http://pamspetcare.com/blog Chicago area pet sitting and dog walking Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:53:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en See here:  http://www.dogfoodproject.com/index.php?page=badingredients Generally trusty brands that tend not to include these ingredients include: Wellness, Natural Balance Limited Ingredients, Natura (EVO, Innova), and Pet Promise. Homemade food is another safe option. http://pamspetcare.com/blog/2010/03/14/pet-food-ingredients-to-avoid/ 1. Raisins/Grapes 2. Mushrooms 3. Marijuana 4. Lily 5. Walnuts 6. Onion 7. Sago Palm 8. Macadamia Nuts 9. Azalea 10. Hydrangea *link to original article has been changed. http://pamspetcare.com/blog/2009/03/19/top-10-plant-poisoning-claims-of-2008/ From the ASPCA: "Valentine’s Day can be as much fun for pets as it is for humans if dangerous foods, flora and other items are kept out of paws’ reach. Each year our poison control experts see a rise in cases around February 14, many involving chocolate and lilies, a flower ... http://pamspetcare.com/blog/2009/02/09/valentines-day-pet-safety-tips/ Midwest Animal and Potbellied Pig Association & Rescue (MAPPAR; (http://www.mappar.org), a farm animal sanctuary in Pardeeville, WI, just inherited about 30 additional cats from a cat rescue, since the woman who ran it is now in a nursing home. This is a major problem for MAPPAR since they had many cats ... http://pamspetcare.com/blog/2009/02/02/emergency-foster-homes-needed-for-cats-at-wisconsin-animal-sanctuary/ I made these biscuits for all of my canine clients this past holiday season and they were a big hit!  Frankly, I didn’t think the biscuits tasted too poor, either!  They’re super easy to make and the ingredients are all very inexpensive. Ingredients: 4.5 cups whole wheat flour ½ cup nutritional yeast (sold ... http://pamspetcare.com/blog/2009/01/30/yummy-and-simple-dog-treat-recipe/