Not exact matches
Out of the Earth ~ Natural Raw Diet for
Dogs Many
of the
commercial dog food companies would have us believe that they actually use human grade meat in the production
of their
food, when in fact the sources
of this «meat» are not even fit for animal consumption.In some areas
of North America this list can also include euthanized companion animals from clinics and shelters, roadkill, zoo animals, livestock which die from disease or disability.The «meat» is purchased from a rendering plant which also receives material from slaughterhouses such as hair, feathers, hooves and any part
of the mammal which is condemned for human consumtion.
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.
Cubed lunch meat (to dry it
out a bit, microwave it 3 times for 30 seconds sandwiched between pieces
of paper towel) Shredded or string cheese Cream cheese, peanut butter, Easy cheese (a lick per behavior — also great for grooming practice and stuffing in Kong when your
dog will be alone for awhile) Cereal such as cheerios Kibble (dry
food)-- try placing some in a paper bag with some bacon to «stinkify it» Kitty treats or
food Freeze dried liver treats Beef Jerky Apple pieces Cooked green beans, carrots, or peas Hot
dogs, Liverwurst Popcorn Imitation crab (try peeling layers apart and freezing them in a colander to dry them
out) Meat baby
food Hard boiled egg white pieces
Commercial dog treats (be sure to check ingredients to avoid preservatives, artificial colors and by - products)
The majority
of commercial dog food formulas include a weight chart that will allow you to figure
out how much your
dog should be eating each day.
As the American Kennel Club points
out,
commercial dog food is the product
of years
of science and research.
When
dogs eat fresh meat and raw bones, most
of it is digested and the stool comes
out firm and dry; it does not come
out loose and slimy like some
of the
dogs are already used to after surviving most
of their lives on
commercial dog foods.
Over half
of all pets
out there who eat
commercial dog and cats
foods will develop some sort
of life threatening disease.
Commercial dog foods are not always made with proper ingredients but you should find
out a
food with the proper balance
of nutrients, most
of the
food ingredients but least artificial additives.
If you're in a hurry check
out Taste
of the Wild: This is the best
commercial dry
dog food to feed a pregnant
dog, because it meets the AAFCO nutritional needs, has three rich - protein meats and is made in the USA.
Despite our harrowing experience with the pet
food recall
of late, name - brand
commercial pet -
foods are going to be a lot better balance
of nutritious ingredients than what most
dogs would pick
out for themselves foraging.
Out of the 35 tested
commercial raw meat based diet products, 8
dog foods had E-coli, 15
foods had Listeria and 7
dog foods had Salmonella.
After analyzing what Golden Retrievers need in their diet to be healthy and comparing some
of the top
commercial dog food brands, it's clear that Rachel Ray Nutrish stands
out above the rest.
Whole
food multivitamin: rounds
out nutrition in home - prepared diets (not for
dogs consuming «complete and balanced»
commercial foods, as this can cause over-supplementation
of certain vitamins or minerals)
There aren't many
commercial dog food formulas
out there for toy - breed puppies, but this Holistic Select Small & Mini Breed Puppy Health Recipe is one
of them.
With so many options on the market these days, we don't need to tell you that it can be a tedious nightmare to sort through the hundreds
of commercial dog food options
out there.