June 14th, 2011
Caveat: I am NOT an animal expert. I don’t have a dog, I have cats.
Dogs have around 15,000 years of selective breeding behind them. Of course they can eat our foods… or most of them! Despite what the premium brands tell you, a dog is not a wolf and it doesn’t require the same nutrients as a wolf. Dogs can eat many vegetables and they seem to enjoy them.
There’s an article on the Humane society site which lists human foods that are harmful to dogs. I would not feed a dog chocolate or anything from the onion family.
Foods potentially poisonous to pets : The Humane Society of the United States
There are a number of good books on feeding dogs (and cats) homemade or even raw foods. Dr. Pitcairn's New Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats
has valuable information on the nutritional needs of both dogs and cats, and recipes for healthful meals you can make in batches. The book even has recipes for supplements you can spoon onto commercial dog or cat foods.
Tags: Dog, Dog health, Humane Society of the United States, Scavengers
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August 26th, 2009
ASPCA Blog | Ed Sayres: The Road Ahead for Michael Vick
After careful consideration, we have decided to speak out now about Michael Vick because of the special circumstances involving the ASPCA. Several months ago, Mr. Vick’s PR representatives approached the ASPCA to help educate America about the heinous act of dog fighting following his release from prison. We were the first animal welfare organization given the opportunity to work with Mr. Vick but immediately turned him down due to the unique knowledge we had of his indescribable and barbaric acts of animal cruelty where he and his associates savagely electrocuted and beat dogs to death after they lost their brutal fights.
A big thumbs up to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) for daring to speak out against Michael Vick.
On the other hand, the hos at the Humane Society are taking money from the Vick public relations machine and in return are telling the world that 18 months in prison taught him to love animals.
HSUS will never get another dime of my money. I am done with them.
BOYCOTT PHILADELPHIA EAGLES **SPONSORS**
Tags: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, ASPCA, Cruelty to animals, Dog fighting, HSUS, Human Interest, Humane Society, Humane Society of the United States, Michael Vick, Vick
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