Archive for December, 2009

I learned the truth about dog food and treats too late for Willow
It was not until my precious Willow was diagnosed with cancer that I
started learning about dog food treat ingredients. I thought I was feeding

my dogs great food, and you may think you are, too.

Advertising vs. truth
I believed the hype in TV and print ads about the quality of the ingredients—

I believed that my dogs were eating only whole, fresh, all natural, healthy

foods.S

Now, I am not saying that all dog foods and treats are bad. But I am saying:

please look for foods and treats that are made with human grade

ingredients and without chemicals or preservatives.

Did you know that dog foods and treats might include…
• Road kill.

• The renderings of euthanized house pets—with tags and collars still on!

• Added sugars and salt—neither of which your dog naturally needs.
Sugar and salt are added to make bad ingredients taste better.

• Dyes that have shown to cause cancer. Your dog doesn’t care if the
food looks like the colors of peas and carrots!

• Chemicals and preservatives, even when the foods and treats are
labeled “all natural.” If a company purchases ingredients that were
grown or raised with chemicals and preservatives, it does not have
to list them! The company must list only the chemicals and
preservatives they add during the manufacturing process.

Please take the time to learn about pet food labels.
Good quality may cost a bit more, but it will probably save you money in
the long run on health care issues.

To your pet’s health!

Warmly,

Barbara Lee
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Miss Willow that inspired the Liver Cookies of Love left us today.  She was born March 25, 1994 and left us December 1, 2009.  A good run to be sure.  I was told over 8 years ago to take Willow home that the cancer left us no hope and to prepare for her to die.  Well, she did not listen.  She was the light of my life and she just got too tired now.  She was almost 16 years old.  She inspired me to make these wonderful cookies.  She taught me how to feed my dog and how to clean my home.  She helped so many other animals that had cancer.

I will forever be grateful for all that we shared and all that she taught me.  She went quietly this morning and I have to say that the Vet was so supportive and caring.  There were flowers and a blanket and candles.  It was as sweet as a horrible moment could be.  I know that she is now again dancing in a young new body and not trapped in the frame of an elderly dog.

I loved you best of all Miss Will..and I always will.  Please hold us all in your prayers as we learn how to do life without Willow here in the form she was this morning.  I know that she will always be with us and I hold her in my heart and give thanks for all the blessings that came from her.

In loving memory to my sweet Willow,

Barbara and the boyes