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Making Your Own Dog Food: Food That Is The Healthiest For Your Dog

August 19, 2011

Are there any dogs who would not want to eat dog food made fresh and natural? Dog food that is made from homemade ingredients, the healthiest dog food, from dog food recipes? There are no better food that a dog can eat than homemade dog food, because it is the healthiest way we can get good nutrition to our beloved pets. As soon as owners realize completely what dog food manufacturers are putting into those bags and cans, they also realize that it is that very food that is causing our dogs to get sick and develop diseases.

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Homemade Dog Food Recipes For Your Dog

August 11, 2011

It has only been in the last hundred years or so that people have believed that dogs can not survive without packaged dog food. Many feel that we should only be feeding our dogs “quality” canned or packaged food, and that it would actually be harmful to give our dogs scraps from our own home-cooked meals. But dogs have lived off of the scraps of humans for thousands of years, and therefore their digestive systems have adapted to that kind of diet.

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Dog Food Ingredients-What Is Really Important To Feed Your Dog

February 3, 2010

All of us all prefer the best for our pets, so dog food ingredients would certainly stay next to the greatest on the list. However , what exactly is within manufactured dog food? The latest pet food recall added to our list of concerns.

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Dog Food Recipes And The B.A.R.F. Philosophy

November 27, 2009

As pet owners we are constantly looking for the best diet that would provide the proper dog food nutrition. Most dog owners today have chosen to feed their pets a commercial dog food brand believing that this will provide the necessary nutrients their pets need. Raw dog food diets, however, are gaining popularity. Dog owners and breeders who use the B.A.R.F. diet have testified to its effectiveness in keeping their animals in good health and disease free.

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How To Interpret Dog Food labels

November 20, 2009

AAFCO stands for the Association Of American Feed Control Officials. This association is responsible for setting the standards and guidelines for the commercial production of pet foods. AAFCO tests the ingredients used and applies a minimum nutritional value that pet food manufacturers must follow. Having this minimum value however, allows for much interpretations to the standards, making the quality of the food produced less than desirable. The AAFCO stamp of approval on a label of dog food just means that the food meets minimum requirements.

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Dog Food Ingredients: Why Isn’t A Meat Just A Meat?

September 17, 2009

So many of the dog foods available to us today try to lure you in by telling us about the great quality of the meat, grains, and vegetables they use. Can you believe them? To find out, you have to read the dog food ingredients list. But beware, they are tricky to navigate.

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Dog Not Eating All Of A Sudden? Possible Causes and Solutions

September 6, 2009

Most people have no idea how stressful it can be to have a dog that won’t eat. To quickly get your dog eating again, you must first determine whether the problem of your dog not eating is physical or psychological.

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What Are Premium Dog Foods?

September 5, 2009

What are premium dog foods and are they really any better for my dog than your garden variety dog foods? How can you tell what a premium dog food is? Is it listed on the bag somewhere? Is it more expensive? What makes a premium dog food premium?

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Help! How Do You Read Your Dog Food Ingredients Label?

August 31, 2009

Why do you need to understand your dog food ingredients label? Because what you don’t know about what is in your pet’s food could actually be harming your beloved dog! You think you are feeding your dog food for optimal health, when in fact, you might be poisoning him.

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