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Making The Switch To High Fiber Dog Food

April 23, 2010

Dogs are put on high fiber dog food diets for a few different reasons, but most often it is to help with digestive and intestinal problems. Of course all pet foods contain at least some fiber, and some contain far more than others, and from much healthier sources. Regular brands of commercial dog food typically contain fewer than 4% crude fiber, but those specifically formulated with additional sources of fiber will contain a minimum of 10%.

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Commercial Dog Food Can Be Dangerous – Is Your Dog Food Safe?

March 19, 2010

While most of us don’t think about what goes into pet food, we should. That’s because the ingredients in your dog’s food could cause illness and even death. We can’t trust manufacturers to take care of our pets, because there aren’t a lot of well enforced rules about the ingredients and processing for pet food.

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How To Make Your Own Homemade Dog Food

January 22, 2010

The safety of commercial dog foods has been called into question on varied occasions over the years and generally when walking down the pet food aisle of the local foodstuff you might find yourself wondering if the food you buy for your beloved furry friend will be the one that’s toxic this time. It’s a roulette spin and also the stakes might simply be too high. Several pet owners are deciding to organize meals for his or her pets instead. However, how do you make certain that the meals you make for your dog are nutritious and balanced?

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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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Commercial Dog Food Can Be Dangerous – Is Your Dog Food Safe?

September 12, 2009

What you don’t know could be bad for your dog, causing illness and even death. Most of us don’t pay a lot of attention to what we feed our pets, trusting manufacturer labeling to be accurate and regulations to be followed. The truth is that there really aren’t very many rules about what can and can’t go into dog food.

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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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Four Tips For Selecting Natural Dog Food

August 24, 2009

There has been a lot of concern over different kinds of dog food. Various recalls and consumer complaints have shown that not all commercially sold dog food are good for dogs. This has led a lot of people to consider giving their pets natural dog food. There are, however, a couple of things to keep in mind when choosing natural food for your dog.

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