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Corn is a whole grain frequently found in cat food formulas. The feline digestive system can better utilize corn, and corn also delivers important dietary benefits to cats and kittens, which is why it is one of the primary ingredients in Flint River Ranch cat food formulas. Corn is, however, more difficult to digest by dogs (as well as humans) and can cause allergic reactions in some dogs.

Hairballs are a common problem in cats that groom themselves frequently, as well as in those that have long hair. When a cat grooms itself, it swallows hair, and over time the hair can accumulate within the stomach. Eventually, the hair causes enough irritation to the stomach that the cat will vomit it up.

The measure of performance by which the system will be accepted is tailored for each organization and application environment. Often, organizations will declare that no impostors should ever go through (False Acceptance Rate) and that no more than x% of valid calls should be rejected (False Reject Rate). Realistic numbers should be observed in recognizing that no system is 100% accurate and that FAR and FRR are affected correspondingly when the other is modified.

Please check FDA's Web site at www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/petfood.html to see if your pet food has been recalled: If your pet food is not listed, the pet food is not affected by the recall and you can continue to feed it to your pets. If your pet shows a sudden onset of symptoms, including loss of appetite, vomiting, or lack of energy, stop feeding the pet food and contact your veterinarian. If the pet food is one of those being recalled, do NOT feed it to your animals.

When I noticed that Liberty was starting to get a little stiff (when she lay down or got up), I replaced the Dog Bone Treats that I gave her after each meal with JUBILEE WAFERS In a few weeks, with only 2 or 3 JUBILEE WAFERS a day, I noticed that she was back to her old self with no trace of discomfort. Liberty had always moved like a well-oiled machine ? she had beautiful suspension. Years before, when we were in obedience classes, people would always comment on how she floated.

Symptoms of shaken baby syndrome may appear right away or within several days. The child's age, the number of abusive episodes, and degree of force used are the primary factors that affect when symptoms develop and how severe they are. Vague symptoms may include irritability, sluggishness, vomiting, and a poor appetite. At first, caregivers and health professionals may assume that these symptoms are related to a common illness such as the flu.

Label instructions are general guidelines. Your individual cat may require more or less based on the above factors. Your veterinarian will be able to advise you on what your cat's ideal weight should be and how to make any necessary and safe adjustments to the current nutritional program.

Yes, all of our cat foods are considered holistic. This includes Gold Nutritionals® and Four-Star Nutritionals® product lines. Holistic cat foods are typically all-natural cat foods that contain no fillers utilizing only ingredients which serve a specific nutritional purpose. A lot of holistic cat foods omit common allergens like wheat and corn. All of our balanced diets (canned & dry) fit this definition in its entirety.

Absolutely! To begin with, it be much stronger and healthier, because of an increased level of beta carotene. Our clients also report increased thickening; better luster; and an increase in softness and malleability.

It is our opinion that there are very good natural remedies for most all causes of hair loss. It is important to note that once a hair bulb atrophies then the thin hair cannot be expanded again. Hairs typically take around five years to totally die. Even the thin hairs that seem almost invisible have not atrophied yet. This means that they can typically be thicker than they currently are. Results vary from individual to individual.

You have a few choices if you find hair in the food. You can discreetly remove it, eat around it, or politely ask the server to bring you another plate. In any case, do not cause a scene and do not spoil the appetites of others at the table.

All of our balanced diets (dry and canned) do not contain corn or wheat (the most common food allergens found in cat food.) If your cat has a specific protein allergy we recommend feeding our primary source protein foods. Our primary meat/fish protein source foods include Salmon À La Veg and Duck À La Veg. If your cat is allergic to a specific grain we also offer a grain-free cat food called Surf & Turf.

It's difficult to say for sure, but usually within a couple of days. The important thing is to monitor your pet closely for signs of lack of energy, loss of appetite, and vomiting. If your pet shows any of these signs, please consult your veterinarian. On March 23, 2007, New York State laboratories reported finding a form of rat poison, aminopterin, in some pet foods. FDA and Cornell University have not been able to confirm the presence of aminopterin in samples they have tested.

We receive numerous testimonials from people who have eliminated their cravings for excess sweets, chocolate, coffee, meat etc. The herbs are specifically designed to help with the removal of food addictions. Most people report eating healthier than ever before.

A croquet ball is 3 5/8 inches (92 mm) in diameter, and weighs one pound (454 g). Traditionally balls were made of wood, but modern croquet balls are made of specially formulated plastic. There are several approved models of balls, which differ in their playing characteristics (elasticity etc) within the range allowed by the regulations.

First take the animal to any veterinarian or shelter to determine if the pet has a microchip. If the pet does have a chip, the vet or shelter will call the owner(s) on your behalf and let them know how to retrieve their pet. If the pet does not have a chip, we suggest you make found flyers and post them in and around your neighborhood as well as at your local animal shelter(s). Should you be able to not house the pet, you can bring it to your local animal shelter.

We know that in humans, mental and emotional upset can have deep and lasting physical effects, far beyond what used to be referred to as "psychosomatic illness". Animals too, have an active mental and emotional life. Therefore, they can similarly manifest not only behavioral but even physical problems that have their roots in emotional stress or trauma.

What you end up feeding could be even less. With Liberty, when I switched her completely over to FRR, I gave her 1-1/2 cups twice a day. That's 1/4 less food (3 cups FRR instead of 4 cups Nutro Natural Choice). In 6 weeks she was 5 pounds overweight! After I took off the extra weight, I gave her 1-1/4 cup in the morning and 1 cup in the evening for the rest of her life. That's almost 1/2 less food! Monitor your dog's weight carefully.

A question many cat lovers may have thought of but never asked is, 'What is the difference between cat hair and cat fur?' Is there a difference? Learn a whole lot more about cat hair/fur with this FAQ.

This section of frequently asked questions addresses pet food ingredients and pet nutrition issues for specific cat and dog breeds, as well as what to watch out for in the commercial pet food brand industry. We hope the insightful answers will help you learn more about pet health issues in general and the health advantages of choosing Flint River Ranch premium health foods for your pets. If you have any questions that aren't listed below, please don't hesitate to send them to us.

If possible switch the food gradually, over a period of a week or so. Start with a mixture of 25% Fromm and 75% of your old food and feed that for two or three days, then step it up to 50%-50%, and finally end up with a combo of 75% Fromm, 25% old food. If you don't detect any changes in your cats' digestion over the week's time, you can start feeding Fromm exclusively.

Cats with sensitive stomachs need easily digestible ingredients with as little processing as possible. All of our balanced diets for cats contain no fillers and use only highly digestible ingredients to maximize nutrient digestibility. The average digestibilities from on-going feeding trials are as follows: Dry Matter 85%, Protein 85%, Fat 95%, Carbohydrate 90%, and Energy 88%. These consistently repeatable values are a testimony to Fromm's high quality and commitment to excellence.

Cats with sensitive skin need a high quality, meat-based diet rich in essential fatty acids and vitamins. An optimal level of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids nourish your cat's skin and help promote a healthy, shiny coat. We recommend any recipe from Gold Nutritionals® or Four-Star Nutritionals® for cats with sensitive skin. All of our balanced diets for cats have fresh human-grade muscle meat of fish as the primary ingredient and contain an optimum 6:1 ratio of omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids.

You can always visit your vet to have tests done, but for self evaluation, you can ask yourself does my pet scratch too much, have hot spots, severe reaction to insect bites, hyperactivity, lethargy, diarrhea, and does it vomit? These are just some of the possible signs of allergies. If your pet has allergies, then you should consider feeding good, natural foods and consult your vet for professional help. You may want to read the part on assisting allergies again.

Even if the pet is not showing any symptoms of impaired renal function, take them to the vet for a routine examination, blood work and urine tests. Early diagnosis and treatment of melamine toxicity has increased the survival rate of afflicted pets. Many pets that seem perfectly healthy have shown to be affected by the melamine as their blood chemistry and urine were not within normal parameters.