Fat trimmings and bones. Both small and large bone pieces can choke a dog; and can also cause lacerations, obstructions, and other injuries to your pooch’s digestive tract. Moreover, fat trimmings (cooked or uncooked) are harmful to dogs in large servings, as it can cause pancreatitis.Milk and other dairy-based products. Both the digestive systems of cats and dogs aren’t equipped with enough lactase, a digestive enzyme that breaks down lactose (the...
June 4, 2014
May 27, 2014
Quality
dog food consists primarily of protein, as can be seen from the
nutrition information on dog food labels. In fact, the protein
concentration on some dog food brands is higher than on human food,
despite both being made from the same kind of meat. For example,
chicken meals for dogs contain three to four times more protein than
a whole chicken, which has more water.
Chicken meal is made by
rendering, a cooking process that uses low...
May 9, 2014
"You could also check out basic feeding guides or charts for specific breeds so you’ll have a clearer idea on how much puppy food to serve per meal. How long do I feed my puppy with puppy food? Take note that the nutritional content of Life’s Abundance puppy food is only adequate for dogs below one year old. If your puppy already celebrated her one year birthday, then she will be considered as a mature dog and will need to be switched to adult food....
April 22, 2014
We
love our dogs. Taking care of them is a number one priority for a lot
of people – and part of properly caring for your canine pal is
feeding him well. To make the right choice on which dog food to buy
for your pet, here’s what to look for:
Animal
protein – dogs are carnivores and it’s ideal to feed them animal
protein. It is best to have the dog food you choose have this as a
prominent part of its ingredients. Additionally, the ingredient...
April 2, 2014
If you are a canine lover, you might be familiar with the viral videos of Tillman, the skateboarding Bulldog, and Jumpy the Dog, the backflip-loving hound. You might have even been inspired to teach your dog a few tricks as well. Not to worry since dogs are actually one of the easiest animals to train.
A big part of teaching your beloved dog is to ready some dog treats as these are a great way to reward him or her for doing a good job. Some...
March 26, 2014
In light of the dangers of contamination, pet food manufacturers take steps to reduce the risk in pets. Dealers like Healthy Pet Foods Online sell natural Life’s Abundance Cat Food or Dog Food, which doesn’t use ingredients found in mainstream brands like beef and corn. In fact, the FDA also raised the concern of corn-based ingredients in livestock feeds.Finally, the FDA encourages consumers to check the label before buying anything in the food market....
March 6, 2014
Simple: pay attention to your puppy – or your adult dog. If it is rejecting the puppy food for something else, that might be indicative of its growing preference for food with fewer calories. You can also study general tips – those that appear often when you consult research on the topic – if ever you find yourself confused at your dog’s eating habits.Of course, knowing what to feed your pet at the appropriate time is just as important. You would...
