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In this section you will find some good foods to feed your pet and
harmful foods which you should never give your pet. You should keep in mind that a pet's stomach is much more sensitive then
humans. Your dog and cat should never be treated like garbage disposals! To help both Puppies and kittens to grow they need
lots of nutritients.
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AAFCO Dog Food Nutrients Profile:
Protein: 18%
Fat: 5%
Calcium: .6%
Phosphorus: .5%
Sodium: .06%
Chloride: .09%
Magnesium: .04% Max: .3%
Iron: 80mg Max: 3,000
Copper: 7.3mg Max: 250mg
Manganese: 5mg
Zinc: 120mg
Iodine: 1.5mg
Selenium: .11mg Max: 50
Vitamin A: 5,000 IU Max: 250,000
Vitamins D: 500 IU Max: 5000
Vitamin E: 50 IU Max: 1,000
Thiamine: 1mg
Riboflavin: 2.2mg
Panthothenic Acid: 10mg
Niacin: 11.4mg
Pyridoxine: 1mg
Folic Acid: .18mg
Vitamin B12: .022mg
Foods to Avoid:
Alcoholic Beverages: Intoxication, coma, and death
Baby Foods: May contain onion powder and cause nutritional deficiencies
Bones: Can damage the digestive system
Cat Food: Too high in protein and fats
Caffeine: Affects the heart and nervous system
Citrus Oils: Causing vomiting
Fat trimmings: Cause Pancreatitis
Garlic: Anemia
Grapes: Causes kidney damage
Iron: Damage to liver and kidneys
Liver: Vitamin A Toxicity and affects muscles and bones
Macedonian Nuts: Affects the digestive and nervous system as well as the muscles
Milk: Diarrhea
Mushrooms: Toxins, which can cause shock and death
Onions: Anemia
Persimmons: Can cause Intestinal obstructions
Pits: Can cause intestinal obstructions
Potatoes: Can cause problems in the urinary system
Raw Eggs: Can cause Vitamin B Deficiencies, skin and coat problems as well
Raw Fish: Loss of Appetite, Seizures and death
Salt: Can cause Electrolyte embalance
Sugars: Obesity
Tomatoes: Can cause Urinary system problems
Chocolate is more then a Waist line problem!:
Chocolate toxity is poisonous to both dogs and cats. It is high in fats as well. Chocolate
contains caffeine, and theobromine. This is known to stimulate the nervous system and can be toxic if eaten in large amounts.
White Chocolate: The least toxic to pets. Mild signs may occur when forty-fove ounces
per body weight is ingested by your pet. Severe toxicity can occur if ninety ounces per body weight is consumed. This means
that a twenty pound dog would have to consume fifty-five pounds of chocolate in order to cause toxicity while a ten pound
cat would have to consume twenty-seven pounds of white chocolate. Both are highly unlikely.
Milk Chocolate: Mild toxicity may occur if your pet consumes .7 ounces of milk chocolate
per body weight. Severe toxicity occurs when two ounces of chocolate is consumed per body weight. This means that less then
one pound of choclate would have to be consumed in order to be toxic to a twenty pound dog and a ten pound cat
would have to a half a pound of milk chocolate.
Semi-sweet Chocolates: Mild toxicity can occur when one third of an ounce per body
weight is ingested. Severe toxicity can apply when one ounce of chocolate per body wieght is consumed. This means that as
little as six ounces can effect a twenty pound dog. A ten pound cat would only have to consume three ounces in order to become
toxicated.
Instant Cocoa: Toxicity can occur when One third of cocoa is ingested by your pet.
Severe toxicity happens when your pet consumes one ounce per body weight. This means that as little as six ounces
can toxicate a twenty pound dog. A ten pound cat would only have to ingest three ounces in order to become effected.
Baking Chocolate: Baking chocolate is highly toxic. This is because this type
of chocolate contains the highest concentrate of caffiene and theobromine. Your pet would only need to consume around
one ounce per body weight in order to become toxicated. Severe signs occur when .3 ounches of baking chocolate is ingested. This
means that two squares of this type of chocolate can be toxic to a twenty pound dog and a ten pound cat would only
need to consume one ounce to become toxicated.
Symptoms and signs your pet has consumed chocolate:
- Restlessness
- Hyperness
- Muscle twitching
- Increased urination
- Excessive panting
And the high fat intake of the chocolate may cause vomitting and diarrhea.
Recovery usually takes around twenty-four hours to forty-eight hours. Seek your Veterinarian.
How to Keep your Pet from Stealing food!:
1. Keep food out of dog's reach.
2. Keep your dog well fed.
3. Train your dog to "Leave it."
4. Train your dog to stay out of the kitchen area.
5. Punishment -(I don't believe in hitting my dog...for those of you who feel the same,
try putting pennies in a soda can and shaking it to "scare" them away from foods)
What Should I Feed my Dog!?
There's a lot of questions about what to feed your dogs. Some people believe in brands of higher costs in dog food,
while others just stick to the cheaper brands. I tend to go with whatever my dog eats, she's a pretty picky eater. I recommend
that feeding both can and dry is a good idea. Can food usually tends to be filled with more water, while grain is usually
what provides your dog (especially the largers breeds) to be full. I tend to leave a bowl of dry food always for my dog that
way if she's hungry she can always nibble. I feed her two cans of canned food once a day, but you'll know whether that is
too much or not enough for your dog. The key is to get them on a routine, dogs tend to be compulsive when it comes to knowing
when they will be eating, going for a walk, etc.
Vegetables and your Dog:
Many people have seen their dogs eat grass. This is because when dogs use to hunt (back
in the days of the wild) for their living, they ate partsof their prey, which contained a considerable amount
of digested vegetable matter. Some dogs still look for the vegetable portions, but can't digest it on their own. You can help
your pet by giving them green beans, peas and carrots mixed in their feed. Dogs love it!
Is your Dog Italian!?:
That's right, you heard me! Did you know that pasta is a good way to put some weight on your
pets without loading up on high caloric snacks!? It's true. It's a good way to give your pet more food without adding a lot
of calories.
Food Allergies:
Many dogs have food allergies and are sensitive to some foods. Most of these allergies are
found in dyes, perservatives, flavorings, carbohydrates and protein sources. If you suspect your pet may be allergic (which
is far from uncommon) look for foods or treats that are low in dyes and contain no perservatives. These foods can be found
at your local pet stores.
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