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Flint River Ranch Pet Foods ~ All Natural foods for your pets.
Super premium nutrition and human grade ingredients.
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Flint River Ranch is shipped to your door via UPS, direct from the manufacturer, so you don't wonder how long it has been sitting on the shelf. Flint kibble is made fresh 3 times weekly :)
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed or return prepaid the unused portion, to Flint River, within 30 days for full purchase price refund. Best if served within 5 months of purchase. Formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Profile(s) for All Life Stages.
The Key - to the Very Best Dogfood!
Ingredients are very important, and Flint River Ranch uses the very best. Another important factor is Flint River Ranch’s Oven Baking Process, which makes the food Easier to Digest.
Oven Baking breaks down hard-to-digest starches into easily digestible dextrins. Oven Baking produces a very rich food. The smaller morsels are important; they will be digested very quickly in the pet's system helping create immediate nutritional value for your dog or cat. The larger, crunchy kibble naturally cleans teeth, exercises the gums and freshens breath.
Other premium dogfoods, even the ones that use wonderful ingredients, make their dog foods by a “steam extrusion” process. This process (steam extrusion) expands the food with air creating a uniform shape. Extruded foods do not digest into a dog's system as quickly and efficiently as Oven-Baked foods, and sometimes cause diarrhea. Pet owners will find less odor and stool clean-up! The secret to good nutrition is not how many nutrients are present in a dog's food, but rather , how available they are and how efficiently they can be utilized when digested. The good value is baked-in, not sprayed on.
The Chicken Meal, Rice and Lamb formula of Flint River is nutritionally complete and balanced for all stages of your dog's life according to AAFCO Nutrient Profiles for Dog Foods. No Artificial Colors No Artificial Flavors No By-Products No Chemical Preservatives No Ethoxyquin, BHA or BHT All Natural Ingredients - plus Essential Vitamins and Minerals. All natural ingredients - plus essential Chelated Vitamins and Minerals.
Most brands of dog food include some by-products and chemical preservatives. The use of low quality products and chemical preservatives may be associated with dry skin, allergic reactions, dental disease, poor health and degenerative organ disfunction. The average dog (44 lbs) can consume 26 lbs of preservatives each year. Flint River Ranch choses all natural, human grade ingredients.
Flint River is concentrated for better nutrition, palatability and digestibility, you will feed from 20% - 40% less than other foods.
Helping you to read Flint Rivers Label
Chicken Meal - chicken which has been ground or otherwise reduced in particle size. We use only human grade chicken in Flint River Dog kibbles. No feathers, beaks, etc.
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Dog Food Secrets
by David the Dogman
Dog foods do vary in quality. So do the companies that make the foods. To some companies quality is only a word. To others, it's a way of life.
Ultimately, the quality of a dog food is best measured by your dog. How your dog performs on the food, how he looks, feels and acts are the best measures of the quality of any food. At least 30 per cent of my clients that report behavioural problems find that a change of food changes the unwanted behaviour.
No matter what a food company claims unless your dog has bright eyes, silky hair and supple skin, and is not overweight, then the food is not right for him.
Not all dogs do well on a particular brand of food, some dogs simply do better than others.
Most foods are categorised as Economy, Regular, Premium, Super Premium and Performance. Regular and Premium foods are not formulated like a Super Premium or Performance food.
Dogs have simple stomachs and short digestive tracts for digesting meat. They also lack the saliva enzyme amylase, which is necessary for pre-digesting starch. Dogs have adapted to foods with high vegetable protein levels, however they perform better when fed foods high in meat protein and animal fats.
Checking the label of a Super Premium or Performance food an animal protein will be listed as the first or second major ingredient. These should include either chicken, or turkey meat, or poultry by products meals, meat or pork meals or other animal by products. A least two sources of fat or oil should be included for adequate energy and essential fatty acids.
Fat in food is the dog's source of energy. Animal fat contains essential and non-essential fatty acids as well as provides a highly digestible and easily metabolised energy source. Generally, poultry, turkey or chicken fat are higher in quality because they have more unsaturated fatty acids and are more digestible than animal tallow.
Vegetable oils, such as soybean oil, lecithin corn oil, wheat germ oil, sesame seed oil or linseed oil all contain high levels of linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid for dogs. These should be combined with animal fats for the best long-term results of a glossy haircoat and soft pliable skin.
Carbohydrates are the third most important nutrient and ingredient class in modern Super Premium and Performance foods. Simple carbohydrates in dog food come from quality sources like rice, oatmeal, corn or wheat. These are easily digested when properly cooked.
Fibre, a complex carbohydrate is essential for proper digestion and stool formation. Beet pulp and tomato promace are both high in fibre. Other sources of fibre include rice, soy hulls, oat hulls, wheat bran and peanut hulls. All these come from the external portion of the seed coat. These sources except peanut hulls have microscopic sharp edges, which can cause small cuts in the intestine. This reduces the intestine's effectiveness in nutrient digestion. Peanut hulls on the other hand, have the potential of being contaminated with aflatoxins and should never be used in a quality dog or cat food.
Vitamin and mineral fortification is an absolute necessity in nutritionally balancing any food for dogs. While the vitamins and minerals generally, make up less than 2% of the total food by weight, they provide some of the most crucial nutrients. These include 12 to 16 vitamins and 15 to 25 minerals. Often the list of these micro nutrients is much longer than the list of major ingredients. Expect this list in all dog foods. Super Premium usually feature more than one source for each vitamin and mineral. The ingredient list will be longer compared to non-premium foods.
It is not recommended that you add anything by way of food supplement, or vitamin to Super Premium Foods.
To sum it all up lets us compare Regular/Economic foods to Regular Petrol, then compare a Premium food to a Premium petrol, and of course Super Premium food to a Super Premium petrol. That is a simple example and indication. By the way I would not put diesel in my car, it would not run, it needs super premium petrol.
Commitment, Firmness, but kindness.
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Do you have any problems with your pet? Then why not send your problem to DAVID THE DOGMAN. David is a Canine Behaviourist who works and lives in Marbella, Spain. Tel/Fax (00345) 2883388. His web site is located at: http://www.thedogman.net. David has his own radio and TV shows, and writes for many newspapers and magazines. David has been working with dogs for many years and started his career in Israel, working on the Border Police. He has been involved in all forms of training, including air sea rescue, air scent work, and has trained dogs for finding drugs. David has devoted the past 10 years to studying behaviour and the very passive approach. He does not use choke chains, check chains, or any form of aggression.
David The Dogman is available for private consultations in your home, for further details telephone; Tel; (95) 2883388
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Frustrated Over High Veterinarian Bills?
Copyright © 2004, Kim Bloomer
Aspenbloom WellPet News Channel
http://aspenbloom.byregion.net
Over the past 30 years we have learned so much about taking
good care of our pets, right? We feed them "premium" high
dollar pets foods, give them tasty packaged treats, vaccinate
them yearly, bathe them with expensive shampoos, give them
heartworm preventative, use flea collars or flea and tick
preventative, brush their teeth, and get yearly checkups
with our vets.
Then why are our pets not healthier? Why, instead, are they
getting more and more humanlike diseases such as allergies,
diabetes, thyroid problems, cancer, and on and on? Why are
their coats not so shiny anymore, and they seem to scratch
and itch all the time? Why are they so lazy and sleep all the
time? Why do they still smell bad, have waxy ears, and bad
plaque on their teeth?
The biggest problem points to nutrition, or lack thereof. But
I feed my pet a high premium pet food recommended by my vet
you might say. Exactly - that, however, is the problem. These
so-called premium foods are full of "byproducts", corn meal,
and many other things our pets were never designed to eat nor
utilize in their bodies. The preservatives alone are not allowed
in human products so how could our pets be expected to digest
these toxins without repercussions to their health? The
"byproducts" are things that should just be destroyed and
not used for anything let alone pet food.
Another problem is exactly the thing you thought were protecting
them: yearly vaccinations. This is a huge problem because the
rabies vaccine is the one that is mandated by law and it the
very worst one for your pets. These yearly vaccinations are
not only not necessary but could be a major contributor to the
diseases that are plaguing our pets. Vaccinosis is the result
of all this over vaccinating and possibly even the culprit
behind all the diagnosed diseases resulting in the decline
of the health of pets.
Combine poor food, over vaccinating, with the toxins from flea
collars, pet toothpaste, packaged treats, and preventative
medicines and you've got unhealthy, immune suppressed pets
that lack the energy to do much more than sleep.
Okay, so now what? Fortunately there are solutions and the best
one to start with is food; preferably raw. If that doesn't
appeal to you there are other solutions and answers to help
you help your pets on the road to better health. There are now pet
foods on the market that have human grade ingredients without
all the toxic preservatives and byproducts. Here are a few to
get you started:
http://SeeSpotGlow.com
http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/petfood.htm
http://www.holistichorse.com
http://www.herbsnbirds.com
There are solutions to protect your pet in lieu of vaccinations
and still comply with the law. Holistic veterinarians have
alternatives to help you in this area:
http://www.altvetmed.com
http://ahvma.org
When a pet has a healthy immune system, they won't smell bad,
have waxy ears, and cruddy teeth. There are alternatives to
using toxic flea collars and preventative medicines for your
pet. Use the resources provided in this article and you will
find the best solutions for you and your pets. You can lower
your vet bills and your pets can live longer, healthier lives.
Resource Box:
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Kim Bloomer operates a home and internet business in health.
www.aspenbloomnutrition.com ; and is publisher of
Aspenbloom WellPet News Channel where you can subscribe free at
http://quikonnex.com/channel/subscribe/AspenbloomWellPet/584
details at http://aspenbloom.byregion.net
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Page Highlights - An easy listing of what pet supplies will be found in each of our pages page. Click links in left column.
Neckwear for Dogs- This page features some great products to show off how you spoil your pet. Beautiful leather colors and gem collars, and collar charms. As well as jewelry for the pet. Perfect for yorkie lovers!
Yorkie Jewelry for People! The prettiest necklaces, pendants, pins, and brooches. Perfect for gift giving!
Greeting and Holiday Cards - A wide selection of greeting and holiday cards featuring your number one terror.....the yorkie! Buy singles or in sets.
Pet Ramp and Pet Step - Avoid joint problems and accidents in toy breeds and large breeds by choosing from our 7 sizes of pet steps or from 11 styles of pet ramps.
Doggles- Fashion sunglasses with UV protection for your dog. ILS Doggles and Ja-Lo style sunglasses.
Belly Bands- housetraining aids or boy diapers for your dog.
Yorkie Purse- Several GREAT looking yorkie purse for fashion fun!
Pet Carriers and Sherpa Bags- pet travel supplies for your pets including wheeled pet carriers (can double as a pet carseat), sherpa carriers, sherpa back pack and sherpa totes.
Pet Carseat and Pet Travel- A simple and inexpensive car harness, chose a pet carseat from five styles, or a wheeled pet carriers (can double as a pet carseat) to ensure safe pet travel.
Agility Fun- An aglity starter kit for beginners, and practice equipment for those that are more serious. No competitive agility equipment is found here.
Pet Pockets and Front Pouches- 6 styles of pet pockets, or pet front carriers to take your toy breeds with you. Also the Lumbar pac the pet hipster AND a pet bicyle basket!
Pet Beds - economy pet beds in several colors. The well known Bowser Pet Bed for the more plush minded. Crate mats / nap mats, pet pillows and the luxery pet sofa bed.
Treats for Terrors- Herbal Wafers, Jubilee Wafers with glucosamine, Smooches, Wild Side Salmon Treats, nylabones, and smokey bones.
Pet Toy Box- Wooden pet toy box in your choice of stain. Add your pets name to personalize the pet toy box.
Toys for Terrors- Boingo Ball, I Cube, plush toys with squeakers, and latex squeaker toys for your dogs.
Flint River Ranch- quality kibble in Lamb / Millet / Rice Dog food, Puppy Adult Kibble, and the new Fish and Chips (trout and sweet potato) All natural dog food.
Honest Kitchen- Embark, Force and Verve dehydrated dog foods. Supplements include Sparkle, Invigor and Perfect Form. All natural dog food which is perfect for home and pet travel.
Ex Pens / Exercise Pens- 6 heights of ex pens including our most popular and hard to find 18" exercise pens. All by National Cage. We also carry add on panels to extend your exercise pens, you will find add on roof and flooring for your ex pens too.
Pet Cages / pet crates- pop up dog tent, outward hound porta crate, and 14 sizes of (wire pens) pet crates, and puppy pens by National Cage. Accessories include galzanized trays and crate carts to for easy moving of your pet cages. Multi Level Pens are popular with multiple dog owners.
Grooming- Pet Clippers including the Arco Moser Mini Clipper and the Arco Moser Full Size Rechargeable Clipper. For trimming ears and feet on toy breeds, we have the Wahl Pocket Pro and the Wahl Stylique Trimmers. You will also find Grooming bands / Top Knot Bands.
Yorkie Home Decor- Yorkie Bookends, Yorkie Statue, Yorkie Figurines, and Yorkie Plaques. Great for gift giving.
For the Yorkshire Terrier- Collar Cover Bandanas, and Character Yorkie food and water bowls.
Top Knot Bows- 28 styles of top knot bows and grooming bands, or top knot bands.
T-shirts and apparel- Long and short sleeve T-Shirts and sweatshirts too in 5 different designs.
Yorkie Notecards- 3 styles of blank notecards including a holiday card.
Yorkie Artprints- In paper prints, heat prints and digital fine art prints. All featuring the yorkie of course.
Miscellaneous Gifts- Yorke bookmark, magnet, stickers, and mouse pads all with yorkie design.
Memorial and Keepsakes- Slate pet memorials, caskets and urns..
Yorkie Weathervane / Signs- Custom yellow signs, and magnetic advertising signs for the car. Mailbox toppers, house signs, and yorkie weathervanes.
Fish Meal - Fish are very good sources of protein, essential fatty acids (Omega 3’s) and minerals. Omega 3 fatty acids from fish are helpful in preventing disease, controls skin inflammation, helps relieve itching & hot spots, and dry skin.Fish is shipped to Flint Rivers manufacturers fresh and made into Fish meal. The advantage is that any purchased fish meal would be denatured with charcoal, BHT, BHA or ethoxyquin.
Grains - Flint River Ranch purchases grains from companys like General Mills and Pillsbury, not direct from the farm. The cost is greater; however, we are insured of receiving the finest quality without the risk of mold or other harmful toxins.
Flax Seed - (Omega 3)Rich source of Omega 3 an essential fatty acid. Helps reduce allergy problems caused from flea bites and gives the coat a shiny luster. Flaxseeds are righ in omega-3, magnesium, potassium(which aids in water retention which puts pressure on swollen joints) and fiber. Good source of B vitamins, protein and zinc. They are known to lower cholesterol in the blood.
Lecithin - Helps improve fat and protein digestion. Essential for healthy, nerve, brain and liver functions. Source of essential fatty acids for coat conditioning and also for a shinny coat. Helps blood vessels and arteries remain free of fat deposits and plaque.
Whole Fresh eggs - This is the Highest rated source of usable Protein, and rates above all meats and meat products. Shells are a great source of Calcium Carbonate good for strong healthy teeth.
Yeast - Source of quality protein for building healthy muscles and hair. Effective repellent of fleas and ticks naturally.
Kelp - Kelp is a type of seaweed that is known to be a great source of iodine, calcium and potassium, for stronger teeth, bones and muscle.
Alfalfa Meal - Alfalfa has been used as a food, medicine and a nutritional supplement. Alfalfa seeds and sprouts are nutritious and provide beta-carotene and many important nutrients. They are rich in protein, contain eight essential amino acids as well as the vitamins: B complex, D, C, E and K and the minerals: calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron and potassium.
Minerals - Our minerals are Chelated Minerals, which are up to 8 times more likely to be absorbed than commonly used minerals. Chelated minerals ensure strong healthy bones and coats, as well as a strong reproductive system. Chelation is a process that helps the body absorb minerals more easily. When a mineral is chelated, it is "wrapped" with an amino acid. Unlike minerals, amino acids are easily absorbed by the body. During the process of absorbing the amino acid, the body is "fooled" into absorbing the mineral as well. Chelation is an expensive process used by only a few pet food manufacturers.
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