production process. The foreign material is not embedded in the food itself, but may present a risk of injury if consumed.

We encourage consumers who have purchased affected product to discard the food or return it to the retailer for a full refund or exchange. We have not received any reports of injury or illness associated with the affected product. The lot codes indicated below should not be sold or consumed.

At Mars Petcare, we take our responsibility to pets and their owners seriously. We sincerely apologize for this situation and encourage you to reach out to us at 1-800-305-5206 from 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. CST if you have questions.

This voluntary recall affects two packages sold in the United States only. No other PEDIGREE® products are affected, including any other variety of dry dog food, wet dog food or dog treats. The affected packages are:

55-pound bags of PEDIGREE® Adult Complete Nutrition dry dog food sold at Sam’s Club will have the lot code 432E1KKM03 printed on the back of the bag near the UPC and a Best Before date of 8/7/15. See below for a list of Sam’s Club stores.

15-pound bags of PEDIGREE® Adult Complete Nutrition dry dog food sold at Dollar General stores will have the lot code 432C1KKM03 printed on the back of the bag near the UPC and a Best Before date of 8/5/15. See below for a list of Dollar General stores.

UPC DESCRIPTION:

23100 10944 PEDIGREE® Brand Adult Complete Nutrition dry dog food in 15 pound bags
23100 10731 PEDIGREE® Brand Adult Complete Nutrition dry dog food in 55 pound bags

Dollar General

Affected 15-pound bags were sold between August 18 and August 30 at Dollar General stores in:

Arkansas:
Perryville
Cabot
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Calhoun
Hineston
Jonesville
Pineville
Slaughter
Mississippi
Magnolia
Vicksburg
Tennessee
Memphis

Sam's Club

Sam’s Club Affected 55-pound bags were sold between August 14 and August 30 at Sam’s Club in:

Michigan:
Comstock Park
Muskegon
Jackson
Roseville
Saginaw
Saginaw
Kokomo
Ohio
Dayton
Holland
Lima

FDA Recall Notice Click Here

At PEDIGREE®, we care about all dogs and their safety and well-being is extremely important to us, and to our mission – to make a Better World for Pets. For that reason, we have initiated a voluntary recall of 22 bags of PEDIGREE® Adult Complete Nutrition dry dog food due to the possible presence of a foreign material. The affected bags were sold in Dollar General stores in four states and, while the small metal fragments are not embedded in the food itself, it may present a risk of injury if consumed. We are working with Dollar General to ensure that the recalled product is no longer sold and is removed from inventory.

At Mars Petcare, we take our responsibility to pets and their owners seriously. We sincerely apologize for this situation and encourage you to reach out to us at 1-800-305-5206 from 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. CST if you have questions.

Only 15 pound bags of PEDIGREE® Adult Complete Nutrition dry dog food sold at 12 Dollar General stores in Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee and Louisiana with the production code shown below are included in this voluntary recall.

Each product will have the lot code 432C1KKM03 printed on the back of the bag near the UPC and a Best Before date of 8/5/15. No other PEDIGREE® products are affected, including any other variety of dry dog food, wet dog food or dog treats.

Source: http://www.pedigree.com/update/

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What's Really In Your Pet's Food?!

You may not realize it, but most commercial pet food is made primarily from leftovers from human food production, such as animal products that are unwanted or are condemned for human consumption. The type and quality of pet food ingredients can vary widely.  While it's true that, in many cases, you get what you pay for ~ the cheapest pet food is most likely to contain the lowest-quality ingredients ~ in some cases you may actually be paying a premium price for mediocre foods from makers who spend a bundle on advertising and promotion . . . . or, use a celebrity for endorsement purposes.

That said, there are a few ingredients to look for on a pet food label that give a good indication of the food's overall quality.

Animal Fat

Animal fat, also called tallow, is a product of rendering. In the rendering process, pieces, parts, and even whole animals are put through a gigantic grinder, then boiled in vats for 30 minutes to several hours. High heat is necessary to kill bacteria, viruses, molds, and other pathogens. The boiling process also allows the fat to separate and float to the top, where it is skimmed off for use in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, industrial lubricants, and, of course, pet food.

When a pet food company is using fat from a single species, it will say so, but when the ingredient is an inexpensive amalgam of whatever came through the door, the general term "animal fat" must be used. It's not something you want your pet to be eating!

Meat and Bone Meal

Meat and bone meal, or MBM, is another product of rendering. It's a single ingredient, and the term doesn't infer a combination of "meat meal" (which is defined separately) plus bone meal. At the renderer, once the fat is removed from the cooking vat, the remaining material is pressed and dried to yield a fluffy brown powder ~ that's MBM. It is a high-protein powder commonly used in lower-cost dog and cat foods. MBM is a generic term that can include any one species or a variety.

Both animal fat and MBM may come from any species of animal or from a wide variety of sources, including outdated supermarket meat, livestock that died on the farm, and restaurant waste, such as used grease from deep-fat fryers.

For many years, it's been rumored that euthanized dogs and cats were being processed into pet food, although the pet food industry has always adamantly denied it. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration found no dog or cat DNA in the foods it tested. However, it did conclude that animal fat and meat and bone meal were the ingredients most likely to be associated with the presence of sodium pentobarbital ~ the drug used by veterinarians and shelters for euthanasia ~ in the food.

Animal Digest

This ingredient is a flavoring agent commonly sprayed on dry kibbles to make them enticing to dogs and cats. It's made from a stew of animal parts broken down with the use of enzymes or chemicals. Again, the use of the term "animal" means that it may be derived from any one or from many species. This can be a problem if your pet is allergic to a particular animal protein.

Corn Products

Many forms of corn are found in pet foods, including whole grain corn, ground yellow corn (also called corn meal), corn grits, corn bran, corn flour, and corn gluten meal. It's used primarily as a source of "energy," which is simply another word for calories. The vast majority (85 percent) of corn in the U.S. is genetically modified (GMO). Moreover, most poultry and livestock in the U.S. are themselves fed GMO corn, so the chicken, beef, and other meat products in pet food are giving our pets double trouble. Corn gluten meal is especially problematic because it is used primarily as a cheap substitute for meat. Cats and dogs are by nature carnivores and do best with a meat-based diet.

Chemical Preservatives

Many pet foods still contain synthetic preservatives, such as BHA, BHT, propyl gallate, and ethoxyquin. Such chemical preservatives have been linked to a variety of health conditions, including cancer. Opt for foods that use only natural preservatives, such as ascorbic acid (vitamin C), tocopherols (vitamin E), and rosemary oil.

Summary

It definitely pays to be a label reader and to choose foods made from good-quality ingredients. It's worth noting that dry foods are more likely to contain rendered ingredients and corn products, and cats in particular are better off with high-moisture foods such as canned, frozen, or homemade. By paying attention to what's in your pet's food, you'll be ensuring your pet a long and healthy life.


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When private individuals want to relinquish a senior pet, our mission is to be able to offer advice to try to keep the senior pet in the home. For example, sometimes a house-soiling problem can be controlled by the use of a belly band, the introduction of puppy pads, or even canine or feline diapers. We also assist senior pet parents who may be having difficulty affording vet care, medication, or even just basic necessities. Our priority is to try and keep senior pets in their homes, rescue senior pets who have been relinquished to a shelter, and help senior people keep their own pets.

Too often, senior pets are outright abandoned, which is when we offer help in finding them a safe place to land. We are unable to accept owner-surrendered pets at this time, as we do not yet have a sanctuary. It is our goal to learn about any issues prior to a surrender or abandonment, however if that is not the case, we do our best to keep senior pets out of high-kill shelters and offer financial assistance until they can be placed in a foster home or a forever home. 

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Hill’s Recalls 62 Bags of Science Diet Adult Small & Toy Breed Dry Dog Food In California, Nevada, Hawaii

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 2, 2014 – Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. of Topeka, KS is voluntarily recalling 62 bags of Science Diet® Adult Small & Toy Breed™ dry dog food as they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The suspect product, part of a single production run, was distributed to 17 veterinary clinic and pet store customers in California, Hawaii and Nevada between April 24 and May 13, 2014. Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.

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. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

This voluntary recall is limited to 62 15.5 lb. bags of Science Diet® Adult Small & Toy Breed™ dry dog food with the Stock-Keeping Unit (SKU) code, “Best before” date and production code shown below. This product was accidentally released, as revealed during a routine inventory reconciliation. All 17 affected customers have been contacted by Hill’s and there have been no reported illnesses related to this product to date.

Product Name	Bag Size	SKU	“Best Before” Date/ Production Code
Science Diet® Adult Small & Toy Breed	15.5 lbs.	9097	08 2015 M094

The SKU number is located on the bottom of the bag, both side panels and on the back lower right hand corner below the UPC code. As illustrated below, the “Best before” date and production code is stamped on the top, middle of each bag.

Consumers who may have purchased any of these specific 62 15.5 lb bags of Science Diet® Adult Small & Toy Breed™ dry dog food should discontinue use of the product and immediately call Hill’s Pet Nutrition at 1-800-445-5777 Monday-Friday during the hours of 7am-7pm (CT). Hill’s will arrange to collect the unused portion of the product at its own expense at a time convenient for the consumer and will provide a full refund.

This voluntary recall does not impact any Science Diet® Adult Small and Toy Breed™ products with different “best before” dates or any other Science Diet products.

Hill’s Pet Nutrition is dedicated to providing high-quality, safe products and regrets the need for this voluntary recall. For further information, please contact Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. at 1-800-445-5777 Monday-Friday during the hours of 7am-7pm (CT).

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Since 2007 hundreds of dog and cat foods and treats have been recalled. Many of the recalls come from repeat offenders. Be a safe consumer and buy a food that has never been recalled! Since 1999 Life's Abundance has been manufacturing small lots of food and shipping the food to customers within 4-6 weeks of being made. They have NEVER been recalled and the products are formulated by a holistic vet.  Don't worry every time you purchase food or treats ~ choose Life's Abundance!  Sold online so you receive fresh food to your door! Doesn't sit in warehouses or on store shelves.

How much does it cost to feed Life's Abundance? These prices are based on autoship and the price range is due to different size bags and general feeding amounts. As you can see, Life's Abundance pricing is very reasonable for high quality, safe nutrition. Life's Abundance is a Premium Dog and Cat Food without the premium price. It is nutrient dense, so you feed less.

Dogs....

3lb dog - 11 to 13 cents a day

10lb dog - 30 to 35 cents a day

20lb dog - 45 to 53 cents a day

30lb dog - 68 to 69 cents a day

40lb dog - 79 to 83 cents a day

60lb dog - $1.13 to $1.14 a day

80lb dog - $1.34 to $1.38 a day

100lb dog - $1.56 to $1.58 a day

Cats....

3lb cat - 15 to 16 cents a day

7lb cat - 20 to 21 cents a day

12lb cat - 31 to 32 cents a day

18lb cat - 47 to 49 cents a day

**These price breakdowns include our standard $8.85 shipping. Many times you can order multiple items for that same low shipping rate!

Remember to check the feeding guidelines on your current food. Life's Abundance is nutrient dense, so you feed less.

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