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07/31/2024

04/03/2024

We offer a free, searchable veterinarian directory for pet owners seeking hormone-sparing alternatives to surgical spay and neuter, including ovary-sparing spay and vasectomy. To search for a vet in your area, click here: https://bit.ly/3T0sECV

04/03/2024

A chemical used in Milk-Bones, Ol’Roy, Kibbles’n Bits, Hill’s Pet Food and other pet foods should no longer be considered safe for consumption due to concerns about its ability to damage DNA,🧬 according to a recent animal-model study.

According to the Environmental Working Group: “A scientific panel created by the European Food Safety Authority found that titanium dioxide “can no longer be considered as safe when used as a food additive.” The panel, citing concerns about titanium dioxide’s genotoxicity, or its ability to damage DNA, based its conclusion on a review of hundreds of scientific studies. EWG called on the U.S. 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.😡

Titanium dioxide has always been on our Dirty Dozen list of additives you need to avoid in your pet food and one of the many reasons why we created easy-to-make additive-free versions of these popular treats! And, of course, you’ll also find loads of toppers and balanced meal recipes for your beloveds - with no unsafe food additives in sight! foreverdoglife.com

04/03/2024

Today, science shows our homes🏠 are more toxic than ever with the amount of cleaning products and air fresheners being used. And guess who spends the most time in that chemical-filled environment? Your dog & cat.🐾

What’s more, while many owners struggle to find the right brand of pet food for their pet suffering from skin allergies, a new study published in Science Direct found in most cases it was these high indoor air pollutants ☁️ that could be the root cause of skin allergies.😯

In our upcoming book, The Forever Dog LIFE, we teach you not only how to make nutritious food to keep your pet healthy from the inside, but also from the outside, by making your home🏡 as healthy as possible. With practical instructions and recipes for creating your own non-toxic DIY cleaners, air fresheners, and lawn care solutions you can easily replace hazardous chemical-based products that may negatively impact our pet’s health.

Also included are all-natural recipes for body care, including shampoos and conditioners🧴, oral🦷 and ear care,👂🏻 and chemical-free flea and tick alternatives. We make it easy to incorporate science-backed tips into your home, so your dog (and cat!) can live a long, happy, and healthy life. You can find more and reserve your copy here -

foreverdoglife.com

09/05/2022

🚫 A Warning to Pet Parents This 🚫

Macadamia nuts are the only nuts pets should steer clear of, as they can cause profound GI upset if ingested even in very small amounts. Other types of raw, unsalted nuts are safe for pets – they don’t contain any toxins that affect pets – but are still listed on many websites as “foods pets should avoid” because they can be a choking hazard (so chop all nuts into tiny, bite-sized pieces before using as training treats 👍). And remember, no macadamias for pets.

Visit today’s free article to learn what other foods are dangerous for pets: https://bit.ly/3KDuKTu

08/27/2022

Air fresheners can emit and generate a range of potentially hazardous air pollutants, many of which are listed on the EPA’s Hazardous Waste List⚠️ (keep reading for our safe DIY alternatives). The chemicals used in many room sprays have been associated with adverse effects on human health, including migraine headaches, asthma attacks, skin reactions, infant illness, and in some cases carcinogenic changes🧬, but what about our pets? 🐶

Our dogs share our living experiences 🏠, inhaling the same air and exposed to the same pollutants. They also suffer the same health consequences, but many animals cannot escape indoor environments with polluted air.

For an easy DIY home fragrance, create an aromatic stove-top simmer pot using your favorite herbs and spices:
· Bring a pot of water to a soft boil and add one of these Seasonal DIY scents (or create your own):

· Seasonal DIY scents:
🎃Fall: apple slices with peel, 2 cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, ground nutmeg, you can also replace water with apple cider
🌲Holiday: fresh cranberries, 1/2 orange slices with peel, 2 cinnamon sticks, whole cloves
🌱Spring: 2 bay leaves, 3 sprigs of rosemary, lemon slices, a few drops of vanilla extract
☀️Summer: grapefruit slices, 3 lavender sprigs, a few drops of almond extract

· After adding your aromatics, reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 hours, adding additional water if necessary.

In our new book, The Forever Dog, we give you more tips, hacks and easy steps to take to minimize your pet’s environmental stress, along with supplements to help reduce the toxic load on your pet’s body. 🐾

Available now at www.foreverdogextras.com/pet-longevity

08/27/2022

A diet full of ultra processed foods can lead to a laundry list of issues for any of us, and kibble is no exception.

How would your body feel if the only thing you ever consumed was dry cereal that had a synthetic vitamin/mineral mix added in? While that might be considered a complete diet containing all the vitamins and minerals needed for survival, it most certainly would not result in vibrant health.

Any little bit of fresh food you can add to your pet’s bowl will help!

A great resource is Feeding Dogs by Dr Conor Brady

08/17/2022

Synthetic aromas are largely made up of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which float through the air, are inhaled, and then enter the bloodstream. These highly popular aromatic liquids are actually chemicals, including benzene, lactones and aldehydes, all of which have been linked to cancer, birth defects, central nervous system disorders, neurological disorders, and/or allergic reactions, including eye, skin and respiratory symptoms.

🐾 Our animals often spend their days stuck inside our homes, unable to get away from these airborne pollutants; if your goal is to remove damaging chemicals from your family’s living environment, the first place to start is by unplugging plug-ins. To learn more about cleaning up your home to improve your furry family’s health, check out our new book The Forever Dog. Available at: www.foreverdog.com

08/14/2022

Whoa! It feels like fall this morning in New Jersey - that calls for free shipping on all back to school, Halloween & fall dog collars! Shop now at PawesomePups.com

08/11/2022

🦠 High heat in the kibble manufacturing process does kill just about everything (including amino acids, essential fatty acids, and vitamins) EXCEPT mycotoxins

Mycotoxins are poisonous chemical compounds produced by molds. They can be found in all types of grains and grain byproducts, including corn, barley, soybeans, peas, lentils, chickpeas, corn gluten meal, sesame seeds, rice, and wheat.

❓Why does this matter? Because many of these grains and legumes are used in the production of pet food.

The most toxic mycotoxin, aflatoxin B1, is the most carcinogenic naturally occurring substance known. Even in doses low enough to be measured in parts per billion, these toxins are potent enough to cause acute illness in susceptible animals. When consumed in very low doses over the long term, they can result in chronic health problems, including:
• liver cancer
• anorexia and weight loss
• liver damage
• neurological disorders
• decreased resistance to disease

🤔 Pet food manufacturers are expected to test their ingredients and to require supply chain partners to test for mycotoxins. It would be interesting to call the manufacturer of the kibble you feed and ask to see the certificate of analysis that includes a detailed mycotoxin profile….. 🤷‍♀️