- Corn Gluten Meal
AAFCO - Corn Gluten Meal is the dried residue from corn after the removal of the larger part of the starch and germ, and the separation of the bran by the process employed in the wet milling manufacture of corn starch or syrup, or by enzymatic treatment of the endosperm.
Solid Gold premium dog food states that it is: "Added to pet food to slow down the transition of rancid animal fats (think toxic waste). This holds the waste in. Kidneys and liver work overtime. Dogs may chew their lower backs. Feet may swell, so the dogs lick their feet. Corn is thought to be the #3 common cause of food allergies in dogs.
I just had to put that in as a personal note to myself (and other dog-food-obessed-on-their-pet's-health readers). This is like the worst ingredient in kibbles you could feed your pup. Yeah, it's carbohydrates, but it's difficult for dogs to digest.
Clover went to the vet today in Northern, since she's been coughing for a week now. The vet had this device wherein he checks the ear for wax and ear mites and Et and i got to see it on the tv. Coolness. In the end, we found it it wasn't very cool since that activity alone cost $20 (and it lasted for 2 minutes). Overall, ET paid for $170 and she never even understood what Clover's disease was (Vet had heavy spanish accent).
Tina's been using ear drops on Clover called Tresaderm. 15ml for $25... After a short research, i found one on the web for $13! I hate that animal clinic.
What a scam.
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I want a bull mastiff as a second pet. Once we get a pet-friendly coop, that is.
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Clover and Shiloh made peace today, thanks to our middleman and personal dog whisperer David Roman. This will be the start of their lasting friendship!
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