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Airtight Solutions for Storing Your Pet's Food Safely
06/02/2009 - 09:37
Improperly stored food can become breeding grounds for molds and toxins, some deadly. Buy only the freshest foods available. If you use a commercial food, check the manufacturing date. With a small breed like a Westie, you’re best off buying in small bags. Buying bulk may save you some money, but in the long run the money you save on …Read more »
Make a Healthy Treat for Your Pet
04/24/2009 - 09:22
Everyone loves a special treat, even your pets. If you have some extra time or are looking for a fun project to do with the kids, make a healthy, low-calorie treat for your furry family member. And when feeding your pet treats, remember to keep them in moderation and count them as part of their daily dietary intake. Look’n lean liver treats Ingredients: 3 1/2 oz. jar of …Read more »
Gastroenteritis and Gastritis: More Than Just a Pet Tummy Ache
04/24/2009 - 09:22
Keeping your dog out of the garbage and discouraging him from begging by denying him table scraps are more than just good etiquette tips. These exercises can help him avoid two painful and potentially fatal conditions: gastroenteritis and gastritis. Gastroenteritis is an inflammation or infection of the stomach and intestines in general. Gastritis is an inflammation or infection confined to the stomach. These diseases can …Read more »
Macadamia Nuts, Tomatoes Added to List of Dangerous Foods for Dogs
04/24/2009 - 09:22
As a Pet Parent, you know chocolate and alcoholic beverages can be toxic to dogs. Now you can add macadamia nuts, tomatoes and a few more foods to that list. According to the "Hound Health Handbook" by Betsy Brevitz, DVM, the following foods can be unhealthy, even toxic, to your best friend: Macadamia nuts: even an ounce or two of macadamia nuts …Read more »
Can Your Puppy or Dog Benefit from a Vitamin Supplement?
04/24/2009 - 09:21
A wide variety of vitamins, minerals and supplements are available. They come in the form of flavored pills, treats, liquids and powders. However, premium foods that are designed for puppy growth and canine maintenance supply all the needed vitamins and minerals to sustain normal growth, provided the puppy or dog eats it well. It is always best to consult a …Read more »
Dog Health Care
04/24/2009 - 09:21
To ensure your dog's health, good preventive care begins with careful attention to the basics: Nutrition A healthy, nutritious diet builds a foundation for well-being and disease prevention throughout your Pet's life. As a dog ages, their nutritional needs change; for example, a puppy needs a diet high in calories and protein to maintain its active lifestyle and to grow …Read more »
The Vitamin Bible for Dogs
04/24/2009 - 09:21
Dogs, like their two-legged counterparts, need vitamins and other supplements to lead a healthy, happy life. But how do we know what type of vitamins to give our canine pals? And how do we know what ailments specific breeds may be prone to? Earl Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D., author of the best-selling book The Vitamin Bible, has the answers to those …Read more »
Keeping the Garden Safe for Your Pets
04/24/2009 - 09:21
A leafy green yard is a retreat from everyday stresses for people, but could present a minefield of health problems for rambunctious pets -- if you're not careful. Take the lawn, for starters. Be sure to remove water dishes, food bowls and your pets from the yard before applying pesticides, which can attack the nervous system and cause your pet …Read more »
Life Stages and How Life Stage Dog Foods Differ
04/24/2009 - 09:21
When shopping for dog food, it is common to buy by the brand. Beyond the brand of the food, you should take into consideration the life stage of your dog. Life stages refer to the various developmental stages of a pet's life. For dogs it means puppy, adult, senior and for some dogs, a lower calorie diet for inactive or …Read more »
Pet Food Ingredient Definitions
04/24/2009 - 09:21
Animal Digest/Digest The material that results from the chemical and/or enzymatic breakdown of clean animal tissue. If from a particular source may be labeled as such (i.e., chicken digest). Used to enhance the palatability of products. Animal Fat See "Fat/Animal Fat" Ash Ash is a measure of the total minerals in a diet. Since minerals like calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc and …Read more »
