General History Of Dogs
By ArticleTrader
There is no incongruity in the idea that in the very earliest period of man's habitation of this world he made a friend and companion of some sort of aboriginal representative of our modern dog, and Read more...
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Supplements And Their Affects
By BJones
Dogs can exist on a diet of meat, fruit, and vegetables. The benefits of supplements are overwhelming and can add several healthy years to your dog's life. Lifestyle and the foods and nutrients our Read more...
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Skyes – The Great Little Dog
By Richard Monk
They say a dog is man’s best friend, but we all know they are more like a family member. This is particularly true for Skyes. Skyes – The Great Little DogPicking a new pet is a joyous Read more...
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Check Your Dog Food Ingredients
By Dave Jackson
Dogs, especially puppies and miniatures, are so innocent of their surroundings that they‘ll try anything once, even if it‘s harmful. This morning, as I was spraying an organic insecticide made from flowers and my miniature schnauzer took a few licks to see what is was like – before I caught her. Just like snakes, dogs use their tongues to test the environment. This spray isn‘t that bad because it‘s natural. Still, even natural repellents are pretty hard on the kidneys.
Dogs will try anything, even more so than cats, which are the most finicky pets you could own. So when you are putting out the food, chances are, even if there is something bad in there, if it tastes good enough, they‘ll consume the whole bowl and look at you to see if more is coming. And by the way, make sure you‘re not over feeding your puppy. Don‘t feed your puppy scraps or your unfinished food. That‘s too much food for an animal that doesn‘t get out very much. They have nowhere to burn off the food and will get fat, quickly.
So if dogs can‘t tell you how their food tastes, or read the label to see if there is something in their food that might be hard on the kidneys or digestive tract; it is up to you, their owner, to carefully check what is in that food bag that sits in the corner. With the recent crises of the Chinese putting junk in mix, it is time for you to do some label investigation to make sure you are not slowly killing your with ingredients that still make it onto our shelves.
First, let’s understand the economics behind the making of food. food manufacturers are in business for one main reason - and it’s not to make food! They’re in business to make a profit. food is only what gets them to profitability. Once you know this, believe that if they can save money on manufacturing and beat the competition, they will. They don‘t do this because they want to hurt your pet. They do this because if they don‘t - the way their business model works - they will lose money and sell less food.
Have you been to the food aisle lately? Some stores have two or three aisles. There is huge competition on price and ingredients. You‘ll find your normal food; names you‘ve grown up with, and then you‘ll find newer, organic or special diet foods. So know that there is not a lot of concern going on for your - just marketing what may catch your fancy. But you need to be aware of what to look out for on those labels.
Since Fido will probably eat the same food day in and day out, it is important to look past the attractive labels and clever marketing. Current pet food regulation allows manufacturers to use ingredients you wouldn‘t feed your pet in you knew. Look for the word “by-products“ on the label. This can mean feet, bones and intestines.
Because food manufacturers have to make sure the product won‘t spoil, typically 12 months, they include preservatives. Fats used in food would go rancid, so
The Newest Hybrid-goldendoodle
By Doodle Planet
The newest hybrid to hit the United States and is the best kept secret for a family pet is called the Goldendoodle. What is a Goldendoodle you ask? Visit our website at Read more...
Canine Hip Dysplasia - Signs, Symptoms, And Tips To Prevent It
By Rebecca Prescott
Canine hip dysplasia is a genetic issue that starts to appear from the ages of 4 to 12 months. Not all puppies in a litter will develop it, though if your dog has canine hip dysplasia, she should not Read more...
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