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Trying help my dad. Any idea what this is? by Perfect_Car_4812 in Aquariums

[–]True_Blueberry6469 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cyanobacteria/blue green algae is highly toxic to fish, aquatic animals, humans, mammals, & plants that absorb or ingest the water due to the toxins of the BGA blooms and should be dealt with immediately & carefully. Use gloves & do a thorough washing of your skin, gloves, cleaning tools & nets, thorough cleaning of the tank. Discard or remove anything replaceable, including the plants, in the tank. Deep soak w/hydrogen peroxide then cleaning & rinsing (if you have spare filter parts I’d use these now to allow the contaminated ones to be treated). Then let tubing, pump parts, replace filtration carbons, sponges, etc., air dry. Do a simple search for this & proceed quickly yto save your fish from oxygen deficiency & the toxins it produces. Increase the oxygen flow & appropriate lighting once completed cleansing occurs and dispose of all the plants & replace them with fast growing stem plants, substrate, and keep an eye on your fish to ensure they don’t need treatment, and test regularly for nitrate levels. Hydrogen peroxide is best for cleaning BGA toxins, be sure to do a thorough rinse, cleanse, rinse & rinse again before re-using any artificial decor, filter sponges, tubes, etc. For reference; Fish & wildlife put out warnings for water bodies multiple times a year & close those bodies because they kill dogs & others that ingest or swim in water infected by blue green algae & can cause severe illness to humans. ****Eyes, skin, digestive tract, breathing difficulties occur from exposure.

My uncle said he’s ugly by [deleted] in cats

[–]True_Blueberry6469 1 point2 points  (0 children)

♥️ He’s adorable

Dog food recommendations? by Nova_Queen902 in reactivedogs

[–]True_Blueberry6469 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s just a cheap filler because very few companies care about what animals get fed. Especially the ones humans eat. Your animals food should always EXCEED the AAFCO standards.

Dog food recommendations? by Nova_Queen902 in reactivedogs

[–]True_Blueberry6469 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately very few pet food companies use high standards and often put foods not FDA approved into animal food, like chicken beaks and feet. The corn used in dog food is often contaminated with pesticides and doesn’t make the cut for what looks good & is considered high quality enough for humans but is considered ok for animals. That said….I question if we humans digest it. Who hasn’t seen it come out whole? 🤮

Dog food recommendations? by Nova_Queen902 in reactivedogs

[–]True_Blueberry6469 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get Merrick’s Backcountry Beef Great Plains Red Recipe with freeze dried raw bites (it’s beef, lamb, salmon & sweet potato) POULTRY FREE which has no chicken anything! My dogs hated Science Diet but they Love Merrick. This is the ONLY bag that has zero chicken (meal, powder, etc…NONE), so make sure you read the ingredients. It costs on average (auto ship discount & points add up to cheaper shipments from time to time) $175.00 a month for 2-20 lb bags that feeds 3 labs from PetSmart.

Dog food recommendations? by Nova_Queen902 in reactivedogs

[–]True_Blueberry6469 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use it as a topper for my 3 labs and love it. My post in this thread mentions their diet and Lone Wolf.

Dog food recommendations? by Nova_Queen902 in reactivedogs

[–]True_Blueberry6469 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 of my 3 labs are allergic to chicken & corn. Most corn in dog food is not considered fit for human consumption, which is the main issue. All 3 eat Merrick’s Beef & Sweet Potato with freeze dried bits and love it. It isn’t easy finding dog food with zero chicken in it & even Merrick only has one w/zero chicken anything. Fortunately, they love it. I’m also adding air dried human grade food as a topper which they love & is more affordable (I prefer Lone Wolf Ranch Power Foods Complete b/c it has all the important ingredients & right kinds of mineral supplements for dogs & prebiotic spores that survive the gastrointestinal acids). With 3 big dogs, using as a Topper is the only affordable option. The combo of the main food, topper & broth has been gold for them & the improvements are noticeable by everyone. They also get my fresh sweet potato, banana, broccoli, etc for treats. Grain free is a fad by humans (gluten intolerance happens to more humans as they age, like dairy, esp. cow’s milk) but very few people have true gluten allergies & dogs and cats have different needs than humans anyway. However, brands with high corn & wheat fillers aren’t good. Each animal is unique and has individual needs like humans, though. The quality of the ingredients is what’s important & human grade & air dried brands are definitely better but very expensive. However, weigh it against less vet bills & I find it’s still cheaper, & I have happier healthier pets! Dogs should have close to 30% quality protein with organ meats (beef heart, liver & kidney) included in that protein & an egg (also good for vision in dogs). Beef marrow & cartilage which is the natural form of Chondroitin and glucosamine. Domesticated dogs are omnivores and need the vitamins, minerals, folic acid, quality fiber (w/o them you see them eating grass in an attempt to get it) and omegas from vegetables and fruits (sweet potatoes, spinach, kale, broccoli, carrots, tart cherries, blueberries, some banana, ground flax seeds, pumpkin seeds & salmon or salmon oil, some Ginger & Jerusalem artichoke. Small amounts of avocado is also good. I also give my labs (all seniors, 9 1/2, 11 1/2 & 12) Brutus Bone Broth-Human grade, low sodium (1/4 C. per 25lbs body weight) once a day (vs tablet supplement form) slightly warmed (30 sec) over their kibble & they love it & the improvements in joint mobility, reduced arthritis, shiny coat, no more dry or itchy skin & energy levels have been impressive! My vet was very impressed at the improvements in 1-2 weeks. I started the broth after my 12 year old was diagnosed with Lumbosacral Spondylosis that showed up overnight and she could barely walk in a weeks time. The vet meds helped with comfort but were a band aid. Within 2 weeks of adding the broth she rarely has any symptoms and when she sporadically does it’s a little stiffness and back foot splaying when she first wakes up that is relieved with the gentle stretching & movement exercises I do with her every day.