PET FOODS & SUPPLEMENT WE USE

EAGLE PACK PUPPY

Healthy Immune System

Fortified with our complete vitamin and mineral package; antioxidants like Vitamin C help support healthy immune function.
No Artificial Preservatives or Flavors
Instead, our formulas are preserved naturally and include healthy, flavorful ingredients.
Triple Animal Proteins
A variety of proteins help support healthy muscle tone while providing a great flavor dogs love.
Supports Optimal Growth Rate
Controlled calories and balanced mineral levels help support the proper pace of muscular and skeletal growth.
DHA for Brain & Eye Health
DHA helps support optimal development of the brain and eyes. 

EAGLE PACK ORIGINAL ADULT

Wholesome Grain & Fiber

Brown rice and oatmeal provide natural nutrients and fiber for healthy digestion and firm stools.

No Artificial Preservatives or Flavors

Instead, our formulas are preserved naturally and include healthy, flavorful ingredients.
Triple Animal Proteins
A variety of proteins help support healthy muscle tone while providing a great flavor dogs love.

Healthy Supplements

Additional nutritional support from glucosamine hydrochloride to help maintain joint health and flaxseed to support skin and coat health.
Antioxidant Support
Fortified with our complete vitamin and mineral package; antioxidants like Vitamin C to support healthy immune function. 

NutriSource® Adult Dog Chicken and Rice Formula provides super premium nutrition in a scientifically formulated easy to digest food. Real chicken is the number one ingredient in NutriSource® Adult dog food. Chicken is a source of high quality protein to help maintain muscle mass and strength. Chicken has a rich, wholesome taste that dogs love. NutriSource® combines chicken, rice, and carefully selected ingredients in the precise blend to balance all essential nutrients necessary for optimum health, well being and long life. Readily available nutrients in chicken and rice go to work on the inside, resulting in less waste.

New and Improved - made with organic selenium and organic zinc - no wheat. 
Protein - 26%
Fat - 16%

FORTAN CAFORTAN

The special concentrate Cafortan with all the nutrients needed for life and performance increases general resistance and promotes teeth and bone growth. It leads to a glorious dog coat, increases food utilisation, improves performance and compensates for common errors in diet.

Cafortan contains the broadest range of fully effective agents especially adapted to the physiology of dogs. It is a basic security for the health of your dog and contains essential vitamins, minerals, trace elements and amino acids contained naturally in high quality, special dried yeasts, peptones, plants and haemoglobin. The natural balance of the ingredients results in a mutually supportive and partially exponentiating effect.

The food supplement may be fed up to 20% of the daily food ration to dogs of any age due to its increased vitamin D3 and trace element contents compared to complete foodsAverage Analysis : Crude protein 40%, crude fat 4,3%, crude fibres 4,5%, crude ash 20,7%, calcium 4,49%, phosphorus 2,2%, potassium 2%, magnesium 1%.
Per kg : Vitamin A 200.000 IU, B1 200 mg, B2 200 mg, B6 100 mg, B12 1.000 µg, C 1.000 mg, D3 10.000 IU, E/alpha-tocopherolacetate 1.000 mg, biotin 6.000 µg, choline 3.000 mg, folic acid 40 mg, inosite 50 mg, niacin 1.200 mg, calcium-D-pantothenate 500 mg,dl-methionine 6,000 mg, citric acid.
Trace Elements : 10 mg cobalt from cobalt (ll) carbonate, 2.800 mg iron from iron (ll) sulfates monohydrate, 12 mg iodine from calcium iodate, 75 mg copper from copper (ll) sulphate pentahydrate, 250 mg manganese from manganese (ll) oxide, 1 mg molybdenum from sodiummölybdate, 0,5 mg selenium from sodium selenite, 300 mg zinc from zinc oxide.

TOXIC FOODS & PLANTS FOR DOGS

Chocolate contains theobromine, a compound that is a cardiac stimulant and a diuretic.

After their pet has eaten a large quantity of chocolate, many pet owners assume their pet is unaffected. However, the signs of sickness may not be seen for several hours, with death following within twenty-four hours. Symptoms include Staggering, labored breathing, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, tremors, fever, heart rate increase, arrhythmia, seizures, coma, death. 

Cocoa powder and cooking chocolate are the most toxic forms. A 10-kilogram dog can be seriously affected if it eats a quarter of a 250gm packet of cocoa powder or half of a 250gm block of cooking chocolate. These forms of chocolate contain ten times more theobromine than milk chocolate. Thus, a chocolate mud cake could be a real health risk for a small dog. Even licking a substantial part of the chocolate icing from a cake can make a dog unwell.

Semi-sweet chocolate and dark chocolate are the next most dangerous forms, with milk chocolate being the least dangerous. A dog needs to eat more than a 250gm block of milk chocolate to be affected. Obviously, the smaller the dog, the less it needs to eat.

Onions and garlic contain the toxic ingredient thiosulphate. Onions are more of a danger.

Pets affected by onion toxicity will develop haemolytic anaemia, where the pet's red blood cells burst while circulating in its body. Symptoms include Hemolytic Anemia, labored breathing, liver damage, vomiting, diarrhea, discolored urine. 

The poisoning occurs a few days after the pet has eaten the onion. All forms of onion can be a problem including dehydrated onions, raw onions, cooked onions and table scraps containing cooked onions and/or garlic. Left over pizza, Chinese dishes and commercial baby food containing onion, sometimes fed as a supplement to young pets, can cause illness.

While garlic also contains the toxic ingredient thiosulphate, it seems that garlic is less toxic and large amounts would need to be eaten to cause illness.

Mushroom toxicity does occur in dogs and it can be fatal if certain species of mushrooms are eaten. Amanita phalloides is the most commonly reported severely toxic species of mushroom in the US but other Amanita species are toxic. Symptoms include Abdominal pain, drooling, liver damage, kidney damage, vomiting diarrhea, convulsions, coma, death.

As few as a handful of raisins or grapes can make a dog ill; however, of the 10 cases reported to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC), each dog ingested between 9 ounces and 2 pounds of grapes or raisins. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and lethargy.

Macadamia nuts are another concern, along with most other kinds of nuts. Their high phosphorus content is said to possibly lead to bladder stones. Dogs develop a tremor of the skeletal muscles, and weakness or paralysis of the hindquarters. Affected dogs are often unable to rise and are distressed, usually panting. Some affected dogs have swollen limbs and show pain when the limbs are manipulated.

Baby foods can contain onion powder, which can be toxic to dogs. Can also result in nutritional deficiencies, if fed in large amounts.

Bones from fish can cause obstruction or laceration of the digestive system.

Cat food is generally too high in protein and fats.

Fat trimmings can cause pancreatitis.

Milk & dairy food. Some adult dogs and cats do not have sufficient amounts of the enzyme lactase, which breaks down the lactose in milk. This can result in diarrhea. Lactose-free milk products are available for pets.

Raw eggs contain an enzyme called avidin, which decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin). This can lead to skin and hair coat problems. Raw eggs may also contain Salmonella.

Raw fish van result in a thiamine (a B vitamin) deficiency leading to loss of appetite, seizures, and in severe cases, death. More common if raw fish is fed regularly.

 As we let our dogs roam freely in and out of the house, we need to be aware of what we are exposing our pets to. There are various plants that are poisonous to dogs both inside and outside of our homes. Below is a chart of some of the more common plants our dogs may come in contact with. For more on Toxic Plants, Click here.

These plants are probably the most popular holiday plant and are easily recognizable by their large red, white, pink, or mottled leaves. These plants also contain a thick, milky irritant sap. In general, it would take ingestion of a large amount of this plant to see possible clinical signs in your pet. Signs could include vomiting, anorexia and depression. The symptoms are generally self-limiting and treatment is rarely needed. Your Vet may recommend limiting food and water intake for 1 or 2 hours if your pet is suspected of becoming sick after ingestion of poinsettias.

Some members of the Lilly family of plants can result in serious illness in cats. Specifically, Easter Lilies, tiger lilies, Japanese show lilies, rubrum lilies, many lily hybrids and day lilies have been known to cause kidney failure.

DON'T GIVE HONEY FOR YOUR PUPPY !!!!!

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Honey and puppies are a dangerous combination. Honey can contain botulism spores which can be tolerated by a mature dog's immune system but not by puppies with an under developed immune system.

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A word of caution though- do not administer honey to puppies. Unlike adult dogs, their immune system are under developed and reacts differently to sweet substances that contain botulism spores such as honey.

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This sweet substance can contain botulism spores that can be tolerated by a mature dog’s immune system but not by puppies with under developed immune systems.

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Although honey can be great for adults and young children. One should be careful giving honey to infants, puppies, and other baby animals. It may contain some botulism spores that can affect a young animal or baby since their immune systems are not mature enough to tolerate it.

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Honey can contain botulism spores; a sick dog who is exposed to botulism spores is at increased risk of falling ill because his already-weak body is unable to fight off illness. It's a risk that pet owners must be aware of when trying to help a sick dog who won't eat.

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It is important for dog owners to be aware of the fact that honey can contain the botulinum spores that cannot be handled by the immature digestive organ of puppies. 

Other Potential Dangers :

• Avocado (all parts) - the toxic ingredient in avocado is called persin (toxic amount unknown). Most documented cases of poisoning have been in livestock that have eaten all parts of the avocado and in large amounts. The toxin may be confined to the leaves, bark, skin or seed but the flesh is thought to be poisonous to birds. 
• Pear pips, the kernels of plums, peaches and apricots, apple core pips (contain cyanogenic glycosides resulting in cyanide poisoning)
• Potato peelings and green looking potatoes.
• Rhubarb leaves.
• Mouldy/spoiled foods (keep garbage lid firmly on) 
• Alcohol 
• Yeast dough 
• Coffee grounds, beans & tea (caffeine) 
• Hops (used in home brewing) 
• Tomato leaves & stems (green parts) 
• Broccoli (in large amounts) 
• Cigarettes, tobacco, cigars. 
• Xylitol (sweetener often found in sugar-free gum) 
• Cooked bones - they can splinter and cause gut perforation, as well as blockages in the intestine, tooth fractures, and cooked chop bones can get stuck across the roof of the mouth. 
• Corn cobs - a common cause of intestinal blockage requiring surgical removal.

POEM

A PUPPY'S PRAYER

Now, I lay me down to sleep,
The king-size bed is soft and deep...
I sleep right in the center groove
My human being can hardly move!
I've trapped her legs, she's tucked in tight
And here is where I pass the night
No one disturbs me or dares intrude
Till morning comes and "I want food!"

I sneak up slowly to begin
My nibbles on my human's chin.
She wakes up quickly,
I have sharp teeth
I'm a puppy, don't you see?
For the morning's here
and it's time to play
I always seem to get my way...


So thank you Lord for giving me
This human person that I see.
The one who hugs and holds me tight
And shares her bed with me at night!


A DOG'S LOVE

A dog's love
seems to have no end
When humans want to hate
a dog, simply wants to mend

A dog's love
is expressed each time
Where as humans seem
to leave their feelings behind

A dog's love
is always the same
When humans love
some play a game

A dog's love
we may never understand
For they love completely
that seems lost in man

A dog's love
can only be known
By one who loved a dog
and dog moments they own

Dog moments are special
only way I can explain
They are when a dog affects
both your heart and your brain

A PET'S TEN COMMANDMENTS

My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Remember that before you buy me.

Give me time to understand what you want of me. Don't be impatient, short-tempered, or irritable.

Place your trust in me and I will always trust you back. Respect is earned not given as an inalienable right.

Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment; I am not capable of understanding why. I only know I have been rejected. You have your work, entertainment, and friends, but I only have you.

Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice and your tone. You only have to look at my tail.

Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it and if it's cruel, it may affect me forever.

Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt you,

and yet, I choose not to bite you.

Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak. It may be I am just dog-tired.

Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old and may also need love, care, comfort, and...

On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say, "I can't bear to watch" or "Let it happen in my absence". Everything is easier for me if you are there. Remember, regardless of what you do, I will always love you.

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