Whats In Your Dog Food – Diet
Whats In Your Dog Food
A. M. Wilmot
According to holistic veternarian Dr. Jane Bicks, the maximum life span of dogs is estimated to be around 25 to 30 years, yet the average dog generally lives no longer than about 13 to 14 years.
She says that this deficit is due largely to poor nutrition.
For example, canned food is about 75 to 78 percent moisture, which leaves very little room for nutrition.
In addition to containing what is generally considered the bottom of the barrel ingredients in terms of nutritional density, most conventional dog food products contain especially large amounts of sodium to make them palatable, as well as
dairy, by-products, chemical preservatives, artificial colors and other potentially harmful ingredients. The carbohydrate ratio is too high in some dog food brands as well, eventually leading to obesity, which is increasingly becoming a serious problem with dogs.
In fact, obesity is one of the greatest health concerns facing our dogs; it can cause unnecessary suffering and a shortened lifespan
Renowned research scientist Dr. Barry Sears believes that dog food should have about the same 30-30-40 ratio as the human Zone diet. This means a relatively small amount of carbohydrates. Not only do many dog food brands have a particulary large amount of carbohydrates, they are mostly grain based, which are exactly the ones the Zone diet tries to minimize.
Another problem, according to the USDA Agricultural service, is that mites often get into dog food pellets, which can cause a number of problems such as disease. They recommend keeping dog food cool and dry, and vacuuming in the places where the food is stored the food is stored a least once a week. In addition keep the are around the dish where the dog food is served clean.
Also, do not leave any dog food in your pets bowl on warm, humid days.
It should be noted that harder working dogs require more protein and fat in their diet to maintain stamina and good body form. A dog food that is complete and balanced and includes at least 26 percent protein and 1650 kilocalories of metabolizable energy per pound is ideal. During the seasons when dogs are not working, their energy requirements decrease. Feed less of the high calorie
food or change to a less nutrient-dense dog food.
Dr. Jane Bicks has been honored on many occasions by the veternary profession and is the author of several books inlcluding Thirty days to a healthier, happier dog and Dr. Janes Natural guide to a healthier, happier dog. She has been involved in many advisory boards including Canine Companions for independence and has served as the President of the Veterinary Medical association of New York City.
To find out more about her holistic food and other dog food nutrition facts, go to http://www.dog-food-nutrition.com/
About The Author
A. M. Wilmot is an author and researcher in the fields of human and pet health. For more info. go to http://www.dog-food-nutrition.com/
Whats The Truth Behind Your Finances – Debt Consolidation
Whats The Truth Behind Your Finances
Jay Ball
Between 15 - 20% of people in our country UK own there own businesses. This statistic is on the rise thanks to the incredible invention of the Internet. The staggering truth is that of these only 5% are genuinely financially free! You may well see lots of expensive cars driving on our roads and big houses inhabited by the seemingly wealthy, but these houses and cars are not yet paid for.
Never in our history has it been so easy to lend money. Banks and building societies are falling over backwards to lend us money. You can sign your life away to a 50-year mortgage these days if you choose! Banks and building societies are offering 125% mortgages to first time buyers and business is looking outwardly great.
The credit card companies also love today
Whats Wrong With Your Promotions – Site
Whats Wrong With Your Promotions
Larry Johnson
How many times have you been frustrated with your promotion efforts online
Lets face it...most folks working online are amateurs when it comes to promotion. They simply dont come to the internet prepared with the tools, experience and background in advertising and promotion.
The learning curve can be pretty steep when it comes to learning to promote effectively. There is a wealth of information and resouces availabe. In fact there are some many helpful sites and resources that it is very easy to become confused with the whole process.
Searching the internet for promotion resources provides you with lots of sites and gurus who will promise you the moon in exchange for your hard-earned dollars.
Finding a few dependable sites and trusted webmasters who will act as a mentor in your learning process is one good tactic to consider.
Personally, I have developed a small group of allies online with whom I can discuss problems, find answers and bounce my ideas off.
You will discover that the old adage, "Never get in a hurry to buy or sell.", is still true today. You can easily run out of money buying this and that amazing promotional gimmick, software, service or product.
There is plenty to buy online, but there are tons of fr*e resources available too.
While the learning curve for learning to promote effectively online is a steep one, you can do it with some determination and with little damage to your pocketbook by being selective in the resources you choose to use.
Where will your promotional efforts be one year from now Will you still be doing the same ol thing Or are you now ready to put into practice a plan of action that will bring you some great results
Best of luck with your promotional efforts.
Larry Johnson, cCopyright 2004
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