Pawsitive Resolutions

12/07/2023

04/09/2021

PET PRODUCT ALERT! New products added to the list of concern!

A chemical, Titanium Dioxide, used in top-selling pet foods, treats, and supplements should no longer be considered safe for consumption due to concerns over its ability to damage DNA, according to a new animal-model study.

A scientific panel created by the European Food Safety Authority determined, “Taking into account all available scientific studies and data,the Panel concluded that titanium dioxide can no longer be considered safe as a food additive. A critical element in reaching this conclusion is that we could not exclude genotoxicity concerns after consumption of titanium dioxide particles. After oral ingestion, the absorption of titanium dioxide particles is low, however they can accumulate in the body”. The panel concluded that titanium dioxide has the potential to damage DNA and cause chromosomal damage. The Environmental Working Group called on the US Food and Drug Administration to quickly consider whether to ban titanium dioxide from use in food.

A chemical that may damage our pet's DNA should not be fed to pets. Brands that use this chemical don’t put it in all SKU’s, so check your labels to make sure it’s not in anything you feed your pets.

Titanium dioxide is #9 on The Forever Dog’s Dirty Dozen list of additives you need to avoid in your pet food. www.ForeverDog.com/about

09/08/2021

03/08/2021

Interesting! What type of bowl do you use?

What type of dog water bowl do you use? 🐶💧

The dog water bowl has previously been identified as the third most contaminated🦠 item within the household and can be a breeding ground for dangerous germs & life-threatening bacteria🧫 that can put the entire house at risk, researchers at University Centre Hartpury have revealed.

So, which dish is best to use for a dog water bowl? The bowl that grows the least amount of life-threatening bacteria!

In the first study of its’ kind, Hartpury scientists found stainless steel grew the least amount of bacteria and over time, plastic bowls grew the highest amount, but the shocking part was the most harmful bacterial species (including salmonella, E. coli and MRSA) were most frequently identified in CERAMIC bowls!

Lead can also be a problem when using ceramic bowls, and the endocrine disrupting chemicals found in plastic bowls are a no-go! Also be aware plastic bowls🥣 can cause Plastic Dish Nasal Dermatitis🙀: Chemicals in plastic absorb through the skin and inhibit the synthesis of melanin, leaving the nose👃🏼 and adjacent areas with pink blotches.

So stainless steel🍴 bowls are the safest, right?

Well not so fast…. there’s even been recalls on stainless bowls😫. In our upcoming The Forever Dog book, in the chapter titled Environmental Impact and the section labelled “Toxic Toys, Chews, and Beds", we cover how to choose the best chemical-free bowls🚫 that won’t leach contaminants over time. The Forever Dog is available now for pre-order, worldwide, check out the www.ForeverDog.com/about

22/07/2021

Enjoying the weather with Shaggy!

13/07/2021

Our canine friends at the shelter are still searching for FURever homes. Scarlet, Stripes, Hank, and Chloe are looking for love, patience, and a family they can call their own. Contact us today at [email protected] or call between 1 - 4p at 508-586-2053 to learn more about our adoption process. You can also read more about these adorable faces at apcsm.org. Want to get the adoption process started? Go to the link in our Instagram bio or click https://www.apcsm.org/dog-adoption-application.

18/06/2021

31/05/2021

This photo album honors Military Working Dogs and handlers whose lives have been taken in the line of duty or have passed peacefully. If you have a photo of an MWD or handler that has passed away that you would like to share, email [email protected] or send the photo and caption to us in a private message.

30/05/2021

Our pups aren’t going to be too happy when our schedules get busy again. Best to prepare them just as we need to prepare ourselves! 🐕❤️

Dog Separation Anxiety. Your dog has likely enjoyed having you home more than usual; here's how to prepare her for being left home alone again.

21/05/2021

I had to treat Loki to some ice cream in honor of …and because I just love him 😏🐕🥰

06/05/2021

Stop by the Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts this weekend if you are in need of pet food!

We will be distributing dog & cat food at the front of the APCSM located at 1300 West Elm St Ext in Brockton between the hours of 12pm-3pm.

This distribution will be held on both Saturday 5/8 and Sunday 5/9 from 12-3. This event is open to the public and on a first come first served basis. Please message with any questions! 🐾