THE ROLE OF VITAMINS AND MINERALS IN THE DIET OF DOGS
The
functions, and signs of deficiency or excess...
ENTERAL NUTRITION CALCULATOR FOR DOGS
A nutrition calculator for dogs. Outstanding!
THE
HIDDEN HAZARDS OF MICROWAVE COOKING
Recent research shows that microwave oven-cooked food suffers severe molecular damage....
FIBRE
& YOUR PET
The easy & natural way to firm up those stools and more!
BLOAT / TORSION: IS NUTRITION A FACTOR?
Specific antioxidant enzymes and the remarkable results
DOG FOOD PROTEIN: AND ITS AMINO ACIDS
Most people have the misconception that the amount of protein the food contains is the important factor.
MEATLESS PUPS MISS OUT ON MINERALS
The beef on vegetarian pets - Article on mineral deficient vegetarian dog diets.
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.
DIETARY OILS SHOWN TO SUPPRESS IMMUNE SYSTEM
Oregon State University article on suppression of the canine immune system by omega-3 fatty acids.
NOT WHAT TO FEED –
WHEN TO FEED
A very interesting in-depth article on WHEN to feed!
NUTRITIONAL "PROBLEMS" AND QUALITY CONTROL
The break in the chain of reliable supplement and dog food labels.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Ask That Second Question
FOCUSING ON PROTEIN
Protein requirements of dogs and cats is an important and often misunderstood aspect of pet nutrition.
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.
NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF AN ADULT DOG
These requirements are called "Energy Requirements for Maintenance" (ERM)
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
DON'T FEED YOUR DOG WITH ....
A list of "do's" and "don'ts"
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.
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....
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.
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.
TEN MAJOR PITFALLS CONCERNING FEEDING THE DOGS
We still contrive to make mistakes in feeding adult dogs, let alone puppies.
BALANCING ON THE DOG DIET
The question "How to choose the food correctly" is not so easy.
DOG: ASCETICS AND GLUTTONS
Appetite of dogs as of other animals depends of many factors.
CANINE NUTRITION
An excellent article, informative & complete
BASIC CONSIDERATIONS FOR PUPPY NUTRITION
If any puppy's rapid development is retarded from an insufficient diet, those losses may never be fully recovered.
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.
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!
NO BONES ABOUT IT!
What has happened to the old way of feeding? How did it end up tossed by the wayside?
SWITCHING TO RAW FOOD
When feeding a raw diet, we do want to remind you of a few things
ALLERGIES & NUTRITION
Exactly what is the connection?
A BALANCED BLAND DIET
For temporary use until problem is resolved.
NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS OF DOGS
Read this book on-line: National Nutrition Council (NRC).
GUIDELINES AND RECIPES FOR FEEDING THE CANINE NATURAL RAW MEAT DIET
Another excellent article by William Pollak, DVM
FEEDING GUIDE LINES FOR THE PERFECT HEALTH DIET
A good example here of combing raw food with a natural dry food
FOOD ALLERGIES: EAR PROBLEMS
Most (approx.80%) ear infections are caused by allergies, even if only one ear is involved.
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
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.
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.
FEEDING THE RACING GREYHOUND
You need to know what nutrients are contained in the different ingredients that make up a greyhound’s ration
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
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.
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.
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.
ADVERSE FOOD REACTIONS IN ANIMALS
A Dermatologist's Perspective
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.
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
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 ?
NIACIN
An essential vitamin and part of the vitamin B-complex. Deficiency disease is still seen occasionally in dogs fed on a fad ration
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
FUNCTIONS OF FIBER
Once described as "filler" or "bulk," fiber is gaining recognition for the beneficial effect it has on the gastrointestinal system.
ENTERAL NUTRITION CALCULATOR FOR DOGS & CATS
Calculate the protein requirements for your dog
SKELETAL DISEASES OF THE GROWING DOG
Nutritional influences and the role of diet
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
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.
THE CORRECT WATER SUPPLY FOR YOUR DOG
Should Your Dog Have A Different Water Supply Than The Humans In Your Home?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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'.
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.
RECIPES FOR PUTTING WEIGHT ON A DOG
Our on-line page of suggested recipes for weight gain.
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
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.
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!
THE NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF BONES
Do RAW BONES splinter when cracked open? Take a look at the following photos....
A LIFETIME OF NUTRITION
Dogs are very versatile when it comes to meeting their dietary needs. They are not strict carnivores by nature.
CALCIUM SUPPLEMENTS
It is important to know how much elemental calcium a supplement provides because all the dietary recommendations refer to elemental calcium.
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF FOOD
Find the nutritional requirements and the pros and cons of the different types of food.
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.
DIET AND RENAL DISEASE
Myths and Realities
LOW SODIUM
Potassium Ratios in Dogs and Cats
NUTRITION SUPPORT SERVICE
An easily accessible source of veterinary nutrition information for veterinary students, technicians, and clinicians.
HOME MADE DIETS
In general, veterinary nutritionists agree that healthy pets should be fed a complete and balanced, commercially prepared food.
