In a message dated 11/2/01 7:14:08 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< I know this subject has been raised and discussed before and through that I came to believe that puppy food was not only unnecessary but not recommended to be used, at all. I am re-thinking that position and would like to open this up for discussion, one more time. >> I am so opposed to puppy food that I have it written, several times, into my contracts. I require that they at least try a raw diet (frozen and properly formulated) but if that does not work, they must use one of the 10 top foods rated by the Whole Dog Journal. In my information packet entitled "Random Thoughts on Puppy Care" which obviously covers everything I can think of, I have it highlighted at least 8 times in the 20 some pages....NO PUPPY FOOD....EVER. Puppy food just has additional supplements that make the bones grow faster than the body and can cause lots of problems down the line. There have been many studies to substantiate the harmful effects of puppy food. There was a Canadian study about 9 years ago that first brought this to light. The greatest obstacle I have to overcome is the first visit to the vet where he or she is trying to impress the new puppy owner and recommends the proper food... for puppies. I then have to tell the new owner that their vet does not know what he is talking about. Phyllis Lasser ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 1999 by its original author.
