Pet food manufacturers are not required to list the NRC requirements (National Research Counsel, which helps reside over pet food regulations) on their labels, but they must – by state and federal regulations – list the ingredients contained in the package, whether it is a can, bag or box. These ingredients show the consumer – […]
Dog Food & Supplements: An In Depth Look At Nutrition For Your Pet (Part 3)
Labeling in the pet food industry is carefully controlled by state and federal regulations. Words such as “complete” and/or “balanced” cannot arbitrarily appear on a label. Before any labeling claims that a product is complete and/or balanced, manufacturers must prove it to the satisfaction of the American Association of Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). The AAFCO […]
Dog Food & Supplements: An In Depth Look At Nutrition For Your Pet (Part 2)
The nutritional guideline standards for dogs, as set forth by the NRC (National Research Council), state that pet food manufacturers must have the minimum amount of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals. They include meat, meat by-products, corn, wheat middlings, barley, oats, rice, brewer’s yeast, vegetable and/or animal fats, fish meal, poultry, bone meal, cereals, […]
Dog Food & Supplements: An In Depth Look At Nutrition For Your Pet (Part1)
Big cans, little cans, heavy bags and cute packs, soft foods, dry food, semi-moist, candies, biscuits, chewies, people-like crackers and gourmet bon-bons… Today’s dog owner is confronted with a bewildering array of food for his pet. Years ago, when such a variety wasn’t available, dogs were fed foods that were most plentiful in the region. […]
Commercial Dog Food – You Might Not Like What Is REALLY In Your Dog’s Food
With the recent pet food recall causing all sorts of discussions between dog owners about the quality of the food they feed their dogs, it seems that very little of these conversations are actually asking the important question about whether or not pet food is nutritious enough for their animals. Most people seem to be […]
Commercial Dog Food – Is The Recent Pet Food Recall Finally Smartening People Up?
Commercial pet food is a multi-billion-dollar industry that seems to grow in sales each year that goes by. What is happening here, are more animals being adopted or are more pet owners being sold on the idea that dogs absolutely must eat dog food in order to be healthy? Surprisingly, the answer is the latter […]
Commercial Dog Food – Do You Know The Truth About Dog Food Yet?
As a kid growing up in a family full of dogs, I remember the old days when mom and pop used to feed our dogs any type of table scraps that we had from our meals. And sometimes, the dogs would all have their meals prepared ahead of time. We ate all types of food […]
Avocados: A Surprisingly Healthy Fruit For All Dogs (Part 2)
Most dogs love avocados. They taste good, and they are an excellent source of fat. Fat is responsible for providing dogs with extra amount of energy and gives them healthy skin as well as an extra glow in their coat. Strangely enough, it was the dogs themselves who led us to the idea of using […]
Avocados: A Surprisingly Healthy Fruit For All Dogs (Part 1)
If you feed your pet dog a diet consisting of only cuts of lean meat, chances are he would have severe nutritional problems. While a dog is a carnivore – meat eater – he cannot live on protein alone. Just like his owner, a dog needs a balanced diet including fats, protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, and […]
