My Buddy Butch Blog » pet diet http://www.mybuddybutch.com/blog1 Amusing and insightful comments from Jeff! Tue, 04 Feb 2014 04:04:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Show #50 – Part 2 with Best Selling Author Sharon Sakson – We discuss the Michael Vick issue – Dr. Donna Spector on Pet Nutrition! http://www.mybuddybutch.com/blog1/2009/08/22/show-50-part-2-with-best-selling-author-sharon-sakson-we-discuss-the-michael-vick-issue-dr-donna-spector-on-pet-nutrition/ http://www.mybuddybutch.com/blog1/2009/08/22/show-50-part-2-with-best-selling-author-sharon-sakson-we-discuss-the-michael-vick-issue-dr-donna-spector-on-pet-nutrition/#comments Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:02:01 +0000 Jeff Marginean http://www.mybuddybutch.com/blog1/?p=577 Well, Tornado sirens, Joe getting stuck on the other side of the storm front and flickering power marked our 50th Show! Thanks to Sharon Sakson for hanging in there with me for the entire show and Dr. Donna joining us! I didn’t realize until later that the tornado formed less than a mile [...]]]> Well, Tornado sirens, Joe getting stuck on the other side of the storm front and flickering power marked our 50th Show! Thanks to Sharon Sakson for hanging in there with me for the entire show and Dr. Donna joining us! I didn’t realize until later that the tornado formed less than a mile from the studio until after the broadcast!

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Sharon Sakson joined us for Part 2 of our discussion on her book Paws & Effect: The Healing Power of Dogs but this time the nasty storms rolling through our area caused the Tornado alarms to go off locally! I think htat no matter when Sharon joins us something exciting will happen!  I’m am currently reading this book and loving every page. From a spiritual standpoint as well as a bonding standpoint Sharon delves into the attachment we all have with our dogs and takes it one step further as she explains where “service dogs” came from and also the real patron saint of dogs! Each chapter I read I learn something new! I will be reviewing this book as I think it is a must read for all dog lovers! It is OUTSTANDING and Sharon has set the bar for aspiring writers like myself with this moving “tale!” Sharon has other books that I will definitely be picking up and she is also working on some new material!

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Michael Vick interview on 60 minutes.

Michael Vick interview on 60 minutes.

After many emails asking my opinion on the Michael Vick issue, and last week’s interview on 60 minutes interview on CBS that he did, we discuss the topic on this week’s show. Listen in to the opinions and discussion and lend you comments if you wish! We will be exploring this issue as it progresses with more interviews and discussion.

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VET TOPIC OF THE WEEK

HALO Pet products are "all natural" and "provide the best in Holistic Pet Care!"

HALO Pet products are "all natural" and "provide the best in Holistic Pet Care!"

Dr. Donna joins us to continue the discussion on the importance of pet nutrition. There are different things to consider whether you are cooking for your pet once or twice a week or if you plan on feeding your pet fresh meals every single day. It is a good idea to know how to feed your pet fresh meals just in case we run into another pet food recall or even if you can’t make it to the store and run out of food temporarily. Being single (and half Italian) I learned to cook many different things some of which are just not appropriate for Butch to eat. So I take heed at the advice and knowledge that Dr. Donna gives us about this topic. Don’t forget to check out our  “MBB BLOG EXTRAS”  for important facts that Dr. Donna writes about on your pet’s diet. Also, check out Dr. Donna’s Blog entries at Halo’s Web Site!

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QUICK UPDATES

My Buddy Butch – Confessions of a New Dog Dad WILL be released on Ebook for your favorite reader including the popular KINDLE! Stay tuned for upcoming details!

RESCUE SHELTERS AROUND THE COUNTRY: Do you know of a reputable pet rescue shelter in your local area? Are you a Rescue Shelter your self? We would love to interview you on our Weekly Pet Rescue Shelter segment on the show and here on our blog! You can be big or small, breed specific or all breed, rescue dogs, and rescue other animals as well! Contact us at info@mybuddybutch.com and put “RESCUE” in the subject line!

MBB RADIO SHOW TOPICS: Do you have a favorite celebrity pet owner? Do you have an important topic that you would like us to cover on the show? Do you have a question about your pet’s care that you would like to ask? Don’t hesitate to contact us and let us know! info@mybuddybutch.com

PET OR ANIMAL SICKNESS IN YOUR PART OF THE COUNTRY: Are you a Veterinarian that has noticed a particular problem or sickness in animals and pets in your part of the country? Let us know about it and we can announce it and/or have you on the show to talk about it! info@mybuddybutch.com

LOCAL FUNCTION HAPPENING IN YOUR AREA? We want to know about it and we will even announce it on the show! Email your announcement to us at info@mybuddybutch.com

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NEWS LINKS

GROUND BEEF RECALL IN USA - Just when we talked about cooking for your Pet…It Figures!

ART SHOW TO BENEFIT THE RESCUE OF ANIMALS HERE IN OHIO - Artist? Enter your work and make a few bucks!

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 Listen to the My Buddy Butch Talk Show #50 now Join us again next week! As always our shows are available on Apple iTunes and on our own site. All shows stream 24/7 on our site and can be downloaded in mp3 format from our BTR site.  

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 My Buddy Butch – Confessions of a New Dog Dad is a family friendly book and makes a great gift!   AMAZON.COM, BORDERS BOOKS, BARNES & NOBLE

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I’m a tough sell when it comes to pet products ESPECIALLY foods and treats. Probably because I don’t believe the first sales pitch I hear until I investigate whatever is being sold to me. I mean c’mon, it takes me 6 [...]]]> HALO Pet products are "all natural" and "provide the best in Holistic Pet Care!"

HALO Pet products are "all natural" and "provide the best in Holistic Pet Care!"

I’m a tough sell when it comes to pet products ESPECIALLY foods and treats. Probably because I don’t believe the first sales pitch I hear until I investigate whatever is being sold to me. I mean c’mon, it takes me 6 months to buy a car! Like most pet owners, I’m always on the look out for new products and services to help Butch lead a happy healthy safer life. I love the little guy so I want to keep him with me as long as absolutely possible! So being that I travel to many of the biggest functions in the country for my book and the radio show, I have the opportunity to learn of products of all types, shapes, sizes, and tastes that claim to bring some type of enjoyment or benefit to your pet’s well being. I investigate most of them and always run them past Butch for his opinion. While at Westminster this year in February I was handed a couple of samples and a pamphlet on HALO brand products. Looking through it, I recalled that this was the company that Ellen DeGeneres liked so much that she bought a stake in them. Hmmm, I thought Butch needs to check this out, but he probably will not like it. He has quite the discriminating palette. Hello HALO! He LOVES it! The fact that he gobbled it up is one thing but after investigating the ingredients and the company further I was completely sold. Butch recommends HALO dog food very highly and I like the company and the care they place on each of the products they offer. I can’t say enough about them and from now on you will always find HALO products in my pantry for Butch!

Join us this week for an in-depth interview with HALO’s Veterianary Pet Health expert Dr. Donna Spector. Dr. Spector really knows her stuff and explains the steps in detail on how to maintain the proper weight and health for your pet! Also check out the HALO web site, it is one of the best that I have seen!

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PET RESCUE SHELTER OF THE WEEK

"An Animals Best Friend!"

"An Animals Best Friend!"

Molly Stretten joins us from the Burbank Animal Shelter in California. She talks about the animals they are helping and also a great function coming up on April 18th! For all of our California listeners, and I know we have a lot of them (I see you hitting our site…we know you’re out there and we love you!), check out the web site and adopt a new friend today! Also save the date for this PAWSTRONOMICAL EVENT in California!

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QUICK NEWS & UPDATES

War Hero Helps Nab Killers of his Dog - They picked the wrong guy to mess with! The 911 call.

Australian Cattle Dog Swims 5 Miles and survives on island for 4 months - Unbelievable pet!

Steep Vet bills doom more pets – courtesy of MSNBC - It may be a good time for that Pet insurance policy!

Ohio Petland Pet Stores Accused of Scheme to Sell Sick Puppies - Let’s keep an eye on this!

Here is the FDA link to our Peanut Recall info. (it’s at the bottom of the page.)

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Listen to the My Buddy Butch Talk Show #34 now Join us again next week! As always our shows are available on Apple iTunes and on our own site. All shows stream 24/7 on our site and can be downloaded in mp3 format from our BTR site.  

Purchase our AWARD WINNING BOOK at MyBuddyButch.com ! Or better yet use the Toll FREE number to order 800-247-6553! Read More Reviews of the Book HERE!

You can also request an “Autographed” copy!

BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD FINALIST – FORWARD MAGAZINE (Winner announced in May 2009) 

WINNER – MOM’S CHOICE AWARD – ADULT NON-FICTION.

USA BEST BOOKS AWARD FINALIST – USA BOOK NEWS!

HONORABLE MENTION – NEW YORK BOOK FESTIVAL

 My Buddy Butch – Confessions of a New Dog Dad is a family friendly book and makes a great gift!   AMAZON.COM, BORDERS BOOKS, BARNES & NOBLE 

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