Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Halloween Pet Costume Photo Contest
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| Winston was our 2011 1st place winner! |
Monday, October 1, 2012
Dog-tober Fest 2012
I can't believe summer has past and it is now October. Working many events this summer, time just flew by and sorry I have not kept up with the blog. Now it is time to update you on our lastest event. Dog-tober Fest 2012. Located in Deicke Park Huntley, IL the event runs 12-4pm this Saturday October 6th. This is the 4th annual Dog-tober Fest. Pet blessings, weiner dog races, games, adoptable dogs and so much more. So come on out for a fun day with your dogs. Admission and parking are free.
If you cannot make the event shop online! Use Coupon Code:Blogger & save on your order of $15.00 or more. This is our Blog of the month Deal just for you. So Happy Dog-tober to you! LOL
Ledfoots Pet Bakery
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
How to Read Pet Food Labels!
People often wonder about how to read their pet food labels. Here are a few things you should know so you will be confident when purchasing any pet foods or treats for your pet friends.
1. How to Read the ingredient list?
Like packaged food for people, pet food must list ingredients by weight, starting with the heaviest. But if the first ingredient is a type of meat, keep in mind that meat is about 75% water, according to the FDA.
Without that water weight, the meat probably would fall lower on the ingredient list.
Meat meals, such as chicken meal or meat and bone meal, are different; most of the water and fat have been removed, which concentrates the animal protein
2. What are by-products and should I avoid pet foods that contain them?
Liver, which is a byproduct, is rich in nutrients such as vitamin A. Meat byproducts also can contain blood, bone, brains, stomachs, udders, and cleaned intestines, according to the Association of American Feed Control Officials. Byproducts don't include hair, horns, teeth, and hooves, although an exception is allowed for amounts that occur unavoidably during processing.
Meat meal also may contain animal parts that many people consider to be byproducts. An ingredient listed as “chicken” or “beef” may include the heart, esophagus, tongue, and diaphragm.
It is a matter of personal choice about choosing a food that contains by-products. Your veterinarian will tell you any pet food labeled as “complete and balanced” should meet your pet’s nutritional needs. It is your personnel preference if you decide to feed your pets food with by-products. You do have your choice and there are foods out there that don't contain any by-products.
3. What are the chemical ingredients that I can not pronounce?
Preservatives, artificial colors, and stabilizers in pet food must be either approved by the FDA or be generally recognized as safe, a category that includes everything from high fructose corn syrup to benzoyl peroxide, used to bleach flours and cheese. Manufacturers must list the preservatives they add, but they do not always list preservatives in ingredients such as fish meal or chicken that are processed elsewhere.
Some pet owners don't want to buy food that contains the synthetic preservatives BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole), BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene), or ethoxyquin. These preservatives stop fats from turning rancid and can keep dry dog food fresh for about a year, but their safety has been questioned by some consumers and scientists. But the FDA says they’re safe at the level used in dog food.
Ethoxyquin came under scrutiny in the 1990s after complaints of skin allergies, reproductive problems, cancer, and organ failure in some dogs given food with this preservative. In 1997, the FDA asked dog food makers to halve the maximum allowed amount of ethoxyquin after tests conducted by manufacturer Monsanto Company showed possible liver damage in dogs fed high levels of the preservative.
Some manufacturers no longer use ethoxyquin, BHA, or BHT, instead using natural preservatives such as vitamin E (mixed tocopherols), vitamin C (ascorbic acid), and extracts of various plants, such as rosemary. Those also keep food fresh, but for a shorter period. Be sure to check a food’s“best by” date on the label before buying or feeding it to your pet.
4. How to make sure food meets my pets needs?
Many pet food makers follow model regulations set by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) that establish the minimum amount of nutrients needed to provide a complete and balanced diet. The statement may say the food is formulated to meet AAFCO standards or that it has been tested in feeding trials and found to provide complete nutrition.
The AAFCO statement also should say what life stage the food is appropriate for. For puppies, look for a food suitable for growth or all life stages. For adult dogs, look for adult maintenance or all life stages. Nutritional needs for senior dogs can vary, depending on health conditions, and there is no AAFCO standard for senior food.
5. What is the guaranteed analysis?
All pet food labels must list the minimum amount of protein and fat in the food and the maximum percentage of fiber and moisture.
Some pet food labels also list the percentage of other ingredients, such as calcium and phosphorous.
Low-fat dog foods often contain less fat and more fiber, to fill up a dog without adding calories.
At least 10% of the daily diet, by weight, should be protein, and 5.5% should be fat, according to the National Research Council, a scientific research unit of the nonprofit National Academies. Dog foods typically contain higher amounts than those, because dogs may not be able to digest all of the nutrients in a food.
6. What should I do now?
Now you can make a better decision when buying pet food and treats for your pet friends. If you don't know where to purchase these high quality all natural pet foods, Ledfoots Pet Bakery can now help you. You can now purchase high quality pet foods such as Orijen, Acana, Evangers, Tripett, Carna4, Nutrisca, Go! Natural, Now, PetGuard, Precise, Solid Gold, Tuscan Natural, Weruva, Tiki Dog, Tiki Cat, thourgh Ledfoots Pet Bakery. If you are local in the Dekalb county IL area we offer home and office delivery. So never run out of pet food again you can have it delivered to your door before you run out.
That goes for the same with Ledfoots Pet Bakery pet treats never run out of pet food or treats again, give us a call (815) 784-6358 to set up your pet food and pet treat delivery service. If you are out of state please e-mail us your address & zip code and we can give you accurate shipping charges regarding your choice of pet food to your home. Susan@LedfootsPetBakery.com
All pet treats can be ordered online at http://www.LedfootsPetBakery.com
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Daily Omega3 All Natural Supplement
In our quest to keep our pets healthier and safer I have been looking for a natural healthy product not only to help one ailment but many. That's when I found Ascenta Ultra pure, great tasting omega-3 for dogs and cats. Being a pet lover I hate seeing my pet suffer especially when they get older. So finding a product that takes care of the body from the inside that helps with arthritis, renal function especially in cats, and most cats in their senior years are being diagnosed with kidney disease. It also really helps their skin and coats but not only that it helps heart health function, immune system health. There is another reason I wanted an all natural supplement, our adopted shelter cats all have URI so we wanted them to have a better immune system and since I have been giving them Ascenta Feline Omega3, their sneezing went down from sneezing all day long, to maybe a couple sneezes a day and not at all. With no recurring events of URI.
I just heard a wonderful story about a gentlemen and his dog who has epilepsy. The dog would have seizures daily and now since his owner has been giving him Ascenta Canine Omega3 fish oil on a daily basis, he has had fewer seizures and they are a lot milder. So there you have it two case studies and mine was personal experience. Now that I found such a great product I wanted to let you know and help spread the word. We can make a difference in our pets lives.
Canine Omega3
Is EPA & DHA fish oil supplement.
Omega3 is beneficial to maintain: Joint Health, growth and reproduction, skin and coat health, heart healthy and endurance, renal function, immune system health.
Used by Veterinarian institutions.
Smokey meat flavor.
Feline Omega3
Omega3 is beneficial to maintain: Joint Health, growth and reproduction, skin and coat health, heart healthy and endurance, renal function, immune system health.
Used by Veterinarian institutions.
Ocean Fish Flavor-All Natural
Monday, March 14, 2011
Are Store bought treats good? What are the ingredients?
Propylene Glycol:
Propylene glycol is an approved food additive for dog food under the category of animal feed and is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for dogs. Similarly, propylene glycol is an approved food additive for human food as well. The exception is that it is prohibited for use in food for cats because of a species-specific reaction in the body, as noted in 21 CFR 582.1666.
Veterinary data indicate that propylene glycol is toxic to dogs with a 50% chance of being lethal at doses of 9mL/kg, although the figure is higher for most laboratory animals (LD50 at levels of 20mL/kg).
However, propylene glycol may be toxic to cats in ways not seen in other animals. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has determined that its presence in or on cat food has not been shown by adequate scientific data to be safe for use.
Another additive most commonly found in commercial dog treats is called sucrose. Yes, sucrose is Sugar and sometimes called saccharose. I alway wondered why Daisy would get so hyper after her training session. Yes, at this time I was giving her the store bought treats and guess what the first ingredient listed on the box was? Sugar. I could not beleive it. No wonder why she got hyper. This is when I began making homemade dog treats for her and morphed into Ledfoots Pet Bakery. Now everyone can purchase a safe healthy pet treat and you don't even have to leave the house. http://www.ledfootspetbakery.com/
These are just a couple of ingredients found in the store bought treats and food. Ledfoots Pet Bakery only uses the freshest human grade ingredients on the market. If we can not pronounce it then we won't use it. We find our treats to be the healthiest on the market today. The bakery treats also have natural health benefits to them, check out the listings below.
http://ledfootspetbakery.com/St-Patricks-Day-Shamrock-Dog-Biscuits-P1887141.aspx
http://ledfootspetbakery.com/Celebration-Gourmet-Dog-Cookies-P1841138.aspx
http://ledfootspetbakery.com/Barking-Wheat-Healthy-Homemade-Dog-Treats-4oz-PKG-P366218.aspx
Friday, February 4, 2011
February is Dog Dental Month!
We also carry the Braided Bully Sticks which naturally cleans the plaque off their teeth and we use this product once a month for our dogs. We carry the 6" braided bully sticks and 12" braided bully sticks. http://ledfootspetbakery.com/6-Free-Range-Braided-Bully-Sticks-Odor-Free--P1569708.aspx
http://ledfootspetbakery.com/12-Free-Range-Braided-Bully-Sticks-Odor-Free-P1282821.aspx
Now you might also be wondering about giving Greenies for your dog. We carry the all natural alternative to Greenies, they are called Terrabones which come in two sizes small and large. http://ledfootspetbakery.com/Terrabone-Small-All-Natural-Dog-Treat-Greenies-P1519490.aspx
http://ledfootspetbakery.com/Terrabone-Large-All-Natural-Dog-Treat-Greenies-P1519495.aspx
http://ledfootspetbakery.com/Terrabone-All-Natural-Dog-Treat-Greenies-P1803791.aspx
You will find all our oral care products under dog chews at http://www.ledfootspetbakery.com/
Check out the deer antlers these are safer then using rawhides.
http://ledfootspetbakery.com/10-12-Giant-Premium-Antler-Free-Range-Dog-Chew-P1278338.aspx
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