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NUTRITION & FEEDING
Great advice from Pet Education Center!
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ONION TOXICITY
Toxic
effects of feeding onions to dogs.
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FOODS TO AVOID
This is something you MUST READ for your own peace of mind!
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NATURAL
FEEDING GUIDE FOR DOGS & PUPPIES
Terrific
reading from Dorwest Herbs.
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RASPBERRY CORDIAL
Using
Raspberry Cordial as an antidote to gastro. Proven!
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USE
OF DAIRY PRODUCTS FOR DOGS AND CATS
A
great article by Tiffani Marie Beckman.
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INTRODUCTION
TO ACIDOPHILUS
Acidophilus is a type of 'friendly' bacteria that assists in the digestion of proteins
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TO
FEED, OR NOT TO FEED ... GRAINS
The article is one of the reasons I no longer feed
grains. By Russell Swift, DVM
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INTRODUCTION
TO FEEDING NATURALLY
Everyone, no matter how poor or how busy, can make a natural diet work for them.
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HOLISTIC
MEDICINE NUTRITION EDUCATION
Some
interesting articles here to help you understand the value of proper nutrition!
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PET FOOD
ADDITIVES
Prebiotics, Probiotics, Kelp & Yeast
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FATS
Nutritional Requirements & Obesity
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FATTY ACIDS FOR ALLERGIES & DRY SKIN IN DOGS
Fatty
Acids play important roles in skin and coat health.
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ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS
An
important part of your pet's diet!
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FAT'S WHERE IT'S
AT!
A high-fat diet contributes to increased stamina and protects against heat stress.
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HIGHER FAT LEVELS?
For Dogs it spells better health
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THE IMPORTANCE OF USING BALANCED OMEGAS IN A DIET
Omega 6 and Omega 3 fatty acids must be used in the proper ratio or your dog can develop skin problems.
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PROTEIN:
FACTS & FICTION
Despite its importance in a dog's diet, many myths still persist about protein. Can too much make dogs aggressive or cause kidney failure in older dogs? How much is enough?
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IT'S
ONLY NATURAL
Fresh is best, or is it? Can you give your dog the benefits of a natural diet while enjoying the convenience of processed pet food?
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FOOD ALLERGIES: THE TRUTH ABOUT LAMB AND RICE MIXES
The
whole truth, and nothing but the truth!
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LOVE IS NOT SPELLED "T-R-E-A-T"
There may be diseases caused by obesity in dogs and cats, but what we see more often
are ordinary medical problems made worse by obesity.
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DIET &
SUPPLEMENTS FOR SPECIFIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS
Some
excellent thoughts on natural treatments for specific medical conditions in
canines.
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NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF CHICKEN
Good
reading for those who prefer to use their own home-made diets.
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NUTRITIVE HERBS FOR COMPANION ANIMALS
Seeing
herbs as something unique to both food and medicine.
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ARE VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS NECESSARY?
Just as with our own diets, water, protein, carbohydrates, and fats are the basic building blocks of a good diet for our pets.
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DIARRHOEA: USUALLY NOT DISEASE - JUST CLEANING HOUSE
The results of this clinical study suggest that 74.7% of common diseases in dogs and 63% of common
diseases in cats can be eliminated without medical intervention over a period of one year with proper diet modifications.
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THE CANINE NATURAL RAW FOOD DIET
Raw foods are the most powerful healers, proven time and time again. Dogs have been waiting for this food an entire life, they will eat it with gusto as long as there is still some natural remaining taste bud function.....
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ELIMINATION OF COMMON DISEASES IN DOGS AND CATS THROUGH DIET ALONE
- The results of this clinical study suggest that 74.7% of common diseases in dogs and 63% of common diseases in cats can be eliminated without medical intervention over a period of one year with proper diet modifications....
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CANINE HOMEMADE
DIETS
Suggestions for Bland,
Hypoallergenic, Low Fat Reducing & Highly Digestibly Diets for Dogs.
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BIOLOGICALLY
APPROPRIATE RAW FOOD DIET
Going back to
basics.
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NUTRITION
FOR COMPANION CARNIVORES
One of the
finest Raw sites
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CANINE
NUTRITION ARTICLES
By Dr. Jean Hofve,
DVM
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DIETARY PROTEIN AND AGGRESSION IN DOGS
Many authors have suggested that high protein rations may have a role to play in aggressive behaviour in dogs but only a few scientific studies have been performed to demonstrate the benefits of low protein diets......
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RESULTS
OF STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF DIETARY PROTEIN ON DOG BEHAVIOR
Summarized from an article in the February 1996 issue of the Journal of the American Veterinary Association (JAVMA)
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CANINE
DIET & NUTRITION INFORMATION
The diet you feed your dog determines his health and life expectancy more than any other care!
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CANINE
DIET
As used by Vineen Boxers
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CANINE
LIVER DISEASE & DIET
Well written
and worth reading!
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HOME MADE DIET FOR CIRRHOSIS OF THE LIVER
Information on a cooked diet and treatment protocol that one person used successfully to treat their Cairn Terrier with terminal cirrhosis of the liver
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THE ROLE OF A HEALTHY NATURAL DIET IN THE MANAGEMENT OF CANINE EPILEPSY
An emerging trend in human healthcare is the focus on the link between diet and disease......
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THE
CANINE NATURAL RAW MEAT DIET (PDF)
Guidelines and Recipes by William Pollak D.V.M.
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NATURAL
NUTRITION FOR DOGS & CATS
Reviews of the groundbreaking research into nutrition for our pets
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THE
CANINE VITAMIN ADVISOR
Automatically calculates and suggests the vitamin and herbal supplement dosage for your dog's age, weight, sex, and living environment.
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NATURAL
NUTRITION
BARF is an acronym for Biologically Appropriate Raw Food and also stands for Bones And Raw Food. Other apt terms include evolutionary diet, natural diet and species appropriate diet.
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HEREDITY AND ENVIRONMENT
What Role Does Nutrition Play? By Edmund R. Dorosz, BSA, DVM
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FOOD
- WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE
Series of excellent articles by Wendy Volhard
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SUPPLEMENTS
FOR DAILY USE
The minimum supplements needed for a dry dog food diet, a fresh food or raw diet and a combined diet of fresh and dry dog food
... by Lew Olson
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FINDING
A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS WITH PICKY EATERS
Before deciding your canine is just a victim of its discerning tastes, make sure there aren’t any medical reasons for refusing food.
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WHAT ANIMAL OWNERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE SUPPLEMENTS "BAN"
Everyone agrees on one point—the health of the animal is paramount, unfortunately, agreeing on the best way to safeguard animal health is a little bit more complicated.
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CAN A VITAMIN A DAY KEEP THE VETERINARIAN AWAY?
Vitamins especially for pets have been available for at least 20 years, but whether or not pets really need vitamin supplements is a matter of some debate.
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FEEDING A PET THAT CAN’T OR WON’T EAT
Anorexia, or loss of appetite, is one of the most common and
non-specific signs of illness in dogs....
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THE TRUTH ABOUT THERAPEUTIC DIETS
Pets with special health conditions also need to follow restricted diets
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SHOULD YOUR DOG EAT BARF?
BARF—or the Bones And Raw Food diet—was created by an Australian veterinary surgeon. It’s got quite a cult following among pet owners, but many veterinarians find BARF’s claims hard to stomach.
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COMMON SENSE & NONSENSE FEEDING
There is little doubt that the vast majority of health problems in animals are a direct result of poor nutrition...
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SAMPLE DIETS
These recipes are intended to get you started...
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CANINE NATURAL HEALTH DIET RECIPE
On-line
by Julie Borst, Tiara Standard Poodles (USA)
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NUTRITION
FOR DOGS WITH CANCER
A better understanding of the dogs nutritional needs
with sample diet.
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DIETARY ANTIOXIDANTS
The
complete information!
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NO
GRAINS PLEASE!
The dog does not digest grains and vegetables as readily as it does meat and bone...
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NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS OF DOGS
Compiled by the Committee on Animal Nutrition, US National Research Council
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THE ROLE OF VITAMINS AND MINERALS IN THE DIET OF DOGS
The
functions, and signs of deficiency or excess...
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ENTERAL NUTRITION CALCULATOR FOR DOGS
A nutrition calculator for dogs. Outstanding!
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THE
HIDDEN HAZARDS OF MICROWAVE COOKING
Recent research shows that microwave oven-cooked food suffers severe molecular damage....
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FIBRE
& YOUR PET
The easy & natural way to firm up those stools and more!
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BLOAT / TORSION: IS NUTRITION A FACTOR?
Specific antioxidant enzymes and the remarkable results
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DOG FOOD PROTEIN: AND ITS AMINO ACIDS
Most people have the misconception that the amount of protein the food contains is the important factor.
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MEATLESS PUPS MISS OUT ON MINERALS
The beef on vegetarian pets - Article on mineral deficient vegetarian dog diets.
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PRACTICAL CANINE NUTRITION
Choosing the correct dog food can be very difficult. There is a huge variety of choices available, all with different nutritional claims.
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DIETARY OILS SHOWN TO SUPPRESS IMMUNE SYSTEM
Oregon State University article on suppression of the canine immune system by omega-3 fatty acids.
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NOT WHAT TO FEED –
WHEN TO FEED
A very interesting in-depth article on WHEN to feed!
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NUTRITIONAL "PROBLEMS" AND QUALITY CONTROL
The break in the chain of reliable supplement and dog food labels.
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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Ask That Second Question
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FOCUSING ON PROTEIN
Protein requirements of dogs and cats is an important and often misunderstood aspect of pet nutrition.
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SPECIFIC NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Without going into all the particulars of each nutriment's functions, it is nevertheless important to remember some general concepts in breeding.
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NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF AN ADULT DOG
These requirements are called "Energy Requirements for Maintenance" (ERM)
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SEVEN PRECEPTS TO FEED THE DOG RIGHT
Knowledge of rules posed here will help organize tasty, nutritious and well-balanced feeding so as to let the dog grow and develop normally
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DON'T FEED YOUR DOG WITH ....
A list of "do's" and "don'ts"
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OBESITY AND LOW-CALORIE DIET
The first stage in struggling obesity is to determine the optimal weight for the animal by comparing it either with the breed standard weight or with the dog, which has the same size and normal build.
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FEEDING
PUPPIES AT BABY AGE AND AT FOLLOWING GROWTH STAGES
From the delivery and to the end of sucking period the puppy's development mainly depends on proper feeding of the lactating bitch, especially in the first two weeks....
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DISORDERS OF MINERAL METABOLISM IN PUPPIES AND JUVENILE DOGS
The most intensive growth in large breeds continues until the puppies are 7 months. This is a crucial period when correct diet is essential for the puppy's health. Insufficient feeding inevitably causes growth and development disorders.
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CONSEQUENCES OF EXCESSIVE CALCIUM CONTENT
At constantly high level of Calcium in food the level of parathormone secretion falls and as a result osseous and cartilaginous tissues stop changing normally; bones become thicker and more dense.
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TEN MAJOR PITFALLS CONCERNING FEEDING THE DOGS
We still contrive to make mistakes in feeding adult dogs, let alone puppies.
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BALANCING ON THE DOG DIET
The question "How to choose the food correctly" is not so easy.
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DOG: ASCETICS AND GLUTTONS
Appetite of dogs as of other animals depends of many factors.
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CANINE NUTRITION
An excellent article, informative & complete
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BASIC CONSIDERATIONS FOR PUPPY NUTRITION
If any puppy's rapid development is retarded from an insufficient diet, those losses may never be fully recovered.
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THE NUTRITIONAL ASPECTS OF BONE COMPOSITION
Raw bones have been a part of canines' diets for as long as they have been tracking, attacking and killing their prey... far back into the early shadows of evolution.
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RAW BONES OR COOKED BONES... ARE EITHER SAFE?
I will share with you just a few examples of many where a dog has been very seriously harmed by ingesting bones...YES, EVEN RAW BONES!
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NO BONES ABOUT IT!
What has happened to the old way of feeding? How did it end up tossed by the wayside?
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SWITCHING TO RAW FOOD
When feeding a raw diet, we do want to remind you of a few things
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ALLERGIES & NUTRITION
Exactly what is the connection?
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A BALANCED BLAND DIET
For temporary use until problem is resolved.
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NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS OF DOGS
Read this book on-line: National Nutrition Council (NRC).
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GUIDELINES AND RECIPES FOR FEEDING THE CANINE NATURAL RAW MEAT DIET
Another excellent article by William Pollak, DVM
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FEEDING GUIDE LINES FOR THE PERFECT HEALTH DIET
A good example here of combing raw food with a natural dry food
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FOOD ALLERGIES: EAR PROBLEMS
Most (approx.80%) ear infections are caused by allergies, even if only one ear is involved.
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FUNCTIONAL
NUTRITIONAL INTERVENTION & JOINT SUPPLEMENTS
Review of what supplements are in current
favor and have shown benefits in the treatment of osteoarthritis and other forms
of degenerative joint disease such as hip and elbow dysplasia, hock and stifle
problems and spondylosis
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NUTRITION THERAPY FOR CANINE HEART HEALTH
"Feeding the heart" by supplementing the diet with the appropriate substances can create long-term beneficial physiological effects that will increase the longevity of the patient.
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FDA CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY AND APPLIED NUTRITION: "THE BAD BUG BOOK"
This handbook provides basic facts regarding
food borne pathogenic micro-organisms and natural toxins.
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FEEDING THE RACING GREYHOUND
You need to know what nutrients are contained in the different ingredients that make up a greyhound’s ration
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BUILDING BLOCKS OF CANINE FITNESS
No matter the ingredients in a dog food, the raison d'tre is to supply nutrients in a form the dog can use to translate into growth, energy, and body repair
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ARE DOGS TRULY HEALTHIER EATING FRESH FOODS?
Potentially toxic substances can be introduced to your dog's diet without you even knowing. Hormones, antibiotics, pesticides and preservatives may have degenerative effects on your dog's health.
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NUTRITIONAL NEEDS DURING REPRODUCTION AND LACTATION
Reproduction and lactation place additional nutritional demands on the female dog (bitch). During this time, the diet must supply all the vitamins, minerals and calories needed to meet the requirements of the bitch, and also must support fetal growth during pregnancy, and milk production after the birth of puppies.
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NUTRITIONAL SECONDARY HYPERPARATHYROIDISM
Nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism develops if there is a calcium deficiency in the diet, or an increase in dietary phosphorus combined with a normal or decreased calcium, or a deficient intake of vitamin D.
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ADVERSE FOOD REACTIONS IN ANIMALS
A Dermatologist's Perspective
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IMMUNOLOGIC BASIS OF FOOD HYPERSENSITIVITY DISORDERS IN ANIMALS
Although adverse food reactions involving the
integument and the gastrointestinal (GI) tract are not uncommon in small animal practice, the precise mechanisms involved are seldom known.
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DOG DIETS: DRIVING ME CRAZY
Our society is driven so much - and more all the time, it seems - by marketing that we are well into damaging our dogs by becoming the disciples of idiots with a good pitch
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SILICON - A CLINICALLY IMPORTANT TRACE ELEMENT OR NOT ?
Silicon is the most abundant element on Earth after oxygen. It definitely has a role to play in the formation of silicate uroliths - but does it have other important roles, and is it involved common orthopaedic disorders of cats and dogs ?
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NIACIN
An essential vitamin and part of the vitamin B-complex. Deficiency disease is still seen occasionally in dogs fed on a fad ration
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VITAMIN K DEFICIENCY ASSOCIATED WITH ANTIBIOTIC USE
List of antibiotics that may depress blood concentrations of Vitamin K if they are given orally in high doses or for prolonged periods
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FUNCTIONS OF FIBER
Once described as "filler" or "bulk," fiber is gaining recognition for the beneficial effect it has on the gastrointestinal system.
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ENTERAL NUTRITION CALCULATOR FOR DOGS & CATS
Calculate the protein requirements for your dog
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SKELETAL DISEASES OF THE GROWING DOG
Nutritional influences and the role of diet
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RELATIONSHIP OF NUTRITION TO DEVELOPMENTAL SKELETAL DISEASE
Genetics, environment, and nutrition all contribute to developmental skeletal disease. Of the nutritional components, rate of growth, specific nutrients, food amounts consumed, and feeding methods influence skeletal disease
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A HOME HEALTH CHECK FOR SYMPTOMS OF NUTRITIONAL PROBLEMS
Test you can run at home to see how your companion pet is assimilating the nutrients in it's diet.
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THE CORRECT WATER SUPPLY FOR YOUR DOG
Should Your Dog Have A Different Water Supply Than The Humans In Your Home?
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IS A RAW FOOD DIET THE ANSWER
Because of the problems associated with commercial kibbled food, many dog owners are now looking at a raw food diet for their companion pet.
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PHYSICAL DIFFERENCES = NUTRITIONAL DIFFERENCES
The feeding instructions on most commercial dog food labels tell you to feed their food to any dog and just put a different amount into the bowl according to the weight of the animal that may eat it.
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DOG FOOD PROTEIN AND ITS AMINO ACIDS
Protein is one of the most important parts of dog food, as well as one of the least understood by the average dog owner.
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VITAMINS FOR YOUR PETS
When trace minerals are deficient in our food and water, the body's defence systems cannot function properly. Likewise, animals lacking proper amounts of copper, iron, selenium, and others, have been found to be much more likely to develop diseases and have shorter
life spans.
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VITAMINS FOR YOUR DOG
To most dog owners their pet is a member of the family, and increasing their life span and overall happiness is of prime concern. Dogs of all ages can benefit from taking health supplements in conjunction with their normal food.
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CLEFT PALATE AND VITAMIN OR FISH OIL SUPPLEMENTS
Too many supplements given to pregnant animals may be a major cause of the development of congenital cleft palate in cats and dogs
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NUTRITION & YOUR PUPPY
People want to get the very best they can when purchasing products. They research all of the alternatives and select what they feel is the best suited for their needs whether a car, washer/dryer or a pet.
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WAYS THAT NUTRITION EFFECTS YOUR DOG'S
BEHAVIOUR
Correct nutrition is crucially important for every aspect of your dog’s life. It affects their health and wellness by offering a vital balance of proteins, fats, complex carbohydrates and the trace nutrients and minerals their bodies need for the growth and repair of their immune systems'.
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YOUR DOG'S DIET
Click on a dog to see its nutritional requirements and on a bowl to see the pros and cons of the different types of food.
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RECIPES FOR PUTTING WEIGHT ON A DOG
Our on-line page of suggested recipes for weight gain.
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ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF FOOD
The effectiveness of the diet and its adaptation to each individual dog can be ascertained by simple routine checks as dictated by common sense and observation
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WEANING PUPPIES ON A RAW DIET
This diet is set up to an example, it can be varied by raw meaty bones and types of meats and vegetables.
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REARING PUPPIES ON A RAW DIET
This newsletter is beneficial, not only for breeders who raise and rear litters of puppies, but also for new puppy owners and those anxiously awaiting the arrival of their new puppy!
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THE NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF BONES
Do RAW BONES splinter when cracked open? Take a look at the following photos....
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A LIFETIME OF NUTRITION
Dogs are very versatile when it comes to meeting their dietary needs. They are not strict carnivores by nature.
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CALCIUM SUPPLEMENTS
It is important to know how much elemental calcium a supplement provides because all the dietary recommendations refer to elemental calcium.
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ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF FOOD
Find the nutritional requirements and the pros and cons of the different types of food.
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NUTRITIONAL DISORDERS
Several nutritional disorders involving selective deficiency or excess of one or more essential dietary ingredients may have neurological implications in dogs and cats.
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DIET AND RENAL DISEASE
Myths and Realities
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LOW SODIUM
Potassium Ratios in Dogs and Cats
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NUTRITION SUPPORT SERVICE
An easily accessible source of veterinary nutrition information for veterinary students, technicians, and clinicians.
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HOME MADE DIETS
In general, veterinary nutritionists agree that healthy pets should be fed a complete and balanced, commercially prepared food.
