There is no scientific evidence to justify why garlic or brewer’s yeast would ever be effective in preventing fleas. Some people swear this works because their pet does not seem to attract fleas. Any therapeutic effect attributed to brewer’s yeast is entirely coincidental as the same pet owners will discover when their pet eventually does […]
Category: Nutrition for Pets
Information on Nutrition for Pets
Is Table Scraps Important For A Balanced Diet?
To provide a balanced diet, all you need is to feed a quality pet food your pet enjoys. Some pet owners prefer to prepare a homemade diet instead of a commercial pet food. If this is your choice, consult with your veterinarian for nutritional guidelines and tips. Table scraps are unnecessary for nutrition unless they […]
A pet’s diet must be varied to prevent boredom
Our pets are fortunate in that they need not be concerned with balancing their own diets or with the psychosocial pressures of food as we are. They do not need variety in their diet if they are fed quality commercial foods that meet their individual nutritional requirements. The only reason to introduce variety is to […]
Excessive water intake should not be permitted.
Many medical disorders can trigger an increase in thirst. Water restriction in a pet that drinks excessively could have severe consequences if, for example, it is an undiagnosed diabetic. The magnitude of thirst also varies with temperature, activity and the quality of foods. Food that is high in sugar or salt or that contains little […]
Dogs must chew on bones as part of their diet.
Although bones contain essential minerals required by dogs and cats, these elements are provided in the safer form of bone meal iii pet food. Pets derive great satisfaction from chewing on bones. Chewing on hard objects strengthens muscles in the head and neck and provides a challenging recreational activity. Chewing can help to minimize the […]
Dry Food prevents dental problems.
There is no evidence that eating dry food will prevent tooth or gum disease in either dogs or cats. Some pets eat exclusively canned or semimoist food and develop few dental problems. Others fed strictly dry kibble diets can have problems such as tartar buildup (dental “calculi”) on tooth surfaces (and under the gum line), […]
Pet Foods labeled as “natural” or “health Food” is better quality.
The use of terms that declare a food product to be more “natural” than others is the subject of ongoing controversy even in foods marketed for human consumption. Health foods are not necessarily of superior quality. In some cases, they may even be inferior to foods that are not additionally proclaimed as natural or healthful. […]
Pet Food labels reliably determine your pet’s daily rood intake.
The best way to determine how much to feed your pet is to look at your pet. If your pet is gaining weight, you should increase daily exercise and cut back on its food intake. If it is losing weight von should increase calorie intake. Use the package label as a guideline only. If there […]