Dog Food Recipes

July 24, 2011 by admin
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Dog Food Recipes

If you’re like most people, then your dog is a true member of your family. Just as you’d want to be sure your family members are getting good healthy, nutritious food, you want to be sure your dog is getting the same.

Many commercial tinned dog foods contain preservatives and additives that are not always considered safe for human use. If you wouldn’t feed them to your children, why would you feed them to your dog?

While making homemade dog food is often healthier and can be cheaper than buying commercial dog food, there are several foods that you shouldn’t include in any dog recipes if you plan to make homemade dog food.

Dogs have very simplified digestive systems compared to ours. This means that some combinations of human foods can cause stomach upsets, illness, nerve damage, seizures, or even death. There is a section on foods to avoid feeding your dog later in this book.

Keep in mind that when you’re creating your own homemade dog food, your dog doesn’t need nearly as much protein as you might believe. Some people try to feed their dog on bones or meat off-cuts, but your dog will still need things added to his or her diet to promote good health.

A good balance of carbohydrates and some vegetables will be important to keep up energy levels, but avoid adding potato as it may cause digestive problems in some breeds.

You should also remember that some larger breeds of dog, such as German Shepherds, are susceptible to bloat (gastric digestive torsion or gastric digestive vulvulus, which can result in a very painful and sudden death). It’s important not to include any ingredients that could potentially expand inside the stomach after eating, so be sure to overcook any rice or pasta until it’s completely expanded before feeding to avoid this potentially fatal condition. You should also try to feed larger breeds twice daily rather than one large meal to help avoid bloat from occurring.
The recipes in this book are the ones I’ve been using for my two show-standard German Shepherd dogs for years. Both dogs have won multiple awards and have always displayed a fine shiny coat. They both also have healthy teeth and good bone growth. All of the recipes in this book were approved by their vet.

Once you begin making your own dog food and realize how easy it is, and how little time it can take, you?ll never go back to feeding your dog sloppy, mysterious commercial food again.

Besides, your dog will be looking and feeling healthier as a result, which can only be a good thing.

What’s Wrong with Commercial Dog Food?

With the ever-growing uncertainty about what?s actually inside most commercial dog foods, it?s no wonder organic dog food is growing in popularity. The closed loop of so many dog food industry secrets is enough to make even the most trusting of people alarmed by what we?re actually feeding our beloved dogs.

In recent years, the dog food industry has improved labeling of ingredients being put into most commercial dog foods to some degree. Labels will tell you what percentage of the total product is protein, whether cereal, bran, grain, rice or vegetables have been added, and what additives and preservatives are in the can.

Unfortunately, this doesn?t always tell you what kind of „meat? is included in the meat section of the labeling. It may not even tell you clearly what kinds of fillers are used to bulk out the food inside the can. These can sometimes include cereals that may not always agree with a dog?s digestive system.

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When you read the label, you should begin to realize that you could be feeding your dog a cocktail of chemicals, additives and preservatives designed to increase the shelf-life of the dog food product and enhance flavor and appearance. These extra chemicals are not designed to increase or enhance your dog?s life or health.

Even commercial kibble and dry dog food contains very high amounts of chemical preservatives, artificial colors and flavors and other additives.

The decision to feed your pet all-natural, home-made dog foods means you?re offering your dog the best chance of a healthy life. You dog will have a reduced risk of contracting many of the diseases directly linked to the addition of so many chemicals in commercial products.

Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Dog

Many people feed their dogs with human foods, either from table scraps or as a treat. Others mistakenly believe that feeding your dog with food that humans love is also a way to show how much you love them. Your loving gestures could actually be harming your dog.

Unfortunately many of the foods we would see as treats may cause injury and damage internal organs. Spoiling your dog with a little treat could even be jeopardizing your dog?s life.

Dogs are also notorious for getting into garbage and eating whatever they can find. Try to dispose of any garbage securely to minimize the risk of your dog eating something that could be potentially harmful.

Here is a list of food to avoid feeding your dog:

Alcohol: Alcohol can cause altered breathing, diarrhea, vomiting, abnormal blood acidity, coma and even death.

Avocado: Avocado contains „persin?, which is known to cause diarrhea and
vomiting.

Bones: Feeding a dog any type of bones, whether cooked or raw, can cause obstructions within the digestive system. The sharp shards of bone passing through the intestines or bowel may also cause lacerations. Look for larger marrowbones that are much less likely to splinter or cause internal damage.

Corn on the Cob: Feeding a dog a corn cob can cause painful intestinal blockages that will need to be removed surgically. Non-removal can cause death.

Chocolate: Chocolate can be toxic to a dog?s heart and central nervous system, leading to seizures, convulsions and even heart attack. It can also cause vomiting and diarrhea.

Coffee: Coffee contains caffeine which can damage the nervous system and cause the heart rate to increase, which could result in heart attack.

Citrus: Citrus oil can cause vomiting in many dogs.

Fat Trimmings: Offering your dog the fat trimmings from any meat you?re preparing can be one of the causes of pancreatitis. This is a very painful inflammation of the pancreas that could lead to death.

Fish: too much raw fish, canned fish or cooked fish can cause a thiamine deficiency in some dogs. Thiamine is a B vitamin, and a deficiency in this can cause loss of appetite and seizures. In very severe cases, it can cause death.

Garlic: Garlic can damage red blood cells in dogs, causing anemia.

Grapes: Grapes, currants and raisins contain a substance that is toxic to dogs that can damage kidneys, leading to renal failure.

Hops: Giving a dog beer made from hops can increase the heart rate, and cause high temperatures, fever and seizures.

Macadamia Nuts: Macadamia nuts contain a substance that is toxic to dogs that affects the nervous system and the digestive system. Symptoms could include muscle spasms, lack of coordination or collapse.

Milk: Excessive amounts of dairy products can cause diarrhea in some dogs.

Mushrooms: Mushrooms contain toxins that can seriously affect the nervous system and digestive system in dogs. Mushrooms may also cause a dog to go into shock, which can result in death.

Onions: Onions contain disulfides and sulfoxides that cause damage to red blood cells that could result in anemia.

Raw Eggs: There used to be a belief that feeding a dog raw egg would make their coats shine. This isn?t true. Raw eggs contain an enzyme known as avidin which actively decreases the dog?s ability to absorb vitamin B. Raw eggs may also contain salmonella.

Raw Meat: uncooked meat can contain bacteria that can cause diarrhea and vomiting.

Rhubarb Leaves: Rhubarb leaves are toxic to dogs, causing damage to the nervous system, the digestive system and the kidneys.

Rotten food: never feed a dog rotten or spoiled food, as it may contain bacteria and other toxins that can affect the digestive system, and cause vomiting and diarrhea.

Tobacco: Nicotine can have seriously damaging effects on the digestive and nervous systems that can cause rapid heart-beat and may result in collapse, coma and even death.

Yeast: Yeast dough can expand within a dog?s stomach, which could lead to a
rupture within the stomach or intestines.

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First time owner (C.K.C.Spaniel/Daschund/Labrador)…?

December 30, 2010 by admin
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OK, first things first – yes, I’ve done my research ^^

I first wanted a beagle because of its intelligence and goofy ways, but the more I researched the more I wasn’t as keen on adopting one because I would prefer a dog that didn’t howl when it found something or be too risky to be off its lead/leash. I know, obviously, if I got a beagle it may not turn out like what I’ve read, but then I got into thinking about a Caliver King Charles Spaniel, a daschund and a labrador – narrowing down the pros and cons. These three breeds seem perfect and the health problems aren’t putting me down because many of friends have labradors and my parents had a couple of daschunds them selves – living in Africa too!

Here’s a mouthful hard to swallow:

C.K.C.Spaniels:
Pros (for me personally) – Adorable! Amazing for the family, loyal, intelligent, VERY active (and I’d love a dog to have a lot of hyper times with, as I’m quite a hyper person and that I’m also 15, so I’d like to get distracted from Facebook and The Sims 3 ^^) and also said to be adjustable with cats (I have one cat who’s turning 2 this year).

Cons (again, personally) – Grooming seems to be a bit of a handful – especially if I am going to be handling a dog for the first time (my parents – not a problem, as one of my dad’s dogs had around 4 litters in Africa! And my mum and dad had around 4-7 dogs any way)

Daschund (shot haired):

Pros – Extremely adorable (hey, dont we all want something to coo at once in a while?), quite active dogs and also, I suppose, easier to groom – oh, I’ve heard they can be quite fast little things, but then I’ve heard they need at least half of the average exercise of an average medium sized dog.

Cons – I suppose I would like a dog to be able to run with and not get tired out as quickly and I’ve read that they’re a bit like beagles and can get lost in their own worlds, as they were trained for sniffing out other animals.

Labrador:

Pros – the right size, friendly, easy to train, great for running with or letting off the lead/leash and a reliable dog and also easy to groom.

Cons – I dont think I have any! LOL >< Wow! I bet you're bored out of your mind after reading that >< I'm quite a picky person as you can see, but I'll buy either of the breeds as a puppy (shelter, dont worry!).

So the big question:

Which of those three dogs are best for a first time owner (me, mostly - like I said before, my parents have experienced dog days and will obviously guide me to look after the dog!)?

Thank you sooooooooooo much :D

P.S. Need additional commentry? Just say so >< P.P.S Like I said before, I'm a very active, hyper person and would love to run around. My cat, of course, can be hyper but also tends to show off his claws -.- Which isnt the best thing...

Best reply by Kloe:

They are all wonderful breeds, but Cavaliers have a tendency to suffer seperation anxiety when left alone too much, which manifests itself into destructiveness and chewing.

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Veterinary Secrets Revealed Review – Treat Your Dog’s Health Problems and Avoid Costly Vet Bills

July 11, 2010 by admin
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Vet Secrets Revealed is a very well done and thorough resource book written by Dr. Andrew Jones. At 477 pages, this guide covers everything about various health problems that afflict our dogs, and how we can diagnose and treat many of these ailments ourselves at home. Dr. Jones has been a vet for over 17 years, and really knows his stuff.

However, he became disillusioned with traditional veterinary medicine when is own 8 year old pet dog died of cancer of the spleen. He couldn’t understand why his dog, which he had cared for using all the standard veterinarian, approved methods for vaccinating and feeding our dogs, died such a premature death. He now has mastered the use of alternative veterinary remedies so he can avoid any unsafe traditional methods used by his peers.

Dr. Jones devoted his attentions to researching these tradition methods of veterinary treatments and found some glaring problems. The three most obvious problems are listed below:

Commercial dog foods contain many unhealthy toxic ingredients that are not permitted in human food. These adulterants are known to produce many diseases such as diabetes, allergies and cancer
The annual vaccinations we give our dogs may actually be promoting other illnesses through their side effects.
The prescription medications that traditional vets are prescribing for our pets also are leading to many horrible side effects. Many of the ailments that are being treated with prescription medicines can be treated with a more natural healthy alternative.

In his book, Veterinary Secrets Revealed, Dr. Jones discusses? his “effective solutions to battle” against skin problems, eye irritations, digestion problems , urinary problems, dental problems, abscesses, allergies, arthritis, ear scratching due to infection or ear mites, cancer, hip dysplasia, and literally dozens more afflictions common to our pets. But these are just a fraction of the many common and uncommon types of problems that are included in the book.

In addition to helping you recognize and diagnose health problems, Dr. Jones teaches you which ailments are treatable using simple to find inexpensive household ingredients. For example, many skin problems are easily cured using a common vitamin. There is no reason you should spend money on a visit to the vet or buying expensive packaged remedies if you can effectively treat an ailment your pet has with something you already have in your household. Here is another example of a simple remedy-use the herb “eye bright” to cure your pet’s irritated eyes. The list of? ailments and suggested treatments is very extensive.

The main benefit of this guide will be the expense you will save by being able to recognize your dog’s health problems and know whether a trip to the vet is required. You are told to eliminate trips to the vet altogether, but to know when it is necessary to go, and when you can treat your pet at home.

Dr. Jones offers a 60 day absolute money-back guarantee that you will love his book. He has an extensive list of testimonials on his site from satisfied customers. Veterinary Secrets Revealed not only will educate you about your dog’s health but also actually enable you to treat your dog yourself. It is a special feeling to nurse your dog back to health. We all want our pets to feel their best, and the information in this guide will help you make sure of that.

Another bonus of getting this book is that Veterinary Secrets Revealed more than pays for itself the very first time you avoid an expensive trip to the vet. So check out Veterinary Secrets Revealed, and have the security of having access to everything about your dog’s health that you need to know-so you can be sure your doggy has the best possible health throughout his life.

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The Dog Cancer Survival Guide

July 11, 2010 by admin
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Cancer – a word we all loathe to hear. Unfortunately, it is a very real situation that we encounter not only with people, but also with our pets. While not a lot of people are knowledgeable about dog cancer, studies are underway to help us find effective methods on how to better deal with this disease.

Around half of all reported cases of canine cancer are of the skin, twenty percent are of the mammary glands, and the others are of the lymphatic, alimentary, reproductive, etc. Cure for the animal varies depending on his specifics like breed, age, weight, and other health related concerns. Listed here are some alternative cancer treatments for dog that will guide you in making the best decision for your pet.

Cancers are generally defined by a growth of an abnormal tumor in a particular area of the animal. As you may have already known, there are two kinds of tumors: benign and malignant. Benign tumors are growths that have clear edges. As such, these tumors can be fairly easily removed through surgery. Malignant tumors have no defined edges and usually spread; therefore taking it out entirely through means of surgery is a lot more difficult, if not impossible.

Radiotherapy is the treatment wherein radiation is used to destroy the cancer cells in damaged tissues so they will not reproduce. The challenge is to give the correct dosage so that the radiation will only affect the cancer cells and not harm the normal cells. To manage this, radiation is given in lower quantities at regular intervals. This will ensure that the cancer cells are dealt with while the normal cells are allowed to recover effectively.

Unlike when done with people, radiation does not give the dog harmful side effects like nausea and vomiting; primarily because of the smaller quantity used. It is estimated to prolong the life of the animal for months instead of just weeks as previously believed. Hyperthermia, another treatment done to kill cancer cells through the employment of high temperature, is used alongside radiation.

Chemotherapy uses drug therapy to disrupt the growth and spread of cancer cells and is frequently used for widespread forms of dog cancer. The levels of the drugs have to be closely monitored because the toxicity it contains may cause infection, heart and bladder problems – generally complicating your dog’s health.

More and more veterinarians are also promoting use of several supplements to prevent and cure cancer. Flaxseed oil and fish oil are potent anti-tumor supplements that not only have shown to reduce tumor size by fifty percent – it has accounted for improved appearance, increased energy and performance for the animal.

Before you undertake any form of alternative cancer treatments for dog – it is imperative that you consult your vet first for correct diagnosis of the problem. Observe for behavioral and physical changes in your pet. Have him tested often so that any form of sickness may be arrested in the beginning stages. Maintain a nutritional diet, regular exercise and a clean environment to ensure optimal health.

Did you know that there are alternative cancer treatments for dogs now being made available for pet owners everywhere? Find some of the most valuable information on dog cancer at HealthyHappyDogs.com.

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Choosing the Right Dog Food For Dogs With Bladder Stones – A Brief Guide

July 11, 2010 by admin
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Choosing the right dog food for dogs with bladder stones can be quite a difficult task.

Almost all the commercial dog food manufacturers today boast that their kibble is the best of the best. Apart from this, you can also find different types of organic kibble on the market today. With this being the case, choosing the right kind of food for your dog can be quite confusing.

For a healthy dog, any AAFCO approved dog food, which is the dog food manufacturers certification group, is more than fine and recommended by most veterinarians. The thing to be aware of is that there are two levels of certification. The preferred and recommended level is “tested and found to be adequate.” Even lower cost foods found at leading national chains are fine as long as they meet his requirement. Avoid the lower level rating which states that the dog food is just “formulated to meet AAFCO standards.” If a major ingredient is listed such as beef, and the food is AAFCO certified, than you can assume the food has industry acceptable levels of the ingredient. Other descriptive phrases are often more marketing, than anything that will have a meaningful impact on your dog’s health.

Short of having a veterinary nutritionist design a diet with 40 needed nutrients in there proper balance, the AAFCO approach to food selection is fine. Of course the advantage of a home cooked meal, is that fillers, artificial ingredients and other foods you wouldn’t feed yourself, will also not be fed to your dog.

If a dog is susceptible to stone formation, then a dog food for bladder stones may need to be a prescription diet. Here there are two types. One that is formulated to help dissolve stones, which is recommended is your dog has what is called a struvite stone. The other common type, oxalate, cannot be dissolved with diet. Once the canine bladder stone problem as been resolved, there is a Prescription Diet that can help avoid future stone formation such as Hill’s Prescription Diet s/d.

If a dog’s urine is acidic, bacteria will not be able to multiply in that environment. This greatly reduces the risk of bacterial infections and bladder stones. So, the food you give your dog should not make its urine alkaline or neutral. Urine content is a function of diet, so you can see the role this plays in a dog’s health.

You should also give dogs plenty of clean water to drink. If your dog drinks lots of water, it will be able to flush out bacteria and small crystals present in its bladder by urinating frequently. This greatly reduces the risks of infections and bladder stones. Take your dog on 1 extra walk per day as well. Increased urination is the way nature cleans the urinary system.

Consider adding a berry based juice such as cranberry to your dog’s water. Berries have properties which keep bacteria from clinging to the walls of the bladder. Infection causes inflammation, which constricts the urinary passages, causes calculi to accumulate, the building blocks of bladder stones.

To lower the risks of bladder stones, you can give your dog a small amount of natural herbal supplements every day. Herbs like cantharis and berberis vulg are known for their anti inflammatory and anti immunosuppressive properties. They boost your dog’s immune system, strengthen its urinary bladder, and support urogenital health. So, a small dose of these supplements can make a big difference to your dog’s health in the long run.

By giving the right kind of dog food for bladder stones, you can not only treat bladder stones effectively, but can also prevent them. So, feed a dog right and he or she will be healthy and active for a long time

Jeff Grill is an editor of the Dog Health Guide, which contains additional information on bladder stones dog food. See this site for more information on natural supplements for prevention of canine bladder stones treatment options.

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House Training Basics

July 3, 2010 by admin
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Your new puppy is so cute and cuddly. He ís a lot of fun with his boundless energy and enthusiasm. In fact, he ís nearly perfect except for one small thing O.. those puddles and piles he leaves in the middle of the floor!

One of the first tasks you wíll set out to do with your new puppy is house training and it can actually be an easy task if you know how to do it properly. Here are some things to remember in order to make house training less of a challenge:

1. The first thing you must realize is that your puppy has a small bladder. He cannot hold it for 10 hours while you are at work and expecting him to is just setting you both up for failure. If you cannot be home to take him outside every 2 to 3 hours, then you must provide him with access to a designated place to go inside.
2. House training your dog can take several weeks or even months and requires patience, persistence and consistence. Be prepared to provide all 3 for your pet.
3. You can start training your puppy as early as 3 weeks old, but remember the younger your dog is the smaller the bladder, therefore the less time between potty breaks.
4. Never punish your dog when he has an accident in the house. Always reward your dog when he goes in the designated area. The reward must immediately follow the action or your dog will have no idea why he is being rewarded.

Like any other type of behavior training, house training involves following a certain series of steps to get your dog to realize what is expected of him. Also like other types of training, you have to get the dog to perform the action so that you can reward him. Luckily this is easy with house training since your puppy will need to do his ìbusinessî many times a day, therefore you have a lot of opportunity to encourage the wanted behavior of going outside!

Here are some steps to take when house training your dog:

1. Observe your dog and take note of his routine. Heíll probably need to go after eating and at certain times of the day. Youíll want to watch him very carefully at all times so you can ìcatchî him right before he goes. When you see him sniffing his favorite area, squatting or circling, itís time to take action.
2. When you see your dog is about to do his business say ìOutî or some other word that you want the dog to associate with doing his business outside in a firm and somewhat loud voice (you can use any word you want but it is important that you choose one word and use that all the time and that it is not a word you want to use for any other training commands).
3. This should interrupt your dog and you want to swoop in, pick him up and carry him outside.
4. Once you have him in the area that you want him to use as his bathroom say ìbusinessî or some other command you want to use to get him to do his business.
5. When he finishes his business, praise him and give him a treat to let him know that he did ìgoodî.

Itís important to note that your dog will probably have accidents in the house and you should never punish him for these. If you do not catch him right before he goes then youíll need to just clean up and wait until next time. If you stumble across an accident and punish the dog for it after the fact, he will have no idea why and you will not be helping your cause of house breaking.

Like everything else, housebreaking your dog takes repetition. Try to be around enough so that you can get him outside to do his business for most of the time. Eventually he will get the idea and you will have a mess and odor free home from then on!

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