Tag Archives: unhealthy

Backyard Breeders

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Terrier Mama

What is with people these days? They think because they buy a puppy that they should be breeding it. What is it? Do they think they are going to make a quick buck? Makes me sick. how old does a … Continue reading →

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Iams Is Poor Quality Dog Food

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Terrier Mama

My in-laws recently adopted a sweet cocker spaniel and they were feeding him Iams dog food. My sister-in-law was expressing how many times the poor guy was going poop. He would go outside, then a few minutes later, have an … Continue reading →

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Lexi Still Sick

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Terrier Mama

Lexi still has her terrible cough and cold. Sneezing, coughing, wheezing, the works. The good news is she is wonderful otherwise. Eating, drinking, pooing, and playing up a storm! She’s been on (3) Anti-biotics, and nothing really helped. No worse, … Continue reading →

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The Dog Whisperer

Posted on January 25, 2009 by Terrier Mama

I admit, I occasionally watch the TV show “The Dog Whisperer” but I don’t agree with his training methods. I believe in positive re-enforcement, and not forcing the dog to do something. I am not alone in my disbelief of … Continue reading →

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Purina One Natural Blends Dog Food

Posted on June 19, 2007 by Terrier Mama

Purina One has a new dog food called Purina One Natural Blends. They are hyping it to be natural and sooo good for your dog. Let’s take a closer look. They try to compare it to other dog kibble: http://www.naturalblends.com/nat_dog_chick_compare.asp … Continue reading →

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Ethoxyquin as a Preservative

Posted on April 9, 2007 by Terrier Mama

While researching dog foods, I learned about a preservative called Ethoxyquin. Quote from Wikipedia: Ethoxyquin is a quinoline-based antioxidant used as a food preservative and a pesticide (under commercial names such as “Stop-Scald”). It is commonly used as a preservative … Continue reading →

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Menu Foods Recall – What I Have Learned

Posted on April 9, 2007 by Terrier Mama

By coincidence, the same time I was researching new food choices for Mindy (and her weight loss challenge), the Menu Foods pet food recall was just hitting the news. So my online research into pet foods had an even greater … Continue reading →

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Mindy is Overweight

Posted on March 17, 2007 by Terrier Mama

Mindy had her annual physical recently, and we were shocked to realize that she gained over 2 lbs since her last vet visit in late November! She is now over 17 lbs. After we returned home, I thought about the … Continue reading →

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Mindy Just Peed on Mike’s Chair

Posted on November 13, 2005 by Terrier Mama

I am so shocked, but Mike told me Mindy jumped up on his chair (leather recliner) like she always does, and she turned around (facing away from him) and peed right on the foot rest by his legs. I think … Continue reading →

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Watch Those Greenies

Posted on August 22, 2005 by Terrier Mama

Mindy really loves her greenies, and we give one to her a few times a week. The problem is, she devours the small greenies in a matter of a few minutes! This morning, right after she came inside, she heaved … Continue reading →

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