http://thoughtsfurpaws.com All Pets Go to Heaven Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:21:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/red-moon-customizable-pet-food/ http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/red-moon-customizable-pet-food/#comments Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:47:19 +0000 JL Smith http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/?p=2637
Yes- you can actually CREATE YOUR OWN PET FOOD, and even name it! Only with Red Moon brand though – and this stuff is amazing! Sasha, my sweetheart black cat, is THEE PICKIEST EATER ON THE PLANET. This is a new development, like over the last 6 months. Yes - she does have some health issues and [...]]]> http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/red-moon-customizable-pet-food/feed/ 3 http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/recent-pet-food-recalls-july-2010/ http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/recent-pet-food-recalls-july-2010/#comments Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:28:18 +0000 JL Smith http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/?p=2632
As a fellow pet lover, I want to let you know about two recalls involving pet products that were announced last Friday, July 2. The recall involves : -10 oz bags of Merrick Beef Filet Squares made by Merrick Pet Care - nutritional supplements and powdered form products made by the United Pet Group and [...]]]> http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/recent-pet-food-recalls-july-2010/feed/ 3 http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/cats/iams-proactive-health-canned-cat-food-recall/ http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/cats/iams-proactive-health-canned-cat-food-recall/#comments Sun, 13 Jun 2010 20:42:57 +0000 JL Smith http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/?p=2510
Proctor and Gamble (who owns IAMS) is voluntarily recalling Iams Canned Cat (wet) Food because of insufficient amounts of vitamin B1 (also known as thiamine).  (Really not that big of a deal to me — it’s not like your cat could die because of this. I give IAMS props though for recalling a cat food simply based on the [...]]]> http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/cats/iams-proactive-health-canned-cat-food-recall/feed/ 28 http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/pet-product-of-the-week-holistic-select-pet-foods/ http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/pet-product-of-the-week-holistic-select-pet-foods/#comments Fri, 14 May 2010 20:16:39 +0000 JL Smith http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/?p=2383
I recently received samples of Holistic Select: Select Actives for both my dogs  (I split it between our dog and my sister’s Bassets) and my cat — historically picky eaters…all of them. So trying a holistic, healthy, natural recipe meal made me a little nervous at first. Made with natural ingredients, including different sources of proteins, [...]]]> http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/pet-product-of-the-week-holistic-select-pet-foods/feed/ 9 http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/ovitaminpro-com-loves-you-and-your-pets/ http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/ovitaminpro-com-loves-you-and-your-pets/#comments Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:42:42 +0000 JL Smith http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/?p=2352
We all know the importance and joy of leading a healthy and happy life and for many, heading to the gym each morning, getting their fruits and veggies, along with getting the necessary shut eye, tops your own To-Do list.  Aside from achieving and maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle, some may be forgetting to [...]]]> http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/ovitaminpro-com-loves-you-and-your-pets/feed/ 0 http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/pet-first-aid-tips-and-kits/ http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/pet-first-aid-tips-and-kits/#comments Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:33:28 +0000 JL Smith http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/?p=2345
On behalf of Guideposts.com, I’m sharing out this link by Peggy Frezon: “5 Tips for Helping Pets in Crisis” Here’s the link: http://www.guideposts.com/story/pet-first-aid-awareness-month ** April is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month.  Knowing how to treat minor cuts and scrapes is just part of keeping our furry friends healthy and safe. Here’s what else you should [...]]]> http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/pet-first-aid-tips-and-kits/feed/ 2 http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/5-ways-to-help-animal-rescue-in-haiti-and-chile/ http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/5-ways-to-help-animal-rescue-in-haiti-and-chile/#comments Fri, 26 Mar 2010 19:15:05 +0000 JL Smith http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/?p=2299
On behalf of Guideposts’ John McCartney, I’m sharing this piece on 5 ways to help the animal rescue efforts in Chile and Haiti: (see original article here): http://www.guideposts.com/story/tips-animal-rescue-haiti-chile The 5 tips include: 1. Contribute to rescue efforts. Most organizations aiding pets in devastated areas are not-for-profit. They depend upon charitable contributions to keep going. These [...]]]> http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/5-ways-to-help-animal-rescue-in-haiti-and-chile/feed/ 8 http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/pet-halloween-safety-tips/ http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/pet-halloween-safety-tips/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:38:24 +0000 JL Smith http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/?p=2010
The pet blogosphere is abuzz with chatter about this, so I thought I’d jump on the bandwagon with my two cents (which aren’t really mine). According to renowned vet Dr. Donna Spector, DVM, DACVIM from VCA Animal Hospitals, here are some sample tips for keeping pets safe and stress-free on Halloween this year. - Make [...]]]> http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/pet-halloween-safety-tips/feed/ 6 http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/pork-chomps-pet-product-of-the-week/ http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/pork-chomps-pet-product-of-the-week/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:56:20 +0000 JL Smith http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/?p=1969
So I have this fabulous new product to tell you all about that is am AMAZING alternative to traditional rawhides. They are called Pork Chomps. They are a “safer, tastier, more digestible alternative to beef rawhide because the revolutionary chews are made from natural baked pork skin.” I tested these out on the four Basset [...]]]> http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/pork-chomps-pet-product-of-the-week/feed/ 6 http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/all-american-pet-brands-announces-cutest-dog-competition/ http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/all-american-pet-brands-announces-cutest-dog-competition/#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:49:25 +0000 JL Smith http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/?p=1622
All American Pet Brands is launching its “Cutest Dog Competition” where dog owners have the chance to win $1 million dollars (!!!) by submitting a pic of their cute dog. Yes, you read that right: $1 million dollars. From the press release: All American Pet Company™, maker of super premium dog-food brands Bow Wow Breakfast™ [...]]]> http://thoughtsfurpaws.com/dogs/all-american-pet-brands-announces-cutest-dog-competition/feed/ 26