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I just got a new kitten, he is 10 weeks old. I have another cat, she is a year and a half old. They keep trying to eat each others food.. how do I stop this? They are really good about sharing a litter box, and spend a lot of time playing together. But I can’t seem to stop them from sharing all of their food. I’m not with them 24/7, so how do I know if my little kitten is getting all of the nutrition he needs from his kitten food?

I had the same problem. My vet told me he would rather my adult cat be on kitten food than the kitten have adult food, so I gave them only kitten food until my kitten was around 6 months old. If you are free feeding them then I don’t see how you will be able to keep them from eating each others food. I would switch to solely kitten food for now. My vet’s only concern was that the adult would gain weight. Your adult sounds pretty active though. Actually my oldest cat was on kitten food for about the first 2 years of his life because I got Ava when he was a little over a year and then Max when he was a year and a half. Most kitten foods recommend feeding it for the first year, but my vet said 6 months so thats what I did. I think its a good compromise. Good luck with your kitties

Most dog (and cat) owners are seriously concerned about the safety of the commercial pet food that they are using. With the pet food scares and recalls that are all over the news recently, more and more dog owners want to prepare their own nutritious dog food for their loving companions. However, a balanced diet for you or I is not the same as the one required by our furry friends. Their nutritional requirements are slightly different and these differences need to be taken into consideration for them to have a healthy balanced diet. The 3 major ingredients are discussed below.

Protein
All dog breeds require a significant quantity of protein in their diet, whether from a concentrated meat source or some other vegetable protein source. This is the first and foremost ingredient in a dog’s diet. Examples of good protein sources would be chicken, beef, lamb (including organ meat) as well as fish, eggs and cheese.

Essential fatty Acids
The second most important requirement is fatty acids. Of these, Linoleic Acid (Omega 6) is the most important as it is the only one that dogs can’t make themselves. Examples of good Omega 6 sources would be vegetables, vegetable oils, grains and fruits.

Calcium
Calcium is another important requirement for dogs. They actually need significantly more than their human companions. Examples of good sources of calcium for dogs would be animal bones which they can chew and calcium supplements obtained from vegetable sources. The disadvantages of calcium from bones are that they may contain disease (”mad cow” disease), have a high amount of phosphorous and contain toxic elements like arsenic, lead, mercury, & radioactive strontium.

Foods to Avoid
There are several foods that you should avoid when making meals for your pet dog.

Onions and garlic - the thiosulfates in these foods are actually very toxic to animals and can potentially cause the red blood cells to burst resulting in haemolytic anaemia.

Chocolate and cocoa products - chocolate contains theobromine which can be poisonous to dogs when eaten in large quantities.

Raisins and grapes - large quantities of these can cause liver failure.

Macadamia nuts - small quantities can cause temporary paralysis.

Avocados- the plant and the fruit are toxic to dogs.

Raw meat - the book is out on this one as many people advocate giving raw meat to their dogs. However, there is a chance that your dog (and you) will get sick from food-born parasites. Remember, if you do feed your dog raw meat, to practice safe food handling procedures. Also practice safe handling of your dog’s waste as, although salmonella rarely affects dogs, they can pass it in their feces.

Cooked poultry bones - these bones can splinter and kill your dog.

If you are thinking of changing your dog’s diet to a home made one, you should consult with your dog’s veterinarian, just like humans consult a physician for major changes in their diet. He/she is your best source of information on pet nutrition and can advise you on creating a balanced home diet. Dietary changes should be made gradually as rapid changes in diet can cause stomach upset or discourage your dog from eating. Just remember that to stay fit, healthy and active your dog needs a nutritious and well balanced diet.

Mike Mathews
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/homemade-dog-food-what-you-need-to-know-129676.html

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Many dog owners treat their pets as though they are their own children. They play with them, let them live inside and sit on the furniture, and even sometimes sleep in their beds. There is no denying the love most dog owners have for their pets, but sometimes they unwittingly cause health problems by feeding their canine pals table scraps rather than dog food.

While the occasion table scraps as treats probably won’t hurt one’s furry friends, what a pet dog really needs for proper nutrition is dog food. It’s true that the ancestors of today’s dogs hunted and ate meat. And feeding a dog the occasional meat hunk or carcass probably won’t hurt. But today’s dogs are thoroughly domesticated and are different creatures. Constant table food can cause obesity and even a form of diabetes in dogs.

Dog food is designed with the necessary proteins and other vitamins and minerals dogs need to be healthy. Just like humans, dogs can experience clogged arteries and heart attacks. It’s important to include dog food in the diet in order to keep man’s best friend in prime health.

There are many types of dog food. There are many scientifically designed varieties meant to address different aspects of canine health. Some dog food targets the coat, some target joints. There is a type of dog food for nearly any dog. There are even breed-specific foods, as well as foods designed for the different ages of dogs.

Proper care of one’s dog can result in years of pleasant companionship and beautiful memories. The therapeutic effects owning a pet are well documented. Pets can help teach children responsibility. However, not taking care of this fellow creature can result in heartbreak and regret. Dogs need regular exercise, lots of love, and minimal access to table scraps. What the healthy dog really needs to eat is dog food.

James Hunt
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/take-care-of-your-dog-feed-him-or-her-dog-food-11153.html

I want to adopt a papillon puppy and I read that Pedigree, Iams, and Purina are not good to give to dogs because they don’t have the nutrition that both puppies and dogs need. What type of dry dog food is healthy and safe for them?

Feeding your dog holistic (natural) foods is the best choice. These foods are more easily digested and absorbed by the dog, which translates to less food consumed and less poo. After researching extensively on dog foods and trying out a few, I would recommend Wellness or Solid Gold. Buy the dry food for puppies and it’ll work wonders! I wouldn’t feed my new puppy anything else.

I hear a lot of stories about dead cats and dogs in pet food and I just wonder why is it such a bad thing? Normally, they just place the dead euthanized animals in landfills anyway, so processing them instead into useful food sources seems ideal. At least we have some use for the millions of dead animals that shelter put down each day/month/year. Rather they all go to waste, I don’t see the issue here, unless you think that cats eating dead cats are gross. But it’s a good source of meat nevertheless.

What goes into euthanized pets? The injected medication that was used to end that pet’s life.

Was the pet euthanized because of a disease? Could it be something contagious? Cancer? Possibly something detrimental if consumed by an animal of the same species?

How long was the pet dead before it was hauled away to make pet food? Did it begin to rot? How viable is the protein from rotting flesh?

It makes more sense to use the clean flesh from slaughtered beef, chickens, fish, venison, etc to make food that encourages healthy pets.