Dog nutrition is just as important, if not more important, than loving your dog. If you want to truly show how much you love and care about them it is important that you keep them healthy with a proper diet. So, this article will tell you some good Beagle nutrition that you must know.

The first and biggest problem of a poor diet for your dog, especially Beagles, is that of being overweight. With the right diet and proper balance of vitamins and nutrients you can significantly lower the risk of your dog being overweight. There is no excuse for you not to give your dog the diet they deserve.

Next time you take your dog to the vet you should ask them to help you plan your dogs diet out so it is as well-balanced as it can be. Your vet will be able to give you the diet that you should give your dog and will even probably tell you when to feed the dog the food. All breeds of dogs are different and require different things; this is why talking to your vet is the best way to go.

You may think that you can just go to the pet store and buy one of the hundreds of dog foods that are available, but these are not always right for your dog. After talking with your vet to find out exactly what your dog needs you can then go to the pet store and probably find the combination of food that he/she needs.

It is extremely important that you find out what type of well-balanced diet your Beagle needs, but you should also ask about the treats you should give them. The worst thing you can do for your dog is to give them table scraps or people food of any kind. If you put all of this work into planning their diet it would be terrible to throw it all away by giving them people food.

If you want to give your dog treats you can either buy them from the store or there are a lot of recipes online that you can make for them. These recipes often look like human foods which will make your dog thing you are giving them the same old food, but it is actually the healthy food they need.

By taking your dog into the vet to talk to them about the Beagle nutrition they need, you will not only show that you love them, but you will be able to enjoy them for a lot longer because they will have the health they need.

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Jake Kennedy is an avid Beagle lover providing valuable advice at http://www.iluvbeagles.com/ for fellow Beagle lovers, where he shares Beagle dog info and training tips with Beagle lovers worldwide using Garmin GPS technology. Visit our Beagle Photo Gallery too: http://www.iluvbeagles.com/gallery/main/

Whether they own a bird, a cat, dog or an iguana, proud pet parents often take their pets to stores that cater to the needs of this demographic. These pet stores can also be a place to socialize for pet owners as well as a locale for animals to meet and befriend animals.

This fun and friendly environment can make individuals overlook the fact that many of the items in these stores are outrageously over priced. Besides, taking one’s pet to the park can help provide the human and animal social interaction that one may need just as well.

The reality is, in tough economic times, it would be foolish to throw good money after bad for atmosphere. Savvy modern pet lovers have learned that the web has plenty to offer in the realm of pet supplies and at discounted prices that allow you to save money while taking care of your pets needs.

Internet shopping – the future wave has come

The modern day convenience of the internet cannot be understated. Where else can you research a term paper, get a dose of national news and purchase electronic cigarettes all in one fell swoop?

When the Internet was first introduced, it was called the information superhighway, but fairly soon pundits were predicting that e-commerce would become the wave of the future. Despite a shaky start up, Internet business did flourish.

Because of a lack of tremendous overhead, these companies can offer merchandise at enormous savings to consumers. People can obtain pet supplies and related items by investigating the Internet businesses that provides these products.

Yet and still, the uninitiated may wonder how safe it is to purchase online and question if what they are getting is high quality.

Secure Socket Layer certificates

During the Internet’s infancy, people were unaware of the dangers hacker represented. They soon learned the hard way however after highly intelligent and sophisticated net users obtained information like credit card numbers and other personal info. This illegally obtained information was used to purchase items and max out credits cards, but because the technology was new at the time, innocent victims were left footing the bill.

This is why Netscape devised Secure Socket Layer or SSL s certificates. Used to encrypt messages, these certificates protect your information by making it unintelligible to would be hackers. Even those of some skill cannot break these complex codes.

With this in mind, you can rest assured that your identity and your credit card numbers are protected. Just be sure to locate the SSL certificate on the main webpage so you can verify its authenticity. You can do this by clicking on the icon. A date should pop up-if the date is not current, the site is not protected and you should move on.

Guaranteeing quality

Individuals who use the Internet to do most of their shopping have learned a trick or two of the endeavor. Foremost among these tricks is to ensure that the website offers contact information.

If you can’t easily find information on the site then it may not be legitimate. Always look for a physical address, email and phone number. If the site can’t even provide that much information, it is suspect.

Check all information out with the BBC prior to purchase.

When you locate the info call, email the company and speak to a representative. By doing this, you can assert that the business exists. You can also find a bit more about the inventory they carry as well.

Luckily 99.9 percent of businesses located online are legitimate and the more you buy pet products online the faster you will be able to ferret out the bogus businesses from the legitimate ones.

Save on gas and money

With energy fluctuating and uncertainty about the future of bio fuels emerging, there is something to be said for limiting travel by car.

By purchasing your pet products via the internet you save on fuel costs. You can also locate great bargains which, once again, enable you to save a bit of cash. This is because there is less overhead with a internet business, especially one that doesn’t have a free standing building to pay rent on – in fact, many of these businesses are run straight out of the home, with distribution coming from a third party seller.

This is often the less expensive route to go and the savings are literally passed on to the consumer. If you find a place where you get great pet supplies, top notch service, fast delivery and fair prices, stick with them – not all Internet companies are made equal and ones that offer these things should be bookmarked and used often.

Online research

Another positive aspect of buying pet supplies online is that you can research the products you’d like to buy and well as the company you wish to purchase the items from.

For instance, if you wish to buy a cat carrier you can do a bit of comparison shopping or locate reviews that steer you towards more popular choices. You can also learn about the best more reliable places to buy pet related items online from other pet lovers.

More time with your pet

Running around town trying to locate necessities can seriously cut into quality time with your pet. Purchasing pet supplies online saves time as well as money and allows you to stop and smell the roses with your trusted companion.

There are so many reasons why buying pet supplies online is a good idea. For any neophyte who will be taking the plunge for the first time, trust your instincts. If an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is.

There are many wonderful sites to choose from in this regard and if you are diligent, you may open the door to a long term relationship with a wonderful pet supply store. In turn, you will also free up time to enjoy the things that really matter in life.

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Jay Gaulard writes for a wide selection of websites on various topics. He is a veteran of the internet and has come to be respected in his many areas of expertise. This article was written on behalf of http://www.mypetmarket.us , a popular pet supplies website.

Is your puppy having difficulty pooping? Are his stools hard or dry? Does he strain or cry when having a bowel movement?

If you answered “yes” to one or more of these questions, you may have a constipated puppy on your hands.

Although true constipation in puppies isn’t very common, tiny and toy breeds seem to experience more than their fair share of discomfort in this area.

As with many health issues, it’s easier and better to prevent constipation from happening, than it is to treat it. However, as many people reading this are looking for help with a puppy who is already constipated, I’ll start with the remedies!

Remedies for a constipated puppy

The first thing to do when your puppy is having difficulty with constipation is to increase his fluid intake and his exercise level. Both of these help to keep his digestive system moving along.

If he’s already straining unsuccessfully or is passing dry, hard stools, you may well need to try some other options as well. There are several different things you can add to his diet (don’t add them all at once though, pick one and try that first!), that will help clear the ‘log jam’ inside him. These include:

CANNED PUMPKIN – this should be plain pumpkin, not the pie-filling variety. Add 1 tsp to 1 tbsp, depending on the size of your puppy.

BRAN – you can use regular bran, or Metamucil, oat bran, Grape Nuts and so on. Add 1/2 tsp to 1 tsp (depending on size of pup) to his food.

OIL – extra oil in his food can help to soften your pups’ stools. 1/2 tsp of Olive Oil added to his meals is simple and safe. You can try 1 – 2 tsp of Mineral Oil for more stubborn constipation, but you need to be very careful about his. Never use Mineral Oil for more than a day or two as it can be harmful if used to excess.

MILK – dogs don’t digest cows milk properly, and it would normally cause diarrhea or loose stools in a puppy. However, if your pup is constipated, a little cows milk (1/4 to 1/2 cup depending on the size of your pup) added to his food or water, may help get his bowels moving again.

OTC REMEDIES – never use a human constipation remedy for your dog! There are some specific products available to treat constipated dogs such as Laxatone to help with constipation due to hairballs. There are also natural, herbal remedies that keep bowel and digestive functions healthy. Beware of spending too much on OTC remeies or you will need an immediate annuity.

Common causes of dog constipation

There may be one, or several reasons, why your puppy is constipated. Something simple like not drinking enough, or being a ‘couch potato’ can make your pup’s bowels ’sluggish’. Other possible causes for constipation in dogs include :

Hairballs – these are more often seen in dogs with long hair. Or in dogs who have allergies or skin conditions and are constantly licking themselves.

Medicines – some medications can cause constipation in dogs, antihistamines are common culprits.

Medical Conditions – this isn’t very common in puppies, although a hernia or infection can sometimes be the culprit. However in older dogs, conditions such kidney disease or prostate problems can cause constipation.

Long Hair Around The Rectum – this is also sometimes called ‘mechanical constipation’, and it’s basically an external physical obstruction that causes your pup to be unable to eliminate. If your puppy has long/thick hair, keep it trimmed short around the anus so that this doesn’t happen.

Sometimes a more serious cause of constipation can arise, and this requires immediate veterinary attention…..

Ingesting Inappropriate Items – every puppy owner knows that a pup will try to eat just about anything! And often they succeed in swallowing something that is definitely not meant to be eaten. In many cases, these ‘foreign object’ pass through your pup’s digestive tract fairly easily, and come right out the other end. However, occasionally something will get ’stuck’ and can cause serious problems. If your dog seems to be in pain when he strains to poop, if he’s vomiting or retching, his tummy is distended, or he seems distressed (panting, pacing, whining, drooling etc.) you need to seek veterinary help immediately. This sort of blockage can be life-threatening. Don’t try constipation remedies – if this happens, take your puppy straight to the vet.

Once you’ve treated the constipation in your puppy, it’s important to take steps to make sure that this doesn’t become a regular condition.

Plenty of water and exercise are an important part of keeping his digestive system healthy. You can add a herbal supplement or pro-biotic to his food on a daily basis to keep his bowels ‘regular’.

For pups or dogs who seem to have regular problems with constipation, there are some special dog foods that are formulated to help with this. These contain more fiber than the average food, and Hills Dog Food has two different formulas available from most veterinary offices.

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The author is a life long dog-lover and has many years of experience in breeding, raising and training puppies.
Read the full article ‘A Constipated Puppy’, and find all the tips and advice you need to raise a happy, healthy puppy at http://www.the-puppy-dog-place.com

Dogs are wonderful additions to any family home and serve as friendly and loyal companions that you can count on.

From the dog’s point of view of course they are counting on you as their master in taking good care of them, giving the attention they deserve, and most importantly – feeding them.

No matter the breed all dogs seem to have incredible appetites and will pretty much demolish anything even half edible that you put in front of them.

Because of this you need to make sure that the dog food you provide gives your dog the proper nutrition that it needs to live long and stay healthy.

Commercially made dog food products may boast all of the vitamins, minerals, taste, and other nutritious ingredients that your dog rightfully needs.

But they aren’t the best solutions as they are filled with unhealthy additives and preservatives that can greatly affect your dog’s lifespan if your dog relies on them too much.

It is because of this that many dog owners decide to go down the route of trying to make their own home made dog food.

It may not be absolutely perfect for your dog, but it is the closest thing in ensuring a balanced and healthy diet which is required if you wish for your dog to live a long life.

If you are going to ditch your old dog feeding habits and join the many others who are feeding their dogs with home made dog recipes, know first the advantages and disadvantages in serving these meals to your dogs.

Advantages

• You decide the ingredients in preparing the meals so you know exactly what goes into your dog’s diet.

• Just like ordinary recipes for people, they have all natural ingredients that cost significantly less than pre-packaged commercial products.

• Many ‘do it yourself’ recipes for dogs are easy to make with the ingredients readily available in local markets.

Creating your own recipes means you have full control over the ingredients used and can avoid the harmful additives that can be found in most factory produced dog food.

• The nutritional content found in well-prepared meals can be enough to make your dog more active and live healthier for a greater span of time.

• Meals can be immediately prepared from the leftovers of family meals. Nothing is wasted this way.

Disadvantages

• Deciding and preparing what your dog should eat can be time consuming as opposed to easily acquiring canned dog food that is ready to eat.

• Preparing the right meals takes a lot of knowledge in figuring out what is best for your dog and how to keep their diets balanced. Getting the right balance in your dog’s diet can be very difficult and will need some serious research into the best ingredients to use and which foods to avoid.

You need to be careful with the ingredients you use as certain foodstuffs can be very harmful to your dog.

The Verdict

With the so many benefits of home made dog food to your pet, it is an excellent way to help keep your pet in top condition.

While there are a few disadvantages, these can be worked around if you spend some time and research on how to correctly prepare the best meals for your dog, especially if a weight loss diet is necessary.

It isn’t difficult to do and, after all, you want what is best for your pet and to do what you can to ensure your dog stays fit and healthy.

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Craig Ellyard writes for the http://www.labrador-retriever-guide.com the one stop information shop for owners of Labrador Retrievers

In many respects, dogs are very similar to humans. For example, one of their biggest health problems is obesity. To many owners, a tubby dog is extra cuddly, but the fact of the matter is that a fat dog is an unhealthy dog! In much the same way as obesity affects humans, dogs too can suffer from diabetes exacerbated by over weight, and their life expectancy can be seriously shortened.

Some pet owners do not know if their dog is overweight or not. A layer of blubber around the dog’s midriff does not mean it has a comfortable weight. A simple way to find out is with a simple visual check. Your should be able to easily feel the ribs under the dog’s skin. If a dog is overweight then they will have a layer of fat over their ribs.

There are a number of factors that can effect a dog’s weight. Over feeding is probably the most common, but lack of exercise can compound the problem of over eating dramatically. There are other factors too though, some not as obvious as those just outlined. For example, and depending on the age, breed and sex of the dog, conditions such as hypothyroidism or hyperadrenocorticism can also play a part. If you suspect that you pet is overweight, then your first port of call should be to the vet, just in case something more serious is at play.

Once you have ruled out any serious health problems from the equation, you can start to deal with the other factors yourself. Make a plan of the quantity and quality of the food that you give your dog, and how many times you actually feed it. Many cheap brands of dog food are not fully nutritious, so one of the first things to do will be to get better quality food for your pet. If you have any doubts, talk to your veterinarian about the diet you give your dog, because they will be well placed to advise you with respect to the breed and age of the animal. If you do change your dog’s diet, do so over a period of time rather than all at once. Let your dog’s digestive system deal with the changes, especially if they are quite radical.

Treat your dog as you would treat yourself if you were on a diet. Cut out sweets for example, especially if they are high in calories. Make notes of exactly what you feed your dog, especially with respect to the calorific content. As with humans, losing weight is all about calorie deficit, and one of the first things to do is to check the dog’s calorie intake. Try and avoid feeding your dog leftovers as well, even if they are used to having them. Human food has not been prepared with dogs in mind, and will often have higher calorie content than a dog should have.

The other side of the weight loss coin is adequate exercise. Dogs need to have a huge amount of exercise to remain healthy, far more than you take yourself, no matter how fit you are. If your dog is overweight, they should go for at least two walks a day, of minimum duration of 30 to 45 minutes each. This will depend largely on the size of your dog. If you have such a thing as a dog park nearby, then take your dog there. Play lots of games which involve you throwing and the dog running. Less work for you and more for the dog, but that is the way that it should be. And it can be fun too!

Try to look at a long term plan for your dog’s weight loss, and not a crash diet. A gradual program will be more sustainable over the long term. Remember to record your dog’s weight too, a keep an eye on progress regularly.

By and large, dogs become overweight by overeating and inactivity, much as we do. Follow the feeding guidelines set by your vet, improve the quality of the food you give your dog, and increase the amount of exercise and activity your dog gets. Following these simple rules will get your dog back to being the way that nature intended. They will thank you for it!
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There are so many different choices available for us today when it comes to feeding our dogs. More and more people are looking for a safer, healthier and better nutrition for their extended “family member.”

The easy and convenient grocery store kibble has become less attractive as the way to feed our dogs as we learn more information about what has gone into the cheaper commercial dog food. These foods were the status quo for so long until their unsafe and dangerous production processes were brought to our attention during the massive recalls recently.

Dog food has gone through several stages starting with the pre commercial days when dogs were feed whatever we ate. Dogs ate what we ate at the time before store bought kibble was available, as in leftovers and scraps. People didn’t worry about dog nutrition, or even consider it as something that could increase the pet’s life.

With the advent of commercial dog kibble, this new generation of pet owners were told and assured this was the best way to feed your pet. Table scraps were not good for your dog (as we all now know), and this new, important revolutionary way of convenient healthy food was available at the local grocers. This became and still is to a lot of consumers the one and only acceptable way to nourish your dog. We were told and warned the never ever feed people food to your dog. It was dangerous, fool hardy and deficient in the proper mix of necessary and essential daily dietary intake.

With the ease and assurance from the big companies that we were making the best choice for our dogs we all became brainwashed into believing everything we were told. That is until the recently.

After the recalls of toxic and tainted dog foods, more and more information became available and this was shocking.

An elite few had already started producing highly nutritious, organic or all natural dog food years before. Dog’s health was suddenly the main concern of several small independant dog food companies.

Now our choices for feeding our precious dogs (and cats) are increasing at a speedy rate. More and more companies started to manufacture organic dog food, devoid of chemicals, preservatives, deadly additives, and disgusting mystery ingredients.

These premium organic dog foods are slowly now becoming the new, easy and extremely nutritious way to feed our pampered dogs. They promote and increase the health of our dogs and are proud of their production processes.

One other way of feeding our dogs has now gone back to the “people food” way of thinking. Although this is not the “table scrap” method of feeding. This is a safe and hightly nutritious diet for your dog as long as you research and learn your dogs essential nutritional needs. That is homemade dog food, using the same foods we eat. Mixed with the proper ingredients and vitamins, this is the best way to know exactly what your dog eats. You can easily find excellent nutritious homemade dog food recipes for free on the internet, or through books written by animal nutritionists and vets, that this choice is now becoming mainstream.

Educating yourself for the sake of your pet is a small way to pay back all the unconditional love they give you, and in the end you will ultimately have your dog around for many extra years when they receive a proper nutritious and healthier diet

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I knew when I began to research the types of ingredients in commercial pet foods that I would probably be shocked, but it really is a lot worse than that. In many cases it is down right disgusting, not to mention harmful and unhealthy to our pets. Many foods that have been declared unfit for human consumption are trucked off to pet food companies.

Here are 10 common ingredients that could very well be in your pet’s dinner tonight if you are feeding them a commercial pet food product.

1) Euthanized cats and dogs (including collars, I.D. tags and flea collars, the fur is not removed)
2) Diseased animals
3) Hydrolized poultry feathers – pressure treated feathers from slaughtered poultry
4) Hydrolyzed hair – pressure treated hair from cattle, horses, pigs, and other slaughtered animals
5) Animal blood
6) Dried poultry waste
7) Dried swine waste
Ground almond and peanut shells
9) Various leftover parts from slaughter houses such as lungs, spleen and brain, just to name a few
10) Stick marks – the chunk of flesh cut from an animal for human consumption that has been injected with hormones, antibiotics and other drugs

The scary thing is there is a lot more that I have not even listed. Even some commonly added vitamins and minerals have been proven harmful. Quite often the ingredient list is misleading, but can easily be checked by DNA testing. It’s hard to know what we should feed our dogs if we can not trust what we read on the label.

Do you know what a rendering plant is? According to Ann N. Martin author of Food Pets Die For, “Renderers accept the waste and leftovers from our society. This includes animals picked up by dead stock removal companies; dead zoo animals, road kill to large to be buried at the side of the road; restaurant and grocery store garbage, including the styrofoam trays and plastic wrap; and hundreds of thousands of euthanized cats and dogs.” Rendered product is quite common in pet foods. In fact the rendering facilities are often located near the pet food companies. Did you really ever expect it to be that bad? This is truly, truly disgusting.

But you know what? That’s not all. In order to have an almost limitless shelf life, commercial pet food is quite heavily laden with harmful preservatives. Many of these preservatives have been banned from use in human food because they were found to be unhealthy.

A wonderful alternative to commercial pet food is making your own pet food at home. There are hundreds if not thousands of recipes for pet foods and snacks that you can make in your own kitchen. Many of these homemade pet foods can be made in bulk, frozen and stored for ease of use.

Considering all the unconditional love we receive from our pets don’t we, at the very least, owe them a healthy dinner? They’ll be happier, healthier and live longer. Besides we’ll save all kinds of money on vet bills.

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About the author:
Anita Hamasaki is first and foremost a mother. She has three fabulous children to her credit. In addition to the kids, she also has a blue heeler by the name of Darwin and a beagle who goes by Bartley. Each are happy and healthy. For an outstanding recipe book for homemade pet foods, please visit http://www.HealthyDogFoodHomeMadeRecipes.com

This is a great attraction for all local dog walkers and their pets: the trouble comes on Sunday and Monday when the shop is closed.  A number of clever dogs, Kev included, remember the location of the shop and they stop outside.  If it is closed they root themselves to the spot with an indignant look on their faces if the biscuits are not on offer!

A shop selling iphone accessories does not wuite have the same attraction for canines ….

From my point of view as a long time pet dog owner. I have a lot of research time and suggestions to help other dog owners learn to treat a dog for skin disorders. In my experience the most commonly found problem is itching, and usually starts in one general area on the dog. If your dog has an allergic reaction to something, it will cause a skin infection or irritate the skin. If open wounds or scabbing appears on the skin this is a perfect place for bacterial infection to manifest.

Allergies are a very common occurance in canines. Skin infections much like ear infections are a couple, of the most common issues affecting a dogs health. Skin problems normally present themselves in “hot spots”, sush areas as eyes, mouth, stomach, anis, and armpits.

How To Treat Dog For Skin Problems;

You could apply a solution made of Oxy-Drops to the area. To mix the solution use 1 teaspoon of oxy-drops to1 cup of distilled water. You may then want to get a blood test done by your vet to find out the exact cause of the infection or irritation. As mentioned earlier itchy skin is one of the most commonly found signs of a skin irritation in dogs.

On the flip side, a dog that is allergic to fleas may have a severe reaction that can cause very itchy skin. These conditions can cause a dog to chew and scratch the area and leave open wounds where a bacterial infection can start. If your dog is always chewing and digging at their skin causing open wounds and sores, try the following.

The use of a shampoo that contains eucalyptus and aloe vera can greatly reduce itchy areas on your dog’s skin, and help to heal the irritated areas. Diets with vitamins, minerals and fatty acids can help keep your canines skin clear, clean and healthy. Dogs have a different reaction to allergies than we do as humans, we have nasal problems, where as dogs have skin irritations.

An allergy to food can also be a cause for skin problems in dogs, and can cause sickness in dogs aswell. Thankfuly food allergies can be stopped by simply changing your dog’s slimming pills, so it is an easy fix. A hypoallergenic food would clear this problem up quickly.

Here are the five most likely causes of dog allergies: fleas, food allergies, atopy, bacteria, and contact allergies.

Sometimes flea medications can cause more problems then the fleas themselves. These problems may include skin infections, irritations, even seizures. As you can see there are a number of causes of skin problems in dogs, and many ways to treat a dog for skin problems so you should always consult your vet.

One of the most commonly overlooked causes of skin problems in dogs, is an allergic reaction to something in the food they are eating. Some commercialy made dog foods contain minerals and dyes, that can cause an allergic reaction, or even be very harmful to your dog’s body system.

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JK is an animal lover, and especially loves dogs. He specializes in dog health care, and takes great pride in writing information that can be of great use to dog owners everywhere. To find out if the food you are feeding your dog is harming, or killing them visit http://www.symptomdog.com

First let us begin by stating the obvious, you love your dog. I am sure he is loved just as much as any member of your family. Now would you ever feed your beloved family member something that you knew could cause his kidneys to fail?

Would you give him something that could cause him extreme pain, and eventual death? Of course not!

Chances are though, that you unknowingly feed your pet this poison everyday.

Commercial pet food is killing pets on a daily basis and the government is doing nothing to stop it. With a little research though, you can learn the secrets to prolonging your dog’s life and saving him from future pain and suffering.

To understand why commercial dog food is so bad we should begin with what exactly is in the “quality” food you are feeding your loved one.

We will start with the advertised ingredients; prime cuts of beef, chicken, whole grains. What they failed to mention is that those prime cuts of beef are actually the parts that no humans will eat or pieces that are so rotten and diseased that they aren’t allowed to feed them to humans.

Those prime cut are also hooves, rectum, intestine, bones, blood and horns. You will also find plastic from ear tags and the packaging used at stores. Why plastic store packaging? It’s really quite simple you don’t get any money if you throw out rotten meat. O.k., but why the plastic you may ask again? You lose some of the profit if you pay someone to remove the tray and wrap. Plus if you process it enough dogs will still eat it, especially if you cover it in grease.

Ok, the beef is questionable but there is still the chicken and all those whole grains. Right?

True, but the chicken is just as bad as the beef. The only difference is that instead of horns, there are beaks and instead of hooves there are feet. Now, on to the whole grains. The mouldy, contaminated, poor quality whole grains that the companies so lovingly put in the food meant to feed mans best friend. That’s the good grains, the whole grains, there are other grains too. Grains that have had everything man might want extracted from them and then we feed what is left to our pets.

Why do this, when we could feed them healthy homemade dog food? You can take charge of what is going into your dog’s body and keep the rotten filth out.

Now the title of this article is Kidney Failure in Dogs – Are You Poisoning Your Dog Without Knowing It? So let’s talk about your poor dogs kidneys. Kidneys are in the body to remove toxins. If your dog is ingesting rotten food, and who knows what else, imagine how hard his kidneys are working on a daily basis.

Now multiply that over years of being fed the lovely ingredients found in commercial dog food every day. It’s surprising that kidney failure in dogs isn’t the number one cause of death. It actually amazes me that all dogs fed this lovely “food” don’t die within the first year of life!

I could not imagine how bad a person would feel if they ate even a bite of what we make our beloved pets eat daily.

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Save your pet from suffering a slow and painful death. Find out how to save his kidneys and his life before it is too late. I know you love your dog, show him just how much. All the information on Harley parts that you need can be found at http://www.dog-food-secrets.org