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PET NUTRITION

Description: Pet Nutrition
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Types and Symptoms
Questions to ask an expert
General Tips
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Description
Since good nutrition is the foundation of good health, it is important to feed your pet not only food that provides the appropriate nutrients, but a diet is geared toward the breed of the animal and its size. Though in the wild dogs are basically carnivores (eaters of meat), they have become omnivores (eaters of plant and animal) since being domesticated. Cats on the other hand are strict carnivores – they must have meat to survive.

Statistical studies show the following:
In the United States obesity in both dogs, cats and birds has been progressively increasing Studies have shown that poor nutrition is a major factor in obesity which greatly increases the risk of many ailments including heart disease and arthritis.

Symptoms
Nutritional deficiencies are often the cause of chronic ailments in pets.
In dogs and cats
  • Weight loss
  • Dull dry hair coat
  • Diarrhea

In birds
• Poor fertility and hatchability
• Decreased life span

Questions to ask the expert
  • How many years experience have you had advising on pet nutrition
  • What is your success rate in maintaining pet health through recommended diet
  • Do you treat all breeds and types of animals
  • After you prescribe a certain mode of eating do you recommend home feeding or commercially prepared foods
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General Tips
  • Choose whether you will prepare foods at home or purchase ones ready made before you choose the health care provider who will devise a diet plan for your pet. It is important that your pet’s nutritionist recommends a diet that is feasible for you to follow.
  • The nutrition of the pet is based on its breed and size. Please note that in the wild a carnivore’s diet is high in animal protein, low in fiber and very low in complex carbohydrates
  • When feeding birds, you must realize that each breed of bird needs to be fed differently.
The best diet for the domesticated seed-eating birds consists of specially formulated foods in pellet form, fruits and vegetables, and at times a treat. However, there are breeds of birds that feed on insects and invertebrates, while others eat fruit, seeds, nuts and nectar.
  • Make sure your pet gets enough water
  • Do not give your pet raw egg –it may interfere with the metabolism of key nutrients
  • Give your cat the essential amino acid Taurine

Products & Services
• Royal Coat For Pets Pet Supplement - 8 fl. oz.
Ark Naturals Royal Coat provides your pet with the necessary supplemental amounts of Omega-6 (Borage Oil) and Omega-3 (Fish Oil) missing from Commercial pet foods that help to maintain a shiny, healthy coat.
• Lafebers Nutri-Berries, Cockatiel Food,12.5 oz. Tub
• Pet Promise Daily Health, Nutrition for Adult Cats and Kittens (14-lb bag)
• Newman's Own Organics Adult Dog Chicken Formula Dry Dog Food (25-lb bag)

BOOKS & Publications
  • Whole Pet Diet: Eight Weeks to Great Health for Dogs And Cats (Paperback)
  • Pet Food Nation: The Smart, Easy, and Healthy Way to Feed Your Pet Now (Paperback)
  • Super Nutrition for Animals! (Birds Too!): Healthy Advice for Dogs, Cats, Horses and Birds (Paperback)
  • The Healthy Bird Cookbook: A Lifesaving Nutritional Guide and Recipe Collection (Hardcover)

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