Sentences with phrase «dog food myths»

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It is a myth that dogs need variety in their diet to be happy; a healthy canine will normally eat very quickly as they do not have many enzymes in their saliva to taste food, so the saliva is mainly a lubricant to assist easy passage of food into the stomach.

Since we have discussed the nutritional requirement of dogs and some of the important things we should look out for in the best dog foods, there are also certain myths and misinformation you may hear about dog nutrition.

So this section will attempt to destroy some myths about dog food.

Yet another myth is that dogs, just like humans, really do nt need to take vitamin, mineral and other supplements because modern foods are nutritionally fortified with supplements and additives.

The old myth that one kind of dog food is good for all, long promoted by pet food manufacturers, has been replaced by three new ones.

To help dog moms and dads cut through the clutter, Purina recently hosted an hour - long YouTube Live session on debunking myths about pet food ingredients, with America's veterinarian, Dr. Marty Becker.

Before dispelling the above myths, I want to stress that there are some good quality manufactured dog foods on the market, including some with organically certified ingredients, and ranging from raw and freeze - dried to canned and dry.

The first myth to be dispelled is that dogs should not be fed human food, because dog food is made for dogs.

Now to dispel the above myths and see through the advertising propaganda on TV and in too many veterinary clinics promoting those manufactured pet foods which may not be fit for a dog.

The myth that you should not feed your dog any people food is finally getting squashed as it should.

No matter what type of food you feed your dog, dispelling these myths might open up some new alternatives for feeding and thus improve your dog's quality of life.

There's an old myth about sprinkling garlic powder on dog food to help with the coat, but it, like the article states, effects the red blood cells in our furry friends.

Answer: Talk to any board - certified veterinary nutritionist and they will tell you by - products, wheat and corn are not bad for most dogs - this is one of the many common internet myths surrounding pet food right now.

This problem is compounded by the fact that there are so many myths about dog food masquerading as scientific facts.

It is a myth that dogs need a variety in their food choices.

Yamka calls on his extensive background in pet nutrition, and multiple years developing, formulating and launching dog and cat foods as a senior executive with leading pet food companies, to address common myths and misconceptions about pet food.

As advocates for raw feeding, we hear these myths all the time, so we want to tackle these misconceptions head - on and give you the full story about feeding your dog a raw food diet.

Not only does it provide reliable facts, but it also displays many of the myths circulating today about the dog food industry.

Helpful sections include myths about dog and people food, problems associated with low - quality diets and how to identify good - quality processed foods.

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The bottom line: Premium dog food is a myth and a marketing gimmick designed to appeal to owners.

It is a myth that a elevated dog food bowl will decrease the risk of developing GDV (2015, Cornell Veterinary).

We dug in to debunk some myths about «premium» dog food, explore why raw dog food is naturally premium, and look at other popular terms like holistic, natural, and organic.

The document concludes by reviewing the many pet food myths that consumers face in choosing a suitable food for their dogs and cats.

Food Allergies in Pets: Dispelling the Myths and Explaining the Facts of Food Allergies in Dogs and Cats

There's also a myth floating around in the pet community that high protein puppy food may eventually contribute to bone diseases in adults dogs, particularly in large breeds.