Everything about dog food you can learn http://www.dogs-training.net/articles/dog-food/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Dog Food Generator 1.0 http://www.dogs-training.net/articles/dog-food/Too-Much-Dog-Food-Can-Be-A-Bad-Thing.html 2007-02-14 23:53:42 A common cause of disease of excess food is the unwise use of vitamin and mineral supplements. A dog's cells use most vitamins and minerals at only so fast a rate. Once the cells are using them at the maximum rate, the cells cannot use these Vitamins or minerals any faster, regardless of how much of them is present. http://www.dogs-training.net/articles/dog-food/Dogs-Can-Look-Good-An-A-Bad-Diet.html 2007-02-14 23:52:07 The definition of a dog looking good is easy to agree upon. Shiny coat, clear skin, clean teeth, no tear stains unless the breed is predisposed due to the structure of the eye, and a generally happy, active dog. The definition of a good diet is debatable. Some people say that the obvious choice is a prey model diet while others claim that following the National Research Council Guidelines (NRC) works best. By the way, don't confuse NRC with the American Association of Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). NRC is an independent body, not affiliated with AAFCO. http://www.dogs-training.net/articles/dog-food/Blood-Test-Results-Do-not-Show-Nutrient-Levels.html 2007-02-14 23:46:12 I often come across mineral deficiencies when analyzing diets. In some cases the dog shows a problem such as poor skin or coat, some have orthopedic problems but sometimes the dog looks just fine. Many of my clients are surprised that the diet lacks any mineral whatsoever much less something as basic as calcium or phosphorus. They often point me to blood tests results showing normal calcium and phosphorus levels as proof that the diet cannot be unbalanced in the way I claim. However, blood test results rarely point to these deficiencies with much clarity http://www.dogs-training.net/articles/dog-food/Preparing-Proper-Nutrition-For-The-Senior-Dog.html 2007-02-14 23:44:13 It is only common sense that our pet dogs should be put on a steady diet of high quality dog nutrition. Many dog owners seem to think that just because they are animals and not people, that "anything goes" when it comes to feeding them. These dog owners are missing the importance of solid healthy dog nutrition. http://www.dogs-training.net/articles/dog-food/Animal-Fats-And-Carbohydrates-For-Dogs.html 2007-02-14 23:41:40 Animal Fats: While most animal fats contain just as many calories as vegetable oils, only two contain essential fatty acids in amounts sufficient to supply a dog's needs. These are the fat of the pig, commonly called lard, and horse fat. The tallow of beef and mutton should never be used as the sole source of energy for a dog because of their low content of essential fatty acids. Animal fats contain about 126 calories in every tablespoonful. http://www.dogs-training.net/articles/dog-food/Energy-Sources.html 2007-02-14 23:38:23 Originally, dog owners who fed their pets natural ingredients were attempting to replace the natural diet of the dog. Natural ingredients used today are no longer the foods eaten by an animal ''naturally'' in the wild, but have become modifications of those original foodstuffs to more confinement or longer-lasting forms.