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	<title>Gourmet Dog Biscuits &#38; Treats &#187; Vegetable &amp; Low Fat Dog Biscuits</title>
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	<description>Natural &#38; Preservative Free Dog Treats. Unique - Over 30 Flavours  &#38; Varieties. Fresh Baked &#38; delivered to your door at affordable prices. Australian Owned &#38; manufactured. Gourmet Dog Treats. Hand-made and 100% Natural.</description>
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		<title>Spinach and Parmesan Cheese Dog Biscuits</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 05:59:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>gourmetdog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spinach contains twice as much iron as most other greens. Like other chlorophyll and carotene -containing vegetables, it is a rich source of antioxidants. Besides beta-carotene, it also supplies two other carotenes, lutein and zeaxanthin. Spinach has long had a reputation of being very high in nutrients. It is a good source of fiber, calcium, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Spinach contains twice as much iron as most other greens. Like other chlorophyll and carotene -containing vegetables, it is a rich source of antioxidants. Besides beta-carotene, it also supplies two other carotenes, lutein and zeaxanthin. Spinach has long had a reputation of being very high in nutrients. It is a good source of fiber, calcium, potassium and vitamins A, B6 and K.</h3>
<h3>These are very healthy treat for your dog. These smell so delicious even I am tempted to try them!!</h3>
<h3>These are available in 2 sizes– 100g &amp; 200g Bags.</h3>
<div><em><span style="color: #ff6600;">N.B. As all our treats &amp; biscuits are hand made, baked fresh. The treats shown in the picture may vary slightly from your actual order. </span></em></div>
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<li>Spinach</li>
<li>Parmesan Cheese</li>
<li>Garlic Powder</li>
<li>Water</li>
<li>Oil</li>
<li>Whole wheat flour</li>
<li>Wheat germ</li>
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		<title>Broccoli and Cheese Dog Biscuits</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 May 2010 13:17:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>gourmetdog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Real Broccoli &#38; tasty cheese &#8211; a healthy and tasty treat to pamper your pooch. DID YOU KNOW &#8211; Broccoli is one of the most nutrient dense foods. It is dense in vitamin C, beta carotene, folic acid, calcium and fiber. It is also a good source of chromium. These are available in 2 sizes – [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><span style="color: #ffffff;">Real Broccoli &amp; tasty cheese &#8211; a healthy and tasty treat to pamper your pooch.</span></h3>
<h3><span style="color: #ffffff;">DID YOU KNOW &#8211; Broccoli is one of the most nutrient dense foods. It is dense in vitamin C, beta carotene, folic acid, calcium and fiber. It is also a good source of chromium.</span></h3>
<h3>These are available in 2 sizes – 100g &amp; 200g Bags.</h3>
<div><em><span style="color: #ff6600;">N.B. As all our biscuits &amp; treats are made by hand, colours &amp; sizes of your actual order may vary slightly from pictures displayed.</span></em></div>
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<td width="395" valign="top"><strong><em>Ingredients</em></strong>:</p>
<ul>
<li>Cheese</li>
<li>Broccoli</li>
<li>Wheat Germ</li>
<li>Oil</li>
<li>Water</li>
<li>Whole Wheat Flour</li>
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		<title>Potato and Mushy Pea Dog Biscuits</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 05:01:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[These dog biscuits are made with real peas &#38; fresh mashed potato. They are very low in fat an an ideal snack or treat that can be enjoyed everyday by your dog These are available in 2 sizes – 100g &#38; 200g Bags. N.B. Please be aware that all treats are home made and may not [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">These dog biscuits are made with real peas &amp; fresh mashed potato. They are very low in fat an an ideal snack or treat that can be enjoyed everyday by your dog</span></h3>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">These are available in 2 sizes – 100g &amp; 200g Bags.</span></h3>
<div style="text-align: left;"><em><span style="color: #ff6600;"><span style="color: #ff6600;">N.B. Please be aware that all treats are home </span>made and may not be an exactly the same as shown in the picture.</span></em></div>
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<li>Peas</li>
<li>Potatoes</li>
<li>Oil</li>
<li>Water</li>
<li>Whole wheat flour</li>
<li>Wheat germ</li>
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		<title>CRUNCHY Carob Dog Bites</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 03:17:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[More Sweet Treats]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Carob Flavoured bites &#8211; SWEET &#38; CRUNCHY Perfect treat for smaller dogs Carob is a dog-friendly substitute for chocolate. With all the same great sweet richness that makes chocolate a delight to eat, carob is made from the bean pods of the carob tree. It is 100% natural and 100% healthy for dogs and even [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 style="text-align: left;">Carob Flavoured bites &#8211; SWEET &amp; CRUNCHY</h2>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">Perfect treat for smaller dogs</h3>
<h3>Carob is a dog-friendly substitute for chocolate. With all the same great sweet richness that makes chocolate a delight to eat, carob is made from the bean pods of the carob tree. It is 100% natural and 100% healthy for dogs and even gives them some pretty great health benefits.</h3>
<h3>Carob contains as much vitamin B1 as asparagus or strawberries; the same amount of niacin as lima beans, lentils, or peas; and more vitamin A than eggplant, asparagus, and beets. It&#8217;s also high in vitamin B2, calcium, magnesium, and iron.</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">These are available in 100g and 200g Bags.</h3>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #ff6600;">N.B. As all our biscuits &amp; treats are made by <span style="color: #ff6600;">hand, colours &amp; sizes of your actual order may vary slightly from pictures displayed</span></span><span style="color: #ff6600;">.</span></p>
<p><strong><em>Ingredients:</em></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Carob Powder</li>
<li>Honey</li>
<li>Oil</li>
<li>Whole wheat flour</li>
<li>Wheat germ</li>
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		<title>Minty Breath Freshener Dog Biscuits</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 03:03:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Crunchy Mint &#38; Parsley small bone shaped ‘breath freshener’ biscuits &#8211; with added REAL Chicken stock to encourage your dog to eat them. These are made with REAL parsley! These cookies are available in small green speckled bone’ shaped delicious cookies – made with REAL mint &#38; parsley! These cookies are made with ALL NATURAL ingredients &#38; work as a NATURAL breath [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 style="text-align: left;">Crunchy Mint &amp; Parsley small bone shaped ‘breath freshener’ biscuits &#8211; with added REAL Chicken stock to encourage your dog to eat them.</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">These are made with REAL parsley!</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">These cookies are available in small green speckled bone’ shaped delicious cookies – made with REAL mint &amp; parsley!</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">These cookies are made with ALL NATURAL ingredients &amp; work as a NATURAL breath freshener.</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">They are suitable for ALL dog types &amp; will bring you &amp; your ‘best friend’ closer together (literally).</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">These treats are best stored in bag provided or an airtight container in the fridge for a longer shelf life.</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">These are sure to please – and a great treat for your ‘BEST FRIEND’</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">These are available in 2 sized bags – 100g &amp; 200g Bags.</h3>
<p style="text-align: left;">Many dogs tend to have bad breath, and sometimes a simple dog treat won’t help. If your dog continues to have bad breath, you’ll want to take a trip to the vet. There are a number of health concerns that can cause bad breath. But, for a temporary fix, these treats contain parsley, which is rich in chlorophyll, a natural breath freshener. The mint not only helps with fresh breath but aids in digestion, as well.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">All these treats are gourmet, homemade with ALL NATURAL ingredients. NO PRESERVATIVES, artificial COLOURS or other ADDITIVES are used. Please feel free to contact me with any enquiries or questions.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">N.B. As all our biscuits &amp; treats are made by hand, colours &amp; sizes of your actual order may vary slightly from pictures displayed.</span></strong></em></p>
<p><strong><em>Ingredients:</em></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Mint</li>
<li>Chicken</li>
<li>Parsley</li>
<li>Water</li>
<li>Oil</li>
<li>Whole wheat flour</li>
<li>Wheat germ</li>
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		<title>Carrot and Banana Banger Dog Biscuits</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:51:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[These delightful fruit and vegetable treats are the healthy option when trying to satisfy your dog&#8217;s sweet tooth. We use FRESH carrot &#38; banana in all our biscuits. These are available in 2 sizes &#8211; Small Bone shape &#38; Large Bone shape. DID YOU KNOW &#8211; The carrot is the king of the vegetables. It is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 style="text-align: left;">These delightful fruit and vegetable treats are the healthy option when trying to satisfy your dog&#8217;s sweet tooth.</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">We use FRESH carrot &amp; banana in all our biscuits. These are available in 2 sizes &#8211; Small Bone shape &amp; Large Bone shape.</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">DID YOU KNOW &#8211; The carrot is the king of the vegetables. It is the richest source of pro-vitamin A carotenes among commonly consumed vegetables. But unlike vitamin A, beta carotene and other carotenes in carrots do not cause toxicity. Beta carotene is also a powerful antioxidant. Carrots also contain vitamins B, C, D, E, K, riboflavin, niacin, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, and iron.</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">Most dogs also love the texture of carrots.</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">Giving your dog bananas is also a healthy treat that is good for them. Bananas contain lots of protein and lots of potassium. These treats are a low calorie,  so if you are trying to help your dog shed some weight this can help them to feel full but not taking in as many calories as they were before.</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;">These are available in 100g and 200g Bags.</span></h3>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em><span style="color: #ff6600;">N.B. Please be aware that all treats are home made and may not be an exactly the same as shown in the picture.</span></em></p>
<p><strong><em>Ingredients:</em></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Fresh bananas</li>
<li>Fresh carrots</li>
<li>Water</li>
<li>Oil</li>
<li>Whole wheat flour</li>
<li>Wheat germ</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Dog Biscotti   LOTS OF FLAVOURS!!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:37:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[OIL FREE &#8211; Great treat for dogs with Pancreatitis This is VERY CRUNCHY hand made  biscotti. These dog biscuits are OIL FREE &#8211; The perfect treat if your dog is suffering from Pancreatitis It is available in several flavours: Cheese, Bacon, Banana, Pumpkin,Mixed Vege, Peanut Butter, Roast Chicken, Baked Dinner &#38; Liver. These are available in 100g [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1 style="text-align: center;">OIL FREE &#8211; Great treat for dogs with Pancreatitis</h1>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">This is VERY CRUNCHY hand made  biscotti.</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">These dog biscuits are OIL FREE &#8211; The perfect treat if your dog is suffering from Pancreatitis</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">It is available in several flavours: Cheese, Bacon, Banana, Pumpkin,Mixed Vege, Peanut Butter, Roast Chicken, Baked Dinner &amp; Liver.</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;">These are available in 100g and 200g Bags.</span></h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="color: #ff6600;">N.B. Please be aware that all treats are home made and may not be an exactly the same as shown in the picture.</span></em></strong></p>
<h2>What is pancreatitis?</h2>
<p>Pancreatitis is a disease process that is seen commonly in the dog (and occasionally in cats).</p>
<p>The pancreas is a small organ located near the stomach. It connects via a duct to the small intestine and has 2 major functions:</p>
<ol>
<li>To produce hormones, such as insulin.</li>
<li>To produce enzymes which help in the digestion of food.</li>
</ol>
<p>Enzymes produced by the pancreas are normally not activated until they reach the small intestine.</p>
<p>Inflammation of the pancreas is called <strong>pancreatitis</strong>. When this occurs, the enzymes are prematurely activated inside the pancreas, and cause digestion of the pancreas itself! Pancreatitis can range in severity from a mild oedematous form to a severe haemorrhagic form. In the latter case, digestive enzymes can spill into the abdominal cavity, causing peritonitis and damage to other surrounding organs. There is also a chronic relapsing form of pancreatitis.</p>
<p><a name="Causes"></a></p>
<h2>What are the causes and risk factors?</h2>
<p>The causes of pancreatitis are not well understood.<br />
In dogs it may be associated with a recent rich, <strong>fatty meal</strong>, or in some cases might be caused by drugs or toxins. In cats, viral infections are a possible cause.</p>
<p>Any dog of any age can be affected, but some dogs seem to be at greater risk:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Overweight dogs are at most risk</strong>.</li>
<li>Dogs fed fatty foods.</li>
<li>Dogs greater than 5 years old.</li>
<li>Dogs with diabetes or other endocrine diseases.</li>
<li>Females are at slightly more risk than males.</li>
<li>Schnauzers and terriers are at slightly more risk.</li>
</ul>
<p><a name="Symptoms"></a></p>
<h2>What are the symptoms?</h2>
<p>The symptoms of pancreatitis vary depending on the degree of damage to the pancreas.</p>
<p>There will typically be depression, loss of appetite, vomiting, fever, abdominal pain and possibly dehydration and diarrhoea. In severe cases, there may be damage to other organs &#8211; acute shock, depression, and death may occur.</p>
<p>In cats, the symptoms are vague and the diagnosis much more difficult. This article focuses on pancreatitis in dogs.</p>
<p><a name="Diagnosis"></a></p>
<h2>How is it diagnosed?</h2>
<p>There is currently no single accurate test for pancreatitis. The diagnosis of pancreatitis is never straight-forward and must be based a number of criteria:</p>
<ol>
<li>Clinical signs (symptoms) and risk factors,</li>
<li>Laboratory tests &#8211; may reveal an increased white blood cell count and lipid (fat) levels, elevated enzymes (amylase, lipase and TLI) and possibly dehydration. There may also be evidence of associated liver or kidney disease. Recently, pancreatic-specific lipase has been shown to be highly sensitive for the diagnosis of pancreatitis but the test is not yet commercially available.</li>
<li>Radiographs (x-rays) may show an area of inflammation in the area of the pancreas but this is usually unclear. Ultrasound (or even CT scan) is more sensitive but not always readily available and is dependent on a skilled ultrasonographer.</li>
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<p>Unfortunately, many dogs with pancreatitis will elude detection with any of these tests. Consequently, the diagnosis of pancreatitis may be tentative in some cases, and depends on the clinical judgement of your veterinarian. The tests do however often help by ruling out other possible causes for the illness.</p>
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<h2>Will my dog recover?</h2>
<p>The prognosis depends on the extent of the disease when presented and a favourable response to initial therapy. Dogs that present with shock and depression have a very guarded prognosis. Milder cases of pancreatitis have a good prognosis. In our experience, most dogs seem to recover completely following appropriate treatment.</p>
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<h2>How is pancreatitis treated?</h2>
<p>The successful management of pancreatitis depends on early diagnosis and prompt medical therapy. The pancreas must be rested from its role in digestion, and adequate perfusion (blood supply) must be maintained. The only way to &#8220;turn off&#8221; the pancreas is to withhold all oral fluids and food. The dog must be hospitalised and placed on intravenous fluids (an IV ‘drip’) to maintain normal fluid and electrolyte balance. Regular blood tests are needed to monitor the fluid therapy and progression of the disease. Analgesics may be given to relieve abdominal pain and drugs to control severe vomiting may also be required. Antibiotics are usually unnecessary but may be given if infection is suspected. Plasma transfusions may be beneficial and even exploratory surgery may be needed in severe cases.</p>
<p>Food and water cannot be reintroduced until 2-3 days after the abdominal pain and vomiting have subsided. This is done very cautiously, starting with small amounts of water, and then small amounts of highly digestible, low-fat, low-protein food. Treatment will usually require at least 4-5 days in hospital.</p>
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<h3>Home-Care:</h3>
<p>For the first week after discharge from hospital, it is important to feed 4-6 very small meals each day of a highly digestible, low-fat food such as Hill’s Prescription Diet Canine w/d or Canine i/d. Pasta, rice or potatoes are also suitable foods and lean chicken is a good source of digestible protein. After this first week, normal meal sizes can be resumed if everything is going well.</p>
<p>Excessively fatty foods should be avoided for the rest of the dog&#8217;s life to reduce the risk of recurrence. Overweight dogs need a strict <a href="http://ingleburnvet.com.au/weightloss.htm">weight loss program</a>.</p>
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<h2>Will there be any long-term problems?</h2>
<p>Most dogs recover from pancreatitis with no long-term effects. However, there is the possibility of relapses. There are also several possible (but uncommon) long-term complications that may follow severe or repeated pancreatitis. These result from excessive damage to the cells in the pancreas and may include pancreatic insufficiency (where insufficient digestive enzymes are produced), and diabetes (where insulin-producing cells are destroyed).</p>
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<h2>Prevention of pancreatitis</h2>
<p>Prevention is always better than cure! The risks of pancreatitis can be reduced by:</p>
<ol>
<li>Keeping your pet&#8217;s weight under control.<br />
We can assess your dog&#8217;s body condition and give advice on weight loss if needed.</li>
<li>Avoid large meals of highly fatty foods such as sausages.</li>
<li>If your dog is vomiting repeatedly, remove any access to food and seek veterinary advice promptly.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Taken from : <a href="http://ingleburnvet.com.au/pancreatitis.htm">http://ingleburnvet.com.au/pancreatitis.htm</a></h3>
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<li>Peanut Butter/Mixed Veges/Liver/Chicken/Beef/Cheese/Pumpkin/Bacon/Banana</li>
<li>Baking Powder</li>
<li>Honey</li>
<li>Egg White</li>
<li>Whole wheat flour/ Wheatgerm</li>
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		<description><![CDATA[These are made with REAL APPLE &#38; cinnamon. They are another healthy sweet treat for your dog. Apples are a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C as well as low in saturated fat and sodium. Some believe that vitamin C can help hip dysplasia, a common ailment in large and large, purebred dogs. Saturated [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 style="text-align: left;">These are made with REAL APPLE &amp; cinnamon. They are another healthy sweet treat for your dog.</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">Apples are a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C as well as low in saturated fat and sodium. Some believe that vitamin C can help hip dysplasia, a common ailment in large and large, purebred dogs. Saturated fat contributes to heart problems. Apples contain omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which contribute to a healthy, glossy coat and help to control skin allergies</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">They are available in a small/large bone shape.</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">Bag sizes available are  100g and 200g.</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><em><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">N.B. As all our biscuits &amp; treats are made by hand, colours &amp; sizes of your actual order may vary slightly from pictures displayed.</span></strong></em></h3>
<p><strong><em>Ingredients:</em></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Apple</li>
<li>Oats</li>
<li>Cinnamon</li>
<li>Honey</li>
<li>Water</li>
<li>Oil</li>
<li>Whole wheat flour</li>
<li>Wheat germ</li>
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		<title>Pumpkin and Oat Dog Biscuits (vegetarian)</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:17:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[These are made with fresh pumpkin and are LOW in fat! They are another healthy way to treat your dog. Bag sizes available are  100g and 200g. N.B. As all our biscuits &#38; treats are made by hand, colours &#38; sizes of your actual order may vary slightly from pictures displayed. Ingredients: Pumpkin Oats Water Oil Whole wheat [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 style="text-align: left;">These are made with fresh pumpkin and are LOW in fat!</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">They are another healthy way to treat your dog.</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">Bag sizes available are  100g and 200g.</h3>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em><span style="color: #ff6600;">N.B. As all our biscuits &amp; treats are m</span></em><em><span style="color: #ff6600;">ade by hand, colours &amp; sizes of your actual order may vary slightly from pictures displayed.</span></em></p>
<p><strong><em>Ingredients:</em></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Pumpkin</li>
<li>Oats</li>
<li>Water</li>
<li>Oil</li>
<li>Whole wheat flour</li>
<li>Wheat germ</li>
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		<title>Cheese and Vegetable Dog Biscuits Bones</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:03:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[These are healthy in delicious. They are also LOW in fat! These biscuits are made with FRESH carrots, REAL cheese and Veges. Vegetables are great sources of fiber and minerals for our dogs. The crunchy treats are low in fat, and are available in 2 sizes &#8211; Small &#38; Large Bone shapes. Bag sizes available [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 style="text-align: left;">These are healthy in delicious. They are also LOW in fat!</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">These biscuits are made with FRESH carrots, REAL cheese and Veges.</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">Vegetables are great sources of fiber and minerals for our dogs.</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">The crunchy treats are low in fat, and are available in 2 sizes &#8211; Small &amp; Large Bone shapes.</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">Bag sizes available are  100g and 200g.</h3>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em><span style="color: #ff6600;">N.B. As all our biscuits &amp; treats are made by hand, colours &amp; sizes of your actual order may vary slightly from pictures displayed.</span></em></p>
<p><strong><em>Ingredients:</em></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Vegetables</li>
<li>Cheese</li>
<li>Water</li>
<li>Oil</li>
<li>Whole wheat flour</li>
<li>Wheat germ</li>
</ul>
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