Dog Food Allergy Test and Elimination Diets: Pet owners can spend hundreds if not thousands trying to just figure out what the problem is with their dogs health and in so many cases it’s food allergies... so owners will try protien and grain elimination diets, they’ll try every exotic meat source under the sun because […]
How to put Weight on your Dog Some Doodles and Poodles can be really picky eaters and a challenge to keep weight on! So in these cases, I’ll say… Bring out the….. Satin Balls! “Satin Balls” have historically been a popular recipe amongst dog breeders and show dog owners alike and have been used to […]
FEEDING THE GESTATING AND LACTATING DOG FAQ FOR DOG BREEDERS by Gail Kuhlman, Ph.D., P.A.S. There are many factors Dog Breeders need to consider when achieving optimal breeding performance. These factors include: genetics, health, environment, management and the feeding of a proper diet. Breeders should screen animals for genetic faults and abnormalities prior to breeding. […]
A puppy’s meal schedule must include three measured meals a day, preferably at the same time every day.
Switching Dog Food Brands – How? and How Important? Once you have selected a good quality dog food, that’s all you need to feed, right? Not really. “There is no one “perfect†food or perfect food combination that provides everything a human or animal needs to create optimum health over long periods. Rotating protein sources […]
There are possible stresses involved for all puppies and dogs when they’re going to a new home. To be prepared is key. This is a very important time in your new puppy’s life and it is important to know how you can help make the transition as smooth as possible. The following information should help […]
Pet insurance is a must have for any new pet owner because it can save you from massive veterinarian bills. You only need to pay a small premium every month to give you peace of mind and to keep away from those scary vet bills that come very quickly if your pet runs into any […]
Avoid generic or store brands. These may be repackaged rejects from the big manufacturers, and generally contain cheaper — and consequently poorer quality– ingredients. Commercial pet foods and some pet food ingredients have been implicated in a number of diseases in companion animals including… Allergic skin disease, obesity, food intolerance, inflammatory bowel disease, chronic ear […]
With Large breed puppies you want to feed then a diet rich in protein to help build muscle mass but also a diet with limited calories to avoid rapid weight gain and growth. YOUR GOAL: Avoid stress on developing bones and joints. This means they need a healthy food that not only has quality ingredients, […]
This is a list complied by the Whole Dog Journal. It then comes down to which food off of the good list works well for your particular dog.