Sentences with phrase «if commercial dog»

However, if commercial dog food is what your dog eats, do try and keep him / her on kibble.

In fact, if a commercial dog food goes over that amount, it is considered a high fiber content food.

Not exact matches

It is helpful if you also keep a food journal of what your dog eats, like the brand and flavour of the commercial diet, the type of home cooked food and treats.

If your vet has recommended a low protein diet for your dog, you can either purchase commercial food or make your own.

In fact, if you remember last January, another ad created quite a stir when a puppy from a breeder was portrayed as a rescue dog in a Budweiser commercial.

If you chose to feed a raw diet it is recommended that you also teach your dog that there will be times (when you travel or are on vacation) where it has to eat a commercial dog food.

I feel the Americana public is being duped by the commercial dog food providers with their fancy dog food commercials and high prices which makes people believe they must be «the best» if their charging this much for their food but when you actually read the ingredients on the bags hopefully people realize just how full of crap these companies are and sadly so is their dog food.

If you are looking for a high - quality commercial diet for your adult dog, Artemis Fresh Mix for Adult Dogs may be a good option to consider.

If you regularly purchase commercial dog food for your beloved pet, here are our top picks for brands that produce quality, healthy and nutritious food for your dog.

Reading the ingredients list on your dog's food will tell you if the commercial food you are buying contains additives that might be making your pooch sick.

If you decide to feed your Boxer a commercial dog food formula, it's crucial that you learn how to read and interpret labels.

If your dog is eating commercial kibble or a raw food diet and you believe he needs a little bit more fiber you can add some vegetables and fruits to his diet.

If your dog has skin allergies or skin conditions that make life miserable, there are a whole host of reasons to take a close look at the content of commercial dog food and reconsider what you're feeding.

This memorable commercial by Los Angeles Animal Services gives you a glimpse of what life would be like if everyone saw you like your dog does.

The quality of the ingredients you use is very important, so you may actually pay more for homemade raw dog food than you would if you purchased a commercial raw dog food product.

If your dog has been prescribed a commercial prescription diet, make sure to talk about it in detail with your vet; find out the specific nutritional needs of your dog so that you are able to give better quality care and food without any gaps in their specific nutritional requirements.

If you're using a commercial dog food, you should start at the low end of the recommended guidelines for the age and weight of your dog.

If your dog receives the needed fatty acids through a commercial food, then you can control caloric intake.

With so many commercial dog foods available in the market today, it has become harder to keep track on how balanced our dog's diet is and if the food we are feeding our canine companions is enough for their daily nutritional needs.

I resent the commercial dog food companies because they like to push the «don't feed your dog people food» Granted there are so many people on crappy diets themselves and if they fed their dog the same... oh well that's another story.

Additionally, if you have a dog with skin allergies, commercial foods containing corn or wheat gluten may be exacerbating her itching problems.

If the food trial shows that you dog has allergies, you can start your dog on homemade or commercial food and then add ingredients one at a time to try and determine exactly what food caused the reaction.

If your dog consumes a high - quality commercial diet, he should receive sufficient iron.

If you give your dog peanut butter very rarely, the commercial non-organic creamy brands will be fine.

If you feed your Schnauzer commercial pet food, choose from allergy formula dog foods that are designed especially for dogs with sensitivities to common pet food ingredients.

We're bombarded with commercials and blogs basically telling us we're terrible pet owners if we feed meat byproducts, corn, wheat or kibble to our dogs.

If you are looking in to commercial type dog food I would go with Chicken Soup for the dog lover's soul.

If you've been following the attempts to revamp the state's Dog Law as it pertains to puppy mills, this tactic is all too familiar and underscores the power of an agricultural community that now encompasses commercial dog breeders and the Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association. By banding together these farm and animal related special interest groups, and their lobbyists, have held hostage the will of the majority of Pennsylvanians who realize that the state's laws, especially as they pertain to dogs, are largely antiquated and ineffectiDog Law as it pertains to puppy mills, this tactic is all too familiar and underscores the power of an agricultural community that now encompasses commercial dog breeders and the Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association. By banding together these farm and animal related special interest groups, and their lobbyists, have held hostage the will of the majority of Pennsylvanians who realize that the state's laws, especially as they pertain to dogs, are largely antiquated and ineffectidog breeders and the Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association. By banding together these farm and animal related special interest groups, and their lobbyists, have held hostage the will of the majority of Pennsylvanians who realize that the state's laws, especially as they pertain to dogs, are largely antiquated and ineffective.

Too many people do not know where puppies in pet shops come from and there is no way to tell if the commercial breeding facility meets USDAA requirements (they have to be licensed if they are commercial) and meet the dogs needs and meet proper breeding practices of genetic testing.

If natural diets (cooked or raw) are not an option, consider purchasing a commercial dog food that has passed USDA inspection.

If you would prefer to use a commercial weight loss dog food, then choose wisely.

Some big, commercial brands of dog food stuff their food with fillers and low - quality ingredients (which is totally unethical if you ask me).

In most cases, there is no proof that your dog needs to take any supplements if he is on a high quality commercial dog food diet.

Commercial breeders (1)  maintain at any one location no more than 30 dogs more than 1 year of age that have not been spayed / neutered, (2) must obtain an annual certificate from a veterinarian stating the dog is in «suitable health for breeding», (3) breed dogs only if they are between 18 months and 8 years of age, and (4) allow female dogs to produce only 1 litter each year.

For diseased dogs or those found to be suffering from a congenital condition, the bill would require commercial breeders to provide a full refund or a replacement dog, if the purchaser prefers, and pay veterinarian bills up to the purchase price of the dog.

It's a reasonable expectation that when it's against their own Code of Ethics for breeders to sell puppies to «commercial dog wholesalers, retail pet dealers» the KC would act without delay, what's the point of a Code of Ethics if not?

If your dog will not eat one of the commercial therapeutic diets, you will either need to home cook or find another diet that is appropriately low in fat (less than 7 percent fat on a dry matter basis).

If you aren't able to prepare your puppies meals regularly, look for ultra-premium commercial canned foods that are mostly free of grains; some rice is okay, but you want your dog's diet to be predominantly meat, says Dr. Marty.

If you are feeding your adopted adult dog a commercial pet food, select one that is specially formulated for adult dogs.

These ordinances often prohibit pet stores from selling dogs and cats (and in some cases rabbits) from commercial breeding facilities and only allow pet stores to sell animals if they are sourced from rescues or shelters.

If you're feeding your adopted senior dog commercial pet food, look for brands that offer reduced calories while still including all the necessary nutrients.

If your dog does get sprayed, there are many treatments to choose from, from home remedies to commercial products, that vary in degree of effectiveness.

If you don't have time to cook every meal for your dog, the AKC advises you to look for «complete and balanced» commercial food.

Over the intervening decades, the commercial dog food industry has convinced us that people food is terrible for our dogs and that only if they eat from a bag will they be getting a 100 % completely balanced diet.

The best strategy for choosing a commercial dog food is to find out what friends buy for their pets, see if the pets look good, and then try the food for your own dog.

More sensitive stomach dog food reviews from pet owners: ``... I have done extensive research on canine and feline nutrition and I highly recommend, if you are going to feed commercial food, Welless, California Naturals or Innova.

If these ratios are off in any way, your dog's health will be much worse than it is on a low quality commercial dog food.

If you do decide to stop buying commercial dog food, you should first consult a veterinarian to ensure that your dog does not have any pre-existing conditions that may make him vulnerable to some of the drawbacks of raw food.

Dr. Jennifer Larsen, a veterinary nutritionist at the University of California - Davis, says that both commercial and home - cooked vegetarian diets «can be used safely and can provide adequate nutrition if carefully and appropriately formulated» and as long as owners pay special attention to providing their dogs with the proper protein and amino acids.

If you are feeding your dog a commercial diet with the AAFCO label, then the food contains all the vitamins and minerals necessary to keep your dog healthy.