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		<title>Dog Food Conspiracy Review</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Information on the the popular dog food secrets report, plus many more articles on dog health topics. Must read for those interested in dog food secrets.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.ultimatedogfoodsecrets.com/recommends/dogfood"><img class="alignright" title="Dog Food Secrets" src="http://www.ultimatedogfoodsecrets.com/images/200x219mainbook3d.gif" alt="Dog Food Secrets" width="200" height="219" /></a>As a new pet owner, or a longtime friend, you will want to do all the right things for your dog so he or she can be a happy, healthy dog. Dog Food Conspiracy Review will be your guideline on everything you need to know about dog food conspiracies.</p>
<p>Dog Food Conspiracy  gives lots of great recipes and advice. The top rated recipes from this book feature the 6 best grains, the 8 best fruit snacks and the leanest types of protein to feed your dog, but this is just a sampling of what you will see inside this exclusive report.</p>
<p>The info in the book can be a bit shocking, especially if you feed your dog commercial dog food. If your dog is suffering from constant illness, lack of energy or is losing hair, then this book is for you. A simple change in diet can be all that is needed.</p>
<p>With all the fillers, chemicals and additives in some commercial dog food it comes as no surprise that a homemade meal for your dog is the healthier choice.</p>
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<p>Here are some points outlined in the Dog Food Secrets report:</p>
<p><strong>1. </strong>Most commercial dog foods are killing your dogs, because of all the byproducts, high calories, and chemical additives. You would not want to eat it so, why should your dog.</p>
<p><strong>2. </strong>The information outlined in Dog Food Conspiracy could save you hundreds of dollars in dog food costs and veterinary bills.</p>
<p><strong>3.</strong> By implementing the information detailed in the Dog Food Conspiracy Package you could possibly increase the lifespan of your dog by up 8 years or longer.</p>
<p><strong>4. </strong>Most commercial dog foods are garbage and some contain at least 6 deadly chemicals that have been banned from human foods.</p>
<p><strong>5. </strong>An in depth guideline on how to choose the right food for yourdog, how to feed your dog correctly for its weight and activity and how to best care for your pet.</p>
<p><strong>6.</strong> Plus over 50 dog lovin’ recipes, including nutritional information, and serving sizes.</p>
<p>We went into this Dog Food Secrets review somewhat skeptical of the high praise it has received from others, but walked away happily converted. The book looks, sounds, and the recipes are simpler than any other offer we have found on the market, and it has more information on each recipe to boot. It will keep even the pickiest dog happy and healthy for years to come.</p>
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		<title>Safe Dog Food</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 03:33:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With all of the recent recalls on tainted pet food, many families are wondering how they can be sure they are buying safe dog food for their pets. While there is no way to guarantee that the pet foot you are bringing home will always be safe, there are few things you can do to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.ultimatedogfoodsecrets.com/recommends/dogfood"><img class="alignright" title="Safe Dog Food" src="http://www.ultimatedogfoodsecrets.com/images/257x112mini-banner.gif" alt="Safe Dog Food" width="257" height="112" /></a>With all of the recent recalls on tainted pet food, many families are wondering how they can be sure they are buying safe dog food for their pets. While there is no way to guarantee that the pet foot you are bringing home will always be safe, there are few things you can do to try and ensure you are making good choices for your pet.</p>
<p>One way to make sure you are giving your pet safe dog food is to prepare the food yourself from scratch. Many pet owners have started to prepare meals at home for their dogs and find this to be a great way to feed their dogs. By preparing your pets food you know exactly what is in the meal.</p>
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<p>You can choose healthy ingredients and make sure your dog will always get a nutritious and balanced meal. While this may take a little more time than simply scooping dinner out of a bag, it can be well worth the effort. You pet will be healthier and live a longer and happier life.</p>
<p>If you decide to make you own dog food, you can buy many of the ingredients in bulk and prepare a series of meals for your dog at the same time. You can then freeze the extra meals and warm them up later to serve to your pet.</p>
<p>This helps you save on both time and expense and still offers you the convenience that commercial dog foods provide. If you do decide to make your own dog food, be sure to check with your veterinarian first to make sure your dog will be fine with the new food regiment.</p>
<p>They may suggest adding certain nutritional supplements to the meal to make sure your dog gets all the vitamins and minerals they need.</p>
<p>If you do use commercial food, one way to make sure you have safe dog food is to stick with a name brand. Even though store brands may be cheaper, they don’t have the same quality control as a larger brand might. Using a brand of dog food that is an established name that you recognize can help make sure you choose safe dog food for your pets.</p>
<p>Another good idea is to check the labels on the dog food cans. The ingredients must be on the labels and will be listed in order of volume. The first items will make up a larger portion of the food and you want to try to find dog food that has meat or grains listed first. If you see by-products or chemicals listed as the top ingredients you might want to move to another brand.</p>
<p>Finally, you can visit the website of AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials). They are an organization that helps to set the standards for healthy dog food and will approve brands that meet these standards.</p>
<p>Any dog food that has received this approval will have an AAFCO logo on the can or bag to let you know that it is a safe dog food. Buying products that have been approved by AAFCO can help you improve your odds of selecting a safe dog food for your pet.</p>
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		<title>Natural Dog Health</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 03:27:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is a growing concern that some of the commercially produced dog foods present a risk to your dog’s long-term health. The reasons for this are that many of these foods contain large amounts of chemicals used for flavor and preservation and that consuming these over their lives may lead to health problems for your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.ultimatedogfoodsecrets.com/recommends/dogfood"><img class="alignright" title="Natural Dog Health Report" src="http://www.ultimatedogfoodsecrets.com/images/200x219mainbook3d.gif" alt="Natural Dog Health Report" width="200" height="219" /></a>There is a growing concern that some of the commercially produced dog foods present a risk to your dog’s long-term health. The reasons for this are that many of these foods contain large amounts of chemicals used for flavor and preservation and that consuming these over their lives may lead to health problems for your pet.</p>
<p>Choosing a natural dog health approach to feeding your pet will allow you to avoid these problems and will lead to a longer and healthier life for your dog.</p>
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<p>One of the main problems with most commercial dog foods is that they contain ingredients that your dog would not consume if they had the choice. Many of these ingredients are actually left over materials from other food processing activities and would have been discarded as waste in the years before the commercial dog food industry was born.</p>
<p>In fact to get a pet to eat these ingredients the pet food has to have flavorings added to mask the taste of many of the ingredients. Also, to give the food a longer shelf life preservatives are added to the food to help avoid it spoiling. All of these additives do nothing to help with the nutrition of the food and are really not great things for your dog to be consuming long-term.</p>
<p>Natural dog health foods in contrast are full of nutrition and are something that you’re dog will love to eat. These pet foods can either be prepared by you for your dog, or are even sold as complete meals that are ready to serve.</p>
<p>The prepared meals are a little more expensive than the standard commercial dog food and this slight increase in price reflects the better ingredients that are found in the food. A major advantage to putting your dog on a natural dog health diet is that their meals won’t include all of the chemicals that are found in commercial dog foods.</p>
<p>A natural dog health diet will also supply a better nutritional balance for your dog’s meals. The reason for this is that even if the commercial dog food you are considering for your pet uses some natural dog health ingredients, many of them have been drained of much of their nutrition by the preparation and packaging process.</p>
<p>To create the dry food shapes, the ingredients have to be heated to a very high temperature and this will cause many of the nutrients and enzymes to leech out of the food being prepared. So even if a particular ingredient is on the can or bag, you’re dog is still not getting all the nutrition from it that it should.</p>
<p>Another popular natural dog health diet plan that is relatively new is a raw food diet. This type of diet uses all raw and uncooked ingredients and provides many of the same foods that your dog would normally eat in the wild. A dog’s digestive system has a unique ability to process these raw foods very well and consuming them raw ensures that they will get the maximum nutritional benefit from the foods.</p>
<p>These meals can either be made by the pet owner or are sold as frozen meals that can be used when needed.</p>
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		<title>Natural Dog Foods</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 03:23:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over the years many pet owners have switched from regular commercial brands to natural dog foods for their pets. Most of them do this for the health benefits these natural dog foods provide and they feel better knowing that their dogs are not eating unwanted fillers, preservatives and other food additives. Natural dog foods may [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.ultimatedogfoodsecrets.com/recommends/dogfood"><img class="alignright" title="Natural Dog Food Report" src="http://www.ultimatedogfoodsecrets.com/images/257x112mini-banner.gif" alt="Natural Dog Food Report" width="257" height="112" /></a>Over the years many pet owners have switched from regular commercial brands to natural dog foods for their pets. Most of them do this for the health benefits these natural dog foods provide and they feel better knowing that their dogs are not eating unwanted fillers, preservatives and other food additives. Natural dog foods may cost a little more than regular commercial brands but can help your pet live a longer and healthier life.</p>
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<p>Most commercial pet foods are made up of ingredients that you pet would not eat if given the choice. Many of these ingredients are byproducts of other food processing and are added to pet food as fillers. Once these have been added to the food it has to be further flavored to cover most pet’s natural inclination to avoid eating the food.</p>
<p>They would much rather eat what you are eating and natural dog foods allow them to do this. These types of pet foods are prepared with all natural ingredients and contain a minimum of preservatives. They are made from the same types of foods that you would enjoy eating and mostly contain real grains, vegetables, fruits and good portions of meat, chicken or fish.</p>
<p>One way to see the benefits of natural dog foods over commercial dog foods is to simply compare the labels. These labels are required on the food, and list the ingredients in order of their volume in the food. When you compare the labels you will soon notice that the natural dog foods have meat, vegetables and fruits listed on top of the list. The commercial brands have a list of chemicals and byproducts in most cases and this is what your pet is eating.</p>
<p>Choosing a natural food can also help you treat certain digestive or nutritional issues with your pet. Natural dog foods are easier to digest for your dog and will help them to avoid many of the skin and shedding issues associated with some commercial foods.</p>
<p>These natural dog foods are sold in a variety of ways and which one you select really depends on your dog and the advice of your veterinarian. Most people choose either the dry kibble food or the wet canned food. There are varieties of this style of food that is made for dogs of all ages and sizes.</p>
<p>A fairly recent innovation in the natural pet food category is frozen pet food. There has been a huge surge with this type of frozen natural dog food in recent years and many people feel that this type of food provides the perfect diet for their pets.</p>
<p>This pet food is kept frozen until mealtime and then either thawed to room temperature or cooked slightly before serving to your dog. This type of frozen dog food has all raw ingredients and many pet owners feel that this type of food is closer to a dog’s natural diet in the wild.</p>
<p>Whichever style of natural dog foods you choose, you can find a product to suit your dog’s nutritional needs. Using a natural food will help your dog avoid many of the chemical additives found in commercial foods and lead a healthier life.</p>
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		<title>Natural Dog Diet</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 03:17:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With concerns over dog food safety, many pet owners are turning to a natural dog diet that they can serve their dogs. These types of diets allow the pet owner to control what is added to the pet’s meals and guarantee they won’t be harming their pet with their food.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.ultimatedogfoodsecrets.com/recommends/dogfood"><img class="alignright" title="Natural Dog Diet Report" src="http://www.ultimatedogfoodsecrets.com/images/200x219mainbook3d.gif" alt="Natural Dog Diet Report" width="200" height="219" /></a>With concerns over dog food safety, many pet owners are turning to a natural dog diet that they can serve their dogs. These types of diets allow the pet owner to control what is added to the pet’s meals and guarantee they won’t be harming their pet with their food.</p>
<p>The other advantage of a natural dog diet is that many of the ingredients used are foods that you may be buying already for your family and this can help lower the cost of these meals.</p>
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<p>Many people that read about a natural dog diet plan are initially confused because the prevailing trend over the years has been to use commercial mass-produced dog food. While this type of dog food is convenient, it is really not the best diet for your pet.</p>
<p>Many of these commercial dog foods contain a large amount of fillers and preservatives that are not something you really want your dog to eat. Also, many of the commercial foods use very little meat products or vegetables which are essential to your dog getting the nutrients they require.</p>
<p>Another problem with many of these commercial dog foods, especially the dry brands, are their preparation can rob them of many of their natural nutrients and benefits. To create these dry food pellets the ingredients in the food have to be heated to very high temperatures as part of the manufacturing process.</p>
<p>This high heat kills many of the enzymes that occur naturally in the food. While this may seem like a good thing, your pet relies on ingesting these very enzymes to help their digestive system break down the food. If they don’t get them along with the food, their digestive system must work harder to break down and process the food they are eating.</p>
<p>This taxes their system and can lead to problems as they age. By feeding your dog a natural dog diet you can ensure that they get these essential nutrients and enzymes along with their food for the best health they can have.</p>
<p>Because you are preparing the food at home, you can also make adjustments for any allergies or other health issues that need to be addressed with your dog. You can easily correct for certain illnesses that your dog is suffering through by adding a particular food to their diet to help them through it.</p>
<p>You veterinarian can suggest the best natural dog diet for a particular dog illness and then you can prepare the meal for your dog with this in mind.</p>
<p>There are a wide variety of recipes available on the web for a natural dog diet and they provide a good mix of meals for your pet. All of them are easy to prepare and can usually be made with ingredients you are already buying as part of your weekly trip to the food store. You can even choose to buy some of the ingredients in bulk and make a few of these meals at the same time and freeze them for use later.</p>
<p>This way you can simply take one out of the freezer, pop it in the microwave and serve it to your pet. This gives you the benefit of a natural dog diet with the convenience of a commercial dog food.</p>
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		<title>Making Dog Food</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 03:10:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Making dog food from scratch can be fun and is a healthy alternative to using commercial products to feed your dog. Preparing the meal yourself allows you to control the ingredients and ensure that your dog gets only the best food possible. It also allows you to carefully balance calories and nutrition to accommodate for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.ultimatedogfoodsecrets.com/recommends/dogfood"><img class="alignright" title="Learn How To Make Your Own Dog Food" src="http://www.ultimatedogfoodsecrets.com/images/257x112mini-banner.gif" alt="Learn How To Make Your Own Dog Food" width="257" height="112" /></a>Making dog food from scratch can be fun and is a healthy alternative to using commercial products to feed your dog. Preparing the meal yourself allows you to control the ingredients and ensure that your dog gets only the best food possible. It also allows you to carefully balance calories and nutrition to accommodate for allergies or the special dietary needs of your pet.</p>
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<p>Over the years preparing meals for our pets has fallen out of favor as our lives have become busier and we look for quicker alternatives at mealtime. Commercial dog foods provide a fast and easy way to feed our pets and will last a long time once opened. This convenience comes at a price as more and more studies have shown the long-term effects of some of these commercial brands.</p>
<p>The reason for this concern is that many of the commercial brands have a lot of chemical additives to help them taste better and last longer. None of these are especially good for our pets and can actually cause them harm if consumed over a long period of time. Making dog food yourself for your pet allows you to avoid these problems and ensure your pet stays healthy.</p>
<p>Another advantage to making dog food at home is that you can actually save money over buying commercial brands if you plan your meals correctly. Many of the same ingredients used for your family’s meals can be used for your dog’s meals as well and this allows you to prepare them at the same time.</p>
<p>You can treat your pet as just another member of your family and have them eat at the same time your family is enjoying their meal. You even have the option of preparing several meals at once for your dog and freezing them for later use. When you are ready to use these meals, you can simply warm them up in the microwave and serve your dog a really healthy meal in a few minutes.</p>
<p>Making dog food yourself also allows you to tailor the meals to your personal dietary preferences. If you have chosen to avoid meat as part of a vegetarian diet, you can keep this in mind when making dog food for your pet and prepare their meals accordingly. Even though you can’t avoid meat or chicken completely, you can still create meals for them that use less of these ingredients than store bought alternatives.</p>
<p>When considering preparing meals for your pet you need to check with your veterinarian to be sure they are comfortable with switching to this type of diet. Most pets are fine with meals made at home, but it’s always a good idea to check. Your veterinarian can also suggest foods that you should include in your pets diet based on their health and foods to avoid for any possible allergies they may have.</p>
<p>Even if you do a good job of balancing calories and nutrition, your veterinarian may suggest certain supplements that you can add when making dog food that will ensure your dog gets all the vitamins and minerals they need for a long and healthy life.</p>
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		<title>Make Your Own Dog Food</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some dog owners have started to feed their dogs with food that they have prepared themselves instead of commercial dog food for the health benefits. It is easy to make your own dog food and is actually better for your dog as well. Because you can control the ingredients, you know exactly what your pet [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.ultimatedogfoodsecrets.com/recommends/dogfood"><img class="alignright" title="Learn How To Make Your Own Dog Food" src="http://www.ultimatedogfoodsecrets.com/images/200x219mainbook3d.gif" alt="Learn How To Make Your Own Dog Food" width="200" height="219" /></a>Some dog owners have started to feed their dogs with food that they have prepared themselves instead of commercial dog food for the health benefits. It is easy to make your own dog food and is actually better for your dog as well. Because you can control the ingredients, you know exactly what your pet is eating and can be sure they are getting the best meal possible for a long and healthy life.</p>
<p>If you look carefully at the ingredients on most commercial dog foods you would notice many things that are included in the food that you don’t recognize. Even though you would see familiar things like meat, chicken, wheat and other natural foods, there would also be a wide range of chemical flavorings, binding agents and preservatives in the food.</p>
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<p>None of these are especially healthy for your dog and are added to the food to either make it taste better, or to give it a longer shelf life. A multitude of studies have shown that many of these chemical additives can have negative long-term impacts on your dog’s life. If you make your own dog food you can avoid feeding your dog these chemicals and allow them to enjoy a more natural diet than these commercial dog foods provide.</p>
<p>The reasons many people choose a commercial dog food are convenience and price. These commercial brands are made to be less expensive than preparing a meal yourself for your dog and will last for weeks once the bag is opened without the risk of spoiling. With the busy lifestyles many people live, commercial dog food allows them to feed their pet quickly and inexpensively. The reason this commercial dog food is less expensive than when you make your own dog food is that it is made with cheaper ingredients.</p>
<p>Many of the ingredients used in making commercial dog food are not of a high enough quality to be used in our meals. These parts are then blended with other grains and fillers and used in the dog food many people serve to their pets. The fact that these commercial dog foods are filled with preservatives also helps to lower their price over preparing a meal yourself since they don’t have to be consumed in a short period of time and can be stored for weeks until used.</p>
<p>If you make your own dog food you can avoid all of these hazards and also create meals that will help a dog with allergies or a particular health problem. You can add supplements and vitamins to the meal to make sure your pet is getting all the nutrition they need from their food. Even if you do decide to use commercial dog foods, you can always supplement this food with small portions of regular food to help boost its nutrition.</p>
<p>Another benefit you can enjoy if you decide to make your own dog food is that you can tailor the meals to your lifestyle choices. For example, if you are a vegetarian you can prepare meals for your pet that are more in line with this lifestyle than simply buying meat or chicken based commercial dog foods. There are many healthy alternatives that you can use to make your own dog food that will keep your pet well fed and still meet your dietary choices.</p>
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		<title>Healthy Food for Dogs</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 02:48:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Picking a healthy food for dogs takes a little bit of research to find the perfect diet. Many people simply settle for a commercial brand of dog food in the belief that it will supply all of the nutritional requirements for their pet. Although some of these commercial dog foods do a fair job of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.ultimatedogfoodsecrets.com/recommends/dogfood"><img class="alignright" title="Healthy Food for Dogs" src="http://www.ultimatedogfoodsecrets.com/images/257x112mini-banner.gif" alt="Healthy Food for Dogs" width="257" height="112" /></a>Picking a healthy food for dogs takes a little bit of research to find the perfect diet. Many people simply settle for a commercial brand of dog food in the belief that it will supply all of the nutritional requirements for their pet. Although some of these commercial dog foods do a fair job of this, there are other choices that are better for most dogs.</p>
<p>Picking the right foods for your dog can be tricky because their needs change as they age. What works best for them when they are young and active may not be the best choice for them when they are older. Many diets are based on what a dog would naturally eat if they lived in the wild. Taking this approach in selecting good food for your dog to eat can make it easier for them to digest their meals.</p>
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<p>Meat is a healthy food for dogs and is something they would eat if they had to forage for food. This can be any form of meat, chicken or fish and can be given to them either cooked or even raw. The reason for this is that a dog’s digestive system has the ability to deal with certain bacteria found in raw meat that would make us sick if we ate it.</p>
<p>We have to cook our meat before eating to make sure these bacteria are gone. Many diets include portions of raw or slightly cooked meat and it can be a very healthy food for dogs as part of an overall diet plan.</p>
<p>Grains, on the other hand, are not such a healthy food for dogs. Because dogs are omnivores, they can tolerate a small amount of grain but can’t really derive much benefit from large quantities of it. Even though it may help them with the digestive process of other foods, it’s of small nutritional value to them itself.</p>
<p>The way a dog food is prepared can also help to determine if it is a healthy food for dogs or not. The more natural foods you can include in your dogs diet, the healthier it can be for them. Many people have taken to preparing their dog’s entire meal in recent years to give them total control over what their dog eats. Some of these meals are prepared from scratch and others are meals that they have purchased that then need to be cooked.</p>
<p>These natural meals include healthy food for dogs and are based on portions of food you would like to eat. They include good cuts of meat, chicken, fish, vegetables and fruit. Whether you prepare them yourself from a recipe or buy them prepackaged they are all designed to give your pet a balanced meal that delivers the right amount of protein and nutrition for good health.</p>
<p>If you decide to try this natural healthy food for dogs in your home, be sure to check with your veterinarian first to make sure it’s right for your pet. Also, introduce any change in diet slowly to your dog so they can become accustomed to it over time. Radical changes in a dog’s diet are never good and can lead to digestive issues for the dog.</p>
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		<title>Dog Weight Loss</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 02:42:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As your dog ages some weight loss is normal over the course of their lives. If this weight loss is sudden or occurs when they are younger it should be checked by your veterinarian. While there are many simple reasons for mild dog weight loss if it is more than 10% of their body weight [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.ultimatedogfoodsecrets.com/recommends/dogfood"><img class="alignright" title="Dog Weight Loss Diet" src="http://www.ultimatedogfoodsecrets.com/images/200x219mainbook3d.gif" alt="Dog Weight Loss Diet" width="200" height="219" /></a>As your dog ages some weight loss is normal over the course of their lives. If this weight loss is sudden or occurs when they are younger it should be checked by your veterinarian. While there are many simple reasons for mild dog weight loss if it is more than 10% of their body weight over a short period of time, it should be addressed quickly.</p>
<p>Weight loss can occur for a wide variety of reasons. Many dogs are more active in the warmer months than in the colder ones so if their diet remains the same they will naturally weigh less when they are active. The reason for the dog weight loss is a result of the calories they consume during the day.</p>
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<p>When dogs eats their food, their bodies convert the calories in the food into sugars and other chemical that they use to generate movement. If they don’t burn as many calories as they ingest they will gain weight. Conversely if they burn more calories than they take in they will lose weight and this is what happens when they are active.</p>
<p>If you are concerned about your dog’s normal weight loss in the warmer months you could increase their calorie count in the food to compensate for their increased activity.</p>
<p>When the dog weight loss occurs for no apparent reason, the cause can be more serious and will need the attention of your veterinarian. Some of the more serious causes still come down to calories and are usually a result of the dogs body not being able to absorb the required calories from the food they eat to offset the calories they burn off during the day.</p>
<p>The number one cause of dog weight loss is parasites. These can be contracted from food or other things consumed by the dog and can cause a sudden and serious dog weight loss as a result. These parasites need to be treated by a physician and your dog will not recover on their own.</p>
<p>As with many of the causes for rapid dog weight loss, the veterinarian will take a stool sample and a blood test to try and determine the cause of the problem. In the case of parasites they may show up in the stool or the blood sample and both of these can be treated with medications. The key is to seek treatment early before the condition becomes too advanced.</p>
<p>Another more serious condition is when something is preventing the dog’s intestinal tract from absorbing the nutrients they require from the food they are eating. Most often this type of problem can be treated with medication unless if it one of the dog’s internal organs causing the problem then it becomes more serious. This is a pretty rare cause for dog weight loss and will be one of the last diagnoses a veterinarian will consider.</p>
<p>Another serious reason for dog weight loss is an obstruction in the dog’s intestinal tract. This happens quite often when a dog swallows a sock or small object that becomes lodged in their intestines or stomach. This prevents the clear passage of food through their system and cam lead to weight loss. This can be life threatening and needs to be addresses immediately and may involve surgery to remove the blockage.</p>
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		<title>Dog Kidney Failure Diet</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 02:34:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every species of animal on the planet has a weak spot in their body’s organs or metabolism that eventually wears down to the point of becoming a serious health risk for the animal. In humans this is typically the heart or lungs and in dogs it is usually the kidneys.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.ultimatedogfoodsecrets.com/recommends/dogfood"><img class="alignright" title="Dog Kidney Failure DIet" src="http://www.ultimatedogfoodsecrets.com/images/257x112mini-banner.gif" alt="Dog Kidney Failure DIet" width="257" height="112" /></a>Every species of animal on the planet has a weak spot in their body’s organs or metabolism that eventually wears down to the point of becoming a serious health risk for the animal. In humans this is typically the heart or lungs and in dogs it is usually the kidneys.</p>
<p>Kidney failure in our pets is slow process that happens over the complete span of their lives and can become a chronic problem in their older years. There are many things that can accelerate this declining kidney function and cause more rapid kidney failure, but these conditions are small in number and usually related to injury or heredity.</p>
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<p>The kidney is an amazing organ and is responsible for cleaning byproducts of the digestive process out of the body with the urine. The organ itself is a collection of a large number of individual filters that trap these containments and then are flushed clean with fluids from the body. Over time more and more of these filters become clogged and stop doing their job.</p>
<p>This is not really noticeable in a pet until the level reaches 70% &#8211; 80% and then symptoms begin to appear. This is a natural degeneration of the kidney and will happen eventually to all pets if they live long enough. Treatment for this disease can vary and many pet owners will put their pet on a dog kidney failure diet to try to counteract some of the symptoms.</p>
<p>There is a large body of debate about what causes this decay in the kidneys functions over time and many experts point to the ingredients of some commercial dog food products.</p>
<p>These commercial formulations contain a large number of chemicals, fillers and byproducts that some experts contend leads to health issues like kidney failure earlier in pets that consume this food. They suggest that transitioning a pet to a more natural diet will help them avoid being affected by kidney failure until much later in their lives.</p>
<p>The treatment for chronic kidney failure can vary depending on the severity and the age of the dog, but a dog kidney failure diet is a good first step. This usually involves modifying what the dog eats to accommodate for the diminished kidney functions.</p>
<p>This dog kidney failure diet will reduce the amount of salt in the dog’s diet and may increase the amount of high quality protein the dog eats. Fats are also important to a dog kidney failure diet and selecting a meat with a high fat content such as lamb is a good way to give your dog what they need.</p>
<p>Another key component of the dog kidney failure diet is having water available at all times since the dog will naturally want to drink more to help flush out the kidneys more frequently.</p>
<p>This dog kidney failure diet is usually prepared by the owner from natural ingredients and may also be augmented with supplements or vitamins as well. There are also several commercial dog foods that have been formulated to provide similar benefits as a dog kidney failure diet and can be recommended by your veterinarian.</p>
<p>The key is a quick diagnosis and controlling your dog’s diet to help them with this ailment.</p>
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