Dog owner launches life-saving pet food
DOES this Laceby man hold the key to curing potentially fatal canine conditions?
According to research, he may well do, after saving the life of one of his own dogs by creating a special food for it which can now be found on the shelves of many independent retail outlets across the UK.
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high- end product: Mr Speed with The Canine Cook range of dog food and his pet labrador, Harvey.
Peter Speed was horrified to find that a liver condition affecting two of his 'best friends' was linked to eating protein-rich traditional foods.
After receiving the diagnosis from a vet, he carried out extensive market research and was unable to find a food that would save his pets – prompting him to launch his own recipes, with the help of food technologists.
Putting in substantial investment, and ensuring human food quality ingredients were used whenever possible, The Canine Cook range was formed, and he is now concentrating on the marketing of the brand as part of his 1st Class Pet Food company, with treats and further recipes to follow.
His labrador Brandy is now living a happy and healthy life.
Read more about the food and the problem itself in today's Grimsby Telegraph.
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by Peter Speed, Laceby
Thursday, January 21 2010, 10:46PM
“This dog food can be bought on the internet or from Brigg Garden Centre. As far as what comes out of the back of dogs then The Canine Cook food is very highly digestible meaning the dog gets absorbs more goodness from it and this means less waste at the rear end. Hope this satisfies KT a little!”
by Hangfal, Grimsby
Thursday, January 21 2010, 11:27AM
“As a child growing up in the 'olden days', I remember having both cats and a dog. But as I recall, there were none of the processed pet foods which are readily available in the supermarkets today. They were fed scraps from the table and given the occasional bones from the oxtail soup or sunday joint.
(Neither was there money for vets, jabs, cat beds and 'carriers', scratching posts or cat-nip mice and treats)
All but one lived to ripe old ages.
These days, we still own a cat (or perhaps I should say, she owns us!) and as much as we love her, I can't help but find it obscene that - with half the worlds children dying of hunger - Asda offers me two whole aisles of cat foods to choose from.
So, although I wish Mr Speed every success with his business, I have to conclude that a front-page story on pet-food, and this ongoing discussion, is pretty irrelevant in the wider scheme of things.
(Though I'd also like to know where I can buy it from.. (grin))”
by lauz, grimsby
Thursday, January 21 2010, 10:38AM
“the food in question can be bourght online at http://www.dogfood.uk.net , hope this helps”
by kate, caistor
Wednesday, January 20 2010, 7:31PM
“Could you tell us where we can purchase the pet food?”
by M, Is It Friday Yet?
Wednesday, January 20 2010, 3:12PM
“Kt, your comments are pointless and if your that bothered about "number 2's", why don't you come up with a solution??? Big well done to this dude, keep up the good work and I wish you every success!”
by sickofposters, GY
Wednesday, January 20 2010, 2:16PM
“If this is the same Rick who posted a factually incorrect and pointless post on another story, may I suggest that you heed your own words!! Oh and possibly get a life...
Well done to this gent!”
by Richard, Cleethorpes
Wednesday, January 20 2010, 1:17PM
“this afternoon even”
by Rick, Cleethorpes
Wednesday, January 20 2010, 1:11PM
“God will everyone stop all this moaning this morning..whats wrong with you all...gorden bennett !”
by Anon, Louth
Wednesday, January 20 2010, 1:08PM
“I agree with Boz Gy! Well done on all your hard work and wish you all the best for the future.
It's not the dogs fault regarding the footpaths, it's their ignorant owners, I own a dog & cat & want the best for both, pitty others don't want the same. Again congrats Peter it's nice to see someone locally doing some good!!!”
by boz, GY
Wednesday, January 20 2010, 12:44PM
“Oh kt put a sock in it will you?!
When a story come up about dog cr4p on the streets feel free to have your moan. In the meantime stop talking what you say you have to avoid and wish this man well.”