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Is Your Dog Off The Weighing Scale?

2008-05-31T23:58:00.000-07:00

Authored by: Jerry Yap
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Obesity in dogs is currently the most common nutritional disorder that occurs worldwide. Studies have shown that between 24% to 34% of dogs are obese, with the numbers rising.

Is your dog OBESE? Ask yourself these questions:
Does your pet have a waist line?
Does your pet have a large or wobbly belly?
How easy it is to feel your pet’s ribs and spine?
If your pet does not have a discernible waist, has a large rounded belly and you are unable to feel its ribs or spine, your pet is probably obese!

Obese dogs have health implications
Obesity is defined as an accumulation of excessive amount of fats in the body. Being overweight is the prelude to obesity. Obesity in dogs is associated with significant health risks such as skin, reproductive, heart, respiratory and musculoskeletal problems (osteoarthritis, lameness, cruciate ligament ruptures), hypertension, poor immunity, diabetes mellitus, increase anaesthetic and surgical complications, heat and exercise intolerance.

What causes obesity?
Fundamentally, obesity results from the consumption of excess calories/energy than what is needed. The surplus energy is then stored primarily as fat.

Age
Obesity tends to be a problem of middle-aged dogs. As your pet ages, its total daily energy needs also decrease.

Breed/Genetic Predisposition
Labrador retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Cocker Spaniels, Chihuahuas, Pugs, Basset Hounds, Miniature Schnauzers, Shetland Sheepdogs and Dachshunds are most likely to be obese.

Sterilization
Increases the risk of obesity because of certain hormonal changes that occur after sterilization as well as a decrease in the metabolic rate by 20%=25%. This coupled with the fact that the animal’s activity level decreases after sterilization while their food/calorie intake remains the same. However, sterilization is encouraged among advocates who believe the benefits outweigh the disadvantages and it is up to the pet owners to maintain the weight of the sterilize pets.

Hormonal Abnormalities
Endocrine diseases like Hypothyroidism and Hyperadrenocortism may result in obesity.

Diet Palatability
Is an important factor that is heavily marketed in commercial diets. We feel satisfied when their pet is eating well. However, feeding a highly palatable diet may contribute to the development and maintenance of obesity if the animal over-eats. Table scraps for treats, and coupled with having too little exercise, idleness, nervousness and stress can also lead to obesity.

Prevention is better than cure!
Start monitoring your dog’s weight and control its diet especially after sterilization, coupled with exercise and regular vet checks.
Take your dog to veterinary examination and tests performed to rule out endocrine or metabolic disorders first before commencing treatment or a weight loss program that should involve the whole family. The basis of dog weight reduction involves reducing the calories intake and exercise. Be patient as it can take months for your dog to lose the weight.

Once sterilized, control the calorie intake by feeding the right amount in multiple small meals as advised by your vet. Special prescription diets are also available which can only be prescribed by a vet. All treats and table scraps should be eliminated. Instead, substitute these with healthier alternatives such as fruits and vegetables (but keep to 10% or less of the diet and pick food that would not upset your dog’s stomach).

If you do choose to prepare homemade dog food for your dog be certain to avoid certain foods which can be toxic and potentially fatal to your dog. These include but are not limited to avocado, raisins, grapes, and chocolate.
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Exercise is by far the most important key ingredient in any weight loss and prevention program. It not only burns excess fat but also encourages bonding between you and your pet.

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About The Author: Jerry Yap has owned dogs since childhood and currently owns 4 dogs ranging from age 2 years to 14 years old. He has done many researches and consulted many veterinarians into dog food and suitability of natural food for pet dog after the shocking news of commercial pet food scandal which resulted in recall of many brands of commercial pet food in 2007. Today, he actively promoting the education of dog owners on the truth about commercial dog food and dog caring information.

Does Your Dog Suffer From Soft Stools?

2008-04-30T11:03:00.000-07:00

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Commercially prepared dog food is intended to be the sole calorie source for the intended pet. Therefore it contains all of the nutrients in the right proportions for your dog. Over-supplementing your dog's diet, particularly with concentrated nutrients can cause an imbalance of important nutrients like calcium, zinc, vitamin A, fat or protein.

Some dogs suffer soft stools because of the variety of different foodstuffs that you are offering to him. Fruits and vegetables, especially when they are uncooked, can cause changes in gastrointestinal microflora and intestinal osmolarity.
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Dogs are usually not picky eaters and most are happy to eat kibble everyday. However, many people feel the need to feed human food to their dogs. It is generally recommended to keep treats and "people food" to 10% or less of the diet. In most cases, a dog will have a normal stool quality of "people food" is kept to this level or less of this diet.

Although homemade natural dog food is the best as you can be sure it is free from preservative or contaminants so prevalent in commercial dog food as reported in recent news, some dogs may not adapt too well especially if you feed it human food. Like human, some dog will have more sensitive stomachs than others and do not adjust well to variety in their diet. In fact, it takes 12 weeks for the metabolic pathways to be forged in the dog’s body so most vet recommend that you do not switch dog food often.
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A final recommendation would be to pick a few foods that you know do not upset your dog’s stomach and use them sparingly as treats for your dog. It is best to follow expert’s advice on dog recipes if you are preparing natural dog food.

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This article only touches the highlights of caring for your dog. For much more detailed information, pick up a copy of the Dog Food Secrets Guide book and Bonuses bundles available through http://www.recipes4pet.com/

About The Author: Jerry Yap has owned dogs since childhood and currently owns 4 dogs ranging from age 2 years to 14 years old.

How Human Junks End Up In Dog Food?

2008-04-30T10:36:00.000-07:00

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Saturated fatty oil inside fried foods e.g. potato chips etc is the addictive that make you hooked on eating fried foods!

American eats 4.7 pounds of trans-fats each year! And this data is available in FDA data base. How how dangerous is fatty oil inside our fried foods? Well read these facts before you continue to enjoy yourself to early death.

Two primary reasons are:
1. Saturated fats are impossible to process. Naturally they clog the liver and arteries causing intestinal and immune disorders / diseases.
2. High heat destroys many nutritional values in our food and chemically changes the trans-fats into carcinogens.

Spent cooked oil in fast food restaurants is filtered into traps and recycles for profit!

How Pet Food Is Directly Linked to Fatty Human Food?
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Dry pet food industry buys the recycled oils to make pet food for years. In 2007, FDA investigation into un-explainable early death of dogs in this country revealed shocking facts about pet food industry. Your pets are literally poisoned to death. Not only that, they are literally being forced into cannibals. “Dog Eats Dog” world literally applied here. If you know, you will be appalled at what is inside the bags.

Dry pet food is prepared under high heat and pressure. This destroys almost all its nutritious. In addition vitamins and minerals included are the poorest quality and they do not benefit your dog.

The sickest animals that by-passed by meat and poultry inspectors are sold to dog food manufacturers to be produced as canned pet food. So you better read on.

Half digested meat end up residing too long inside our intestine and cause it to rot inside. Contaminants and food preservatives that we human will not even touch are used to process pet food.

Is There Any Good News?
Good News: Most diseases can be reversed (or prevented), especially in dogs. Why? Dogs can't cheat on diet. They eat what you gave them. Once heir immune system is re-established, signs for recovery signs follow quickly.
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Follow The Wild!
The best way to find out what is the best diet for your dog is by observing their wild relatives. By instinct, these wild cousins supplement their fresh kill diet by eating grass and dirt for the micro flora and soil based microorganisms. These good bacteria are essential digestive aids. However, in modern domesticated dog, they eat food peppered with pesticides, insecticides, chemical run off, and chlorinated lawn water that effectively killed good bacteria in its intestine.
If your dog is not responding to improved natural diet and supplement, chances are the intestinal wall is inflamed. This vital nutrient/waste exchange in the guts cannot take place. Your dog not is not getting the nutrition it desperately needs. Waste by-products are building up and recycling throughout its' body, making it sicker. Natural anti-inflammatory need to be administered before the benefits of any medication or diet changes could take place.

Nutritious food, clean water, and essential supplements are vital to dog health and keeping it at tip-top condition. Like human, exercise is the other key to maintaining good health.
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This article only touches the highlights of caring for your dog. For much more detail information, pick up a copy of the Dog Food Secrets Guide book and Bonuses bundles available through http://www.recipes4pet.com/

About The Author: Jerry Yap has owned dogs since childhood and currently owns 4 dogs ranging from age 2 years to 14 years old.

Why Natural Dog Food?

2008-04-18T09:06:00.001-07:00

"DON'T LET YOUR DOG DIE PREMATURELY. LEARN HOW TO SAVE HIM IMMEDIATELY!"

Pay Close Attention - FIRST, I will show you why the commercial dog food you trust may be killing your dog. SECOND, I will show you step-by-step what you must do to prevent it Before It Is Too Late.

"Pet Food Recall (Melamine)/Tainted Animal Feed

(Latest FDA News Updated: February 6, 2008)

On March 15, 2007, FDA (US Food And Drug Administration) learned that certain pet foods were sickening and killing cats and dogs. FDA found contaminants in vegetable proteins imported into the United States from China and used as ingredients in pet food.FDA's Office of Criminal Investigations announced that two Chinese nationals and the businesses they operate, along with a U.S. company and its president and chief executive officer, were indicted by a federal grand jury on Feb. 6, 2008. The indictments are for their roles in a scheme to import into the United States products they claimed were wheat gluten. The products were contaminated with melamine and used to make pet food."

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