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Every owner these days seems to have their own ideas on what constitutes a healthy balanced diet for their dog. How many of them are reliably imformed though? The following questions are designed to critically assess your dogs diet. Please read them, for your dogs sake.
1) How many times a day do you feed your dog?
There is no set rule for adult dogs but the general consensus is that twice a day is a sensible amount. Some owners feed once a day, some three times a day. How much your dog is fed is far more important than how often really, but it is useful to set guidelines nevertheless. The reason many experts suggest twice a day rather than once a day is that once a day feeding encourages the dog to gorge his or her food as he or she is so hungry, having last had a meal a full 24 hours ago. Eating too quickly can cause reflex regurgitation or vomiting. Also it has been theorized that deep chested large breed dogs are more likely to suffer from a twisted stomach (gastric dilatation and volvulus), a life threatening condition, if they are fed one large meal daily rather than two smaller meals.
Clearly more active dogs will burn far more calories than others but these variables are best reflected in portion size rather than frequency. Some dogs with medical conditions may benefit from multiple meals of smaller portions, for example those recovering from gastroenteritis. Puppies must be fed more often than adult dogs as they have a higher metabolic rate, around 4 times a day from weaning to around 5 months old, then drop down to 3 times a day until 7 months old, then down to twice a day thereafter.
2) Is your dogs diet manufactured specifically for dogs or do you give human food or food from the butchers?
There is a misconception around that human food is higher quality than dog food, and therefore better for them. This is by and large nonsense. Reputable dog foods are formulated after extensive trials by pet food companies to provide the mixture of protein, carbohydrate and fat that suits canine physiology best. Dogs on balanced dog food diets do not get nutritional deficiencies but dogs on human food do. Certain human titbits can play havoc with your dogs digestive tract, chocolate being a prime example.
Your dog need ingest nothing other than a complete dog food and water to have a complete and balanced diet. Remember, dogs do not need variety in their diet! They are perfectly happy having the same boring looking meal every day! So keep it simple and safe, feed your dog either a complete dog food (dry or tinned, dry is better for their teeth) or standard dog biscuits and tinned dog meat together. Of course human leftovers every now and again or a bit of tripe or heart from the butcher is fine, but do not make it the day to day diet.
3) Which is the best dog food to choose?
There are so many different brands of dog food on the market, the best one is basically a matter of opinion. Certainly palatability is a factor, there is no point in purchasing a particular food if your dog cannot stand it, although this is occasionally a necessity in dogs with food allergies, for example. Rather than recommending you a specific brand, we suggest that you choose one which adheres to the criteria below.
Dog foods labeled as complete and balanced must meet standards established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), either by meeting a nutrient profile or by passing a feeding trial. There are now two separate nutrient profiles for dogs – one for growth (puppies) and one for maintenance (adults). Maximum levels of intake of some nutrients have been established for the first time because of the concern that overnutrition, rather than undernutrition, is a bigger problem with many pet foods today. The standards include recommendations on protein, fat, fat soluble vitamins, water soluble vitamins, and mineral content of foods. If you are prepared to get technical, you should choose a food that comes closest to AAFCO recommendations.
In summary, consider the following points.
Choose a food that suits your dogs age, breed and overall health. Most big pet food companies will have different foods for small vs large breeds, and puppies vs adults. Dogs with medical conditions may be recommended special prescription diets.
Choose a food that come closest to AAFCO recommendations.
The ingredients contains the truth about a particular food. Everything else is there only for marketing purposes.
There are no legal and scientific definitions for the terms premium, super premium, quality, or natural.
Use dry matter numbers to evaluate and compare foods.
The source of ingredients (e.g. animal vs vegetable) does not matter, except in the case of food allergies.
Avoid supplementation. All commercial dog foods have more than enough protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals. Too many minerals can lead to severe skeletal problems in growing dogs.
Feeding your dog a good food incorrectly can lead to significant problems. For example, overfeeding puppies can lead to serious skeletal problems. Neutered dogs require portions 20% smaller than unneutered dogs or they will put on weight.
4) How many times a day do you give your dog treats?
It is hard to resist those puppy dog eyes begging you for a little piece of what you are eating. Indeed treats promote a special bond between you and your dog and it gives such pleasure when they have a delicious morsel to savor. The key word is MODERATION. If you are giving your dog regular treats, you must subtract this amount from the portion given at meal time to maintain a appropriate calorie intake. As a rule of thumb the amount of treats should never exceed 10% of your dogs daily food intake. It is far easier to make your dog obedient if you reserve treats for rewarding good behavior rather than just giving them willy nilly, where they become meaningless.
5) What do your dogs treats consist of?
Quality dog treats are usually far healthier and lower in calories than table scraps. Many dogs are fed scraps habitually from the table while families are eating, particularly by children. This only encourages further begging and feeding with often unsuitable high calorie treats which are forgotten about when it comes to measuring the dogs daily portion(s).
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Dr Matthew Homfray is one of the veterinary pet experts at www.WhyDoesMyPet.com. Our dedicated community of caring pet experts are waiting to offer you advice, second opinions and support.
Your Poodle deserves the best food and today more than ever before dog health food is becoming a vital part of keeping your pet healthy. We’ve all seen the news report about contaminated batches of dog food causing sickness and even death. I know I always wonder where the next batch is going to land and if my best friend is going to suffer from it.
As more and more dog food companies look for ways to cut costs, they’re starting to source their ingredients wherever it’s cheapest. This isn’t going to always be the best thing for your dog though.
A couple of years ago there was a very widespread recall of dog food after it was found that there was melamine (a type of plastic) in some of the ingredients. After some work it was found that imported cereal proteins (which have little nutritional value in the first place) which was the culprit. But really what this means is that it doesn’t matter what the standards are in the US based production if the ingredients they are using are already tainted.
This may have been a couple of years ago but I would like to know what has changed to prevent it happening again. Considering there was melamine found in milk powder produced under much stricter human food standards recently, I don’t have much confidence that it isn’t going to happen again. I certainly don’t want to have my dog suffer because of some mix up on a production line.
Apart from the accidental poisonings, what else really goes into your dog food? A toxic preservative called ethoxyquin is often added but won’t appear on the ingredients list as it’s often added before the production process. Usually this additive is found in fish meal, so if it’s in your dog food, I’d be thinking very seriously about changing foods. Ethoxyquin has been linked to side effects from severe allergic reactions and skin problems to cancer and liver failure.
Often fish protein is promoted as being a healthy ingredient for you dog, and it’s true that there are other vital nutrients in fish, but that doesn’t outweigh having a potential carcinogen in your dog food. There’s other ways to get those nutrients that are going to be a lot safer for your dog.
And then there’s the grain fillers that are often used to bulk out dog food. These fillers, things like corn and rice protein, have very little nutritional value for dogs. Most of the time it’s just a way to use leftover products from human food and has little to do with nourishment for your dog.
This should make you start thinking about what you’re really feeding your Poodle. Dog health food and especially home made food is one of the easiest ways to make sure that there is no harmful additives going into your dog’s meal.
Your Poodle deserves the best food and today more than ever before dog health food is becoming a vital part of keeping your pet healthy. We’ve all seen the news report about contaminated batches of dog food causing sickness and even death. I know I always wonder where the next batch is going to land and if my best friend is going to suffer from it.
As more and more dog food companies look for ways to cut costs, they’re starting to source their ingredients wherever it’s cheapest. This isn’t going to always be the best thing for your dog though.
A couple of years ago there was a very widespread recall of dog food after it was found that there was melamine (a type of plastic) in some of the ingredients. After some work it was found that imported cereal proteins (which have little nutritional value in the first place) which was the culprit. But really what this means is that it doesn’t matter what the standards are in the US based production if the ingredients they are using are already tainted.
This may have been a couple of years ago but I would like to know what has changed to prevent it happening again. Considering there was melamine found in milk powder produced under much stricter human food standards recently, I don’t have much confidence that it isn’t going to happen again. I certainly don’t want to have my dog suffer because of some mix up on a production line.
Apart from the accidental poisonings, what else really goes into your dog food? A toxic preservative called ethoxyquin is often added but won’t appear on the ingredients list as it’s often added before the production process. Usually this additive is found in fish meal, so if it’s in your dog food, I’d be thinking very seriously about changing foods. Ethoxyquin has been linked to side effects from severe allergic reactions and skin problems to cancer and liver failure.
Often fish protein is promoted as being a healthy ingredient for you dog, and it’s true that there are other vital nutrients in fish, but that doesn’t outweigh having a potential carcinogen in your dog food. There’s other ways to get those nutrients that are going to be a lot safer for your dog.
And then there’s the grain fillers that are often used to bulk out dog food. These fillers, things like corn and rice protein, have very little nutritional value for dogs. Most of the time it’s just a way to use leftover products from human food and has little to do with nourishment for your dog.
This should make you start thinking about what you’re really feeding your Poodle. Dog health food and especially home made food is one of the easiest ways to make sure that there is no harmful additives going into your dog’s meal.
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Did you know that not being aware of what goes into your Poodle’s food could be making them sick and could even rob years from your best friend’s life. To find out exactly what goes into dog food and how to make your own delicious dog health food, subscribe to our newsletter, chock full of great tips to make your dog’s life a long and healthy one. Click here www.dog-health-food.com
So you’ve found this article and you want it to give you some guidance as to the effectiveness and healthfulness of giving supplements for pitbulls. It is, if nothing else, very interesting debates because there are people that are on both sides of the fence for, as well as against the supplements for pitbulls.
There are many myths and fables that surround this controversial issue however with this article, we will try to put some of that to rest. There is an overall theme by pro supplemental users as well as those who oppose it and the general theme is in your goal in giving supplements to pitbulls, just be responsible.
The Myth Surrounding Supplements for Pitbulls
Many people who are ignorant in the way of pitbulls and believe they should be banned do not quite understand or embrace this rare animal. It is a dog and there is no proof of this dog attacking more young children or adults than any other breed of dog. This is one myth that should be put to rest or intensely studied to discover the truths surrounding it.
However, the supplements for pitbulls are often cause for alarm because they have been picked up and used against owners in the mistreatment of pitbulls. This is because there are many owners who will give the pitbull the equivalent of steroids to pump him up as many people use the pitbulls in weight pulling and want the dog beefed up and extremely strong.
Steroids in pitbulls have the same terrible effect that they have on humans and cause many anger as well as behavioral problems. Dogs, like humans are not trustworthy when they are on this type of powerful body and mind-altering drug however, when supplements for pitbulls are used properly and there is no mixture of steroids, the supplement usually consists of vitamins and creatine. The cheap dog foods don’t provide, much like our human food, the proper nutrition for a dog and therefore supplements for pitbulls can provide what the standard diet doesn’t.
Supplements for Pitbulls: Yes?
Supplements for pitbulls have shown dramatic increase in the joints and bones of these dogs as well as mentioned above, adding needed nutritional value to the meals that are generally missing from the regular dog food diet such as kibbles.
There is a huge problem with today’s food for humans and dogs in that the manufacturers are adding more chemicals and preservatives and in the way there are many nutritional factors that are lost and rendered useless in the foods containing so many additives. Supplements for pitbulls should be used especially if you are feeding grocery store brand dog foods.
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If your Yorkshire Terrier isn’t eating dog health food, they could be at risk from the side effects of toxic additives to commercial food. Being unaware of the real ingredients could be dooming your best friend to an early death.
Who knows what could be in the next batch of dog food? What about the actual nutritional content of the food? Most companies are looking at ways to boost their profits and a cheaper source of ingredients might be a great way to make more money, but it’s unlikely to be the best thing for your pooch.
More and more dog food companies are looking for cheaper options to make up the protein requirement of their food. Cast off protein from rice and what production that has no nutritional value is often added to bulk out the food.
2007 saw a widespread recall of dog food after melamine (a type of plastic) was found. Over 100 types of dog food were affected by this recall and it took months to trace the tainted ingredients to an overseas supplier of rice and wheat protein. This shows that it doesn’t matter what standard the US based manufacturer has if they are receiving tainted products from off shore. And that’s leaving aside the fact that rice protein has almost no nourishment for dogs!
This may have happened a couple of years ago, but when could it happen again? Even this year there was a case of milk powder, produced under stricter human food standards, that had melamine in it. It’s just a matter of when it happens again. And I certainly don’t want to have my dog suffer and possibly die because the dog food company needed to boost their profits. Now we not only need to make sure our dogs have the right nutrition, but we also need to make sure that their food is free from toxic contaminants.
Apart from the occasional, accidental toxin that may get into your Yorkshire Terrier’s food, what other nasties are routinely being added? Often there?s a preservative called ethoxyquin that gets into dog food through fish meal. This means that this preservative is almost certainly in your dog food is it has fish meal, but it won?t be listed. And ethoxyquin has been linked to many serious and life threatening diseases including cancer and liver failure.
Just have a quick look and see if fish meal is in your dog’s food, sometimes it’ll be promoted as a great healthy option. Fish is a great source of protein and essential oils, but when it comes with a potentially carcinogenic additive, it’s really not worth it.
This is just the tip of the ice berg and if you really want to make sure your Yorkshire Terrier has a long and healthy life, then you need to learn about dog health food. It’s very easy and often cheaper to make your own food so that you know exactly what is going into it. This is something that you should really consider as a vital component to keeping your best friend healthy and happy for years to come.
If your Yorkshire Terrier isn’t eating dog health food, they could be at risk from the side effects of toxic additives to commercial food. Being unaware of the real ingredients could be dooming your best friend to an early death.
Who knows what could be in the next batch of dog food? What about the actual nutritional content of the food? Most companies are looking at ways to boost their profits and a cheaper source of ingredients might be a great way to make more money, but it’s unlikely to be the best thing for your pooch.
More and more dog food companies are looking for cheaper options to make up the protein requirement of their food. Cast off protein from rice and what production that has no nutritional value is often added to bulk out the food.
2007 saw a widespread recall of dog food after melamine (a type of plastic) was found. Over 100 types of dog food were affected by this recall and it took months to trace the tainted ingredients to an overseas supplier of rice and wheat protein. This shows that it doesn’t matter what standard the US based manufacturer has if they are receiving tainted products from off shore. And that’s leaving aside the fact that rice protein has almost no nourishment for dogs!
This may have happened a couple of years ago, but when could it happen again? Even this year there was a case of milk powder, produced under stricter human food standards, that had melamine in it. It’s just a matter of when it happens again. And I certainly don’t want to have my dog suffer and possibly die because the dog food company needed to boost their profits. Now we not only need to make sure our dogs have the right nutrition, but we also need to make sure that their food is free from toxic contaminants.
Apart from the occasional, accidental toxin that may get into your Yorkshire Terrier’s food, what other nasties are routinely being added? Often there?s a preservative called ethoxyquin that gets into dog food through fish meal. This means that this preservative is almost certainly in your dog food is it has fish meal, but it won?t be listed. And ethoxyquin has been linked to many serious and life threatening diseases including cancer and liver failure.
Just have a quick look and see if fish meal is in your dog’s food, sometimes it’ll be promoted as a great healthy option. Fish is a great source of protein and essential oils, but when it comes with a potentially carcinogenic additive, it’s really not worth it.
This is just the tip of the ice berg and if you really want to make sure your Yorkshire Terrier has a long and healthy life, then you need to learn about dog health food. It’s very easy and often cheaper to make your own food so that you know exactly what is going into it. This is something that you should really consider as a vital component to keeping your best friend healthy and happy for years to come.
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Did you know that not being aware of what goes into your dog’s food could be making them sick and could even rob years from your best friend’s life. To find out exactly what goes into dog food and how to make your own delicious dog health food, subscribe to our newsletter, chock full of great tips to make your dog’s life a long and healthy one. Click here www.dog-health-food.com
People tend to think that commercial dog food, especially if it has been recommended by their veterinarian is of good quality and is giving your dog the best chance in life. Right?
Wrong!
While vets should be the best people to advise about dog food, sadly they’re not. Why? Because the top commercial pet food manufacturers now financially contribute to many veterinary schools. They have a foot in the door. They can, and do, influence the students.
After all you generally don’t bite the hand that feeds you.
In most countries of the world, there are, at least some basic laws governing the quality of human food, whether it’s fresh produce, meat or fast food.
In no country are there laws (which are enforced) that insist commercial pet food manufacturers use quality ingredients. That means anything can, and does, go.
After all, if meat is of good quality, wouldn’t you sell it to the highest market – the human market? So, it’s only the poorest quality meat, more often meat by-products (such as hair, intestines and contents, chicken feet, brain, skin, grizzle, fat, etc) that goes for dog food.
This means that the overall nutrient quality is as poor as it gets, as different proteins have different nutritional absorbability.
Pet food is always bulked out with inert (or not as the melamine scam from China testifies) filler. Typically, this filler will be the current cheapest carbohydrate. There’s often a world glut of something, driving down the price. It may be sugar one year, wheat the next.
Do you think the addition of sugar into your dog’s diet will serve to improve his health?
Why do you think that diabetes in dogs is on the increase?
Dogs may bulk out their food in the wild, but it would be on fresh plant matter that’s available, such as fruit or leaves.
Cooking destroys many vitamins and enzymes which are critical to the overall health of your dog.
As most dog food is dried pellets, which keep indefinitely at room temperature, preservatives must be used. Some manufacturers claim they have not added preservatives. Look carefully at the wording. They did not add it. This may be true. But preservatives will always have been added to the meat before it was delivered to the manufacturers.
It’s impossible to keep meat products at room temperature indefinitely without the use of strong preservatives. Preservatives that would never be allowed in human food, because of their poisonous effect.
So your dog may be well fed as far as volume is concerned, but will be starving for quality food. How can your dog remain healthy if he’s fed garbage?
Most people would be appalled at the process that goes into the making of commercial pet food. That would be a really good incentive not to feed it. I’m attempting to give you a glimpse behind the scenes, so you can give your dog the best dog food available within your budget and within your time available.
People tend to think that commercial dog food, especially if it has been recommended by their veterinarian is of good quality and is giving your dog the best chance in life. Right?
Wrong!
While vets should be the best people to advise about dog food, sadly they’re not. Why? Because the top commercial pet food manufacturers now financially contribute to many veterinary schools. They have a foot in the door. They can, and do, influence the students.
After all you generally don’t bite the hand that feeds you.
In most countries of the world, there are, at least some basic laws governing the quality of human food, whether it’s fresh produce, meat or fast food.
In no country are there laws (which are enforced) that insist commercial pet food manufacturers use quality ingredients. That means anything can, and does, go.
After all, if meat is of good quality, wouldn’t you sell it to the highest market – the human market? So, it’s only the poorest quality meat, more often meat by-products (such as hair, intestines and contents, chicken feet, brain, skin, grizzle, fat, etc) that goes for dog food.
This means that the overall nutrient quality is as poor as it gets, as different proteins have different nutritional absorbability.
Pet food is always bulked out with inert (or not as the melamine scam from China testifies) filler. Typically, this filler will be the current cheapest carbohydrate. There’s often a world glut of something, driving down the price. It may be sugar one year, wheat the next.
Do you think the addition of sugar into your dog’s diet will serve to improve his health?
Why do you think that diabetes in dogs is on the increase?
Dogs may bulk out their food in the wild, but it would be on fresh plant matter that’s available, such as fruit or leaves.
Cooking destroys many vitamins and enzymes which are critical to the overall health of your dog.
As most dog food is dried pellets, which keep indefinitely at room temperature, preservatives must be used. Some manufacturers claim they have not added preservatives. Look carefully at the wording. They did not add it. This may be true. But preservatives will always have been added to the meat before it was delivered to the manufacturers.
It’s impossible to keep meat products at room temperature indefinitely without the use of strong preservatives. Preservatives that would never be allowed in human food, because of their poisonous effect.
So your dog may be well fed as far as volume is concerned, but will be starving for quality food. How can your dog remain healthy if he’s fed garbage?
Most people would be appalled at the process that goes into the making of commercial pet food. That would be a really good incentive not to feed it. I’m attempting to give you a glimpse behind the scenes, so you can give your dog the best dog food available within your budget and within your time available.
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Madeleine Innocent is a practicing homeopath, a specialised modality of natural health care. She treats both people and animals in her busy West Australian practice. Madeleine loves to spread the good work of homeopathy and other areas of natural health care and writes extensively on the subject. For a complimentary ebook on how to have a healthy dog, starting today, visit naturallyhealthydogs.com or www.bestdoghealth.blogspot.com
With the unfortunate increase in pet food recalls, millions of dog owners and breeders are very concerned and wondering what can they feed their dogs that is positively safe and will not cause permanent harm to their pet’s health.
Nearly all the information we have about pet nutrition has been provided by the best-known laboratories of the world since the early 19th century. This outdated information is not adequate for today’s modern dog due to the fact that its inner characteristics have changed in many respects. This could be one factor causing the deaths and health problems of thousands of dogs nationwide.
At first, it was learned that only one manufacturer was responsible for using wheat gluten in their dog food. People started reading the labels of the food in hopes to find a safer product to give to their pets.
Sadly, this was proven to be a waste of time, since other manufacturers reportedly used a rice concentrate in their dog food supply, but irresponsibly did not put the ingredient on the food label of the package.
No doubt these pet food manufacturers are really human food corporations concerned only with the bottom line and most likely, use their pet food as a dumping ground for waste from their industrial processes. They count on people to believe their marketing strategy and short term observations and ignore conscientious research.
This, of course, has created massive frustration and fear among dog lovers nationwide.
What food is actually safe?
It has been agreed by many experts in the pet industry that home made dog food recipes are the safest and easiest solutions to this terrible dilemma. If you are a loving and caring dog owner, the life expectancy of your pet depends upon your decision. Making your own dog food will keep other animal parts, diseased meat, artificial ingredients and chemically sprayed food away from your pet’s kidneys.
The latest research shows that the organic method of feeding your dog should be your first choice. It is the best way to ensure that your pet will have a balance diet. . As long as the food intake is balanced with his activity level, he won’t get fat. An example of a nutritional meal is scrambled eggs, boiled rice with small pieces of chicken or lamb. A great appetizer and treat is a cup of yogurt with live cultures.
It is crucial that your home made dog food have a good amount of protein, amino acids and vitamin D. Protein such as beef, chicken, turkey or fish is the building blocks for your dog’s muscles and vitamin D produces strong healthy teeth and bones. Other important essentials for your dog are calcium, carbohydrates and fatty acids.
The components for a good home made meal should include four ingredients. The first two ingredients should be meat sources and last two must include a good grain such as whole grain rice or barley and a vegetable like carrots. Do not include fillers such as corn or cornmeal which may cause allergies
The moral of this story is to find a good dog food recipe, feed it correctly and try to stay away from commercial dog food that is loaded with cancer-causing preservatives and red dyes. Make sure the home made food is of high quality and nutritional value and you will avoid the severe problems and sometimes immature deaths caused by the pet food recall brands.
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Now that you have got your golden retriever home, it is important to pay enormous attention to his daily needs. Diet is very important for the health of your golden retriever.
Well, we would all feed our favorite pets dog food, but even pets can prefer variety in their platter. And it is not a bad idea to opt for human food for your golden retriever.
Golden retrievers, or any pets for that matter, love attention showered on them. So, if you are having a sumptuous dinner and your dog is salivating next to you, it is not a bad idea to make him sample some food.
Many a times, golden retrievers communicate in an interesting manner. If your pet expresses excessive fondness with the refrigerator, he may be communicating his interest in some particular food that is stored in the refrigerator.
As we all know dogs have a great sense of smell, and it would not be easy to hide a delicious food item from him. Human food, when served with a little caution may actually be good for the golden retriever. However, it would not be a wise idea to feed him table scraps. That way, you would be spoiling your pet.
Of course, you would have to make a conscious choice of what is appropriate and what is not for your dog. Human foods may or may not be suitable for it. Here are some may – have and should – not – have human food for your golden retriever -
“May Have” human food for your golden retriever:
Most of these food groups are beneficial for us, but the golden retriever may just benefit from and enjoy them. They would provide the appropriate nutrients along with the variety that your pet would like-
– Brown Rice ; Rich in fiber content, they are good for your golden retriever.
– Chicken/ Egg yolk/egg shells/ raw eggs. Rich in protein, this human food is also good for them
– Raw Vegetables
– Turkey. You need to exercise caution with this. If the strips are too hard, your pet can choke on it.
– Oatmeal
– Fruits. With the exception of grapes and raisins.
“Should Not Have” human food for your golden retriever;
– Egg Whites; This usually results in biotin deficiency (Vitamin B) due to the presence of avidin. Hence avoiding egg whites is best.
– Onions and garlic
– Chocolates. Bromine in chocolates can lead to toxicity in dogs and cats. Even if you opt for the un-sweetened variety, you may not be doing your golden retriever any good. Hence it is best to avoid chocolates completely.
It is better to always consult a veterinarian. Your vet may be right person to recommend the right diet. He will also be able to suggest what foods should be avoided. It may not be very wise to experiment with human food, unless you are sure about the effect of the same.
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Golden Retrievers might eat anything but if you’re not feeding them dog health food at meal times, you could be causing them serious long term harm. It’s not your fault that the dog food manufacturers are always looking for ways to boost profits and cut costs. But make sure you act before your dog ends up as a statistic on the next dog food recall list.
These days you need to make sure that there’s no recall of your dog’s food. Not only that, there’s a lot of questions around the actual nutritional value of commercially produced dog food. As companies look for ways to increase profit margins, if they can find a cheaper alternative to existing ingredients, then they’re probably going to be using it.
Over 100 different types of dog food were recalled in 2007 due to contamination with melamine. This is a type of plastic and certainly shouldn’t be in any dog food. Eventually the source was found to be rice protein and wheat gluten, neither of which have any real nutritional value for dogs. So at the end of the day it doesn’t matter what the standards are at the US factory if they are using tainted ingredients in the first place.
This was a couple of years ago, but what has changed to prevenet it from happening again? I’d say not enough when you think that human milk powder was discovered recently which was contaminated with melamine. And if this is happeneing in the human food industry, with it’s much stricter controls, then what’s going to end up in our dog food? I know I don’t want to be on a list of statistics of dog owners affected by the next batch of tainted dog food that ends up on the market. Today we need to not only make sure that our dogs are getting the right nutrition, but also we need to make sure that their food is actually safe for them to eat.
Apart from the accidental toxins that may end up in your Golden Retriever’s food, what about the everyday ingredients? How safe are they really?
Often there’s a toxic preservative called ethoxyquin present in dog food. It has been banned for human consumption for decades and has been linked to many serious canine diseases like cancer, liver and kidney failure along with many others. But this nasty chemical gets slipped into our dog food under another name or in another ingredient. If there’s fish meal in your dog food, there’s almost certainly ethoxyquin in there too. In most cases the only time you’ll see it listed is when they say it’s not there.
Now have a look and see if there’s fish meal in your dog food and make sure that you’re not harming your dog. The protein in fish is good but it certainly isn’t worth the toxic additives that go along with it. Fish is a great source of omega 3 but it can contain nasty additives that aren’t going to be listed.
This is just a small sample of the things that are really getting into your Golden Retriever’s food. Dog health food is something that is becoming fast regarded as a standard precaution to ensure your dog’s health. Best of all it’s easy and fun too.
Golden Retrievers might eat anything but if you’re not feeding them dog health food at meal times, you could be causing them serious long term harm. It’s not your fault that the dog food manufacturers are always looking for ways to boost profits and cut costs. But make sure you act before your dog ends up as a statistic on the next dog food recall list.
These days you need to make sure that there’s no recall of your dog’s food. Not only that, there’s a lot of questions around the actual nutritional value of commercially produced dog food. As companies look for ways to increase profit margins, if they can find a cheaper alternative to existing ingredients, then they’re probably going to be using it.
Over 100 different types of dog food were recalled in 2007 due to contamination with melamine. This is a type of plastic and certainly shouldn’t be in any dog food. Eventually the source was found to be rice protein and wheat gluten, neither of which have any real nutritional value for dogs. So at the end of the day it doesn’t matter what the standards are at the US factory if they are using tainted ingredients in the first place.
This was a couple of years ago, but what has changed to prevenet it from happening again? I’d say not enough when you think that human milk powder was discovered recently which was contaminated with melamine. And if this is happeneing in the human food industry, with it’s much stricter controls, then what’s going to end up in our dog food? I know I don’t want to be on a list of statistics of dog owners affected by the next batch of tainted dog food that ends up on the market. Today we need to not only make sure that our dogs are getting the right nutrition, but also we need to make sure that their food is actually safe for them to eat.
Apart from the accidental toxins that may end up in your Golden Retriever’s food, what about the everyday ingredients? How safe are they really?
Often there’s a toxic preservative called ethoxyquin present in dog food. It has been banned for human consumption for decades and has been linked to many serious canine diseases like cancer, liver and kidney failure along with many others. But this nasty chemical gets slipped into our dog food under another name or in another ingredient. If there’s fish meal in your dog food, there’s almost certainly ethoxyquin in there too. In most cases the only time you’ll see it listed is when they say it’s not there.
Now have a look and see if there’s fish meal in your dog food and make sure that you’re not harming your dog. The protein in fish is good but it certainly isn’t worth the toxic additives that go along with it. Fish is a great source of omega 3 but it can contain nasty additives that aren’t going to be listed.
This is just a small sample of the things that are really getting into your Golden Retriever’s food. Dog health food is something that is becoming fast regarded as a standard precaution to ensure your dog’s health. Best of all it’s easy and fun too.
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