How to Choose a Superior Pet Food

I am all about recycling, but I recently learned something in regards to recycling that turned my stomach. I always had an idea that commercial animal food wasn't all that great. I assumed that it had scrap meat pieces, rice, wheat, corn, and other vegetables. Then you would have the ingredients to help hold it together, artificial color (why I don't know, they say dogs are color blind) and of course all the other additives that for some reason the government thinks we need. I mean what else could there possible be? OK, here's the kicker. *Corn Syrup & Sugar--My dog needs this as ... Read Full Story

Choosing a weight loss formula is of utmost importance for the health of your dog. Many of the foods on the market that profess "weight loss" leave much to be desired--they are usually "low fat" and lacking in nutritional value. Your dog may lose weight--but at what price? his energy level? lack of luster and shine of his coat? Well, a weight loss formula need not be a challenge or leave your dog listless. It is possible to select a quality weight loss food. Look for the following: *high quality proteins for muscle maintenance during weight loss *vitamins and chelated minerals for optimum nutrition ... Read Full Story

America is an obese and overweight nation. Facts are in---overweight is not good for your health! We've all seen the weight charts---ideal weight range for your height, age and sex. But.......how do you know if your dog is overweight!?! IDEAL WEIGHT **easy to feel ribs without excessive fat covering **viewed from the side--belly tucks in **viewed from above--a noticeable waist in front of hips OVERWEIGHT **difficult to feel ribs **viewed from side--belly has minimal or no tuck **viewed from above--no waist is visible in front of hips I have a border collie who tends to go up and down with regard to a healthy ... Read Full Story

Some folks cook for their dogs and feed them a homemade diet exclusively. While this sounds great, there is a potential problem. A homemade diet is not totally balanced nutrition especially when it comes to minerals such as calcium, manganese, etc. When a dog is fed, albeit wholesome hand-made food only, without the proper balance and minerals, diseases can begin and flourish. IF you among those that feed raw or homemade, please go to the following website for help to balance your pet's diet: www.petdiets.com These folks will assist you in making sure that the proper minerals are included for health. Lynda Brooks www.goodfood4pets.com ... Read Full Story

Many people are still on the "no carb" / "low carb" idea for healthy eating. Well, dogs need carbs for energy. There are NO studies to show that dogs don't need carbohydrates. Carbs give energy without adding additional fat --I am talking specifically about dry food. Even the wolf (which scientists use as a reference point as a relative of the dog) who only eats protein (prey)--but, the prey eaten usually has a stomach full of grass, berries, etc (carbs!) Carbs are not the bad guy! Poor quality nutritional food is the bad guy! Lynda Brooks www.goodfood4pets.com http://goodfood4pets.com Read Full Story