Feb. 8th marks the two year anniversary of playboy model and reality T.V. superstar Anna Nicole Smith’s tragic death. But we here at Only for Pet Lovers have found a beacon of light to shine on what became a heartbreaking ending to a sparkling career.
Her four beloved dogs Sugar Pie, a black toy poodle; Marilyn, a white Maltese; and two S... Read more
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we have to leave it while we go on vacation. We Fret. We would never do anything to harm our pet. You would love to think that the dog food that you buy for your dog would be they very best that the manufacturer could possible make. If this was only so!!! Some dog manufactures are deliberately using inferior contents in your pets food to increase profits. It’s time you knew what you can do to protect your dog and save money as well. You need to know what your dog’s diet should consist of. Then you can make wise decisions. Your dog’s diet should consist of vitamins and minerals. These can be supplemented, though natural is best. Your dog needs 45 nutrients to properly function The major groups of these are; vitamins, proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Minerals and ample supply of water. These nutrients have to be in balance and in the correct amounts, so they are easily absorbed by the body. Unfortunately, when we buy pre-prepared dog food, we can’t rely on the manufactures to care enough what we feed our pets. Although some products are supposedly protected by the FDA (Federal Drug Agency) they aren’t closely monitored and some manufactures are decidedly dishonest with their pet food products. Some have even used dead and diseased animals - sometimes even dead dogs to supplement their products. I’m afraid it’s down to you to protect little "Timmy". What to feed your dog. Remember that your dog is a carnivore and its diet should consist mainly of meat and to a lesser extent, grains and vegetables. The packaging on dog food labels should tell you about how much protein there is in the product but, it won’t tell you where the protein comes from!!! Besides meat from animals like, beef, lamb and chicken. They also obtain them from other sources such as: grains ,wheat and soy. Dead and diseased animals should never be used period! Ingredients by definition should be listed in order of amounts in descending order. You should see meat in the first five listings. Any less than that, and your not giving your dog enough protein . Give this product a swerve. Your dog needs carbohydrates for energy but not as much as humans. If your dog has too much carbohydrate in its diet, its food will take a longer time to digest, which leads to an over production of gas and will make it’s droppings very smelly. Don’t blame the dog, own up… Too much carbohydrates can lead to gum disease, so cut down on grains accordingly. There are two kinds of fats. Saturated (from animals) and polyunsaturated which comes from vegetables? Your dog needs both and should be taken together to supply vital essential fatty acids (EFA) that’s needed to maintain your dogs health. If your dog doesn’t receive enough fat in its diet it will have low levels of energy and could suffer from heart problems, obesity and skin infections. Vitamins are essential for the release of nutrients to your dog’s body. There are two kinds of vitamins. Your dog needs both. They are water-soluble and fat soluble-vitamins. These can be lost in the manufacturing process and may need to be supplemented. Vitamin B and vitamin C are particularly prone to the manufacturing process.
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