Special diets for dogs are not only prescribed by veterinarians for the obese animal, but also for various health reasons. For example, if your dog suffers from congestive heart failure, due to heartworm or other heart diseases, your veterinarian may want to put him on a low-sodium diet, along with the proper medications, which combined, […]
Special Diets For Dogs: The Overweight Dog
“Should I put my dog on a diet?” The answer to that question is Yes, but only if your veterinarian recommends it. The same care, consideration, and advice should be taken when your dog needs to be put on a special diet program, as you yourself would get from your personal physician if you were […]
Shocking Diets & Dangerous Eating Habits That Could Literally Kill Your Dog
Once you see where your dog’s mouth has been – or what’s been in it – you may never want it kissing you again! Feces are high on the list of disgusting things dogs love. Horse dung and cat feces are absolute favorites. Rather than butt your head against the wall trying to change your […]
Pet Food Recall: Knowledge Is Power When It Comes To Pet Food
Due to the recent pet food recall, millions of pet owners are left feeling daunted and bewildered as to why this incident happened. So many dogs and cats were left sick and worse yet, many more died. And since most pet owners depend on commercial pet food to feed their dogs, they are now skeptical […]
Pet Food Recall: Are These Pet Food Manufacturers Purposely Killing Your Animals?
We all want the best for our beloved dogs, especially when it comes to the foods they eat. We want to give them only the healthiest food available to make sure that they will live a long and healthy life. But what if the so-called “healthy pet foods” that are being sold in the market […]
Nutrition For Active Dogs – Supplements To Help Your Working Dog
Even the best commercial dog foods available on the market today do not contain all of the ingredients that are necessary to sustain the nutritional needs of your working dog. Active dogs need an extra boost of nutrition to support their busy lifestyle. A good example of their diet should contain a high-quality meal consisting […]
Nutrition For Active Dogs – Proper Nutrition For Your Working Dog
Dogs that lead a very active lifestyle demand a more comprehensive diet than average dogs require. Examples of these hard-working dogs are those that participate in agility competitions as well as those that team up with law enforcement on a search-and-rescue mission. These dogs require nutritional needs that are different from an average household pet. […]
Nutrition – The Roles Of Carbohydrates, Vitamins, And Minerals In Your Dog’s Diet
Carbohydrates The main source of carbohydrates are acquired in plants. There is also one source of carbohydrate that comes from meat called glycogen, but it is only found in small amounts in the liver and muscles. If your dog is not getting enough carbohydrates in his diet, the liver has to do extra work to […]
Nutrition – The Role Of Protein In Your Dog’s Health
How does protein work in a dog’s body? Picture a string of beads and each string is needed to produce a complete picture or an artwork. The job of protein in your dog can be compared to this strings of beads. Each protein is similar to individual strings of beads. Just as these strings are […]
Nutrition – The Importance Of Fats In Your Dog’s Diet
An important nutrient that all dogs need and one that is responsible for furnishing energy in their body are fats. Fats supply energy for the body to use. It also has a small role in building strong cells and promoting the absorption of nutrients. However, similar to the essential amino acids, a dog’s body isn’t […]
