Feb2
Diet Reflects a Dog’s Health
Deciding what kind of dog food and dog treats are appropriate for your dog is as important as deciding what to feed your family. Reading ingredient labels to stay aware of recalls is necessary to insure your pet is receiving safe and healthy meals.
Recent recalls include peanut butter dog treats. Not all manufacturers were affected by this recall. Claudia’s Canine Cuisine and Northern Biscuit Company are examples of dog treat manufacturers whose products were not affected by the peanut butter recall. Thankfully the contaminated peanut butter products were taken off the shelves and the recall is over.
Age and lack of exercise can cause a dog to gain too much weight. A healthy dog’s weight should reflect the build and size of the animal. Too much extra weight puts strains on organs and joints. Solid Gold Holistique Blendz is an example of a dog food appropriate for older and overweight dogs. Senior Dogs with pancreatic or kidney issues that require low levels of protein and fat and overweight dogs needing a low calorie diet will enjoy a delicious blend of ingredients including sesame and salmon oil, oatmeal, apples and cranberries.
Diabetes also affects dogs and requires special care to keep glucose levels in an appropriate range. High fiber diets are recommended for diabetic dogs. The added fiber slows the digestion of carbohydrates and regulates breaking down the carbs.
Many aging dogs and large breed dogs like a Labrador Retriever, Gordon Setter, Irish Setter and Great Dane suffer from arthritis. Arthritis symptoms may increase with age or develop the joint pain and stiffness during old age. Dogswell Happy Hips dog treats with Glucosamine & Chondroitin are not only nutritious all natural chicken breasts, but also scientifically formulated to help maintain the physical condition of a dog’s joints.
In addition to wheat, corn and soy, dogs can also be allergic to proteins. Chicken and beef are frequent causes of protein allergies. In the past Veterinarians recommended serving lamb dog food, now fish, duck and rabbit are popular non allergen protein vet choices. Rice, potatoes and yams are recommended carbohydrate choices for dogs with grain allergies.
Pinnacle Holistic Trout & Sweet Potato Dry Formula with Essential Vitamins & Minerals with added Probiotics and all natural ingredients including Trout, Oatmeal, Herring Meal, Oat Flour, Canola, Sweet Potato, Calcium Carbonate and Flax Seed is meal full of protein and complex carbohydrates. A good choice for dogs with food allergies.
Caring for your dog from puppy to senior is an educational process. During each stage there are nutritional requirements that need to be met so your dog will be healthy and have the wonderful life every dog deserves!
Making your mind up what kind of dog food and dog treats are appropriatefor your dog is as vital as selecting what to feed your family. Joanne Gallagher is an authority on canine nutrition and recommends browsing to Jake’s Dog House for nutritious dog treats that are not only nutritious, but fun for your dog.
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