Hi All,
I get questions quite often about using vegetarian meals for their dogs and cats for better dog health care. This question usually comes from well meaning and sensitive people who care deeply for their animals and also for the lives of farm animals. It goes against their beliefs to kill something for their dog food and they are looking for alternatives that are healthy dog food options.
Well, both cats and dogs are carnivors and there is no getting a round that. If you feed tham a vegetarian dog food diet your animals will suffer all sorts of problems. They need to eat meat in order to survive. Their systems are designed to digest meat and not large quantities of vegetable matter.
The majority of dog food related dog health problems are caused by modern commercial pet food being made of mostly vegetable products. If you want to read more about it then visit this dog food site. They have information that will key you in to what your animals are being exposed to.
The best bet for your dogs and cats is to feed them raw natural dog food food that is species appropriate. The effects on your dogs health problems and general well being will amazing. We feed our animals a healthy raw dog food food diet and they haven't seen the vet in years.
Showing posts with label dog health food. Show all posts
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Monday
Dog Health Paw Problems Can Be Prevented
If your dog has a paw problem, this needs immediate attention to prevent infection and other serious problems. The dog health paw problem can cause the beloved pet to become aggressive, sad and depressed. Dogs have gained the status of being a part of the family and need special care. Just like you, their health and happiness matters and only you can supply the care.
Causes of the Dog Health Paw Problem
Look at the bottom of your foot and you will see that a dog’s pads are just as soft as your foot. Imagine having a piece of glass suck in your foot. The dog will feel the same pain as you do. Dogs have a third digit bone that appears shorter and accounts for why these breeds of dogs are said to have cat feet.
Doberman Pinschers, Giant Schnauzer, Sheep dogs and Akita’s all share the cat feet along with many more breeds. Some breeds have feet called hare feet such as Samoyed, Greyhounds and some toy breeds. This paw has center toes longer than the side toes.
The paw absorbs the shock when a dog is running or jumping. When a dog runs, the paw allows for flexibility and is able to bear the weight of the animal. Checking the paws regularly for any type of infection or injury is vital to keeping the dog health paw problem from becoming an issue. Not only can the infection affect the paws, but the infection if not treated can spread to the rest of the dog’s body.
Treatment of the Dog Paw
If your dog has a paw injury, you need to clean this area with soap and water and apply an antibiotic cream. If the dog licks the area, wrapping the paw until the antibiotic cream has time to work is needed. Most dogs will take care of minor injuries themselves, but injuries that are more serious require your help and sometime a veterinarian.
Unclipped nails grow out and curl under, which will eventually grow into the pads causing open sores and in some cases, the dog cannot walk due to pain. These nails need clipping down to the pinkish part of the nail, which if clipped will bleed and cause pain to the dog. If the nails have grown long, you need to clip weekly and the pinkish part of the nail will recede until you finally have the nails short enough for comfort. Dog health paw problem issues do not have to be an issue when the dog is properly cared for.
Do not allow the dog to walk on hot sand or blacktop ground during extremely hot days. If you know what it feels like for you, it feels the same for the dog. This can burn their pads and cause a great deal of pain. Slivers of glass or fissile bushes that become embedded in the pads need to be removed with a tweezers just as you would do to yourself. Dog you have hair growing between the pads need to have the hair clipped down to prevent pain when walking. This accounts for Pekinese, Shih-Tzu’s, Yorkies and other similar dog breeds.
You can also find more info on Dog's eye care health and puppy health problems. AboutDogHealth.org is a comprehensive resource to help dog owners identify their dog's illness symptoms and treatment options.
Causes of the Dog Health Paw Problem
Look at the bottom of your foot and you will see that a dog’s pads are just as soft as your foot. Imagine having a piece of glass suck in your foot. The dog will feel the same pain as you do. Dogs have a third digit bone that appears shorter and accounts for why these breeds of dogs are said to have cat feet.
Doberman Pinschers, Giant Schnauzer, Sheep dogs and Akita’s all share the cat feet along with many more breeds. Some breeds have feet called hare feet such as Samoyed, Greyhounds and some toy breeds. This paw has center toes longer than the side toes.
The paw absorbs the shock when a dog is running or jumping. When a dog runs, the paw allows for flexibility and is able to bear the weight of the animal. Checking the paws regularly for any type of infection or injury is vital to keeping the dog health paw problem from becoming an issue. Not only can the infection affect the paws, but the infection if not treated can spread to the rest of the dog’s body.
Treatment of the Dog Paw
If your dog has a paw injury, you need to clean this area with soap and water and apply an antibiotic cream. If the dog licks the area, wrapping the paw until the antibiotic cream has time to work is needed. Most dogs will take care of minor injuries themselves, but injuries that are more serious require your help and sometime a veterinarian.
Unclipped nails grow out and curl under, which will eventually grow into the pads causing open sores and in some cases, the dog cannot walk due to pain. These nails need clipping down to the pinkish part of the nail, which if clipped will bleed and cause pain to the dog. If the nails have grown long, you need to clip weekly and the pinkish part of the nail will recede until you finally have the nails short enough for comfort. Dog health paw problem issues do not have to be an issue when the dog is properly cared for.
Do not allow the dog to walk on hot sand or blacktop ground during extremely hot days. If you know what it feels like for you, it feels the same for the dog. This can burn their pads and cause a great deal of pain. Slivers of glass or fissile bushes that become embedded in the pads need to be removed with a tweezers just as you would do to yourself. Dog you have hair growing between the pads need to have the hair clipped down to prevent pain when walking. This accounts for Pekinese, Shih-Tzu’s, Yorkies and other similar dog breeds.
You can also find more info on Dog's eye care health and puppy health problems. AboutDogHealth.org is a comprehensive resource to help dog owners identify their dog's illness symptoms and treatment options.
Wednesday
Adverse Affects Of Commercial Dog Food
How we love our dogs in the United States! We spend billions of dollars not only on necessities like food and medical care, but on luxuries such as clothing, carriages, and knick-knacks that our forefathers could never have imagined buying for an animal.
We believe that the pet industry has our animals' well-being as its number one priority. The sad fact, though, is that most companies that make and sell animal food and supplies really are concerned with one thing: making money from our devotion to our animals. Stark proof of this came earlier in 2007 when scores of American pets died due to a toxin added to pet food to boost the protein. This event has caused us all to be more skeptical of the commercial dog food industry.
What is in dog food anyway, and is it beneficial or detrimental to our beloved dogs? Any astute dog owner is wise to ask this question, and will most likely be shocked by the answer: lots of garbage, waste, fillers, and toxins go into FiFi and Fido's kibbles.
First of all, many dog foods contain grains, such as wheat, oats, rice, barley, and corn, as the main ingredient, rather than animal protein. Dogs are carnivores and were not designed by Mother Nature to digest and use large amounts of grains.
Carnivores' diets should consist almost exclusively of animal products. In the wild, you see wolves eating animals that are vegetarians. That is, given the choice, they kill and eat deer, elk, buffalo, and other hoofed mammals. They resort to smaller mammals like rodents and rabbits when large game is unavailable. Wolves just don't raid our gardens or destroy our wheat and corn fields.
Nature intended for canines to eat animal protein. Forcing our dogs to eat lots of grains causes all sorts of digestive problems and is thought to be a major reason why dogs develop allergies.
As bad as it is for our dogs to be subsisting on grains long-term, the animal products used to make commercial dog food are often much worse. Read the label on any dog food you purchase. You want to see the word "meat" first in the list of ingredients. That word can only be used to refer to the muscle tissue of cows, pigs, sheep and goats. So far, so good. After all, that's what humans are eating when we enjoy steak or pork chops, the muscle tissue of the animal.
Be aware that when you see the words "meal" or "by-product," your dog could be eating heads, hooves, organs, or any part of any animal. Now for the worst part: these two terms encompass not only beef, pork, or sheep, but may refer to road-kill, waste products (yup, feces), or even euthanized pets. Any number of poisons, toxins, and bacteria can be present in dog food that has been made using such waste and detritus. Don't feed your dog any food that lists meal or by-products in the ingredients! Your dog can suffer illness, poisoning, stomach upset, diarrhea, disorientation, or even death from ingesting these ingredients.
Finally, watch out for fillers and preservatives. These ingredients aren't even good for omnivores, like humans, who have digestive systems designed to handle variety. But for dogs, who are supposed to be eating only meat, these additives are unnecessary and unhealthy. Additives in dog food are good for one thing: to boost the bottom line of the manufacturer. They certainly aren't intended to enhance your dog's health.
For additional information on how to keep your dog healthy and happy, please visit http://www.dogearyeastinfection.com, a website that features helpful dog-related articles, information, resources, and E-books for health-conscious and loving dog owners who want the best for their canine companion
We believe that the pet industry has our animals' well-being as its number one priority. The sad fact, though, is that most companies that make and sell animal food and supplies really are concerned with one thing: making money from our devotion to our animals. Stark proof of this came earlier in 2007 when scores of American pets died due to a toxin added to pet food to boost the protein. This event has caused us all to be more skeptical of the commercial dog food industry.
What is in dog food anyway, and is it beneficial or detrimental to our beloved dogs? Any astute dog owner is wise to ask this question, and will most likely be shocked by the answer: lots of garbage, waste, fillers, and toxins go into FiFi and Fido's kibbles.
First of all, many dog foods contain grains, such as wheat, oats, rice, barley, and corn, as the main ingredient, rather than animal protein. Dogs are carnivores and were not designed by Mother Nature to digest and use large amounts of grains.
Carnivores' diets should consist almost exclusively of animal products. In the wild, you see wolves eating animals that are vegetarians. That is, given the choice, they kill and eat deer, elk, buffalo, and other hoofed mammals. They resort to smaller mammals like rodents and rabbits when large game is unavailable. Wolves just don't raid our gardens or destroy our wheat and corn fields.
Nature intended for canines to eat animal protein. Forcing our dogs to eat lots of grains causes all sorts of digestive problems and is thought to be a major reason why dogs develop allergies.
As bad as it is for our dogs to be subsisting on grains long-term, the animal products used to make commercial dog food are often much worse. Read the label on any dog food you purchase. You want to see the word "meat" first in the list of ingredients. That word can only be used to refer to the muscle tissue of cows, pigs, sheep and goats. So far, so good. After all, that's what humans are eating when we enjoy steak or pork chops, the muscle tissue of the animal.
Be aware that when you see the words "meal" or "by-product," your dog could be eating heads, hooves, organs, or any part of any animal. Now for the worst part: these two terms encompass not only beef, pork, or sheep, but may refer to road-kill, waste products (yup, feces), or even euthanized pets. Any number of poisons, toxins, and bacteria can be present in dog food that has been made using such waste and detritus. Don't feed your dog any food that lists meal or by-products in the ingredients! Your dog can suffer illness, poisoning, stomach upset, diarrhea, disorientation, or even death from ingesting these ingredients.
Finally, watch out for fillers and preservatives. These ingredients aren't even good for omnivores, like humans, who have digestive systems designed to handle variety. But for dogs, who are supposed to be eating only meat, these additives are unnecessary and unhealthy. Additives in dog food are good for one thing: to boost the bottom line of the manufacturer. They certainly aren't intended to enhance your dog's health.
For additional information on how to keep your dog healthy and happy, please visit http://www.dogearyeastinfection.com, a website that features helpful dog-related articles, information, resources, and E-books for health-conscious and loving dog owners who want the best for their canine companion
Monday
Is Dog Health Insurance As Stupid As It Sounds
I came across the following article which I thought you may be interested in. It puts forward the notion that as with humans, the costs of caring for your dog or other pets are getting so high that you will require medical insurance to meet the costs. I will post a comment later on what my take on this is. For now, just have a read through and let me know what you think...
You can insure your house, your car, your boat, and your life, and now, thanks to dog and cat health insurance, Fluffy and Fido can have their own protection, too. But what exactly is it, and is it really as stupid as it sounds? Maybe not. In fact, it could be quite sensible; read on.
This form of insurance isn't about paying you money if the pet dies; it's about giving the pet (or, more realistically, the person taking care of the animal) some money should you die. This option is particularly favored among the elderly, people who are fond of their pets, and know that there is a good chance that their animal will outlive them.
In essence, you pay a certain amount of money monthly to a trust, and, should you die before your animal does, the trust will then pay a certain amount of money monthly to the person designated your pet's guardian in your will. This is an especially desirable option if you already know who you want to look after your pet should you die--someone both you and your pet like--but you're concerned that they not be saddled with the cost of caring for your pet. This can be a wise investment choice for both you and Fluffy or Fido.
But dog and cat health insurance must be handled carefully. Don't purchase it and then start looking for someone to manage the money and care for your pet when you're gone; greed may cause your animal to get the rotten end of the stick. Instead, find someone you trust. Discuss the possibility of their taking care of your pet when you die. If it's someone you feel comfortable with, and someone your pet seems to genuinely like, then you may wish to let them know that you've purchased pet insurance to help with the costs of pet care after you're gone. Before that, however, it's never a good idea.
A similar idea, with similar problems, is a pet trust, where a certain amount of money is put into a special savings account, with the interest going to help pay for pet care after your death. The same problems exist here as with insurance--namely, finding someone you can trust to care for the pet--but there are some significant differences. For instance, with a trust, a large lump sum is generally required to start the trust, with the option of adding to it later on; with insurance, you make monthly payments.
Over time they can add up to more than the trust would cost, but the money is spread out. Plus, depending on the interest rate you've gone with, you can have to come up with quite a large sum of money to begin with, just to make those cat food payments. With insurance, you're guaranteed the amount you signed up for, no matter what.
But, in the end, it isn't as much about trust funds versus dog and cat health insurance as it is setting aside a little something ensure that your best friend isn't forgotten after you're gone.
Craig Thornburrow is an acknowledged expert in his field. You can get more free advice on pet insurance and pet medical insurance at http://www.petinsurancegroup.com
Let me know what you think about these pet dog health issues. Because I think that something is drastically wrong when you've got start insuring against diseases and disorders that are the result of incorrect feeding and poor quality dog food.
You can insure your house, your car, your boat, and your life, and now, thanks to dog and cat health insurance, Fluffy and Fido can have their own protection, too. But what exactly is it, and is it really as stupid as it sounds? Maybe not. In fact, it could be quite sensible; read on.
This form of insurance isn't about paying you money if the pet dies; it's about giving the pet (or, more realistically, the person taking care of the animal) some money should you die. This option is particularly favored among the elderly, people who are fond of their pets, and know that there is a good chance that their animal will outlive them.
In essence, you pay a certain amount of money monthly to a trust, and, should you die before your animal does, the trust will then pay a certain amount of money monthly to the person designated your pet's guardian in your will. This is an especially desirable option if you already know who you want to look after your pet should you die--someone both you and your pet like--but you're concerned that they not be saddled with the cost of caring for your pet. This can be a wise investment choice for both you and Fluffy or Fido.
But dog and cat health insurance must be handled carefully. Don't purchase it and then start looking for someone to manage the money and care for your pet when you're gone; greed may cause your animal to get the rotten end of the stick. Instead, find someone you trust. Discuss the possibility of their taking care of your pet when you die. If it's someone you feel comfortable with, and someone your pet seems to genuinely like, then you may wish to let them know that you've purchased pet insurance to help with the costs of pet care after you're gone. Before that, however, it's never a good idea.
A similar idea, with similar problems, is a pet trust, where a certain amount of money is put into a special savings account, with the interest going to help pay for pet care after your death. The same problems exist here as with insurance--namely, finding someone you can trust to care for the pet--but there are some significant differences. For instance, with a trust, a large lump sum is generally required to start the trust, with the option of adding to it later on; with insurance, you make monthly payments.
Over time they can add up to more than the trust would cost, but the money is spread out. Plus, depending on the interest rate you've gone with, you can have to come up with quite a large sum of money to begin with, just to make those cat food payments. With insurance, you're guaranteed the amount you signed up for, no matter what.
But, in the end, it isn't as much about trust funds versus dog and cat health insurance as it is setting aside a little something ensure that your best friend isn't forgotten after you're gone.
Craig Thornburrow is an acknowledged expert in his field. You can get more free advice on pet insurance and pet medical insurance at http://www.petinsurancegroup.com
Let me know what you think about these pet dog health issues. Because I think that something is drastically wrong when you've got start insuring against diseases and disorders that are the result of incorrect feeding and poor quality dog food.
Saturday
What I've Just Learn't About Dog Health Care
Hi all,
If you have the time then may I suggest that you pop over to this Dog Health Care site. I've been reading up on what is in our commercial foods and it makes for very interesting reading.
The information here could literally save your dog's life.
I've always advocated feeding a natural and healthy diet to my dogs and the information here does a better job of convincing you than I could.
Have a great weekend and speak to you next week.
If you have the time then may I suggest that you pop over to this Dog Health Care site. I've been reading up on what is in our commercial foods and it makes for very interesting reading.
The information here could literally save your dog's life.
I've always advocated feeding a natural and healthy diet to my dogs and the information here does a better job of convincing you than I could.
Have a great weekend and speak to you next week.
So What's the Best Dog Health Food?
I just thought I'd comment on my last post. I am constantly having discusions with dog owners about the pros and cons of feeding a raw food diet. Virtualy every pet owner has bought into the advertising hype surrounding the so-called veterinary brand foods. They and their vets are so blinded by the advertising message that they fail to use common sense.
The facts are that if you visit a dog food manufacturing facility and watch your pets food being made, you'll see that it is cooked at high temperature and then is either coated with an oily substance or put into a negative pressure vessel where the oils are injected in. It stands to reason that most of the goodness is being cooked out of the food to start with and secondly the oxidation process starts the minute the oils are introduced to the cooked biscuit.
The product is denuded of it's vitimins and nutrients before it is even put in the bag! How many times have you heard nutritionist tell you to eat your fresh fruit and vegetables. The reason is that your body needs live healthy nutrients to survivor and fight off disease. Your pets are no different in this requirement. The only difference is that they are carnivores that require fresh meat and fat followed by small amounts of vegetable matter.
You'll know by now that I hate the idea of my animals eating dead, nutrientless cooked food. The answer is to feed them what mother nature intended. And that is raw meat, bones and vegetable matter. The resource I have found introduces you to the best dog health food. Go and take a look, your pets will thank you for it with improved health and extended care-free years.
Always bear in mind that your vet is not a trained nutritionist. He is most likely paid big money by the pet food manufacturers to market specific brand name foods. Try asking what the labels on the packet mean and you'll find, like did that he can't even answer the basic questions about why the ingredients are in the food and what they do. I'm not saying that they are all bad, all I'm saying is that commercial interests sometimes play a greater role in how your pet is treated than concern for their long term health and happiness.
Have a great day, thanks for reading and come visit again soon.
The facts are that if you visit a dog food manufacturing facility and watch your pets food being made, you'll see that it is cooked at high temperature and then is either coated with an oily substance or put into a negative pressure vessel where the oils are injected in. It stands to reason that most of the goodness is being cooked out of the food to start with and secondly the oxidation process starts the minute the oils are introduced to the cooked biscuit.
The product is denuded of it's vitimins and nutrients before it is even put in the bag! How many times have you heard nutritionist tell you to eat your fresh fruit and vegetables. The reason is that your body needs live healthy nutrients to survivor and fight off disease. Your pets are no different in this requirement. The only difference is that they are carnivores that require fresh meat and fat followed by small amounts of vegetable matter.
You'll know by now that I hate the idea of my animals eating dead, nutrientless cooked food. The answer is to feed them what mother nature intended. And that is raw meat, bones and vegetable matter. The resource I have found introduces you to the best dog health food. Go and take a look, your pets will thank you for it with improved health and extended care-free years.
Always bear in mind that your vet is not a trained nutritionist. He is most likely paid big money by the pet food manufacturers to market specific brand name foods. Try asking what the labels on the packet mean and you'll find, like did that he can't even answer the basic questions about why the ingredients are in the food and what they do. I'm not saying that they are all bad, all I'm saying is that commercial interests sometimes play a greater role in how your pet is treated than concern for their long term health and happiness.
Have a great day, thanks for reading and come visit again soon.
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