A history on dogs & Cats

Have you ever wondered how commercial dog or cat food started?

The commercial pet food industry started in 1860 with James Spratt's invention of the first biscuit made for pets in London, England. Spratt was inspired by observing sailors throwing hardtack (a biscuit or cracker) to the dogs and cats at the docks. His biscuits were very popular and other companies soon began making their own versions.

It was after World War 1, in the 1930's that canned pet food was featured. Dog food cans primarily were made from horse meat and cat food made from fish caught on the coast. Many labels were dubbed with the title "dog and cat food" but little was known of the nutritional requirements.

Interestingly, pet food was developed around World War II. It consisted of left-over grains that were rejected for human consumption. Very quickly, people noticed that grains alone were not providing adequate nutrition, so protein was added. The source being meat unfit for human consumption; dead, diseased, dying, disabled, or drugged animals met that criteria.

During World War 2, when metal was rationed, pet food was classified as "non-essential". Canned pet food was not not produced nor available at that time. The production then shifted to dry foods for pets. By 1946, dry food represented 85% of the total market. Convenience was the biggest marketing point with dry foods.

Many of the ingredients in our pet food today causes a shorter life span due to additives which cause stress on your pets kidney and liver functions. Among these ingredients, are wheat, corn, and soy which are major allergens to pets. By-products such as animal heads, duck bills, fish chum, poultry feet, bones, as well as diseased & contaminated slaughterhouse meat are allowed to be included in these other pet foods.

Chemicals such as BHA and BHT, which harm the dog livers and kidneys, are some of the many known carcinogens. Additionally, ingredients like Ethoxyquin, which is a stabilizing agent for rubber, are also known additives. The purpose of adding these chemicals are to provide an extended shelf life for months and even possibly years!

Why is it the utmost importance to feed a holistically formulated food?

Dog's and cat's are complex organisms. Our companion animals depend upon us to provide much needed proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and other crucial nutrients to help them grow when they are young and to maintain health through their long adult years.

Life's Abundance represents the ultimate holistically formulated pet food with all the ingredients necessary to help companion animals live long, healthy and happy lives. The food, treats and supplements provide an important foundation for a healthy and long life.

These line of products were formulated by Dr. Jane Bicks, DVM. She has been a holistic vet for over 20 years. Among the many accomplishments of this remarkable woman, she has served as President of the American Veterinarian Association of New York City, earned three Presidential Citations and was appointed by Mayor Rudolph Giuliani to establish one of the largest animal shelters in the world. As the author of three books on responsible care for pets, she and has appeared on notable television programs such as 48 Hours, Good Morning America, CNN, Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, and many more. She has also created a non-profit foundation where a percent of her product line is contributed toward the rescue and care for pets.

While this dog food seems more expensive up front, the cost is about $1.88 a day for a 70 pound adult dog. For cat food, it costs 0.38 cents a day. In comparison, individual Americans spend more on their Starbuck's coffee every morning! You feed less dog or cat food while receiving equal calories and more nutrition! They are able to digest and utilize the food more. You are ensuring a longer and healthier life for your pet when you feed them quality nutrition. Isn't that worth it?

Life's Abundance dog and cat food includes a broad spectrum of nutrients - every ingredient in Life's Abundance is selected to enhance specific parts of the body. The resulting balance of ingredients is combined in a very particular way, which becomes a holistic formula. Each ingredient working with the others to fulfill the needs of every dog and cat.

Are you willing to get started and take a look at how you can prolong the life of your pet companion and see amazing results?