Sentences with phrase «rather than dog food»

Dog food that is only given as a reward is usually referred to as dog treats rather than dog food.

Most of mine have trained their owner into giving them people rather than dog food.

Not exact matches

Besides the smart tech capabilities, Wagz is rolling out dog food, too, delivered in boxes, rather than bags, making it easier (and less costly) to ship.

Rather than dealing with frantic phone calls from your teen that the sleepover birthday party they're at only has hot dogs and hamburgers available — something I did to my Mom countless times — get in the habit of calling ahead to check food options and always packing emergency foods like string cheese, granola bars, apple slices, or peanut butter sandwiches.

Rather than corn or wheat, this grain - free dog food uses legumes, sweet potatoes, and potatoes as nutrient - rich sources of carbohydrates for energy and fiber for easy digestion.

Want a dry dog food that provides the real thing rather than natural flavors?

Rather than corn, wheat, or soy, this dry dog food uses rice, barley, and oats as sources of complex carbohydrates for energy.

A possible confounding factor, he says, is that the motivation to find food varies between dog breeds and could therefore also vary between the tamed and untamed foxes: Rather than more clever, the tamed foxes might just be hungrier.

Feed your dog the best food you can afford and consider giving him two small meals a day rather than one large one.

The incidence of bloat is decreased if pets are fed two moist meals a day rather than one large meal of dry dog food.

It's much easier (and cheaper) to choose a premium or ultra premium dog food that already has these two joint compounds rather than buying a grocery store brand and adding powder supplements to the dog bowl.

Choosing a high quality dog food with meat as the main ingredient rather than corn or soy, can greatly help to improve the condition of your dogs skin.

One group wouldn't adopt to us because we didn't have a doggie door, another because we feed homemade food to dogs rather than commercial dog food, another said we were too old (in our late sixties) Ironic that last one, given that we have a three year old Jack Russell and hike her two hours every morning...

However, raw foods also have more risks associated with Salmonella — mainly to you rather than to your dog.

No doubt about it, paying for an all natural dog food alternative rather than buying the bargain brand dog food will cost you a few hundred more dollars a year generally speaking.

Hence, in order to balance it, you can customize foods accordingly, using both raw and commercial options rather than giving your dog a single commercial option which may not fulfill their specifically prescribed nutritional needs.

To be clear here, while comparing, it's better to make a comparison between two dry dog food brands rather than between dry dog food and wet dog food so that you're comparing «apples to apples»; otherwise, the comparison won't be fair.

Rather than give your dog a food treat, give your dog some attention, a nice belly rub, play fetch, throw a toy or practice some training.

But some people are confused about what a healthy balanced diet is for a dog, and whether natural dog food is a healthier way to go, rather than picking up a 40 lb bag of whatever is on sale at the supermarket.

Feed your dog at set times each day rather than leaving food out all the time, so they learn to keep to a feeding schedule.

Most of your dog's protein needs should be met by eating protein - rich dog food, but it can also be helpful to include high - protein (rather than high - carb) treats.

For example, there was a study done where dogs watched another dog who had been trained to get food using her paw rather than her mouth.

Most dogs do better with scheduled mealtimes, rather than leaving out food for them all day.

Rather than being mostly meat based, this dog food relies on gluten as a protein substitute, meaning that it lacks amino acids that are essential to a dog's diet.

Dogs and puppies are not natural freeloaders - they would rather work for their food than lie around all day doing nothing.

To ensure your dog swallows the medication, it is best to hand feed the medicated food or treat, rather than mixing it into a large portion that the dog may not completely consume.

Many large breed dogs eat food that is designed for their size rather than their breed, and these work best because of the balance between carbs, fats and proteins.

Because prescription diets designed for dogs with cancer have a high fat content, you should introduce the food gradually over a period of several days, rather than just change your dog's food.

That makes sense because dogs don't brush their teeth, and they tend to gulp rather than chew their food.

People who feed their dogs a homemade diet usually want to improve nutrition through the use of fresh foods, rather than feeding highly processed commercial diets that rely on a long list of synthetic nutrients in order to meet nutritional requirements.

Deficiency: Vitamin E deficiency is more likely to cause a variety of severe health problems in food animals rather than in dogs and cats.

Put spoiled grapes through a food processor rather than disposing of them in the trash, and don't give you dog any foods designed for humans.

And contrary to the beliefs of many pet owners, food allergies in dogs and cats are much more likely to be induced by a meat product rather than a grain (such as wheat or corn).

However, chicken fat and the undefined «Natural Flavor,» as well as the average protein content - some of which is provided by vegetable sources, are the reasons that I gave this dog food a 4 - star rating rather than 5.

Suitable for adult dogs rather than puppies or pregnant and nursing mothers, Purina ONE SmartBlend True Instinct is a dry dog food that can be mixed with water (one part liquid to four parts feed) if your dog prefers.

You might find a higher quality dog food brand at your local pet shop rather than grabbing one at the grocery store just labelled «premium».

The only difference is that this new vet prescribed dog food is in his throw up rather than the old food.

Several steps can be taken to prevent GDV or its recurrence, including: Avoiding strenuous exercise by the dog after eating and drinking Slowing the dog's rate of food consumption Feeding frequent small portions to the dog rather than infrequent larger portions

When feeding starts again, your dog receives several small, bland meals daily rather than one or two large meals and his regular food.

Commonly English Cocker Spaniels are quite food motivated, making learning and training easier, particularly teaching the dog to relinquish rather than retrieve or safeguard things not intended for play.

And stress may reduce a dog's desire to eat because she's focused on what's going on around her rather than food.

To guard against bloat, the ASPCA recommends, maintain your dog's proper weight, prohibit vigorous exercise before and after meals, don't use raised bowls unless your veterinarian recommends them, do not allow your dog to gulp food or water, mix canned food with dry kibble, and feed several small meals throughout the day rather than one or two large meals.

Some dog foods use supplements instead, but whole foods are a better choice since they contain a variety of nutrients rather than one that has been isolated into supplement form.

Check your pet's water and food frequently to ensure it's not frozen and use a tip - resistant plastic or ceramic bowl, rather than metal, to prevent your dog's tongue sticking to the cold metal surface.

In fact, dogs in Puppy Mills fall into the same legal category as livestock, although these animals are bred to become domesticated pets rather than food.

As mentioned, as your dog's stomach is at its most empty in the morning time, this is when fluid, bile and mucus has built up which tends to mean the vomit itself is a kind of frothy, brown / orange colour rather than an obvious expulsion of food that they've eaten.

So the recommendation to feed dog food rather than hamster food comes from a vet.

To avoid your dog getting into the habit of begging at the table, veterinarians suggest that you place table scraps into food dishes rather than feeding them right from the table.

A quality dog food is desired, preferably with meat rather than vegetable protein as the main ingredient.

When a dog or puppy is intolerant to a specific dog food ingredients then it is more common for your pooch to show symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea rather than the more common reactions seen when a dog is allergic to some food ingredients i.e. skin problems, itching etc..