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What brand of dog food should I feed my brittany spaniel???? Thanks.

This is a great question and you should do your research very carefully! Everyone is going to have their opinion but that does not mean it is the right food for your dog. I just lost my seven year old German Shephard to cancer and that is when I went searching for the cause. I came across a website on the internet that shocked me into disbelief that I probably had poisoned my dog to death and didn’t even know it. Most dog foods are loaded with hidden poisons and other obsenities I still have a hard time grasping. I am going to give you the website address so you can read this report and learn what is really in commercial dog foods and you can make an educated decision like I did on which dog food to buy! I wish you all the best!

http://www.realdogfoodcomparisons.com/recommends/dogsecrets.php

My cat has irritable bowel syndrome and the vet has suggested Hills dry food for sensitive cats as a way forward to combat his diarrhoea. I just wondered if anyone else had any experience with cats with IBS and what they feed them as im worried my vet may be advising that brand as its the only one they sell! Price isn’t important, it just needs to be super bland! Many thanks!

I have done a raw food diet for my cats for nine years now. In my experience with a number of raw feeding Yahoo groups the problems with IBD in cats frequently resolves in a few days on a raw diet.

It is something you should look into. It is well worth the effort if it "cures" your cat. At the very least try some totally grain-free canned cat food as the grain is what causes the problem with cats. Wellness and Instincts cat food are mostly meat (Instincts has some vegetable matter).

The Hill’s precription diets are poor quality and they all use grains in their formulation as does most any dry food.

The fact that iguanas come to our houses although they are free, exotic animals living naturally in tropical habitats, mean of course that we need to take particular care of their daily diet. The iguana food that you give your pet is critical to both is health and happiness. Imagine yourself when living in a country with completely different eating habits than yours. You need to be able to provide to your animal what it needs in order to be healthy and happy.

Of course iguanas need to adjust to the less tropical conditions, but in any case, you have to provide them with foods that are close to what they eat in the wild. Caring of green iguanas is very important if you want to ensure their longevity, and is becoming easier now that they are popular as household pets. There are many experts who can recommend what to feed them as well as any special vitamins and, also, foods to avoid.

Iguanas should follow a good diet, because their life span depends heavily on it. Even if you take care of their cage, make sure they have enough amount of warmth and light, you need to take specific care to provide the appropriate iguana food and water, because if the diet is poor in nutritional content, then it won’t be your best friend for long.

Vegetables are the basis of the iguana’s diet, because they are rich in calcium and minerals that are absolutely necessary for their diet. Vets seem to agree that although iguanas are capable of eating animal proteins and meats, they don’t actually need it. In fact studies prove that some animal proteins are hard to process, and iguanas cannot really deal with that effectively, due to their specific digestive system.

Iguanas need to digest their food well, so cutting their food in small pieces is always essential. There are some particular kinds of food that are to be avoided completely, not only because they block their digestion, but also because they are rich in some toxins which are seriously damaging for iguanas. Such foods are spinach and beets or kale. Ice burg lettuce, while it may seem like a good food for your iguana, has poor nutritional value and should be avoided. Leafy greens like dandelion greens, collard greens, mustard greens and even green beans are ideal. You can also add in some spaghetti squash, sweet potato and raspberries if you like.

Keeping the iguana’s cage moist is essential, as iguanas have problems when dehydrated. Vets suggest also spraying the cage and even their food, regularly, because this is the best way to give them the amount of water and moist it is needed for their development, and most importantly their breathing system.

Iguanas should be fed on a daily basis, twice or according to your vet’s suggestions. Remember that they don’t chew their food but swallow it so you should chop their food to the appropriate sizes - using a food processor can help with this task.

Zig Gueller
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/iguana-food-what-you-feed-your-pet-is-critical-to-his-health-752541.html

With so many issues about commercial dog food, more and more pet owners are now switching to all natural homemade dog food. Homemade dog food is not only safe but also healthy. Choosing and preparing your own dog food are relatively easy if you know how. Here are some useful tips:

Before switching to all natural homemade dog food, it is best to consult your vet and get some advice. You also have to understand the healthy diet requirements of dogs with regards to their breeds, age and other factors. Generally, dogs need 40% protein, 30% starch and 30% fiber.

Slowly switch to all natural homemade dog food. A sudden change in your dog’s diet may result to an upset stomach and other digestive problems.

Choose healthy fresh lean meat for your dog. Meat is the basic component of protein requirements of your dog. An all natural homemade dog food may contain lean meat like turkey, chicken, beef and fish. Kidney, liver and other organ meat are also good for your dog. Cook the meat before feeding it to your dog. Although dogs are carnivores, it is best to cook meat to kill the bacteria that may cause health problems to your dog.

Another source of all natural homemade dog food is the addition of vegetables to your dogs’ diet. Vegetables act as antioxidants and a good source of nutrients and vitamins. You can add cooked corn, squash, peas and potatoes. Raw carrots and lettuce are also good for your dog.

You also have to make sure that your dog is well hydrated and there is plenty of water available for your dog. Avoid feeding your dog with table scraps; it is not a good habit to teach your dog to eat leftovers.

Switching to all natural homemade dog food is not only cheap but it also ensures your dog’s health and safety.

Get some healthy, well-balanced dog food recipes and start feeding your dog homemade food. Do you want to discover a step-by-step survival guide that makes your dog live a longer, healthier life, so you enjoy up to 8.3 more years of happiness & companionship than is statistically predicted? Visit Dogs’ Corner

Gerry Restrivera
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/how-to-choose-an-all-natural-homemade-dog-food-749576.html

It’s unbelievable what you’ll find in commercial cat food these days. In fact, I think it’s ridiculous to call it food at all. Commercial cat food consists mostly of synthetic fillers and grains because they are cheap. As a result of eating such low-quality food, your cat can develop urinary problems because the pH level of his urine is altered and the mineral content in his urine increases. If you want to give your cat food for urinary tract health, steer clear of commercial cat food.

Of all commercial cat food, dry food is the worst. It is grainy and can alter the pH of your cat’s urine, making it easier for bacteria to flourish in the urinary tract. It can also cause the formation of bladder stones because of its high magnesium content. If you want to keep your cat healthy, give him urinary tract health cat food.

You might be wondering what cat food for urinary tract health is. If you want to help your cat have a healthy urinary tract, give him raw, unprocessed food and homemade food. These foods contain no preservatives or artificial ingredients such as flavoring and coloring. You will also want to make sure he gets enough water to drink in order to flush out all of the harmful bacteria and keep his urine from thickening.

What else can you give your cat besides urinary tract health cat food? Cranberry juice and Vitamin C are very helpful in preventing and treating urinary tract problems. Cranberry juice prevents bacteria from adhering to the lining of the bladder and it acidifies the urine. Vitamin C is a natural anti-inflammatory and it strengthens bladder lining.

You may also want to sprinkle a homeopathic remedy into cat food for urinary tract health. Homeopathic remedies are very effective in treating and preventing urinary problems in cats. They are 100% safe and natural and help your cat maintain a healthy bladder, urinary tract, and urine flow.

When it comes to urinary tract health cat food that is free of artificial ingredients should be given to your cat on a regular basis. Don’t just wait until your cat starts to show symptoms of a problem to help him lead a healthier lifestyle. Make all natural, unprocessed food the centerpiece of his regular diet if you want to prevent problems in the future. The same goes for homeopathic remedies, which are effective as treatment but most effective as a preventive step.

Your goal? Take this information and use it to help you plan a healthy diet and lifestyle for your kitty. The hands down best way to treat and prevent urinary problems in cats is by giving them cat food for urinary tract health along with a homeopathic remedy. Make these steps a regular part of your cat’s routine to help him achieve optimal urinary tract health.

Ann Matthews
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/tips-on-giving-your-cat-food-for-urinary-tract-health-750056.html

Dog owners are now hesitant to feed their dogs with processed or commercial dog food due to recent reports and news about food contamination on commercial dog food causing illnesses and premature deaths of dogs. This is really scary that is why more and more pet owners are turning to healthy homemade dog food recipe to make sure they are feeding their dogs with healthy dog food.

It is a growing concern now to most pet owners that commercial dog food contains preservatives, harmful chemicals and made from poor-quality meat that could result to various diseases. News of rampant recalls of contaminated dog food due to numerous reports of kidney failures on animals leading to deaths has alarmed most pet owners to be cautious in feeding their pets with commercial dog food. Healthy homemade dog food recipe is the answer to avoid food poisoning and diseases.

Healthy homemade dog food recipe do not contain harmful chemicals or additives that will put your dog´s health at risk. Your dog will benefit more and will be healthier if you switch from commercial dog food to healthy homemade dog food recipe. You are sure that you are feeding your dog with fresh, high quality and healthy dog food recipe.

Before switching from commercial dog food to healthy homemade dog food recipe, it is recommended that you consult you vet to know the nutritional needs of your beloved canine friend and to discuss your new diet plans.

If you find it hard to create a healthy homemade dog food recipe, you can research the internet for healthy recipes or ask help from the experts on how to make healthy recipe for your dog. Putting a little extra time for the safety and health of your dog is not a waste of time; after all you love your pet and want to spend more years of companionship with your canine friend.

Do you want to discover a step-by-step survival guide that makes your dog live a longer, healthier life so you will enjoy more years of happiness and companionship with your dog? Start feeding your dog healthy homemade dog food recipe and increase your dog´s lifespan visit Dogs’ Corner

Gerry Restrivera
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/healthy-homemade-dog-food-recipe-749641.html

In the last decades of the 20th century, people were generally hoodwinked into believing that processed and prepared food was better for your health and that of your pets.

Happily, people are now realising that this isn’t the case. More and more people are looking for a healthy diet for themselves and their pets.

When you search for a healthy diet for your cat, you really can’t go past natural cat food. Nature does know best, despite the clamouring of the pet food manufacturers. Of course they clamour - it’s big business.

But it doesn’t mean that the clamouring is based on fact.

So how do you set about finding a natural cat food? You probably have certain criteria, such as:

• it must be easy as you’re busy
• it must be nutritionally complete
• it must satisfy your cat mentally as well as physically
• it must be realistically priced

As the demand increases, businesses will spring up everywhere that offer natural pet food. Some will indeed do their utmost to fulfil this honestly, but sadly, there will always be others who will cut corners on quality and truly natural cat food.

Who do you trust?

The only person you can really trust, when it comes down to it, is you!

But I don’t have the expertise, I hear you say.

No, you may not now. But you can learn. And learn quite fast. All you need to do is to follow natural laws.

Lets look at a wild cats diet first, as that’s the most natural cat food there is.

A cat will kill and immediately eat small animals up to about their own size. This can tell you five important facts:

• the food is very fresh
• the food is raw
• the food is warm
• the food contains bones
• the food is mostly muscle meat and bones, but there are small amounts of offal

I can hear questions forming in your mind - can you really feed cats raw meat? Doesn’t that contain harmful bacteria or parasites? Won’t the bones splinter and  pierce the intestinal tract?

You know, nature doesn’t get things wrong. It’s had a long time to perfect things. If the raw meat and bones in natural cat food created health problems, cats would have died out long ago. But we all know, that given the right conditions, wild or feral cat populations can grow very large.

So yes, raw meat is the healthiest and best natural cat food you can give your cat.

And no, raw bones won’t create problems. It’s cooked bones which can splinter and create all sorts of health issues. But cooked bones aren’t natural, so it’s logical that they have the potential to create mayhem.

And no, bacteria and worms are not a problem for cats.

So nature has got it right. Raw food is best!

Of course, it’s not that simple - nothing ever is, is it? You need to know the right balance, what to supplement and why, how many meals a day, what sort and size of bones are suitable, how to feed growing kittens and pregnant queens, how much offal and what kind, because you can get it wrong and then your cat can suffer the consequences.

And the big question on how to convert an adult cat to raw food - this can be quite a challenge. It’s not dissimilar to the concept of raising your kids on fast food, then telling them it’s all raw fruit and veggies from now on. You’re likely to have a riot on your hands!

However, once you get the hang of doing it yourself, it’s a doddle. And the best thing about it, is that the health of your cat will steadily improve to the best it’s ever been. And the spin off from that is much lower health professional fees.

Don’t you just love a win-win situation?

Madeleine Innocent
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/natural-cat-food-do-it-yourself-easily-and-quickly-750802.html

My dog has allergies. Tried other vet recommended things with no success. Now I want to make my dog’s food myself to see if that can help. I need a healthy recipe for dogs that is gluten and grain free. One that is good for dogs with allergies, and well balanced.

You could try feeding raw if the thought of raw animal carcasses don’t put you off. It is much cheaper than feeding commerical dog food and you know exactly what the dog is getting. Hopefully somebody will provide some links.

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