“Pets exposed to hormone risks - Dallas Morning News” plus 2 more

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• Pets exposed to hormone risks - Dallas Morning News
• Natural Pet Foods May Not Always Be Best Choice - MedicineNet.com
• Dr. K. Della Ferguson - WKTV

Pets exposed to hormone risks - Dallas Morning News Posted: 26 Oct 2010 06:16 AM PDT TO This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php Five Filters featured article: Beyond Hiroshima - The Non-Reporting of Falluja's Cancer Catastrophe.

Natural Pet Foods May Not Always Be Best Choice - MedicineNet.com Posted: 01 Nov 2010 03:13 PM PDT WEDNESDAY, Sept. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Pet owners need to be aware that natural foods aren't always the best choice for their pets, says a Kansas State University veterinarian. "Natural and veggie-based pet foods are based more on market demand from owners, not because they are necessarily better for the pet," Susan Nelson, an assistant professor of clinical services, said in a university news release. She noted that dogs and cats have specific nutritional needs that may not be met by some natural pet foods. To ensure a food meets a pet's minimal nutritional requirements, owners should only buy products that carry at least one of two nutritional adequacy statements from the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), which sets guidelines for the production, labeling and distribution of pet food. It's also important for consumers to distinguish between terms such as natural, organic and holistic, Nelson said. The AAFCO currently has no specific definitions for holistic or organic pet foods. Pet owners also need to read the ingredients on pet food labels. For example, cats and dogs shouldn't eat onions or garlic. And although flaxseed oil can provide fatty acids for dogs, it doesn't do so for cats. Nelson advised owners not to buy pet foods with these ingredients. "Most reputable companies have a veterinary nutritionist on hand. These companies also conduct nutritional research and have their own internal quality control in place," she said. If you buy natural pet foods, monitor your pet's health, she added. "Assuming the diet you have chosen meets AAFCO minimum standards of nutritional adequacy, and if your pet looks healthy, has good coat quality, and is in good condition [and is regular], the diet is probably adequate for him," Nelson said. -- Robert Preidt Copyright © 2010 HealthDay. All rights reserved. SOURCE: Kansas State University, news release, Sept. 17, 2010 This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php Five Filters featured article: Beyond Hiroshima - The Non-Reporting of Falluja's Cancer Catastrophe.

Dr. K. Della Ferguson - WKTV Posted: 01 Nov 2010 08:32 AM PDT Story Created: Nov 1, 2010 at 11:38 AM EDT Story Updated: Nov 1, 2010 at 11:38 AM EDT UTICA - Dr. K. Della Ferguson, 62, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 24, 2010.  Her beloved life partner of nineteen years, Cheryl Wilkinson, was at her side. Della fought cancer for the last year with the spirit and determination she lived life – straightforward, totally committed to living and moving ahead. She was born on May 22, 1948 in Omaha, NE, the daughter of Edgar and Alice (Hrbek) Ferguson. Della received her Bachelors and Masters Degrees at University of Nebraska at Omaha and her ph.D. at Kansas State University. She joined Utica College in 1978 as an assistant professor of psychology and taught there for thirty-two years. In 1999 Della became Dean, School of Health Professions and Education at Utica College. She taught for the Gerontology Department until retiring in May, 2010. Della founded Utica College's Womens Resource Center and co-founded and directed the Institute of Gerontology at Utica College in 1980. She was passionate about education and was a mentor for so many people who were in need of guidance. Her words were few, their meaning, priceless. Survivors include her life partner, Cheryl Wilkinson; her children, Dan Walto and wife, Gina, David Walto and wife, Brenda, and Suzette (Walto) Ciplickas and husband, Tom; her sisters, Jeanette Pederson and husband, Robert, and Sharon Cabuto and husband, Jamie; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; brother-in-law, Steven Wilkinson; and brother and sister-in-law, Bobbie and Leeann Walto. Friends and relatives are invited to attend Della's Memorial Service on Saturday, November 6, 2010, at 1 p.m., at the Library Concourse at Utica College, with Rev. Paul J. Drobin officiating.   Della's family wishes to thank Dr. Cheryl Mattern and Karen Hagearty for their care and support during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made in Della's name to Utica College, c/o President T. Hutton, 1600 Burrstone Road, Utica, NY 13502.   Arrangements are entrusted to Applegate-Day & Enea Family Funeral Home, Don Applegate, Funeral Director. To add to Della's online memorials, please visit our website at www.eneafamily.com on the Internet.   10/24/2010 This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php Five Filters featured article: Beyond Hiroshima - The Non-Reporting of Falluja's Cancer Catastrophe.

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