1 Thing you Should Never See on your Pet's Food Label

If you see the words "veterinarian approved" on your pet food label, look out. That claim is always untrue.

Veterinarians do not approve labels or products. Only state regulatory agencies can do that, according to the The Business of Pet Food, a new website launched by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO).
That’s just a taste of the information you’ll find on the site: www.petfood.aafco.org.
What else?
Ingredient lists, labeling requirements, analyses of commercial pet food and government regulations for making and labeling pet food.
The site is for people who sell pet food -- or want to. But there’s lots of information for pet owners, too.
"Many people are surprised by how many regulations apply to the pet food industry," says Liz Higgins, Chair of AAFCO‘s Pet Food Committee.
For example, did you know "veterinarian recommended" means that the company making the food actually surveyed veterinarians to find out if they would recommend the food?
And, like we said, "veterinarian approved" is never true.
So, if you’ve ever wondered …
What’s really in my pet’s food?
What would it take to turn my secret recipe for Tasty Treats into a mail-order business?
Go to http://www.petfood.aafco.org.

Originally published by Healthy Pet.

ACUPUNCTURE / INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE COMES TO ANIMERGE

Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine are now available at Animerge for your pet’s health and well-being! Dr. Diane Gabriel-Fraynert, a veterinarian with expertise in Integrative Medicine and acupuncture, recently joined our staff and adds to our growing specialty and advanced care services.

Integrative veterinary medicine combines the science of traditional western medicine with alternative therapies to provide a holistic approach to health and wellness. This process involves assessing and addressing the entire animal as an integrated system, rather than treating isolated symptoms. Conventional western diagnostics and treatments are incorporated into a holistic health plan. Integrative medicine recognizes the mind-body connection and utilizes herbal and energy healing rather than focusing solely on pharmacological approaches.

Dr. Gabriel-Fraynert, VMD, CVA, has been practicing acupuncture since 2006 and is certified by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS). She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2001. She has been practicing integrative medicine for five years.

New Veterinary Services Offered at Animerge:

Acupuncture / Electroacupuncture / Aquapuncture

Chinese and Western Herbs

Homeopathy / Homotoxicology

Nutraceuticals / Nutrition

Common Conditions Treated With Integrative Medicine:

Dejenerative Joint Disease, Osteoarthritis, Hip Dysplasia

Invertebral Disc Disease

Degenerative Myelopathy

Kidney and Liver Disease

Wobbler Syndrome

Anxiety

Allergies

Enhanced Quality of Life for Cancer Patients