|
Commercial Dog Food Do You Know The Truth About Dog Food Yet?
As a kid growing up in a family full of dogs, I remember the old days when mom and pop used to feed our dogs any type of table scraps that we had from our meals. And sometimes, the dogs would all have their meals prepared ahead of time. We ate all types of food and back in those days so did our animals, except for one major difference of today's house pets they didn't eat a bite of commercial dog food.
Interestingly enough, three out of the four dogs we owned lived to the age of 18 and 19 years of age, with one dog reaching 21 years of age. And the only reason why the fourth did not hit these high numbers was because of bone cancer. Now our experience with these dogs does not negate any type of nutritional value that commercial dog food may provide, especially considering the leap in information and nutritional research that we have today, but it is a little ironic that standard human food did so well just a few years back.
Potty Training For A Dog Is A Great JoyThe key to successful potty training for a dog is all in the supervision. Like your child, you have to notice the signs when your dog has to go to the bathroom. Sniffing or scratching at the door is ... Pet Food Advertising Has Brainwashed Us
A lot has changed over the past 20 or 30 years. Most dog owners feel that feeding their pets commercial dog food makes the most sense. They believe that high quality dog food sold in stores is not only the most convenient way to feed their animals, but it also is thought to give their dogs and puppies the best nutritional value offered, even better than human food. They believe that this decision is the right thing to do.
You hear this sort of thing over and over again whenever a discussion takes place about dog food. Just the other day I was discussing some dog tricks with my neighbor and the subject switched to what we fed our dogs. One comment that he made which is quite redundant is that 'I feed my dog 'dog food' because it's for dogs. Why would I feed him human food?' My neighbor goes on to display his sense of knowledge about nutrition for dogs by insisting that my way of feeding Charlie (my dog) table scraps was cheating him of the proper foods he needs for energy and growth.
Processed Food is still Processed Food
I realized that there was little chance of me convincing my neighbor of his falsely believed notions about proper nutrition and his dogs. Try convincing one of these people that a dog and a human both need similar nutritional foods. It's not that easy. However, I did get across one point in which he understood and that was about processed food.
No matter how you look at it, or what you believe a dog should eat as opposed to humans, processed food is still processed food! This stuff is manufactured, which means it goes through various steps of processing, preservatives, and other additives before it hits the can and is packaged. Every step that is taken to get this food to the store shelves reduces its quality and nullifies most of its nutritional value.
It is time to explore our information site about and Akc Dog Handlers. It's now your job to take this enclosed information and do something with it. Good luck and thanks for visiting.
|
Front leg lameness
Dogs carry over 60 percent of their weight on their front legs, with their hind legs acting as accelerators Their front legs are attached to the rest of his body by muscles with no collarbone, which provides for more flexibility All this powerful equipment is susceptible to injury or damage by misuse, particularly in breeds whose bone structure has been changed through selective breeding .....More on Dog Ear Disease
Treating your dogand#39;s constipation
Constipation usually occurs when the dog does not get enough bulk in his diet or when he does not get enough proper exercise When a dog does not get the chance to eliminate when he needs to, he may develop the habit of holding it in A dog that is not let out enough will also likely to develop this habit In these simple cases of constipation, you may use the following treatment to ease your d.....More on Dog Ear Disease
Luxated Patella: Should You Take Your Dog To The Vet Just For The Occasional Limp
You are playing fetch with your 2 year old Chihuahua when all of a sudden, he cries in pain and you notice that he starts to limp with his lower back leg He skips on the other three legs for about 2 to 5 strides and then starts to run normal again as if nothing happened This incident occurred two to three more times in the last couple of months, but is becoming more frequent Should.....More on Dog Ear Disease
8 Items That Every Dog Owner Must Know When Going To The Vet
1 Your veterinarian is one of the most important people in your dogand#39;s life You should choose your veterinarian just as you select your own doctor, by reputation and quality of service You and your dog should feel at ease with this professional You need to feel that you can trust your veterinarian, especially in an emergency situation 2 Be sure that you have stated your own goals an.....More on Dog Ear Disease
2 ways to administer liquid medication to your dog
There are 2 effective methods for getting any form of liquid medication down your dogand#39;s throat: Make a pouch or pry the mouth open 1 Making a pouch: Using one hand, pull out the corner of the dogand#39;s lower lip to make a little pouch Keep his head slightly tilted back and pour the liquid into the mouth using your other hand In some instances, the medication does not go in right away .....More on Dog Ear Disease
What do laboratory tests reveal
As a responsible dog owner you should take your dog to the veterinarian at least once per year This is a good habit to form with your dog that will keep him healthy for years to come, as well as enable you to prevent diseases, instead of waiting for them to form A yearly physical examination will consist of evaluating your dogand#39;s general attitude and appearance The eyes, nose, mouth, ears, an.....More on Dog Ear Disease
First aid for dog poisoning
Poisons can enter the body in 3 ways; through the skin, by being inhaled, or by being eaten Because of the dogand#39;s curious nature, they are usually poisoned by ingestion In order to prevent your dog from accidental poisoning, you must keep all household chemicals that are potentially toxic out of his reach These include insecticides, alkaline household cleaners such as paint strippers, shampoo.....More on Dog Ear Disease
|
|
