Natural Dog Foods



Summary:
Some of the natural foods contain manganese, phosphorous, calcium and potassium all these vitamins and minerals are very much necessary in their diet. There are many vegetables rich in antioxidants  such as leafy vegetables. By feeding dogs natural foods in their meals they will remain healthy.

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However, it is better to consult with a veterinary doctor before feeding canned natural food. Advice of a doctor is very essential before going for an experiment because some canned food is especially kind of breads.

There are certain dog food natural products made especially for dogs, they are highly pure. It is very much important not to mix any artificial ingredient in the food. Thus the natural should be original so to prevent any food poisoning. The dog natural food must consist of wheat, corn and other herbal ingredient so that to get maximum amount of protein and fiber. Pets are member of our family moreover, they need a special attention and especially in the matter of food.

There are many advantages of feeding natural foods to dogs. All natural dog food is very rich in vitamin E and C, which is very important for their body. Vitamin E keeps their skin glowing and Vitamin C is good for their bones. All these vitamins affect in the same manner as it affect in human body. Vitamin such as, beta – carotene is helpful in removing toxic from the body commonly known as free radicals.

Animal normally eat meat thus, their body gain lots of toxic material in their body and  if toxic material is not removed from their body then, there are lots of chances to get infected with diseases such as, lungs and heart diseases. It is good to give a supplement of all natural food daily to keep their metabolic system free from infection and diseases.

There are certain food  should not be given to dog such as meat, oily food or raq pork, cured meat and is better not to give any pasteurized milk products  like ice cream, white bread, raisins, onion, milk , grapes and sugary food. It is must to keep away from junk food and fast food. The category of dog natural food includes cooked grain, lean cut of meat beef, lamb, poultry, white fish, fatty fish and raw meat. Eggs are also considered as good healthy food for dogs.

All dog food natural has there own benefits and doctor also suggest it is better to give natural food to dogs. Natural food also affects the behavior of pet, it makes them more active and playful similarly it makes some changes in their ferocious attitude. So do feed your dogs with all natural dog food to keep him healthier.

Can You Guess the First 5 Ingredients in This Popular Veterinary Diet?

November 30, 2012

By Dr. Becker

It was just a matter of time before manufacturers of “therapeutic” pet foods realized they were leaving money on the table by not offering a veterinary diet for healthy pets.

These companies have been primarily involved in producing formulas to “treat” specific health conditions in dogs and cats – everything from obesity to kidney failure to old age. Of course, many of these health conditions were created or exacerbated by low quality pet food in the first place – pet food made by the same companies who also produce therapeutic formulas. Read on...

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7 Popular Excuses Vets Get From Pet Owners

By Dr. Patty Khuly | April 18, 2

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You may be surprised (or not) to hear how often pet owners make excuses for their pets — and themselves. Here are seven of my favorites.

1. She’s Not Fat!

It’s just fur. She’s a solid dog. The breed is supposed to look that way. Her coat just makes it look like she’s carrying a few extra pounds. She’s big boned and beefy by nature. She just ate and always looks bloated afterward.
None of these excuses tends to work on me. Sorry. Still, if you want to euphemize by calling her Rubenesque, that’s OK with me. But let’s be clear on what shape of woman Rubens was extra fond of.Read on...

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By Karen Shaw Becker, DVM

Contrary to popular belief, not all dietary fats cause obesity in your pet. Just as in humans, the “good” fats (omega-3 fats) enhance energy production in your dog or cat, so they actually create less fat.
Because most pets consume an abundance of high carbohydrate, empty calorie dry foods (kibble), the pet obesity issue is quickly rivaling the human obesity epidemic.
A great example is Donnie, a 7-year old mixed breed, neutered male dog. Judging from his physical features we guessed Donnie was a yellow lab/German shepherd mix.
Donnie arrived at my hospital exhibiting classic omega-3 deficiency symptoms. He had tested positive for Demodex mange (a non-contagious skin mite that proliferates on immunosuppressed animals). Fifty percent of his hair was missing and the exposed skin was scabby from scratching. Both ears were infected, and he was not just over weight; he was over-fat and under-muscled.
Donnie was brought to me as a last resort. After his owners had rescued him from a shelter, they were told to consider euthanasia as his skin issues were “uncontrollable” and  his immune system was clearly imbalanced .  My goal was to provide this dog some immediate relief, as well as address his nutritional deficiencies. 
I weaned Donnie onto a new, species-appropriate diet, instituted regular baths and ear cleanings, and provided an abundance of antioxidants and healthy omega-3  fats. After three months, not only was Donnie free from Demodex, he had regrown healthy new hair and had lost over 10 pounds of fat.
The owners were very pleased with his progress, but Donnie was the happiest of all -- itch free, with a shiny coat, and agile in his new, rebalanced body.
And as you might have guessed, omega-6 and omega-3 fats are as vital to your pet’s health as they are to yours. These fatty acids are crucial for many of your pet’s most important tissues and organs -- everything from reproduction to a healthy skin and coat.
There is also mounting evidence that essential fats play a significant role in your pet’s ability to fight off most all illness and disease.
This is the most common nutritional deficiency I see in my practice.
The symptoms I encounter on a daily basis include cats with dry skin and chronic oral inflammation, and dogs with recurrent skin and ear infections. 
Fortunately, this is an easily remedied situation.Read on...

THE GREAT LABRADOR DOG FACTS

There is a great deal of variety among Labradors. The following characteristics are typical of the conformation show bred (bench-bred) lines of this breed in the United States, and are based on the AKC standard.[18] Significant differences between UK and US standards are noted.

    Size: Labradors are a relatively large breed. They should be as long from the withers to the base of the tail as they are from the floor to the withers. Males should stand 22.5 to 24.5 inches (57 to 62 cm) tall at the withers and weigh 65 to 80 lb (29 to 36 kg). Females should stand 21.5 to 23.5 inches (55 to 60 cm) and weigh 55 to 70 lb (25 to 32 kg). By comparison under UK Kennel Club standards, height should be 22 to 22.5 inches (56 to 57 cm) for males, and 21.5 to 22 inches (55 to 56 cm) for females.[20]

    Coat: The Lab's coat should be short and dense, but not wiry. The coat is described as 'water-resistant' or more accurately 'water-repellent' so that the dog does not get cold when taking to water in the winter. That means that the dog naturally has a slightly dry, oily coat. Acceptable colours are black, yellow (ranging from ivory or creme to fox red), and chocolate.

    Head: The head should be broad with a pronounced stop and slightly pronounced brow. The eyes should be kind and expressive. Appropriate eye colours are brown and hazel. The lining around the eyes should be black. The ears should hang close to the head and are set slightly above the eyes.

    Jaws: The jaws should be strong and powerful. The muzzle should be of medium length, and should not be too tapered. The jaws should hang slightly and curve gracefully back.

    Body: The body should be strong and muscular with a level top line.

The tail and coat are designated "distinctive [or distinguishing] features" of the Labrador by both the Kennel Club and AKC.[18][20] The AKC adds that "true Labrador Retriever temperament is as much a hallmark of the breed as the 'otter' tail."[18]
[edit] Colour
The three primary color varieties of the Labrador Retriever

Labrador Retrievers are registered in three colours:[18] black (a solid black colour), yellow (anything from light cream to "fox-red"), and chocolate (medium to dark brown). Some Labrador retrievers can have markings such as white patches on their chest and other areas, but most commonly they are one solid color.

Puppies of all colours can potentially occur in the same litter. Colour is determined primarily by three genes. The first gene (the B locus) determines the density of the coat's eumelanin pigment granules, if that pigment is allowed: dense granules result in a black coat, sparse ones give a chocolate coat. The second (E) locus determines whether the eumelanin is produced at all. A dog with the recessive e allele will produce only phaeomelanin pigment and will be yellow regardless of its genotype at the B locus. The genes known about previously [21] have had their number increased by the introduction of the K locus, where the dominant "black" allele KB is now known to reside.[22] Black or chocolate Labradors therefore must have the KB allele. Yellow Labradors are determined at the E locus, so the K locus is irrelevant in determining their colour. Variations in numerous other genes control the subtler details of the coat's colouration, which in yellow Labradors varies from white to light gold to a fox red. Chocolate and black Labradors' noses will match the coat colour.

GREAT PALS

A lesson about true friendship from our pets.

Every day for the past four years, at exactly seven fifteen each morning, just as soon as MUFFIN'S owner Bill leaves for work, he heads over to TINA the neighbor's cat who sits there waiting patiently for her dear friend to come along for their walkies to the corner of the road and back

"IF YOU SHOULD LOOSE ALL... THEN WILL YOU KNOW YOUR REAL FRIEND"!