I came across this very interesting article at ktnv.com called ‘Cat and dog food differences explained’, featuring the insights by pet nutritionist Hilary Watson. Top Differences in Dog and Cat Food Cats need more proteins than dogs: cat food contains > 30% protein, while dog food contains 20-25%. Cats need taurine, an essential amino acid, [...]
February 6, 2009
Ferret Food – The Pros and Cons of a Raw Diet
By Catherine Smith The lack of truly ideal ferret foods is one reason there is growing interest in more natural diets for ferrets. Basic Feeding Rules Ferrets have unique feeding requirements, which are now finally being addressed by commercial pet food manufacturers, though with varying success. Ferrets are obligate carnivores, and food passes through the [...]
January 27, 2009
Dog Health Care – Monitoring Your Dogs Protein
Protein seems to be a foggy issue when it comes to our pet’s diets. There are vegetarian dog food diets, and there are some diets that are heavily meat-based. So, what kind of protein does your dog need? And how much protein should they have in their daily diet? Here are a few facts about [...]
January 13, 2009
Healthy Dog Food Recipes
Feeding your dog requires your attention. For sure, you only want to give your pet the best possible care. Each breed of dog needs to follow a certain diet to keep them strong and healthy. And so you need to provide healthy dog food recipes for them. Here are good suggestions: Boston’s Best Cream PieGreat [...]
December 12, 2008
Learn The Secrets Of Why Your Pet Won’t Eat
Pets can sometimes be finicky when it comes to meal-time. Cats are especially known to be picky about their food. Sometimes your pet may have a raring appetite and may beg to be fed. Other times, they may simply glance at their dinner and choose to not eat. What is the cause of this inconsistent [...]
November 10, 2008
Choosing The Right Diet For Your Horse
If you’re a horse owner you will realise that keeping such animals can be an expensive proposition. You will therefore want to ensure that your horse is well looked after. It is essential that you are providing your horse with all of the nutrition it needs to promote both good growth and healthy development. For [...]
August 3, 2008
Goldfish Feeding Tips
By Dane Stanton What’s the best food for your Goldfish? Goldfish need food that is a combination of carbohydrates and vitamins to help them grow and fight disease. They particularly need vitamin A to make their colors look bright. They do need protein but just about 12% so that they can build muscle. In the [...]
July 20, 2008
Your Dog’s Water
by Daniel Moore Think that finding a good, high-quality dog food is important? All of the beneficial ingredients that go into dog food will not help your dog if he it is not drinking enough water. Water is the body’s most important nutrient. Adult dogs’ bodies are 60% water, and a puppy’s is 84% water. [...]
June 27, 2008
Raising A Healthy Bird
June 15, 2008
Veggies For Your Pets?
by Sylvia Riley Vegetables in your dog’s diet, and minor amounts in your cat’s diet, can enhance their health and provide a rich and diverse supply of nutrients, enzymes, healthy fibre and antioxidants. In the wild, dogs and cats would have acquired plant foods through the semi-digested remnants in the stomachs of their prey; vegetables, [...]
