- Feeding commercially manufactured;
- Dry and wet dog and cat food (kibble, etc.) and treats;
- Particularly food and treats that contain...
- GMO corn and derivatives;
- GMO Soy and derivatives;
- Ethoxyquin and other chemical-based preservatives;
- Prescription dog and cat food that contains other harmful additives;
- Dental chews;
- If your dog is drinking fluorinated water;
- If your are brushing your dog’s or cat's teeth with commercially manufactured dog or cat toothpaste or oral rinse - there are so many healthy simple and safe alternatives to prevent gingivitus and periodontal disease.
- If you have your dog on chemical based flea, tick, dewormers or heartworm preventatives, - topical or orally ingested products;
- If you are using commercially manufactured chemical-based household cleaners;
- If you are using any herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers on your lawn and garden - or you are living near a neighbour, parkland or farmer who uses these products;
- If you are walking your dog on salt treated roads or sidewalks in the winter…
- 1,4-diaminobenzene
- Artificial colors (i.e. blue 1,2,4, disperse blue 1; green 1,2,3; red 4,9,17,19,22,33,40; yellow 5,6,8; disperse yellow 3 - will be shown as D =&C or FD&C…i.e. FD&C Red No.6);
- Benzalkonium Chloride and Benzethonium Chloride - synthetic germicides, long term use may affect immune system, cause asthma;
- BHA;
- BHT;
- Coal Tar Dyes;
- Diethanolamine (DEA);
- DEA-Cocamide & Lauramide & Oleamidecondensates;
- DEA-cocamide/lauramide condensates;
- DEA-MEA/Acetame;
- DEA-Sodium lauryl sulfate;
- Dioxins;
- Fragrances (Parfum) - unless from a truly all natural source;
- Methylisothiazolinone (MIT);
- Methicone;
- Triethanolamine (TEA);
- Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS);
- Sodium Laureth Sulphate (SLES);
- Paraphenylenediamine;
- PEG-compounds (1,4-dioxane, propylene glycol and other ingredients with the letters "eth" , i.e.polyethylene glycol);
- P-phenylenediamine;
- Propylene Glycol (used in anti-freeze!);
- Phthalates;
- Petrolatum or Mineral Oil (can be contaminated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons);
- Sodium Hydroxide;
- Triclosan.
In addition many companies including those that manufacture pet food and other pet products including shampoo and rinse test their products on 'research' dogs, cats, rabbits and other animals. These research animals suffer while enduring cruel and debilitating testing and are then 'euthanized' when no longer 'required' or when too damaged to be of further 'use'. The majority of research animals come from two basic sources: they are breed specifically for use as research animals or, 2) they are from 'shelters', pounds and other animal control centers (ACC). While Pound Seizure is the law in places like Ontario Canada, some shelters in other parts of the USA and Canada choose to sell dogs and cats to D3 dealers that sell these innocent animals to research laboratories.
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As a dog groomer....I would like to know if you have any suggestions on shampoo type products which are non toxic that I can purchase. My products are not labeled with the listed ingredients. How do I know they are toxic free
ReplyDeleteIf the ingredients are not provided on the label I would not use the products - you have no way of knowing if they are toxic free unless the manufacturer provides you with a website you can go to or a phone number that you can call to do research. As far as I am concerned if they are not listing ingredients they have something to hide. If they were proud of their product they would list the ingredients.
DeleteLook for products that contain truly natural ingredients like coconut oil, kelp, aloe, citrus extracts etc.
Common pet product ingredients such as aloe, chamomile, and citrus are toxic to cats and dogs. Check the ASPCA or PetPoisonHelpline.com
DeleteJanet, the ASPCA`s listings are full of errors...the following provides some examples:
DeleteFirst it important to understand that the SPCA and its various branches:
1) Normally include allopathic veterinarians as members of their staff and also on their Board of Directors. Allopathic practitioners of medicine (human, canine, etc.)are excellent at emergency medicine but know little to nothing of nutrition, natural means of healing,nor how to strategically prevent illness - read here http://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.ca/2013/05/conventional-practitioners-of-modern.html
2) SPCA's HS's etc get a lot of food and medicine donated by the major pet food manufactures, i.e. http://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.ca/2013/05/is-prescription-dog-cat-food-sold-in.html and from the major pharmaceutical companies, i.e. http://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.ca/2013/03/does-your-dog-really-need-to-be-on.html
In keeping with a knowledge base that is allopathic and is supported by big money the SPCA's list of dangerous foods does simply reflects the type of expertise within the society. This statement is not intended to belittle the SPCA but instead is simply a recognition of the culture of alloptahic medicine and the focus of those large pet-food and pharmaceutical companies.
They (the ASPCA) simply do not understand the depth of the topic and simply publish what they are told by their allopathic veterinarians and the pharmaceutical companies. Honestly speaking it would not be in the best interest allopathic veterinarians and the pharmaceutical companies if more people knew how to treat issues with natural means - their multi-billion $ industry would lose $ in both the short term and the long term...
There are many foods that when provided in moderation (to a dog) have many health benefits; but when provided in large amounts can have less than beneficial effects...for example:
Delete1) Garlic (http://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.ca/2012/06/garlic-for-dogs-health-benefits.html);
2) Fats (http://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.ca/2012/06/fatty-acids-for-dogs-omega-3-omega-6.html);
and so on
3) Fish, eggs, organ meats, etc. (http://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.ca/2012/02/foods-that-dogs-should-never-eat.html)
The key is to provide these foods within a threshold where the food retains its healthful contributions - just as we would approach foods in the human diet.
So, when fresh lemon or other fresh citrus is added to the daily diet in reasonable amounts toxicity is not an issue. If instead your dog drinks a couple of tablespoons of lemon oil - I would say you truly have something to worry about.
All of my dogs eat a little citrus on a daily basis they also eat garlic on a daily basis. The ASPCA also lists dairy products as a food that dogs should not eat. One has to wonder where they did their research. Dogs have for 1000's of years eaten 'people' food including dairy products such as kefir and yogurt (http://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.ca/2012/05/foods-rich-in-probiotics-beneficial-for.html, hard cheese, cottage cheese. My dogs eat (in reasonable beneficial quantities) yogurt hard cheese and cottage cheese every day. My dogs (http://www.ottawavalleydogwhisperer.com/My-Pack_My-Pack.html#.Ua_OZZwsa64) are very healthy :>)
The ASPCA also lists raw meat as dangerous for dogs - funny that raw meat is a species appropriate food for dogs. It is not that raw meat id bad for dogs, it is that when the raw meat is not stored and handled properly it can BECOME a source of e-coli, etc.
DeletePrior to the 1950's when most dogs and cat`s ate 'people' food, dogs and cats lived longer healthier lives - dogs lived twice the life span that they live today.
I find it ironic that the ASPCA does not include on their list of foods that are bad for dogs - items such as...
1) Ethoxyquin (http://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.ca/2013/02/fish-fish-meal-and-ethoxyquin-danger-do.html);
2) GMO Corn and soy (http://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.ca/2013/04/corn-and-soy-are-very-bad-for-your-dogs.html)
3) The many ingredients listed in this article (http://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.ca/2013/05/is-prescription-dog-cat-food-sold-in.html)
4) And the many ingredients (approved by the FDA and AFCO) listed in this article (http://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.ca/2012/02/how-to-choose-good-kibble-for-your-dog.html)and all commonly found in Dry and Wet commercially manufactured dog and cat food.
In my opinion a proper list of dangerous foods for dog should be based on common sense, logic and a proper explanation such as this one is http://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.ca/2012/02/foods-that-dogs-should-never-eat.html
As well the ASPCA fails to mention all of the toxins commonly included in dog care products such as dental chews, toothpaste (http://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.ca/2012/02/foods-that-dogs-should-never-eat.html) and shampoo (http://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.ca/2012/07/dog-and-pet-shampoo-unsafe-harmful.html).
So is lemon bad for dogs - only if you serve it to your dog in unreasonable quantities.
In the same vein the juice of the aloe vera is not toxic to dogs or cats - in fact it provides health benefits - my dogs get aloe on a daily basis.
Chamomile is not only not toxic to dogs but it can be used in herbal teas, tinctures and ingested as a herb. It can also be used on cats. It is commonly used as an anti-inflammatory and as a calming agent.
The ASPCA says dairy is bad for dogs and cats - this is another misconception http://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.ca/2013/07/dairy-products-cheese-kefir-yogurt-are.html
My dogs, my cats eat yogurt, cheese and cottage cheese on a daily basis as do my clients dogs and the dogs I used to foster.
Cheers, Karen