Adult Foods for Dogs
April 24, 2009
Adult foods are intended to be fed to moderately active adult dogs.
They contain moderate amounts of protein, fats, vitamins and minerals. Many adult diets come in two piece sizes designed for smaller and larger dogs.
More sedentary adult dogs can be fed "light" formulas and older adult dogs should be fed senior formulas.
Senior Foods for Dogs
April 24, 2009
As your dog ages he may benefit from a senior diet. While not much is known about the nutrition of older dogs, we know:
Something Extra: Vitamins and Supplements for Cats
April 24, 2009
There are times when your cat's diet may need an extra boost from vitamins and supplements.
Supplements are available to address a number of health needs including:
Skin & Coat -- if you've ruled out fleas as a cause of your cat's excessive itching, the most likely culprit is dry skin. A supplement rich in essential fatty acids will help …Read more »
Basic nutrients every pet needs
April 24, 2009
Along with regular exercise and veterinary care, careful feeding is perhaps the best way you can contribute to your pet's prolonged good health.
These are the basic nutrients every pet needs
Life Stages and How Life Stage Dog Foods Differ
April 24, 2009
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
April 24, 2009
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, …Read more »
Choosing the right food for your dog
April 24, 2009
Most foods are available in specific formulations tailored to match your dog's age, breed, weight and activity level, called life-stage formulas. Most brands are divided by life stage into the following categories.
Preventing Cat-astrophic Weight Gain
April 24, 2009
Obesity in cats is becoming an ever-increasing problem as cats become more popular pets. Better quality diets such as premium advanced nutrition foods, while good for the overall health of your cat, can lead to obesity if the cat is an overeater. And while living indoors keeps your cat safe from loss, injury and disease, they may not be getting …Read more »
Frequently Asked Questions About Premium Cat Food
April 24, 2009
What are the benefits of Advanced Nutrition Foods?
Advanced Nutrition Foods are more digestive because they use higher quality proteins -- that means your pet gets more nutrients in every ounce of food. It also means you feed less, so there is around 20% less stool. Because you feed less, it only costs about 10-15 cents more per day …Read more »
