My cat gets frequent urinary tract infections and he is now on science diet w/d per his vet. I would like to find a food that is not made from by-products. I found some natural pet foods at Whole Foods but none of them are for cats with urinary tract problems and they don't provide information about the Ph or magnesium content on the label.
TIA!|||I hope you will take Zamare's advice seriously. Cats with urinary "histories" should NEVER eat dried food again. The carbohydrate in any dry food makes the cat urine alkaline and the prescription diet adds methionine to counteract that. Typical veterinary medicine by the food companies - just throw something else in the food to counteract the problems the food is creating. They do it with "hairball" food too.
Meat, meat, meat that is the proper diet for a cat and the moister the better.
Go to: http://www.littlebigcat.com and read Dr. Jean Hovfe's articles titled "Urinary Disorders in Cats", "Why Cats Need Canned Food", "What Cats Should Eat" etc.|||You go girl! Good for you.
I can't recommend a specific food, but I'm going to paste from my blog on this topic. I don't claim to be an expert, but hopefully it'll be of some use to you.
CATS AND URINARY ISSUES
This is not my area of expertise, but this has been my experience: As a kitten, Poppy developed both a weight problem and a UTI. My vet told me to start feeding her special food which he happily sold me *gulp*. Poppy refused to eat it. Back then I was less aware of how to get cats to eat new foods, so I just said the hell with it and bought Purina One's urinary health food, mixed with weight management. She ate that from then until she was 2 years old. She never had another UTI. Does this mean that this food is as good as the overpriced prescription food, or did I just get lucky? I don't know the answer, although I suspect the former statement is probably true.
For various reasons, I soon thereafter began researching cat nutrition. I learned about the benefits of wet food, and found that in many cases, that's all that's required to prevent future UTI's. Even the crappy brands like Friskies would be better than dry food!
I don't claim to be a vet, vet tech, vet student or anything like that. But I know how to research and examine results. I've read a bit on this topic which is how I've reached the conclusions I have.
At the very least, were I to have another cat with urinary problems, I'd sooner try them on a GOOD QUALITY canned food before shelling out the dough for a "prescription" dry food (or even their canned varieties). That's because I believe that good nutrition and species appropriate food is much more likely to keep a cat healthy than inferior ingredients which have been tweaked to change their chemical composition.
What should YOU do? If your vet recommends a prescription diet, I can safely recommend that at the very least you get the canned version of that food. That way your cat will get the extra hydration it needs. And don't feel bad about giving your cat this food - temporarily. It will do what it's designed to do, so you can be sure that your cat will do well while you do more research. And I would encourage you to do so. Don't take my word for it - read up on these things for yourself. Stabilize your cat with the prescription food while you look for something better. If canned food (or raw) alone is not helping enough, there are other supplements you could research. I have not done so, but I know that Wysong makes a supplement for urinary issues. "Biotic pH- is designed for cats or dogs needing assistance generating and maintaining an acidic urine to help prevent struvite crystal formulation."
I can't endorse this particular product, but know that it's out there. And if it is, there are sure to be others. Again, I would sooner feed good food, with a supplement such as this, than the crappy prescription foods.|||I don't know about food, but I have heard that those constantly flowing filtered cat waterers are really goot for that because cats will drink much more water|||The ingredients in WD are horrible.
Much better is to feed canned food that is high in protein and low in carbs. You do NOT need to feed a special food.|||I feed the natural foods, preservative free. Dont recommend Science Diet. Feed mostly canned food, not tuna or beef. I found that adding Xtra-C made by Halo for pets really does the trick. Just add it to his food at each feeding. Has been a miracle vitamin for my cats.|||Prescription Diet C/D Multicare is what we feed all our urinary kitties @ work. Mixing the canned and dry is helpful as well.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
What is the best food to feed my new tea cup yorkie?
Hello World. I'm new to this. I wanted to share with you all... I just receive a small tea cup yorkie a couple of weeks ago. She is very loving and spoil. She seems to want what I have. I give her some of the things I have sometimes. I wanted to know what is the best food to give her? The dog food that came with her is pretty good. But she seems not to be so crazy about it. I notice that she is a meat eater. So someone please share with me what would be good for her? She really doesn't eat very much. She's very heathly though! Up to date on all of her shots and very playful. I spend alot of time with her so I know what she like and doesn't like. Any comments on what to try? I do not want to keep changing her food.|||good dog foods:
Timberwolf Organics
Wellness
Innova Evo
Nature's Variety
Merrick
bad dog foods:
Purina
Iams
Eukaneuba
Pedigree
Ol' Roy
Science Diet|||I have a yorkshire terrier puppy, and have had yorkshire terriers in the past.
The breeder told my family to feed our new puppy (she is 5 months now) Eukanuba Petite puppy chicken flavor (its the pink one). This is good for the puppy because it has all of the right nutrients and it keeps their teeth clean.
However, it doesn't taste very good, according to our vet. Now that she is old enough, we've decided to limit her to 2 meals a day, and we mix her dry food with a Cesar or Pedigree petite dog food container. This type does taste good, and when mixed with the dry food your puppy will probably eat it all in one sitting rather than pick at it like she does with only dry food. Also consider getting a high calorie vitamin syrup to supplement her meals if she is not eating well. This does taste good and your dog will like it.
Lastly make sure to never feed her from the table, and only give her food after you are finished, so to enforce good habits as to her expecting and receiving human food. If you feed while you are eating she could begin to expect it from everyone and jump or bark when she doesn't get fed from your plate. Even when you do feed her human food you should put it in her dog bowl, also to reinforce her eating from her spot rather than a plate or the table. Hope this helps!|||i am sorry to say but there is such a type of Yorkie call tea cup. i just means that it is a very small runt size puppy. be careful that is does develop any health problems. it can and will eat small bite puppy food of good quality . small dog have more problems with there teeth if they are feed to much soft food. ask you vet about how much to feed|||A premium dog food sold at pet stores that has small sized kibble. The Eukanuba brand mentioned by someone else here is a good choice. This should be mixed with warm water unless your pup is an established dry food grazer. For finicky eaters, a small amount of canned dog food or grated cheese can enhance the flavor. However, be aware it will also add to the caloric intake. All dogs like human food. Let's face it, prime rib and salmon mousse no doubt smells better than dog food. Like children though, they don't understand that what they want is not necessarily what they should have. Puppies and young dogs will beg. It's only natural. Feeding table scraps is a good way to create and maintain a finicky eater. I know it's hard to resist the temptation. We have an 18 week old collie puppy ourselves. However, you are the owner, the boss, the responsible one. Either crate him or put him outside when you're eating. No dog or kid will starve themselves. He will eventually eat what is in his bowl unless he's too filled up with treats before hand.|||if you're willing to commit the time, the best diet for any dog is a natural diet prepared by you-meats, vegetables and cheese, with some grains for regularity. Most prepackaged dog foods are fine, but overestimate the amount you should give your pet, and are usually formulated VERY high in carbohydrates to give the dog the energy they need, but also tend to make dogs progressively gain weight as their metabolism drops (hence the percentage of overweight dogs out there).|||i am so sorry that you got scammed into thinking you got a special dog.. there is no such breed as a TEAcup yorkie,, you have runt dog, that was poorly bred and didn't grow to standard.. I hope that you did not have to pay for this dog. feed her premium high quality kibble ... stay away from giving her table scraps,, you want to try to keep this dog healthy|||If you can afford them, premium dog foods are the best. I would suggest Science Diet. When you change her food, make it a gradual change or it could make her sick. Its ok to give her human food once in a while, but limit it to cooked meat, eggs, and veggies. If you want to give her a grain, make sure it is in small pieces so it does not expand too much in her stomach. Bad things include grapes, tomatoes, onion, chocolate, and chicken bones. Chicken bones can splinter in the dog's throat, and need surgery to be removed. Chocolate and onions are toxic, and grapes and tomatoes are just bad for a dog.|||well be very careful with the dog food you give her since all these pets have been dying, i feed my dogs Canine Caviare and they seem to like it. sometimes dogs get sick of dry food, and the best thing to do is get some canned food and mix it in with the dry food, this way there is a little bit of the wet food on the dry food! i try not to feed my dogs human food, but sometimes i want to give them a treat and this is what i do...i broil boneless, skinless lean chicken breast in water, NO salt or anything, and i steam some carrots and other veggies and cut it up very tiny and give it to them
i dont do this often cuz they will get use to it and not eat their food, but once in a while is ok. oh yeah dont feed ur dog fish, and never give them chicken bones to chew on. lamb and beef bones are the best to chew on, although shes still too young for that
hope this helps|||Mighty Dog (NOT SEAFOOD ,LIVER, OR HEARTS!)|||UH SOME FRIED CHICKEN, MACORRONI %26amp; CHEESE, TUKEY,CORNBREAD, POTATOES, KOOL AID, DRESSING, TACOS, CHEESE BURGERS, SPINACH, POP CORN, JELL-O, BEER, FISH, LOBSTER, WINE, GUM, CANY, FRIES, CHALUPAS, PUDDING, COLE SALAD, POTATO SALAD, COFFE, BREAD, ICE CREAM, STEAK, CHILI, CHICKEN NODDLE SOUP, PIE, CAKE, PIZZA, HOT DOGS, DOUGHNUTS, AND LASANGNA. THAT SHOULD DO IT FOR YOUR LITTLE CUTE TEA CUP YORKIE.
Timberwolf Organics
Wellness
Innova Evo
Nature's Variety
Merrick
bad dog foods:
Purina
Iams
Eukaneuba
Pedigree
Ol' Roy
Science Diet|||I have a yorkshire terrier puppy, and have had yorkshire terriers in the past.
The breeder told my family to feed our new puppy (she is 5 months now) Eukanuba Petite puppy chicken flavor (its the pink one). This is good for the puppy because it has all of the right nutrients and it keeps their teeth clean.
However, it doesn't taste very good, according to our vet. Now that she is old enough, we've decided to limit her to 2 meals a day, and we mix her dry food with a Cesar or Pedigree petite dog food container. This type does taste good, and when mixed with the dry food your puppy will probably eat it all in one sitting rather than pick at it like she does with only dry food. Also consider getting a high calorie vitamin syrup to supplement her meals if she is not eating well. This does taste good and your dog will like it.
Lastly make sure to never feed her from the table, and only give her food after you are finished, so to enforce good habits as to her expecting and receiving human food. If you feed while you are eating she could begin to expect it from everyone and jump or bark when she doesn't get fed from your plate. Even when you do feed her human food you should put it in her dog bowl, also to reinforce her eating from her spot rather than a plate or the table. Hope this helps!|||i am sorry to say but there is such a type of Yorkie call tea cup. i just means that it is a very small runt size puppy. be careful that is does develop any health problems. it can and will eat small bite puppy food of good quality . small dog have more problems with there teeth if they are feed to much soft food. ask you vet about how much to feed|||A premium dog food sold at pet stores that has small sized kibble. The Eukanuba brand mentioned by someone else here is a good choice. This should be mixed with warm water unless your pup is an established dry food grazer. For finicky eaters, a small amount of canned dog food or grated cheese can enhance the flavor. However, be aware it will also add to the caloric intake. All dogs like human food. Let's face it, prime rib and salmon mousse no doubt smells better than dog food. Like children though, they don't understand that what they want is not necessarily what they should have. Puppies and young dogs will beg. It's only natural. Feeding table scraps is a good way to create and maintain a finicky eater. I know it's hard to resist the temptation. We have an 18 week old collie puppy ourselves. However, you are the owner, the boss, the responsible one. Either crate him or put him outside when you're eating. No dog or kid will starve themselves. He will eventually eat what is in his bowl unless he's too filled up with treats before hand.|||if you're willing to commit the time, the best diet for any dog is a natural diet prepared by you-meats, vegetables and cheese, with some grains for regularity. Most prepackaged dog foods are fine, but overestimate the amount you should give your pet, and are usually formulated VERY high in carbohydrates to give the dog the energy they need, but also tend to make dogs progressively gain weight as their metabolism drops (hence the percentage of overweight dogs out there).|||i am so sorry that you got scammed into thinking you got a special dog.. there is no such breed as a TEAcup yorkie,, you have runt dog, that was poorly bred and didn't grow to standard.. I hope that you did not have to pay for this dog. feed her premium high quality kibble ... stay away from giving her table scraps,, you want to try to keep this dog healthy|||If you can afford them, premium dog foods are the best. I would suggest Science Diet. When you change her food, make it a gradual change or it could make her sick. Its ok to give her human food once in a while, but limit it to cooked meat, eggs, and veggies. If you want to give her a grain, make sure it is in small pieces so it does not expand too much in her stomach. Bad things include grapes, tomatoes, onion, chocolate, and chicken bones. Chicken bones can splinter in the dog's throat, and need surgery to be removed. Chocolate and onions are toxic, and grapes and tomatoes are just bad for a dog.|||well be very careful with the dog food you give her since all these pets have been dying, i feed my dogs Canine Caviare and they seem to like it. sometimes dogs get sick of dry food, and the best thing to do is get some canned food and mix it in with the dry food, this way there is a little bit of the wet food on the dry food! i try not to feed my dogs human food, but sometimes i want to give them a treat and this is what i do...i broil boneless, skinless lean chicken breast in water, NO salt or anything, and i steam some carrots and other veggies and cut it up very tiny and give it to them
i dont do this often cuz they will get use to it and not eat their food, but once in a while is ok. oh yeah dont feed ur dog fish, and never give them chicken bones to chew on. lamb and beef bones are the best to chew on, although shes still too young for that
hope this helps|||Mighty Dog (NOT SEAFOOD ,LIVER, OR HEARTS!)|||UH SOME FRIED CHICKEN, MACORRONI %26amp; CHEESE, TUKEY,CORNBREAD, POTATOES, KOOL AID, DRESSING, TACOS, CHEESE BURGERS, SPINACH, POP CORN, JELL-O, BEER, FISH, LOBSTER, WINE, GUM, CANY, FRIES, CHALUPAS, PUDDING, COLE SALAD, POTATO SALAD, COFFE, BREAD, ICE CREAM, STEAK, CHILI, CHICKEN NODDLE SOUP, PIE, CAKE, PIZZA, HOT DOGS, DOUGHNUTS, AND LASANGNA. THAT SHOULD DO IT FOR YOUR LITTLE CUTE TEA CUP YORKIE.
What single food has dramatically benefitted or helped you?
Did you ever have a true experience with a "miracle" food or supplement/product. My neighbor swears by mangosteen. Is there any you have had excellent results with for obviously increasing your health.
I am just asking about certain sources being extra special in addition to an already good quality diet consisting of whole foods.|||Unusual story. Five years ago I had high blood pressure Very high. 220/110 I felt I need to eat onion.I remembered a recipe learned from my mother and used 2 kg. onion that I ate in two days What a wonder! My blood pressure was after this,120/60|||Hi. Due to a serious illness, I had a lot of problems with what to eat, as I could not hold anything down. Yogurt to the rescue. It was the one food that I could keep down and it eased my stomach pains.|||As to Mangosteen, that's a fantastic antioxidant (as are Noni, Acai, and many of the other "miracle fruits") and antioxidants help with all sorts of issues because they help to protect the cells and support the immune system.
Other foods that are good for benefits really depend on what benefits you're looking for. Fish is great for brain, skin, heart, cardiovascular, et al. Yogurt is great for absorbing nutrients and regularity (because of the probiotics). Any of hundreds of fiber products can be good for digestion, regularity, cholesterol (soluble fiber), and/or weight loss (bulking fibers to help you feel full).
...The list goes on among dozens of health foods for different benefits.|||fiber supplement, fish oil and protein powder. these three supplements have helped my overall health immensely.|||Eating enough protein very single day has dramatically changed my body, skin, hair nails-- for the better.
And quitting all forms of sugar has made me look about 10 years younger than I really am. I'm 41 and most people think I'm 31-33. My skin totally rejuvenated itself when I added protein and quit sugar (and simple carbs)|||Raw Milk.
I couldn't even go near pasteurized milk do too gall stones, not only am I able to drink raw milk, but I haven't had a gall bladder attack in months.
http://realmilk.com
Few other good things,..
- Yellow butter from Pasture Fed Cows.
- Cod Liver Oil
- Sodium Ascorbate, its the perfect form of Vit C. Vit C is just about impossible to get from just food, and its crucial to a healthy immune system.
Acidophilus, its a probiotic, essential for a healthy gut.
Weston Price Foundation,.. The Foundation's purpose is too restore healthy traditional diets in America, full of unprocessed unrefined foods. Including access to raw milk and vitamin rich veggies.
http://www.westonaprice.org/splash_2.htm
Excellent food info.|||Hi,
As it happens I had a checkup yesterday ...
... and was delighted to be told that I had more than average of the good kind of Cholesterol levels.
I'm a fish eating vegetarian (no I'm not a fish - I'm a vegetarian who also eats fish) - so my diet is quite good ...
But I also supplement my diet with Blueberry supplements, vitamin E supplements and Glucosamate.
So, Blueberry could be something you could look at.
I'm also looking at Acai as well as Mangosteen, as these both seem to be very 'popular' at the moment.
Hope this helps,
VSC
I am just asking about certain sources being extra special in addition to an already good quality diet consisting of whole foods.|||Unusual story. Five years ago I had high blood pressure Very high. 220/110 I felt I need to eat onion.I remembered a recipe learned from my mother and used 2 kg. onion that I ate in two days What a wonder! My blood pressure was after this,120/60|||Hi. Due to a serious illness, I had a lot of problems with what to eat, as I could not hold anything down. Yogurt to the rescue. It was the one food that I could keep down and it eased my stomach pains.|||As to Mangosteen, that's a fantastic antioxidant (as are Noni, Acai, and many of the other "miracle fruits") and antioxidants help with all sorts of issues because they help to protect the cells and support the immune system.
Other foods that are good for benefits really depend on what benefits you're looking for. Fish is great for brain, skin, heart, cardiovascular, et al. Yogurt is great for absorbing nutrients and regularity (because of the probiotics). Any of hundreds of fiber products can be good for digestion, regularity, cholesterol (soluble fiber), and/or weight loss (bulking fibers to help you feel full).
...The list goes on among dozens of health foods for different benefits.|||fiber supplement, fish oil and protein powder. these three supplements have helped my overall health immensely.|||Eating enough protein very single day has dramatically changed my body, skin, hair nails-- for the better.
And quitting all forms of sugar has made me look about 10 years younger than I really am. I'm 41 and most people think I'm 31-33. My skin totally rejuvenated itself when I added protein and quit sugar (and simple carbs)|||Raw Milk.
I couldn't even go near pasteurized milk do too gall stones, not only am I able to drink raw milk, but I haven't had a gall bladder attack in months.
http://realmilk.com
Few other good things,..
- Yellow butter from Pasture Fed Cows.
- Cod Liver Oil
- Sodium Ascorbate, its the perfect form of Vit C. Vit C is just about impossible to get from just food, and its crucial to a healthy immune system.
Acidophilus, its a probiotic, essential for a healthy gut.
Weston Price Foundation,.. The Foundation's purpose is too restore healthy traditional diets in America, full of unprocessed unrefined foods. Including access to raw milk and vitamin rich veggies.
http://www.westonaprice.org/splash_2.htm
Excellent food info.|||Hi,
As it happens I had a checkup yesterday ...
... and was delighted to be told that I had more than average of the good kind of Cholesterol levels.
I'm a fish eating vegetarian (no I'm not a fish - I'm a vegetarian who also eats fish) - so my diet is quite good ...
But I also supplement my diet with Blueberry supplements, vitamin E supplements and Glucosamate.
So, Blueberry could be something you could look at.
I'm also looking at Acai as well as Mangosteen, as these both seem to be very 'popular' at the moment.
Hope this helps,
VSC
Why does food at resturaunts taste so much better than grocery food?
And even when the food is in the oven it still dosen't taste as good.|||I used to ask myself the same question. There was just something about food at a restaurant that couldn't be duplicated at home. I really wanted answers so I looked into it. I used to think they had better stoves, grills, etc. I was wrong. When you cook at home alot of times you just leave out an ingredient or an important step in preparing the dish. It's as simple as that. One thing that totally revolutionized my home cooking was the copycat cookbook. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves restaurant quality food but can't always afford it. Ever since I downloaded the book the quality of the meals I make have been amazing! You can get it on my site actually at www.jchrispenterprises.com and you can check my blog out at www.eatingoutathome.blogspot.com|||- msg at the restaurants,|||Because you didn't have to cook it!|||SALT and MSG and honestly way too much fat in the way of sauces, marinades, dressings, etc.|||Are you talking prepared grocery food, or food you buy at the grocery store to prepare yourself?|||guess some of us not so hot at home cooking|||You haven't been to my house! I would much rather eat my rack of lamb, or pasta alla carbonara, or ceviche, etc any day of the week!...nothing compares to good, homemade food! And if my friends and family are any indication, I would have to say that they all agree!|||lots of cream, butter, salt, msg, and a good chef. Basically, all the ingredients that are bad for your health.|||I would say the freshness of ingredients, that would be the first difference. The fresher the ingredients the better the taste of that ingredient.
Enviroment is another factor. Usually when you go out to dinner, you are relaxed, your being served, instead of serving others, and you don't have to worry or get upset about anything in the kitchen. So you are able to actually taste and enjoy the food instead of worrying about everyone else.
The cook. The experience level of the cook is also a factor. Chef's have training or years of experience with all types of foods, spices, herbs, sauces, etc. We know what flavors go good with meats, fish, poultry,,etc. We also do not serve food that doesn't meet our standards. (99% of Chef's are very picky) and if one thing is off,,then that dish is redone. A home cook can not do that. It isn't practical for a 'wife' to throw out a 'steak' because it wasn't cooked correctly.
Those are your big differences.
Enviroment is another factor. Usually when you go out to dinner, you are relaxed, your being served, instead of serving others, and you don't have to worry or get upset about anything in the kitchen. So you are able to actually taste and enjoy the food instead of worrying about everyone else.
The cook. The experience level of the cook is also a factor. Chef's have training or years of experience with all types of foods, spices, herbs, sauces, etc. We know what flavors go good with meats, fish, poultry,,etc. We also do not serve food that doesn't meet our standards. (99% of Chef's are very picky) and if one thing is off,,then that dish is redone. A home cook can not do that. It isn't practical for a 'wife' to throw out a 'steak' because it wasn't cooked correctly.
Those are your big differences.
How do I avoid food while working at a fast food restaurant?
I am currently in high school and i work many hours at a fast food restaurant. I am trying to lose weight and exercise regularly, but working at the fast food restaurant seems to get in the way. I find myself eating the fries and ice cream, and it is almost impossible to tell myself no. Does anyone have tips on how to fight this?|||I have to say that when I worked at the Dairy Queen in high school, it took several weeks. After making the food, coming home smelling like burgers, it wasn't hard to skip eating meals at work. I would bring fruit to snack on.................
Maybe you need to make a break. Bring healthy snacks to nibble on when you get hungry. Make a conscious effort to not eat fast food. Make a health choice and stop drinking pop %26amp; milk shakes! Only drink water when you are working...........
Good luck! I know this will be hard but you CAN do it!!!!!|||Wow, after a few months most people are so sick of smelling the food they are making that they won't eat it anymore.
I worked several years in fast food and can't eat any of it anymore.|||wat kinda fat food res u wrk in?|||Just say NO. or bring your own food like a salad.|||Try to eat a large meal before you go to work. Bring healthy snacks with you to work. Be prepared. I work at a pizza place. I know when I eat well at home and bring food to work I'm okay, but if I show up hungry and empty handed I'm done for.
If it really becomes a problem, look for another job. Having a fast food habit is probably as bad as a drug habit. It's really addictive. Some people get hooked on that crap and eat it their whole lives.
And it's not impossible to tell yourself no, you just have to do it. I seem to avoid pizza where I work just by watching all the customers shovel it down.
Maybe you need to make a break. Bring healthy snacks to nibble on when you get hungry. Make a conscious effort to not eat fast food. Make a health choice and stop drinking pop %26amp; milk shakes! Only drink water when you are working...........
Good luck! I know this will be hard but you CAN do it!!!!!|||Wow, after a few months most people are so sick of smelling the food they are making that they won't eat it anymore.
I worked several years in fast food and can't eat any of it anymore.|||wat kinda fat food res u wrk in?|||Just say NO. or bring your own food like a salad.|||Try to eat a large meal before you go to work. Bring healthy snacks with you to work. Be prepared. I work at a pizza place. I know when I eat well at home and bring food to work I'm okay, but if I show up hungry and empty handed I'm done for.
If it really becomes a problem, look for another job. Having a fast food habit is probably as bad as a drug habit. It's really addictive. Some people get hooked on that crap and eat it their whole lives.
And it's not impossible to tell yourself no, you just have to do it. I seem to avoid pizza where I work just by watching all the customers shovel it down.
What cat food is good for sensitive stomaches?
My older cat who is 10 has had a sensitive stomach since she was young. My younger cat is very picky and does not like a lot of cat food made for sensitive stomachs. What cat food is there that would be easy on my older cats tummy and taste better for my younger cat?|||Try a canned food or a grain free dry food like EVO, Wellness CORE, Blue Wilderness, Taste of the Wild. Most foods have a lot of carbs and grains in them and cats were designed to eat meat.|||We had good luck with the Purina One Sensitive Stomach. Then we switched to wet food, because the vet told us it would help her lose weight and it would be better on the tummy. Our kitten loves it. We currently give them Fancy Feast: Grilled, Gravy Lovers, and Delights with Cheddar are their favorites.|||I use the Purina One Sensitive Systems food for my cat with a sensitive stomach. It's helped her a lot.|||No not cat food, Give your cat Tuna , I have a cat and feed it everyday tuna, and nothing happens to it i have it for 3 years now, tuna is good for cats,|||Dear friend,just like before said that I use the Purina One Sensitive Systems food for my cat with a sensitive stomach. It's helped her a lot.|||Try to get cat food with no corn in it because usually it upsetts there stomach|||Give your cat a fresh fish. Very nutritious and good for their stomach too.|||Science diet at the vet store but not in store
What process is used in the food industry to prevent foods with oils in them from spoiling?
What process is used in the food industry to prevent foods with oils in them from spoiling? How does this change the consistency of the oils in these foods?
This is a Biology question.|||I think it's called hydrogenation?|||Coolman is correct. It is hydrogenation. Hydrogenation converts unsaturated fats to mono-saturated (often trans fats) and/or saturated fats. The greater the degree of UNsaturation, the quicker the spoilage.
Best wishes and good luck.
This is a Biology question.|||I think it's called hydrogenation?|||Coolman is correct. It is hydrogenation. Hydrogenation converts unsaturated fats to mono-saturated (often trans fats) and/or saturated fats. The greater the degree of UNsaturation, the quicker the spoilage.
Best wishes and good luck.
How much food, and which kinds of food, can you safely put into an in-sink garbage disposal?
The debate is ON in my house with my roommates, and I'm wondering if anyone knows what's the right way to deal...for example, do you need to have the water running when you turn on the switch? Can you pour an entire bowl of leftover fajitas in there, or should you go for the garbage with the large quantities of stuff? Is it bad for the water supply to put lots of food in the garbage disposal? What's the protocol??|||There is evidence that large quantities of organic material going into the water supply is wreaking havoc on the ecosystems in certain areas.
You can put anything in a disposal that won't clog it. Twist ties from bread bags will jam it. Chicken bones will jam it. I don't think a plate of fajitas will do any damage.
I know that egg shells are good for the disposal. Thus I also put popcorn seeds, but not the popped popcorn through the disposal. I put apple cores with the seeds too. I would not attempt any hard object bigger than the size of a popcorn seed.
Yes you need to have the water running. This helps rinse away debris as it's ground. Otherwise you risk gumming up the works. You also need to run the water after you turn it off for a few seconds to rince away any remaining debris. You don't want food particles drying in the blades and drain holes.
Hope that helps.|||NOT RICE!. turns into concrete in the pipes.|||Yes the water has to be running while your using your garbage disposal. If you have a look at the site below it will give you some more info.|||avoid potatoes skins.....artichoke leaves......onion tops.....popcorn kernels......cherry seeds........bones of any kind.
I hear coffee grounds can get under the plate. Those the items I learned to never put down the disposal, the main thing is too always run the water and tell the room mates to make damned sure they do not leave stuff in there without running it.|||a couple of factors. First if you are on a septic system that you are responisble for - get rid of the disposal. Second, greasy food should be avoided in quantity. Finally, run hot water, becuase it brings the fats in the foods above the melting point allowing them to be carried away easier. If it can be easily scraped in the trash with a fork - do it.|||LOL yes the water has to be running and it's better if you just throw stuff in the trash can and let little amounts go down the disposal thing or down the drain.
You can put anything in a disposal that won't clog it. Twist ties from bread bags will jam it. Chicken bones will jam it. I don't think a plate of fajitas will do any damage.
I know that egg shells are good for the disposal. Thus I also put popcorn seeds, but not the popped popcorn through the disposal. I put apple cores with the seeds too. I would not attempt any hard object bigger than the size of a popcorn seed.
Yes you need to have the water running. This helps rinse away debris as it's ground. Otherwise you risk gumming up the works. You also need to run the water after you turn it off for a few seconds to rince away any remaining debris. You don't want food particles drying in the blades and drain holes.
Hope that helps.|||NOT RICE!. turns into concrete in the pipes.|||Yes the water has to be running while your using your garbage disposal. If you have a look at the site below it will give you some more info.|||avoid potatoes skins.....artichoke leaves......onion tops.....popcorn kernels......cherry seeds........bones of any kind.
I hear coffee grounds can get under the plate. Those the items I learned to never put down the disposal, the main thing is too always run the water and tell the room mates to make damned sure they do not leave stuff in there without running it.|||a couple of factors. First if you are on a septic system that you are responisble for - get rid of the disposal. Second, greasy food should be avoided in quantity. Finally, run hot water, becuase it brings the fats in the foods above the melting point allowing them to be carried away easier. If it can be easily scraped in the trash with a fork - do it.|||LOL yes the water has to be running and it's better if you just throw stuff in the trash can and let little amounts go down the disposal thing or down the drain.
What type of dog food would you recommend?
Personally I like Innova dog food for my dog. However, my cousin is going to be working at Petco and he can get a discount for whatever dog food he purchases from there. What, if any, dog food brands would you recommend from Petco. Ones without by products and cornmeal in them. What do you guys think about Blue Buffalo or IAMS or Natural Balance, etc.|||Iams actually isn't a very good food, I'm looking at several of their foods now and the first ingredient is corn or corn meal and on the other ones, corn or some form of it is high up on the ingredient list. Yuck!
Think of it this way. Anything you can buy at a grocery store (ie walmart, Giant, Weis, or wahtever you have in your area) is goign to be like feeding your dog McDonald's every day. Crappy food: lots of fillers which means your pet gains weight from that, plus eats more (fillers fill you up for shorter amount of time than good food) which costs you more and they put on MORE weight.. plus all the other various health reasons.
Blue Buffalo is excellent.
NB looks alright, but it looks like they really focus on veggies instead of meats. Dogs (and cats) are "obligate carnivores" they HAVE to have meat..
This is a good site to give you some ideas.
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_鈥?/a>
If money is an issue, I always recommend Costco's Brand, Kirkland. It's a decent food for the price.
Good luck|||Personally I prefer Blue Buffalo and Nutra Ultra but any high quality that works on your dog is the right one. People that waste money thinking that they are getting more by paying less aren't always correct. They are paying for useless fillers that can't be digested. You get fully digestable foods when your go to a high end dog food free of by products and fillers....more digestion and less waste (inside and out)|||Blue Buffalo is a good brand, Blue Wilderness is their best product. IAMS is crap. Natural Balance is ok but much lower quality than Innova.|||primary would be Blue Seal: http://www.blueseal.com/canine/LifeStage鈥?/a>
secondary: Purina|||IAMS is horrible. I know someone that had a dog that was sick after they used it. I heard that Blue Buffalo is a really good brand, I just don't buy it because it's really expensive. I use Natural Balance and I think it's pretty good.|||My dog does good on Taste of the Wild. I'm not sure if Petco sells that brand.|||Hi,
Try making natural homemade dog food yourself. It takes little time to prepare and then you will know exactly what it contains.
Once you start making your own dog food, you will not go back to the commercially processed variety.
Hope that this has helped a little.|||Petco carries a ton of different dog food brands - some are great and many more are terrible (and a lot of them are just mediocre), so it is entirely possible to use your discount and still get really good dog food - please just do a little bit of research and look at the ingredient lists to figure out which foods are the highest quality and will suit your dog's lifestyle best. I like to look at dogfoodanalysis.com to get an idea of quality.
The best brands at Petco (in my opinion) are: Wellness, Solid Gold, Natural Balance, Blue Buffalo, and Castor %26amp; Pollux
Of these, I think that Wellness Super5mix is the most similar to Innova (regular adult Innova, that is - which is what I feed to my two dogs).
Iams and Purina (including Purina ONE and Pro Plan) are really low quality brands. They are very well-advertised, which is often misleading.|||iams is supposed to be really good ill get back to you sometime cuz my aunt is a vet|||IAMS is a great brand.
Think of it this way. Anything you can buy at a grocery store (ie walmart, Giant, Weis, or wahtever you have in your area) is goign to be like feeding your dog McDonald's every day. Crappy food: lots of fillers which means your pet gains weight from that, plus eats more (fillers fill you up for shorter amount of time than good food) which costs you more and they put on MORE weight.. plus all the other various health reasons.
Blue Buffalo is excellent.
NB looks alright, but it looks like they really focus on veggies instead of meats. Dogs (and cats) are "obligate carnivores" they HAVE to have meat..
This is a good site to give you some ideas.
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_鈥?/a>
If money is an issue, I always recommend Costco's Brand, Kirkland. It's a decent food for the price.
Good luck|||Personally I prefer Blue Buffalo and Nutra Ultra but any high quality that works on your dog is the right one. People that waste money thinking that they are getting more by paying less aren't always correct. They are paying for useless fillers that can't be digested. You get fully digestable foods when your go to a high end dog food free of by products and fillers....more digestion and less waste (inside and out)|||Blue Buffalo is a good brand, Blue Wilderness is their best product. IAMS is crap. Natural Balance is ok but much lower quality than Innova.|||primary would be Blue Seal: http://www.blueseal.com/canine/LifeStage鈥?/a>
secondary: Purina|||IAMS is horrible. I know someone that had a dog that was sick after they used it. I heard that Blue Buffalo is a really good brand, I just don't buy it because it's really expensive. I use Natural Balance and I think it's pretty good.|||My dog does good on Taste of the Wild. I'm not sure if Petco sells that brand.|||Hi,
Try making natural homemade dog food yourself. It takes little time to prepare and then you will know exactly what it contains.
Once you start making your own dog food, you will not go back to the commercially processed variety.
Hope that this has helped a little.|||Petco carries a ton of different dog food brands - some are great and many more are terrible (and a lot of them are just mediocre), so it is entirely possible to use your discount and still get really good dog food - please just do a little bit of research and look at the ingredient lists to figure out which foods are the highest quality and will suit your dog's lifestyle best. I like to look at dogfoodanalysis.com to get an idea of quality.
The best brands at Petco (in my opinion) are: Wellness, Solid Gold, Natural Balance, Blue Buffalo, and Castor %26amp; Pollux
Of these, I think that Wellness Super5mix is the most similar to Innova (regular adult Innova, that is - which is what I feed to my two dogs).
Iams and Purina (including Purina ONE and Pro Plan) are really low quality brands. They are very well-advertised, which is often misleading.|||iams is supposed to be really good ill get back to you sometime cuz my aunt is a vet|||IAMS is a great brand.
Just how long can an insulated food carrier keep its food warm?
Do insulated food carriers only keep the food warm for 30 min.? An hour? 2 hours? Depends on the original temperature of the food?
Catering this next Friday and I need to know! Thanks for your help!|||Normally the manufacturer specifies the time period ,but I personally find that it dose not last even an hour in most of the cases.|||Definitely more than 30 minutes, but it also depends on the temperature of the food when you placed it in the carrier.
Catering this next Friday and I need to know! Thanks for your help!|||Normally the manufacturer specifies the time period ,but I personally find that it dose not last even an hour in most of the cases.|||Definitely more than 30 minutes, but it also depends on the temperature of the food when you placed it in the carrier.
What kind of cat food is good for cats with digestive problems?
He seems to have no problem actually getting the food out of his system. He seems to have diahrea a lot. Not sure what I can do to prevent this. I do not give him wet food. We're tried a lot of different types of dry food and nothing seems to help much.|||Let me share with you what I have learned about feline nutrition to help you make an informed decision on what diet you should feed your cat.
Many brands of manufactured cat foods claiming to be "healthy" really are not. In fact they are made of the lowest ingredients possible. I'm not saying that a cat can't live off them... just the same as you could live off hot dogs and Mac and cheese forever, but better choices can and should be made for your feline friends. I would not venture to say that any manufactured food is "best" for a cat but a grain free organic wet food would be a good start. Feeding canned is certainly better than feeding dry in all cases.
Cats were never meant to eat dry food, also known as cereals or kibble. We, humans, make them eat it for convenience to us. It has nothing to do with them or their nutritional needs. It's completely species inappropriate.
In the wild, cats derive their entire liquid intake from their prey. They do not have a thirst mechanism because they don't need it when eating a species appropriate diet. They get all they need from what they eat. So they do not drink water. Regular ol' house cats have descended from those same wild cats.
So in a home environment, your kitty does not get the moisture it needs from dry food and it’s almost always in a constant state of dehydration. Water fountains are encouraged to TRY to get your cat to drink more and your kitty may even enjoy it, but it will never meet its water intake needs drinking from a bowl.
Deadly feline illnesses such as diabetes, kidney failure, obesity, stones, urinary tract blockages and Urinary Tract Infections (FLUTD), with and without deadly crystals run rampant these days. Cats are not taking in enough water to stave them off. Proper water intake through a species appropriate diet alone can prevent most of these conditions.
Overall, wet is a better all around better for any cats diet, be it canned or Raw and they should never be fed dry cereal kibble if we wish to most closely match their wild nutritional and dietary needs. Kibble meets our needs… not our cats.
It is also bogus that kibble cleans teeth. DRY FOOD DOES NOT CLEAN TEETH. It's an old myth that has been scientifically disproved for years, but old-school vets drilled it into people's heads for so long (and sadly still do) that people still believe it. Cats can not “chew”. They do not have chewing teeth. They have meat ripping pointy carnivorous teeth. They do not have molars. They may “crunch” a piece of food once to crack and break it… but they are absolutely unable to chew a hard piece if food. Want your cat to have clean teeth? Give them an appropriately sized raw bone. :o)
I personally feed a Raw Meat and Bones based diet to my cats and they are very healthy on it. I HIGHLY recommend it. Once I got the hang of it and felt comfortable with it it's a snap to prepare. It's something you might want to consider someday. They are obligate carnivores after all and must derive ALL their nutrients from meat based sources. They are unable to absorb them from any other source. Despite thousands of years of domestication they remain strictly carnivorous. True and honest meat eaters and that is what they need most. Protein from meat!
If you are interested in feeding a raw diet some great places to start learning are http://www.catinfo.org/ , http://www.catnutrition.org/ , and http://www.felinefuture.com/nutrition/ .
If you would like to try raw with your cats and don’t want to get all technical about it but want to try a trusted, time tested and balanced raw diet you can order from http://www.felinespride.com/products/cat… . I purchased this myself when I first started and my cats loved it!
If raw is not an option for you please be aware that there are three Categories of Pet Foods:
-"Grocery store" foods – (Generic Brands and cheap name brands) Those foods found in grocery stores and mass-market retailers are made with lower-quality, less-digestible, inexpensive ingredients and are therefore a cheaper alternative. While easy on the pocketbook, "grocery store" foods normally do not provide your cat with the healthiest, most nutrient-dense ingredients.
-Premium foods – (Iams/Eukanuba, Purina One, Hills Science Diet, Nutro and such) Foods often found in grocery stores, pet stores, and veterinarian offices that contain higher-grade ingredients, but still include many elements of "grocery store" food, such as artificial colors, artificial flavors, chemical preservatives, and "filler" ingredients such as corn and wheat products, by-products and even animal digest. Yuck! Premium foods are usually more expensive than "grocery store" foods because their ingredients are sometimes of a higher quality, and are therefore somewhat more beneficial and digestible. But don’t be fooled, some of those same so called Premium brands are sometimes worse than grocery store foods, but they charge prices like they are better. They aren’t!
-Healthy foods – (Wellness, Merrick, Eagle Pack, Drs Foster %26amp; Smith) The newest addition to the pet food market - provide pets with the highest quality, healthiest, and most nutritious ingredients. They are typically available for purchase online or direct from the manufacturer. Some better retailers are starting to carry them now. Complete Petmart carries a few healthy brand foods. Foods in the Healthy class contain nutrient-rich ingredients. Formulated to provide optimum health benefits for pets, these foods often use real meat as the primary protein source, carbohydrate-rich whole grains like brown rice and barley and whole, fresh fruits and vegetables. They should not contain artificial preservatives, flavors, or colors. They will almost always be fortified with additional vitamins and minerals, and will use the best natural sources for fatty acids to help build healthy skin and a beautiful coat. Because healthy foods use high quality ingredients, you should expect to pay a little more than you would for other types of pet food. Remember, though, with healthy foods you can feed less since healthy foods are more nutrient-dense than other types of food so it often evens out or cost’s les than feeding foods filled with cheap non-nutritional by-products fillers.
With all that information in mind, when you are choosing a new cat food, study the ingredients. All ingredients on pet food labels are listed by weight. Meaning whatever ingredients are listed first on the list, there is more in there. The first ingredients listed should be whole meat ingredients, protein sources, such as Chicken or Turkey. NOT just the word “meat”! Who the heck knows what that is? The word Chicken Meal is ok, but it should be a secondary ingredient, not first. Meal is the meat dehydrated and ground into a powder.
The ingredients also should NOT include any by-products or animal digest whatsoever. Those are disgusting left over animal parts that are scraped off the filthy floors of meat and poultry plants. They should just go into the trash but they put them into pet food instead. EW!!!! Also make sure there are no artificial colors or flavors. And make sure there is no BHA and BHT used preservatives. These preservatives have been shown to cause cancer in both cats and dogs. Bad Bad stuff and it’s in almost every cat treat on the market. :(
So, in summery of the ingredients… if you see the words by-products, Animal Digest, the word “meat” alone, Corn, Corn Gluten, Wheat Gluten, or BHA or BHT… stop reading, put down that product and move on to the next.
Be aware that when switching to a Healthy, Holistic or Organic food, you will pay for what you get. Good foods are not cheap. They are pricey and will cost you more than cheaper products, just like steak costs more than hotdogs. But again, you will be feeding a better food and improving the over all health of your pet. This in turn leads to less vet visits for illness now and more importantly later in life in their geriatric years. You will also feed less of this food on a per animal basis because a smaller amount of food contains what your cat needs. Overall healthy wet foods are well worth it, if only for the piece of mind that the ingredients are better for your cat than cheap crap.
You can start your research for a healthy cat food here if you are not ready to try feeding a Raw diet: http://www.onlynaturalpet.com
If you want to buy in a store, Complete Petmart is a good store and carries quite a few natural, organic, and holistic blends. Also check with your local feed/grain stores.
I highly recommend you take the time to research for yourself, but the information I have given should get you off to a good start. Good luck choosing a new healthy food!
********IMPORTANT*******Don’t forget to switch your Pets food slowly over a period of 10 to 14 days, if you can. Mixing 25% new to 75% old. Then 50/50… then 75% new to 25% old. And finally switch over to 100% new. Take it slow as not to upset their digestive system.
Side note… Please don’t feed Iams / Eukanuba. It’s ALL fillers, byproducts, animal digest and CRAP. Read the ingredients! There is nothing good for your cat in that food. Not to mention they conduct the most appalling animal testing you have ever seen. http://www.iamscruelty.com to see the terror they create.|||http://www.blakkatz.com/dryfood.html
read this site, it tells how "cat food" sold in stores is verry unhealthy for your cat, and thats why our cats are having so many problems these days.|||Dry food is going to be MUCH worse for cats with sensitive systems. Grains/corn/wheat/soy are the things first on the list that cause these reactions, and you usually find these most often in dry foods.
It's always possible that kitty has a problem with a certain meat - chicken is typical - but it's much easier to rule out grains first.
Switch your cat to a good quality, GRAINLESS canned food. Make the change gradually.
Or at the very least begin feeding a better quality dry food (Evo, Core or Instincts for example).
Don't buy food labeled as for sensitive systems. These niche foods are pure crap as well. Iams, Science Diet, Royal Canin, Purina - all crap.
From my blog:
DIGESTIVE UPSETS IN CATS
Digestive upsets can take more than one form and of course may have more than one cause.
One symptom is vomiting and the other is loose stool or diarrhea. And then there's farting.
Diarrhea is much more serious and a cat suffering from it should always be checked by a vet asap.
In cases of loose stool, a sample should be taken to the vet to rule out any parasites or conditions. Assuming there is none, then you have to look to the diet.
Ditto for vomiting. Excessive hairballs can often be dealt with by daily grooming. I'm not a big fan of supplementing for hairballs - I think the cause should be dealt with not just the symptoms. And I would never feed a hairball control food for the same reason, and because excess fiber isn't necessarily a good thing. UPDATE: My vet mentioned that fish oil may be of help with hairballs. I forget why, but I think she said it helps break them down, or aids in their digestion....either way, it's a good thing to add to the diet as it will also help skin and coat. It has an anti-inflammatory effect which may aid digestion as well.
But once you've ruled out diseases or parasites, the most likely culprit is diet. Crappy foods contain ingredients that many cats are unable to tolerate. But even some very good foods can disagree with a cat, either "just because" or perhaps because they've been switched to it too quickly. Or perhaps a particular protein source disagrees with the cat. UPDATE: My vet recommends the use of digestive enzymes when feeding foods that are higher in carbs. This will help the cat to digest them properly. They're not as necessary if you're feeding grainless foods.
Again, the solution in most cases is going to be to switch to another, perhaps better food. It does have to be done slowly, and you may have to try more than one food, but the results are worth it.
If it seems that you've tried every possible food and have been very patient in switching the cat to the new food, you might consider supplements. These include slippery elm or probiotics. I personally suggest Jarrow's Pet-Dophilus as a good probiotic. UPDATE: When you begin pro-b's, you may not notice an immediate improvement. Poppy actually got gas when I started her on them. My vet's recommendation is to not give them everyday - perhaps 2-3 times per week or every other day. Also, once you've finished a bottle, buy another brand. Variety is good here. And don't buy pro-b's for humans. It's not bad, it's just not the right stuff for them.
Slippery Elm can be used (if you know what you're doing) for constipation, diarrhea and loose stool - it's sovereign, in or out, and is not harmful - although it should not be given at the same time as any other medications because it tends to dilute their effects. It's considered to be a demulcent which affects water balance in the digestive system.|||I was told by the vet that the only reason to feet wet food (aside from the cat liking it better) is to make sure the cat had fluids. I've had good luck with Royal Canin - they make several different varieties and I'm sure there is one for "fussy" eaters and one for cats with sensitive tummys.|||Has your vet ruled out medical problems, including parasites and bacterial infections? If so, maybe your cat has a food allergy. Most dry foods, unless they are of premium quality, contain corn, which can cause food allergies in cats. Cheap grocery store dry foods that contain by-products, grains, and food colorings can cause diarrhea in cats. I would try (if your vet has ruled out infection or other medical problem) feeding you cat good quality meat-based canned food (no grains or by-products) or at least make sure real meat such as chicken is the first ingredient listed on the label. Wellness and Innova are among the best quality cat foods. Grocery store dry food is linked to many health problems in cats. Cats need real meat and moisture (found in most decent canned foods) - not grains and by-products.|||Are you certain he doesn't have worms? That could be one source of his diarrhea. Many cats are very sensitive to corn - it has no nutritional value and causes many stomach upsets. Once you've ruled out worms, try a food with NO CORN or other cheap fillers. You'll need to go to a pet store and read the labels - everything you find in the grocery store will have corn as a first ingredient.|||I once had a cat who had digestive allergy issues with her food and would lick the fur off her belly when she was in discomfort. We put her on Royal Canin limited ingredients, rabbit and green pea formula, and it worked wonders for her. There are a few limited ingredient foods out there, and I've seen some at petsmart. The Royal Canin I had was by prescription food and came from the vet, but like I said, there are limited ingredient food and even easily digestible (says on packaging) that you may want to look into.
Many brands of manufactured cat foods claiming to be "healthy" really are not. In fact they are made of the lowest ingredients possible. I'm not saying that a cat can't live off them... just the same as you could live off hot dogs and Mac and cheese forever, but better choices can and should be made for your feline friends. I would not venture to say that any manufactured food is "best" for a cat but a grain free organic wet food would be a good start. Feeding canned is certainly better than feeding dry in all cases.
Cats were never meant to eat dry food, also known as cereals or kibble. We, humans, make them eat it for convenience to us. It has nothing to do with them or their nutritional needs. It's completely species inappropriate.
In the wild, cats derive their entire liquid intake from their prey. They do not have a thirst mechanism because they don't need it when eating a species appropriate diet. They get all they need from what they eat. So they do not drink water. Regular ol' house cats have descended from those same wild cats.
So in a home environment, your kitty does not get the moisture it needs from dry food and it’s almost always in a constant state of dehydration. Water fountains are encouraged to TRY to get your cat to drink more and your kitty may even enjoy it, but it will never meet its water intake needs drinking from a bowl.
Deadly feline illnesses such as diabetes, kidney failure, obesity, stones, urinary tract blockages and Urinary Tract Infections (FLUTD), with and without deadly crystals run rampant these days. Cats are not taking in enough water to stave them off. Proper water intake through a species appropriate diet alone can prevent most of these conditions.
Overall, wet is a better all around better for any cats diet, be it canned or Raw and they should never be fed dry cereal kibble if we wish to most closely match their wild nutritional and dietary needs. Kibble meets our needs… not our cats.
It is also bogus that kibble cleans teeth. DRY FOOD DOES NOT CLEAN TEETH. It's an old myth that has been scientifically disproved for years, but old-school vets drilled it into people's heads for so long (and sadly still do) that people still believe it. Cats can not “chew”. They do not have chewing teeth. They have meat ripping pointy carnivorous teeth. They do not have molars. They may “crunch” a piece of food once to crack and break it… but they are absolutely unable to chew a hard piece if food. Want your cat to have clean teeth? Give them an appropriately sized raw bone. :o)
I personally feed a Raw Meat and Bones based diet to my cats and they are very healthy on it. I HIGHLY recommend it. Once I got the hang of it and felt comfortable with it it's a snap to prepare. It's something you might want to consider someday. They are obligate carnivores after all and must derive ALL their nutrients from meat based sources. They are unable to absorb them from any other source. Despite thousands of years of domestication they remain strictly carnivorous. True and honest meat eaters and that is what they need most. Protein from meat!
If you are interested in feeding a raw diet some great places to start learning are http://www.catinfo.org/ , http://www.catnutrition.org/ , and http://www.felinefuture.com/nutrition/ .
If you would like to try raw with your cats and don’t want to get all technical about it but want to try a trusted, time tested and balanced raw diet you can order from http://www.felinespride.com/products/cat… . I purchased this myself when I first started and my cats loved it!
If raw is not an option for you please be aware that there are three Categories of Pet Foods:
-"Grocery store" foods – (Generic Brands and cheap name brands) Those foods found in grocery stores and mass-market retailers are made with lower-quality, less-digestible, inexpensive ingredients and are therefore a cheaper alternative. While easy on the pocketbook, "grocery store" foods normally do not provide your cat with the healthiest, most nutrient-dense ingredients.
-Premium foods – (Iams/Eukanuba, Purina One, Hills Science Diet, Nutro and such) Foods often found in grocery stores, pet stores, and veterinarian offices that contain higher-grade ingredients, but still include many elements of "grocery store" food, such as artificial colors, artificial flavors, chemical preservatives, and "filler" ingredients such as corn and wheat products, by-products and even animal digest. Yuck! Premium foods are usually more expensive than "grocery store" foods because their ingredients are sometimes of a higher quality, and are therefore somewhat more beneficial and digestible. But don’t be fooled, some of those same so called Premium brands are sometimes worse than grocery store foods, but they charge prices like they are better. They aren’t!
-Healthy foods – (Wellness, Merrick, Eagle Pack, Drs Foster %26amp; Smith) The newest addition to the pet food market - provide pets with the highest quality, healthiest, and most nutritious ingredients. They are typically available for purchase online or direct from the manufacturer. Some better retailers are starting to carry them now. Complete Petmart carries a few healthy brand foods. Foods in the Healthy class contain nutrient-rich ingredients. Formulated to provide optimum health benefits for pets, these foods often use real meat as the primary protein source, carbohydrate-rich whole grains like brown rice and barley and whole, fresh fruits and vegetables. They should not contain artificial preservatives, flavors, or colors. They will almost always be fortified with additional vitamins and minerals, and will use the best natural sources for fatty acids to help build healthy skin and a beautiful coat. Because healthy foods use high quality ingredients, you should expect to pay a little more than you would for other types of pet food. Remember, though, with healthy foods you can feed less since healthy foods are more nutrient-dense than other types of food so it often evens out or cost’s les than feeding foods filled with cheap non-nutritional by-products fillers.
With all that information in mind, when you are choosing a new cat food, study the ingredients. All ingredients on pet food labels are listed by weight. Meaning whatever ingredients are listed first on the list, there is more in there. The first ingredients listed should be whole meat ingredients, protein sources, such as Chicken or Turkey. NOT just the word “meat”! Who the heck knows what that is? The word Chicken Meal is ok, but it should be a secondary ingredient, not first. Meal is the meat dehydrated and ground into a powder.
The ingredients also should NOT include any by-products or animal digest whatsoever. Those are disgusting left over animal parts that are scraped off the filthy floors of meat and poultry plants. They should just go into the trash but they put them into pet food instead. EW!!!! Also make sure there are no artificial colors or flavors. And make sure there is no BHA and BHT used preservatives. These preservatives have been shown to cause cancer in both cats and dogs. Bad Bad stuff and it’s in almost every cat treat on the market. :(
So, in summery of the ingredients… if you see the words by-products, Animal Digest, the word “meat” alone, Corn, Corn Gluten, Wheat Gluten, or BHA or BHT… stop reading, put down that product and move on to the next.
Be aware that when switching to a Healthy, Holistic or Organic food, you will pay for what you get. Good foods are not cheap. They are pricey and will cost you more than cheaper products, just like steak costs more than hotdogs. But again, you will be feeding a better food and improving the over all health of your pet. This in turn leads to less vet visits for illness now and more importantly later in life in their geriatric years. You will also feed less of this food on a per animal basis because a smaller amount of food contains what your cat needs. Overall healthy wet foods are well worth it, if only for the piece of mind that the ingredients are better for your cat than cheap crap.
You can start your research for a healthy cat food here if you are not ready to try feeding a Raw diet: http://www.onlynaturalpet.com
If you want to buy in a store, Complete Petmart is a good store and carries quite a few natural, organic, and holistic blends. Also check with your local feed/grain stores.
I highly recommend you take the time to research for yourself, but the information I have given should get you off to a good start. Good luck choosing a new healthy food!
********IMPORTANT*******Don’t forget to switch your Pets food slowly over a period of 10 to 14 days, if you can. Mixing 25% new to 75% old. Then 50/50… then 75% new to 25% old. And finally switch over to 100% new. Take it slow as not to upset their digestive system.
Side note… Please don’t feed Iams / Eukanuba. It’s ALL fillers, byproducts, animal digest and CRAP. Read the ingredients! There is nothing good for your cat in that food. Not to mention they conduct the most appalling animal testing you have ever seen. http://www.iamscruelty.com to see the terror they create.|||http://www.blakkatz.com/dryfood.html
read this site, it tells how "cat food" sold in stores is verry unhealthy for your cat, and thats why our cats are having so many problems these days.|||Dry food is going to be MUCH worse for cats with sensitive systems. Grains/corn/wheat/soy are the things first on the list that cause these reactions, and you usually find these most often in dry foods.
It's always possible that kitty has a problem with a certain meat - chicken is typical - but it's much easier to rule out grains first.
Switch your cat to a good quality, GRAINLESS canned food. Make the change gradually.
Or at the very least begin feeding a better quality dry food (Evo, Core or Instincts for example).
Don't buy food labeled as for sensitive systems. These niche foods are pure crap as well. Iams, Science Diet, Royal Canin, Purina - all crap.
From my blog:
DIGESTIVE UPSETS IN CATS
Digestive upsets can take more than one form and of course may have more than one cause.
One symptom is vomiting and the other is loose stool or diarrhea. And then there's farting.
Diarrhea is much more serious and a cat suffering from it should always be checked by a vet asap.
In cases of loose stool, a sample should be taken to the vet to rule out any parasites or conditions. Assuming there is none, then you have to look to the diet.
Ditto for vomiting. Excessive hairballs can often be dealt with by daily grooming. I'm not a big fan of supplementing for hairballs - I think the cause should be dealt with not just the symptoms. And I would never feed a hairball control food for the same reason, and because excess fiber isn't necessarily a good thing. UPDATE: My vet mentioned that fish oil may be of help with hairballs. I forget why, but I think she said it helps break them down, or aids in their digestion....either way, it's a good thing to add to the diet as it will also help skin and coat. It has an anti-inflammatory effect which may aid digestion as well.
But once you've ruled out diseases or parasites, the most likely culprit is diet. Crappy foods contain ingredients that many cats are unable to tolerate. But even some very good foods can disagree with a cat, either "just because" or perhaps because they've been switched to it too quickly. Or perhaps a particular protein source disagrees with the cat. UPDATE: My vet recommends the use of digestive enzymes when feeding foods that are higher in carbs. This will help the cat to digest them properly. They're not as necessary if you're feeding grainless foods.
Again, the solution in most cases is going to be to switch to another, perhaps better food. It does have to be done slowly, and you may have to try more than one food, but the results are worth it.
If it seems that you've tried every possible food and have been very patient in switching the cat to the new food, you might consider supplements. These include slippery elm or probiotics. I personally suggest Jarrow's Pet-Dophilus as a good probiotic. UPDATE: When you begin pro-b's, you may not notice an immediate improvement. Poppy actually got gas when I started her on them. My vet's recommendation is to not give them everyday - perhaps 2-3 times per week or every other day. Also, once you've finished a bottle, buy another brand. Variety is good here. And don't buy pro-b's for humans. It's not bad, it's just not the right stuff for them.
Slippery Elm can be used (if you know what you're doing) for constipation, diarrhea and loose stool - it's sovereign, in or out, and is not harmful - although it should not be given at the same time as any other medications because it tends to dilute their effects. It's considered to be a demulcent which affects water balance in the digestive system.|||I was told by the vet that the only reason to feet wet food (aside from the cat liking it better) is to make sure the cat had fluids. I've had good luck with Royal Canin - they make several different varieties and I'm sure there is one for "fussy" eaters and one for cats with sensitive tummys.|||Has your vet ruled out medical problems, including parasites and bacterial infections? If so, maybe your cat has a food allergy. Most dry foods, unless they are of premium quality, contain corn, which can cause food allergies in cats. Cheap grocery store dry foods that contain by-products, grains, and food colorings can cause diarrhea in cats. I would try (if your vet has ruled out infection or other medical problem) feeding you cat good quality meat-based canned food (no grains or by-products) or at least make sure real meat such as chicken is the first ingredient listed on the label. Wellness and Innova are among the best quality cat foods. Grocery store dry food is linked to many health problems in cats. Cats need real meat and moisture (found in most decent canned foods) - not grains and by-products.|||Are you certain he doesn't have worms? That could be one source of his diarrhea. Many cats are very sensitive to corn - it has no nutritional value and causes many stomach upsets. Once you've ruled out worms, try a food with NO CORN or other cheap fillers. You'll need to go to a pet store and read the labels - everything you find in the grocery store will have corn as a first ingredient.|||I once had a cat who had digestive allergy issues with her food and would lick the fur off her belly when she was in discomfort. We put her on Royal Canin limited ingredients, rabbit and green pea formula, and it worked wonders for her. There are a few limited ingredient foods out there, and I've seen some at petsmart. The Royal Canin I had was by prescription food and came from the vet, but like I said, there are limited ingredient food and even easily digestible (says on packaging) that you may want to look into.
How do I get my dog to eat her dried food?
My puppy (11 month old Terrier mix) wont eat her dry food. I have tried a few different brands, but she just doesnt seem interested. When I first adopted her, she was given canned food. I dont want her eating that anymore and she just doenst really like dried food. I started to mix steamed rice with her food and she eats mostly the rice and some of the food. She will eat the dry food if she is really hungry and has to eat something. How do I get her to start eating the dry food without the rice?|||I had a Great Dane that was like that his whole life totally spoiled. I tried and tried to just not feed him anything else offering him his dry dog food only. He would only eat enough to servive. He just wasn't maintaining a good weight. Then I tried to add the craps and yes he picked them out as well. Then I thought why not try the gravy train type dog food. Well he really hated that. I was at my wits end. Now keep in mind I had three dogs at the time and only he had food issues. Well please don't scream at me dog lovers but I finally found a middle ground. For the last 5 years of his life I actually cooked for this dog. I used the basic dry dog food and I cooked the topping for it as it were. It was always different and involved what the family was having most of the time. His favorites were actually tomato sauces and of course steak or meat red eye (which is whatever meat you cook in a pan a tad of oil heat and mix in water. It is a thin gravy). You can also make a thin gravy with a tiny amount of flower added. This is great if you cooked chicken on the stove or even baked. The point is this more watery gravy can be mixed into the dry dog food. It gives them the feeling and taste of table food and they can't pick out what they want . They have to eat the food. Also I kept a few gravy just add water packets when I didn't have anything on hand. I few times I even cooked him chip beef. That is the dried beef browned in a pan with a tad of oil then add a little flower and water making the same thin gravy. Yes he was spoiled but I knew someone that cooked full meals for her poodle broiled chicken and vegs.
Of course there is the method of offerring the food once in the morning. If he doesn't eat take it away and do the same thing in the morning. The dog will get hungry enough to eat. Nothing in between and no people food or treats ever. Evita|||mabye ty mixing a lil bit of dog gravy or putting some canned food in her dry food will help... just wean her off of the gravy or wet food by putting smaller amount every few days... good luck and i hoped i helped!|||just mix a little of the gravy that comes in the dog food packages. My dog would only eat our table food, but once you mix in some stuff they actually like the next time they eat they might not realize its not in the dry food. My dog loves his dry food now.|||There's a product out there called Nupro. It is a vitiman suppliment, but it also makes a gravy that my dog likes. She won't be able to pick around it.
I used it for my dog who had the same problem- worked great.|||Try mixing the dry food very well with the canned food...this worked with my dog, they have the lids to seal the canned food and I mixed at first half and half, one scoop of dry with 1 small can of wet and from there lightened the canned to 1 scoop dry 1/2 small can etc. This helped her to adjust to the dry food until she was just eating dry food.
Hope this helps!!!|||Rice is only really good when they have a watery stomach, as it provides mass, my ex's greyhound was given that to treat his stomach problem.
However, you have to be cruel to be kind, I mean by all means ring the vet for advice as a good practice will always offer advice, but, I would offer the dried food in the morning, if she doesn't want it, take it away and offer it in the evening, offer no substitute. She will eventually realise that this is food and that she will eat it.
But it comes down to the dog at the end of the day, with any food though, it should not be left down during the day, only put down when it is teir feeding time. Its hard to do as you want them to be ok. but ask the vets for advice.|||There were some good points here:
Dog-food gravy works like a charm (or even people gravy that comes in a packet and you mix with water - it's a lot cheaper).
Ignore the problem - the dog WILL eat eventually, it won't let itself starve... UNLESS
There is a problem you aren't considering: which may be that since it is still a puppy the dog food is way to hard for it's little puppy teeth. Or, it may be loosing it's teeth to make way for it's adult teeth (dogs do that just like people) and it's gums are sore. You can try wetting the food with a little water and letting it get a little soggy before you give it to your dog.|||Don't give her anything else. She'll eat it when she gets hungry.|||Iams sells a vita-gravy to add to dry dog foods. I believe there is a puppy formula too. My dog loves it. Just add a little bit and stir it up. I gives the food just enough coating to intice them to eat. Its about 3 dollars a bottle and will last a while if you are conservative w/ it. I buy mine at petco.|||You have your answer. When she gets hungry enough she'll eat it.|||i had that problem too i got a can of beef or chicken broth and added it to his food it worked however you might want th consider that maybe she has problems with her teeth and the dry dog food just hurts to eat it. i hope that's not the case but keep it in mind|||The rice was a good beginninig...
Here are some other ideas.
cook your rice...
cook some ground beef with enough water to make gravy.
mix them both.
stir some into the kibble at each meal.
It'll coat the kibble with the gravy and that'll get her to eat more kibble.
cook ground beef and add enough water to make gravy.
you blend it as above. the only difference here is no rice.
cook ground beef
add enough water to make gravy
add some flour to thicken the gravy.
run it through the blender so its ONLY beef gravy.
blend it with kibble as above.
In doing this, follow some basic rules:
1- if you make a largish batch, split it in small portions and freeze most of it for future use
2- use more tidbit/gravy at first and slowly use less over time
3- always stir the meat/rice or meat or gravy into the kibble thoroughly to coat the kibble so she can't eat the goodies without eating the kibble.|||Stop mixing things into the dried food and pick a quality brand that you want to feed the dog for most of the rest of her life. Switching foods frequently can make a picky eater out of your dog and if not switched properly cause digestive problems.
Set a feeding schedule for your dog (I feed mine twice daily) set the food down in a bowl for the dog. Give her a set amount of time like 10 minutes to eat, whether she eats or not pick up bowl at end of time. Do not put bowl down again until next designated feeding. Dogs by nature will not starve themselves so it will eat when it is hungry enough. Just make sure it stays hydrated. I found out my picky eater could make it three days before caving.
Keep in mind during this training period DO NOT give your dog any other foods or treats until she is eating out of her bowl regularly.
Of course there is the method of offerring the food once in the morning. If he doesn't eat take it away and do the same thing in the morning. The dog will get hungry enough to eat. Nothing in between and no people food or treats ever. Evita|||mabye ty mixing a lil bit of dog gravy or putting some canned food in her dry food will help... just wean her off of the gravy or wet food by putting smaller amount every few days... good luck and i hoped i helped!|||just mix a little of the gravy that comes in the dog food packages. My dog would only eat our table food, but once you mix in some stuff they actually like the next time they eat they might not realize its not in the dry food. My dog loves his dry food now.|||There's a product out there called Nupro. It is a vitiman suppliment, but it also makes a gravy that my dog likes. She won't be able to pick around it.
I used it for my dog who had the same problem- worked great.|||Try mixing the dry food very well with the canned food...this worked with my dog, they have the lids to seal the canned food and I mixed at first half and half, one scoop of dry with 1 small can of wet and from there lightened the canned to 1 scoop dry 1/2 small can etc. This helped her to adjust to the dry food until she was just eating dry food.
Hope this helps!!!|||Rice is only really good when they have a watery stomach, as it provides mass, my ex's greyhound was given that to treat his stomach problem.
However, you have to be cruel to be kind, I mean by all means ring the vet for advice as a good practice will always offer advice, but, I would offer the dried food in the morning, if she doesn't want it, take it away and offer it in the evening, offer no substitute. She will eventually realise that this is food and that she will eat it.
But it comes down to the dog at the end of the day, with any food though, it should not be left down during the day, only put down when it is teir feeding time. Its hard to do as you want them to be ok. but ask the vets for advice.|||There were some good points here:
Dog-food gravy works like a charm (or even people gravy that comes in a packet and you mix with water - it's a lot cheaper).
Ignore the problem - the dog WILL eat eventually, it won't let itself starve... UNLESS
There is a problem you aren't considering: which may be that since it is still a puppy the dog food is way to hard for it's little puppy teeth. Or, it may be loosing it's teeth to make way for it's adult teeth (dogs do that just like people) and it's gums are sore. You can try wetting the food with a little water and letting it get a little soggy before you give it to your dog.|||Don't give her anything else. She'll eat it when she gets hungry.|||Iams sells a vita-gravy to add to dry dog foods. I believe there is a puppy formula too. My dog loves it. Just add a little bit and stir it up. I gives the food just enough coating to intice them to eat. Its about 3 dollars a bottle and will last a while if you are conservative w/ it. I buy mine at petco.|||You have your answer. When she gets hungry enough she'll eat it.|||i had that problem too i got a can of beef or chicken broth and added it to his food it worked however you might want th consider that maybe she has problems with her teeth and the dry dog food just hurts to eat it. i hope that's not the case but keep it in mind|||The rice was a good beginninig...
Here are some other ideas.
cook your rice...
cook some ground beef with enough water to make gravy.
mix them both.
stir some into the kibble at each meal.
It'll coat the kibble with the gravy and that'll get her to eat more kibble.
cook ground beef and add enough water to make gravy.
you blend it as above. the only difference here is no rice.
cook ground beef
add enough water to make gravy
add some flour to thicken the gravy.
run it through the blender so its ONLY beef gravy.
blend it with kibble as above.
In doing this, follow some basic rules:
1- if you make a largish batch, split it in small portions and freeze most of it for future use
2- use more tidbit/gravy at first and slowly use less over time
3- always stir the meat/rice or meat or gravy into the kibble thoroughly to coat the kibble so she can't eat the goodies without eating the kibble.|||Stop mixing things into the dried food and pick a quality brand that you want to feed the dog for most of the rest of her life. Switching foods frequently can make a picky eater out of your dog and if not switched properly cause digestive problems.
Set a feeding schedule for your dog (I feed mine twice daily) set the food down in a bowl for the dog. Give her a set amount of time like 10 minutes to eat, whether she eats or not pick up bowl at end of time. Do not put bowl down again until next designated feeding. Dogs by nature will not starve themselves so it will eat when it is hungry enough. Just make sure it stays hydrated. I found out my picky eater could make it three days before caving.
Keep in mind during this training period DO NOT give your dog any other foods or treats until she is eating out of her bowl regularly.
What is the best food to feed my Pomeranian?
Yep. I buy him pedigree food, but I do not know if it is any good. I tried researching online on what is the best food for him, but it is ridiculous, I cannot find a thing. What brand is best for him? What type of food is best for him? It doesn't even have to be a dog brand. For instance, maybe I could just feed him chicken with no salt on it, I don't know. I need direct answers, not the vague ones that I find online. Thanks.
He is an eight-year-old, male Pomeranian. He is not overweight. He seems to be quite healthy. I always give him exercise. He will eat whatever I give him. His teeth are healthy. He has no health problems or diseases.|||Here are some of the BEST foods out there!
Innova, Innova EVO, California Natural ..:
http://www.naturapet.com
Canidae:
http://www.canidae.com
Timberwolf Organics:
http://www.timberwolforganics.com
Chicken Soup for the Pet Lovers Soul:
http://www.chickensoupforthepetloverssou鈥?/a>
Stay away from Pedigree, Science Diet, Kibbles and Bits .. basically anything that you can get at petsmart/petco -- walmart .. etc.
Search for a food that has no corn, wheat, soy, fillers .. etc.
Here is a list of the top 10 dog foods:
http://www.canine-epilepsy.com/toptenfoo鈥?/a>
Here is a dog food star review:
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_鈥?/a>
I would feed my dogs ONLY a 5/6 star reviewed dog food.
Hope that helps!|||pedigree is healthy for dogs. science diet and benniful are also healthy. just NEVER feed your god kibbles and bits.dogs love it, but its very unhealthy. it would be like us living off of fast food.|||Pedigree is one of the worst foods you could be feeding your dog. ALL grocery store brands are garbage. Science Diet is pure crap also. Ingredients, ingredients, ingredients. That's what it's all about and if your feeding Pedigree you don't have a clue.
Go to this link and you can find objective reviews about dog foods. Try to stay on the higher end meaning 4-6 and feed your dog one of those. If you will notice Pedigree has the lowest rating #one because it couldn't give it a lower rating.
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_鈥?/a>
I personally feed my dogs and cats Chicken Soup because of it's affordability and availability in my area.|||Any of the foods from this site would be good:
http://www.naturalpetmarket.com
I feed my dog Nature's Variety. http://www.naturesvariety.com
Don't be fooled by Eukanuba--"unique breeds" do NOT have "unique needs"!!! ALL breeds of dogs need an easily-digestible food, a fur/skin-nourishing food, a back-supporting food. These dogs may need it more but other dogs need it to, even if it is less by the slightest bit!
He is an eight-year-old, male Pomeranian. He is not overweight. He seems to be quite healthy. I always give him exercise. He will eat whatever I give him. His teeth are healthy. He has no health problems or diseases.|||Here are some of the BEST foods out there!
Innova, Innova EVO, California Natural ..:
http://www.naturapet.com
Canidae:
http://www.canidae.com
Timberwolf Organics:
http://www.timberwolforganics.com
Chicken Soup for the Pet Lovers Soul:
http://www.chickensoupforthepetloverssou鈥?/a>
Stay away from Pedigree, Science Diet, Kibbles and Bits .. basically anything that you can get at petsmart/petco -- walmart .. etc.
Search for a food that has no corn, wheat, soy, fillers .. etc.
Here is a list of the top 10 dog foods:
http://www.canine-epilepsy.com/toptenfoo鈥?/a>
Here is a dog food star review:
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_鈥?/a>
I would feed my dogs ONLY a 5/6 star reviewed dog food.
Hope that helps!|||pedigree is healthy for dogs. science diet and benniful are also healthy. just NEVER feed your god kibbles and bits.dogs love it, but its very unhealthy. it would be like us living off of fast food.|||Pedigree is one of the worst foods you could be feeding your dog. ALL grocery store brands are garbage. Science Diet is pure crap also. Ingredients, ingredients, ingredients. That's what it's all about and if your feeding Pedigree you don't have a clue.
Go to this link and you can find objective reviews about dog foods. Try to stay on the higher end meaning 4-6 and feed your dog one of those. If you will notice Pedigree has the lowest rating #one because it couldn't give it a lower rating.
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_鈥?/a>
I personally feed my dogs and cats Chicken Soup because of it's affordability and availability in my area.|||Any of the foods from this site would be good:
http://www.naturalpetmarket.com
I feed my dog Nature's Variety. http://www.naturesvariety.com
Don't be fooled by Eukanuba--"unique breeds" do NOT have "unique needs"!!! ALL breeds of dogs need an easily-digestible food, a fur/skin-nourishing food, a back-supporting food. These dogs may need it more but other dogs need it to, even if it is less by the slightest bit!
What is a good food recipe for large breed dogs?
I have a 5 month old St. Bernard who is just skin and bones because he's growing so fast. We feed him top of the line Large breed puppy food but its obviously not giving him the nutrition he needs. What are some "human" foods that I can give him, or a does anybody have a St. Bernard Dog food recipe?|||First.. talk to his breeder.
It is crucial that giant breeds of dogs grow as SLOWLY as possible to minimize the risks of hip/elbow dysplasia.
My Bernese pups shoot up overnight and look all scraggly thin and then a day or two later they start filling out again. If his coat looks good, his eyes are bright and he's not being wayyyy more sedentary than usual I wouldn't worry about it. Since I have siblings I can almost see who is prepping for a growth spurt.
Thin really is much better for a giant breed who is growing.
My mentor in Bernese simply suggested I add more fat and carbs to their diet since fat and carbs are burnable energy as opposed to building blocks (protein). So even though I raw feed primarily I add a bit of raw ground meat to cooked cooled oatmeal or rice as well as a bit of olive oil and give a bit of that a couple times a week.
You may also want to see if there is a Yahoo! St. Bernard email list you can ask.|||First you always want to establish the health of the dog. Does it have worms? If not, are you feeding it the right amount for its breed? If you do, you maybe need to try some products with a lot of by product ingrediance. Potato wet food (dog food) mixed with dry food.|||I would suggest that you do some research before switching his diet. basically the more info you have on nutrition the better you will be at determining if the recipe is balanced or not. I would talk with a holistic vet and get some info from them and then do some research on the net and see what you come up with. There are also a ton of books on dog nutrition at the library. Your dog deserves the best, so make sure you make an informed decision when it comes to his diet!|||Boil fresh ground beef, brown rice,vegetables, cool and feed.
Cook rice first, takes twenty minutes of boiling.Drain if any water left. Boil meat and veggies together 15 to 20 mins.
Can be frozen in zip lock bags also. Freeze portion sizes.
Night before feeding thaw in the refridgerator, then warm in micro wave ** stir well, then touch to make sure isn't too hot!|||A healthy meal that my veterinarian recommended for my dog is rice mixed with ground hamburger or lamb.(obviously cooked) first you can feed that to it plain.....then once it adjust to it you can start putting it on top of its food. Hope your puppy gets better!|||go to yyour local feed and seed store and get ht e32 %protein puppy and nursing dog food form them its about 21 dollars for a 50 lb bag it should do the trick...|||Chicken,rice and gravy. The rice will stick to their stomachs, the chicken will give them nutrients, and the gravy will add some extra calories.|||Go on amazon.com and buy the book Woofing it Down..you will find an entire human dog food diet for your dog..
It is crucial that giant breeds of dogs grow as SLOWLY as possible to minimize the risks of hip/elbow dysplasia.
My Bernese pups shoot up overnight and look all scraggly thin and then a day or two later they start filling out again. If his coat looks good, his eyes are bright and he's not being wayyyy more sedentary than usual I wouldn't worry about it. Since I have siblings I can almost see who is prepping for a growth spurt.
Thin really is much better for a giant breed who is growing.
My mentor in Bernese simply suggested I add more fat and carbs to their diet since fat and carbs are burnable energy as opposed to building blocks (protein). So even though I raw feed primarily I add a bit of raw ground meat to cooked cooled oatmeal or rice as well as a bit of olive oil and give a bit of that a couple times a week.
You may also want to see if there is a Yahoo! St. Bernard email list you can ask.|||First you always want to establish the health of the dog. Does it have worms? If not, are you feeding it the right amount for its breed? If you do, you maybe need to try some products with a lot of by product ingrediance. Potato wet food (dog food) mixed with dry food.|||I would suggest that you do some research before switching his diet. basically the more info you have on nutrition the better you will be at determining if the recipe is balanced or not. I would talk with a holistic vet and get some info from them and then do some research on the net and see what you come up with. There are also a ton of books on dog nutrition at the library. Your dog deserves the best, so make sure you make an informed decision when it comes to his diet!|||Boil fresh ground beef, brown rice,vegetables, cool and feed.
Cook rice first, takes twenty minutes of boiling.Drain if any water left. Boil meat and veggies together 15 to 20 mins.
Can be frozen in zip lock bags also. Freeze portion sizes.
Night before feeding thaw in the refridgerator, then warm in micro wave ** stir well, then touch to make sure isn't too hot!|||A healthy meal that my veterinarian recommended for my dog is rice mixed with ground hamburger or lamb.(obviously cooked) first you can feed that to it plain.....then once it adjust to it you can start putting it on top of its food. Hope your puppy gets better!|||go to yyour local feed and seed store and get ht e32 %protein puppy and nursing dog food form them its about 21 dollars for a 50 lb bag it should do the trick...|||Chicken,rice and gravy. The rice will stick to their stomachs, the chicken will give them nutrients, and the gravy will add some extra calories.|||Go on amazon.com and buy the book Woofing it Down..you will find an entire human dog food diet for your dog..
How can i make food coloring waterproof when I apply it to skin?
Does anybody know what can be used to make food coloring on my skin waterproof? I tried mixing it with body lotion but as soon as water touches my skin the food coloring comes off completely...Any suggestions? Do you think that if i apply water proof sunscreen that you spray on would it make the food coloring on my skin waterproof?
PLEASE HELP ME :(!
THANKS !|||try vaseline. put it on after the color is on your skin.|||vaseline repels water
PLEASE HELP ME :(!
THANKS !|||try vaseline. put it on after the color is on your skin.|||vaseline repels water
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What is a good food for a cocker spaniel with food allergies?
I called the vet b/c my dog keeps biting at her paws and itching like crazy. She also smells when she itches. The vet says it is most likely food allergies. Does anybody know of a dog food I can pick up at any pet store with the vitamins she needs to put an end to the allergy?|||Wow!!! This is the same with my dog! We took her to the vet and the vet said the same. We are trying the Natural Balance Potato and duck, it looks like it is working. Hope this helps|||Just browse around on these sites and look for something under 'allergies' or 'grain free'.
Wellness
http://www.wellnesspetfood.com/
Chicken Soup
http://www.chickensoupforthepetloverssou鈥?/a>
Solid Gold
http://www.solidgoldhealth.com/
Canidae
http://www.canidae.com/
Any Natura Brand
http://www.naturapet.com/
Please never use any food from Purina, because they are all crap, and you would never want to feed a pet that you loved the Purina brand. Here is a website partly on Purina:
http://www.thedogbowl.com/PPF/category_I鈥?/a>
Never use Science Diet, either. That is a very crappy brand. If your dog is ever sick, the vet will recommend Science Diet. Their Rx diets are Ok for some dogs who need them, but don't get the regular Science Diet. Here is a website partly on Science Diet:
http://www.thedogbowl.com/PPF/category_I鈥?/a>
HOMEMADE/RAW FOOD FOOD IS GOOD:
http://www.pet-grub.com/
http://www.barfworld.com
I feed the raw diet. It is the best you can feed most dogs. I suggest you look into it. Good luck with your dog!!!
|||I agree with David. I have a friend with a Dobe that has allergies. He has been using Natural Balance Sweet Potato and Duck dog food for around 7 years now with great success.|||A raw diet.
You control everything that goes into the diet so can avoid the allergens.
http://www.rawfed.com|||At about 6mos they have their height, after that they will continue to fill out until 1 year|||a veteranarian
Wellness
http://www.wellnesspetfood.com/
Chicken Soup
http://www.chickensoupforthepetloverssou鈥?/a>
Solid Gold
http://www.solidgoldhealth.com/
Canidae
http://www.canidae.com/
Any Natura Brand
http://www.naturapet.com/
Please never use any food from Purina, because they are all crap, and you would never want to feed a pet that you loved the Purina brand. Here is a website partly on Purina:
http://www.thedogbowl.com/PPF/category_I鈥?/a>
Never use Science Diet, either. That is a very crappy brand. If your dog is ever sick, the vet will recommend Science Diet. Their Rx diets are Ok for some dogs who need them, but don't get the regular Science Diet. Here is a website partly on Science Diet:
http://www.thedogbowl.com/PPF/category_I鈥?/a>
HOMEMADE/RAW FOOD FOOD IS GOOD:
http://www.pet-grub.com/
http://www.barfworld.com
I feed the raw diet. It is the best you can feed most dogs. I suggest you look into it. Good luck with your dog!!!
|||I agree with David. I have a friend with a Dobe that has allergies. He has been using Natural Balance Sweet Potato and Duck dog food for around 7 years now with great success.|||A raw diet.
You control everything that goes into the diet so can avoid the allergens.
http://www.rawfed.com|||At about 6mos they have their height, after that they will continue to fill out until 1 year|||a veteranarian
What adult food should i be feeding my 8 month old?
I am just wondering what type of 'adult' food i shuld be feeding my 8 month old daughter. I have not really been giving her to much a little bit here and there but i am just wondering what type of adult food i can start bringing to the babysitter.|||Mash a favorite vegetable or meat with a fork. Use a potato masher for foods like bananas, cooked apples, winter squash, white or sweet potatoes, and carrots. Try yogurt, cottage cheese, tofu, or cooked egg yolks. Make sure the food has no big lumps, pieces of skin, seeds or strings.
Consider These Baby Food Safety Tips:
Don't add salt, sugar or seasoning to baby foods. Foods that taste bland to an adult are new taste experiences to babies. And, there is enough natural sodium in foods to keep baby healthy.
Don't give honey or corn syrup to a baby less than 1 year old. They may carry botulism spores that can make babies sick.
Don't make baby foods out of leftovers--they are less nourishing and may be contaminated. Use only fresh or frozen food.
Raw eggs and unpasteurized, or raw milk are not safe for babies; they can cause infections.
Don't give your baby chunky foods such as corn, nuts, popcorn, seeds, or coarse-textured foods such as crumbly cookies. These foods are hard for a baby to eat and can cause choking. Grapes and round pieces of hot dog are especially dangerous.
It's OK to serve foods cold. Most babies don't mind. If you want to warm baby food, do it just before serving.
Fruits for Baby Finger Food - be sure to take out seeds!
Fruits make great baby finger foods! Colorful and highly nutritious, small soft bits of fruit will have your baby's fingers pinching away for hours!
* soft baked peaches - diced
* small dices of ripe banana
* small bits of ripe mango
* dices of ripe pears
* small dices of melon
* small bits of avocado
* squished blueberries
* kiwi - diced small (seeds should be ok for baby over 10 months old)
* small dices of mixed fruits for a "finger fruit salad
Baby Finger Food Veggies- make sure veggies are cooked soft, peeled and de-seeded as needed!
Like Fruits, Veggies make great baby finger foods!
* soft baked sweet potato dices or sweet potato fries (see below for recipe)
* soft baked white potato dices
* small dices of soft cooked carrots
* small dices of soft cooked peas
* small dices of soft cooked broccoli
* small bits of soft cooked green beans
* small bits of soft baked butternut or acorn squash
* small dices of soft cooked veggies mixed for a "veggie finger medley"
keep in mind that your baby should only be offered finger foods that are soft, easily mashed and age appropriate!
http://wholesomebabyfood.com/babyfingerf鈥?/a>|||Toast, bananas, mashed potatoes, cheetos, graham crackers.|||I gave my baby all people food at 7 months, just cut up tiny. She didn't even have any teeth but she did great.
Just no choking foods like raisins and peanuts, and no allergens like shellfish etc.|||She can eat anything that she is physically able to eat. (Except honey.) If there is no history of allergy, (personal or family) it is no longer considered necessary to avoid allergins routinely.
So, depending on her ability to self-feed, you could send along mashed or cut up foods of almost any type -- fruits, veggies, meats (cut up regular meat VERY small), eggs, cheese, pasta, crackers, toast, rice, low-sugar adult cereals, and so on.|||My doctor gave me a list of foods that were good for 8-9 month olds. It included:
-Low sugar cereals (i.e. cheerios, chex)
-Soft fruits cut up in small pieces (i.e. peaches, pears....if canned the kind in it's own juice, not the sugary syrup)
-crackers (graham or saltines...plain or with cheese spread)
-toast (preferably whole wheat)
-those Gerber Graduate puff things
-soft veggies (i.e. cut up cooked carrots, mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes)|||I was giving her bread cut into small pieces, diced fruit, finely chopped chicken breast, frozen peas and carrots (had to cut the carrots down a little), shredded cheese, cheerios, sometimes a whole wheat fig newton cut into little pieces, puffed kashi cereal, gee- anything really. Sometimes fruit is slippery and they can't pick it up yet but I would spoon feed it to her and she loved it. Now she's 10 mo and I have pretty much stopped buying jars, unless I need them for convenience.|||scrambled eggs, toast (in small pieces), dry cereal, mashed potatoes, mac-n-cheese (while supervised of course). bits of crackers w/peanut butter, soft friuts or melon, cooked veggies like green beans, carrots, peas, etc.
anything that is a tad on the soft side and easy to hold, small bites.|||When my daughter was 8 months (she is 10 months now) she was eating crackers, toast, mashed potatoes, french fries, peas, green beans, beans, noodles...she is 10 months now and eats nearly everything we eat at our meals, she also has 6 teeth.|||My almost 8 month old just discovered waffles and loves them! He also eats cheerios, gerber puffs, well-cooked pasta (especially with sauce), chicken, rice, turkey, hamburger, bread, - whatever we're eating. As far as the sitter goes, she feeds him cereal, breast milk, fruits, vegetables, water in a sippy cup, and cheerios.|||Low sugar cereals
-Soft fruits cut up in small pieces
-crackers
-toast
-those Gerber Graduate puff things
-soft veggies
Consider These Baby Food Safety Tips:
Don't add salt, sugar or seasoning to baby foods. Foods that taste bland to an adult are new taste experiences to babies. And, there is enough natural sodium in foods to keep baby healthy.
Don't give honey or corn syrup to a baby less than 1 year old. They may carry botulism spores that can make babies sick.
Don't make baby foods out of leftovers--they are less nourishing and may be contaminated. Use only fresh or frozen food.
Raw eggs and unpasteurized, or raw milk are not safe for babies; they can cause infections.
Don't give your baby chunky foods such as corn, nuts, popcorn, seeds, or coarse-textured foods such as crumbly cookies. These foods are hard for a baby to eat and can cause choking. Grapes and round pieces of hot dog are especially dangerous.
It's OK to serve foods cold. Most babies don't mind. If you want to warm baby food, do it just before serving.
Fruits for Baby Finger Food - be sure to take out seeds!
Fruits make great baby finger foods! Colorful and highly nutritious, small soft bits of fruit will have your baby's fingers pinching away for hours!
* soft baked peaches - diced
* small dices of ripe banana
* small bits of ripe mango
* dices of ripe pears
* small dices of melon
* small bits of avocado
* squished blueberries
* kiwi - diced small (seeds should be ok for baby over 10 months old)
* small dices of mixed fruits for a "finger fruit salad
Baby Finger Food Veggies- make sure veggies are cooked soft, peeled and de-seeded as needed!
Like Fruits, Veggies make great baby finger foods!
* soft baked sweet potato dices or sweet potato fries (see below for recipe)
* soft baked white potato dices
* small dices of soft cooked carrots
* small dices of soft cooked peas
* small dices of soft cooked broccoli
* small bits of soft cooked green beans
* small bits of soft baked butternut or acorn squash
* small dices of soft cooked veggies mixed for a "veggie finger medley"
keep in mind that your baby should only be offered finger foods that are soft, easily mashed and age appropriate!
http://wholesomebabyfood.com/babyfingerf鈥?/a>|||Toast, bananas, mashed potatoes, cheetos, graham crackers.|||I gave my baby all people food at 7 months, just cut up tiny. She didn't even have any teeth but she did great.
Just no choking foods like raisins and peanuts, and no allergens like shellfish etc.|||She can eat anything that she is physically able to eat. (Except honey.) If there is no history of allergy, (personal or family) it is no longer considered necessary to avoid allergins routinely.
So, depending on her ability to self-feed, you could send along mashed or cut up foods of almost any type -- fruits, veggies, meats (cut up regular meat VERY small), eggs, cheese, pasta, crackers, toast, rice, low-sugar adult cereals, and so on.|||My doctor gave me a list of foods that were good for 8-9 month olds. It included:
-Low sugar cereals (i.e. cheerios, chex)
-Soft fruits cut up in small pieces (i.e. peaches, pears....if canned the kind in it's own juice, not the sugary syrup)
-crackers (graham or saltines...plain or with cheese spread)
-toast (preferably whole wheat)
-those Gerber Graduate puff things
-soft veggies (i.e. cut up cooked carrots, mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes)|||I was giving her bread cut into small pieces, diced fruit, finely chopped chicken breast, frozen peas and carrots (had to cut the carrots down a little), shredded cheese, cheerios, sometimes a whole wheat fig newton cut into little pieces, puffed kashi cereal, gee- anything really. Sometimes fruit is slippery and they can't pick it up yet but I would spoon feed it to her and she loved it. Now she's 10 mo and I have pretty much stopped buying jars, unless I need them for convenience.|||scrambled eggs, toast (in small pieces), dry cereal, mashed potatoes, mac-n-cheese (while supervised of course). bits of crackers w/peanut butter, soft friuts or melon, cooked veggies like green beans, carrots, peas, etc.
anything that is a tad on the soft side and easy to hold, small bites.|||When my daughter was 8 months (she is 10 months now) she was eating crackers, toast, mashed potatoes, french fries, peas, green beans, beans, noodles...she is 10 months now and eats nearly everything we eat at our meals, she also has 6 teeth.|||My almost 8 month old just discovered waffles and loves them! He also eats cheerios, gerber puffs, well-cooked pasta (especially with sauce), chicken, rice, turkey, hamburger, bread, - whatever we're eating. As far as the sitter goes, she feeds him cereal, breast milk, fruits, vegetables, water in a sippy cup, and cheerios.|||Low sugar cereals
-Soft fruits cut up in small pieces
-crackers
-toast
-those Gerber Graduate puff things
-soft veggies
What is the best food to buy for a puppy?
We just bought a beagle puppy and we purchased the dog food at the pet store where we bought him. The food brand is Innova. He will not eat it at all. We try to doctor it up so he will eat it and he just spits it out. We have had him for about a week so I don't think it's his nerves. Does anyone know another safe and healthy food for a growing puppy?|||my puppy wouldn't eat innova at first either. Just try microwaving it for 30 seconds (it makes the food smell better and brings out the foods natural oils)
and you can mix in 1/10th of a mashed banana, or 1tbsp of 100% canned pumpkin (not sweetened) and add some water in the bowl. My puppy (jack russell/beagle) LOVES her innova now.
Vets get paid to endorse certain food brands like science diet. and most commercial foods have fillers and byproducts which can include beaks, hair, teeth, claws, etc in them. You're doing great with innova.
also, how old is your puppy? She might be teething and having trouble eating anything?
here's what cons I read about a few good foods so why i think innova is best
1. EVO might be too much protein and causes diarrhea in some dogs
2. canidae has the all life stages formula and I just can't see puppies, adults and seniors needing the same exact nutrients and amounts
3. Solid gold is too high in calcium|||PRO PLAN puppy.|||one tip for the kind that you are already giving him. pore a little bit of olive oil on the food and mix it around. its not bad for the dog and my dog always eats her food right away when we do that plus it makes their coat shinier and healthier|||Innova is one of the top foods you can feed him. He may just be stressed so don't give up on the food brand. Try adding a lil warm water and letting it sit for 10 minutes or try mixing it with a "chopped" canned food.
A food I reccommend for picky eaters is Bil Jac and can be bought at Petsmart and Petco. I also use Nutro Ultra or Natural Choice.
This is how I feel on buying dog food IF THERE ARE COMMERCIAL ADVERTISEMENTS AND/OR YOU CAN GET IT AT YOUR LOCAL GROCERY STORE, IT IS NOT A GOOD FOOD. So far this has been 100% true. Look at any dry dog food in your grocery store and I bet corn is one of the ingredients.
Have fun with your new baby.|||Innova is an awesome food, but I've never personally used the stuff. Personally, I was impressed by the smell of Timberwolf Organics. It's the best smelling dog food I've ever seen (smell is important because it is one of the dogs best senses. Why do you think they love socks and shoes so much?)
Abby's post is full of good information so I'm only going to briefly go over the basics.
1 Meat followed by meat meal (preferred) or just meal is good for a first ingredient. Meat should be identified. Should not be byproducts.
2. Corn, wheat, and soy should not be in the first 5 to 10 ingredients. They are common allergens and have little nutritional value. Whole grains like rice, barley, and oats are the way to go. Watch out for splitting grains (listing rice in several ways) as it may mean food has more rice than meat. Nutro, I'm sad to say, is bad for this.
3. No artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives. Colors have been linked to hyperactivity in kids and many owners have noticed the link with dogs as well. BHT, BHA, and ethoxyquin (preservatives) have been banned from human food for a link to cancer. Why should we give it to our dogs?
The best food you can get at PetSmart is Blue Buffalo (that was the first food I went with when I finally learned about nutrition - basically went from dog chow to blue). Petco is starting to carry more and more higher quality foods my faves there include Solid Gold and Natural Balance (some stores may have Blue which I prefer over both of those). You can get Timberwolf online (it's in some stores but no real big chains) at www.timberwolforganics.com . The list of good foods go on and on, Abby lists most of them.
Someone earlier recommended Bil-Jac. Please look at the ingredients on that. I'm not going to go into the byproducts in it, but you'll see mollasses on the list. Dogs don't need that much sugar! Sad thing is, the most obese maltese I ever saw was on biljac, her sister was beautiful and fed Blue. (Owners were neighbors and dog sitting for each other).|||Since you bought him from a petstore he is probably sick. Take him to a vet ASAP and go to this link
www.stoppuppymills.org
ALL foods brought from a grocery store is pure crap. Full of fillers, by-products, dyes, etc. UGH
Please go to the link below and try to find something rated high 4-6 for your pup but please take it to the vet, considering you got it from a pet store which in turn got it from a puppy mill
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_鈥?/a>|||Innova is a great food. If the dog was eating lower-quality food before, it can take a while to adjust. (Innova is healthy, lower-quality food is the dog food equivalent of McDonalds.) Lower-quality foods are sometimes sprayed with fat which makes them smell more, therefore the dog eats it more readily. Dogs determine what to eat by smell, they actually have a poor sense of taste.
To entice him to eat it more, cut out any extra snacks and treats for the time-being. A dog won't starve itself, it will eat it's dog food when it gets hungry.
Another thing you can try (in moderation, so the dog doesn't expect it all the time) is to crumble up an all-natural freeze-dried treat meat on the food. Fish is good because it has a strong smell: http://www.wholepets.com/index.php?actio鈥?/a>
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Here's my typical "dog food shpeel":
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There is no single food that is "best". For example, some dogs thrive on grain-free foods, while grain-free is too rich for other dogs. What you want to find is the high-quality food that *your dog* does best on. (I recommend feeding dry food instead of wet. It's healthier for the gums and teeth.)
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On choosing a good dog food:
Read the ingredients on the food you buy. Go with a high quality dog food. A grain should not be in the first couple ingredients ingredient (corn and such are mainly fillers, dogs don't digest it well). Avoid foods that have a lot of "by products" listed.
Here is an article about byproducts:
http://www.dogfoodproject.com/index.php?鈥?/a>
And an article on what ingredients to avoid:
http://www.dogfoodproject.com/index.php?鈥?/a>
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Some GOOD foods are :
* Merrick - http://www.merrickpetcare.com/
* Solid Gold - http://www.solidgoldhealth.com/
* Canidae - http://www.canidae.com/
* Timberwolf - http://timberwolforganics.com/
* Orijen - http://www.championpetfoods.com/orijen/o鈥?/a>
* Wellness - http://www.omhpet.com/wellness/
* Chicken Soup brand - http://www.chickensoupforthepetloverssou鈥?/a>
* Blue Buffalo - http://www.bluebuff.com/
* Innova - http://www.naturapet.com/brands/innova.a鈥?/a>
* Innova EVO - http://www.naturapet.com/brands/evo.asp
Or check this website for good foods: http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_鈥?/a>
(I recommend only feeding foods rated 4, 5, or 6 stars. Anything 3 stars or less, I would stay away from.)
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Stay away from grocery stores brands. They are low-quality foods chalk full of fillers, preservatives, dyes, etc.. (Grocery store foods are those like Beneful, Old Roy, Alpo, Pedigree, Purina, etc.)
Beware "premium" foods. "Premium" does not mean good nutritionally, and is not a nutritionally high quality food. It has the same types of ingredients as grocery store foods, just a bit better quality of those not-so-good ingredients. (Premium foods are those like Iams, Eukanuba, Science Diet, etc..)
Another thing to be wary of: A lot of vets will recommend what they sell in their office. They get profit from the brands they keep on their shelves, that's why they push it. Truth is, vet schools don't focus a lot on nutrition. It's not saying that a vet is a bad vet because he recommends those foods, a lot of vets just are told "this is good food", so they pass the message along without proper nutrition knowledge. Also, some dog food brands (like Hills) support vet schools, so vets have heard of it from the time they start college, which makes them think it's good as well.
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Higher quality food may seem more expensive at first, but it evens out. The higher quality the food, the less fillers eaten (and therefore the less poop comes out the other end). Your dog eats more to try to get the nutrition it needs, and most of the food just passes right on through. Also, it will make your animals healthier, so you save money on vet bills in the long run.
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"Big box" petstores like Petco and Petsmart rarely have quality foods. (I do believe that PetCo sells "Solid Gold" and "Natural Balance" brands and Petsmart sells "Blue Buffallo", which are all quality foods, but most of the foods aren't.)
Also, grocery stores and Walmart aren't good places to buy food either.
Your best bets for getting quality dog food are:
- small, locally owned petstores
- dog boutiques
- farm supply stores
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When switching foods, do it gradually. I do this over about a two week timespan:
25% food A, 75% food B
50% food A, 50% food B
75% food A, 25% food B
100% food A
.|||get him something without corn. a lot of dogs dislike the taste and many are allergic to it....it's not necessarily good for a dog it's just a filler.|||Blue for puppies. Blue is an all natural holistic food. When the tainted dog food thing happened, I knew I had nothing to worry about. No wheat or fillers in what I feed.|||call the pet store you got him from and ask what kind of food he was being fed.
You should stick with the same food they were feeding him or he can get sick -
if you dont like the quality of food they were feeding him then you can gradually change to a different brand.
As far as good puppy foods -
Purina puppy chow
Iams lamb and rice for puppies
eukanuba is also good
Also ask a vet many vets have food at there office that they recommend|||Iams or pedigree puppy chow...its full of the essentials they need to grow up healthy..and its not that expensive..and if he's nervous...get to his level. talk to him. play with him. get him to trust you and understand that your there for him. sometimes if you add a little hot water to the food ya know soften it up they like that too...good luck !!
and you can mix in 1/10th of a mashed banana, or 1tbsp of 100% canned pumpkin (not sweetened) and add some water in the bowl. My puppy (jack russell/beagle) LOVES her innova now.
Vets get paid to endorse certain food brands like science diet. and most commercial foods have fillers and byproducts which can include beaks, hair, teeth, claws, etc in them. You're doing great with innova.
also, how old is your puppy? She might be teething and having trouble eating anything?
here's what cons I read about a few good foods so why i think innova is best
1. EVO might be too much protein and causes diarrhea in some dogs
2. canidae has the all life stages formula and I just can't see puppies, adults and seniors needing the same exact nutrients and amounts
3. Solid gold is too high in calcium|||PRO PLAN puppy.|||one tip for the kind that you are already giving him. pore a little bit of olive oil on the food and mix it around. its not bad for the dog and my dog always eats her food right away when we do that plus it makes their coat shinier and healthier|||Innova is one of the top foods you can feed him. He may just be stressed so don't give up on the food brand. Try adding a lil warm water and letting it sit for 10 minutes or try mixing it with a "chopped" canned food.
A food I reccommend for picky eaters is Bil Jac and can be bought at Petsmart and Petco. I also use Nutro Ultra or Natural Choice.
This is how I feel on buying dog food IF THERE ARE COMMERCIAL ADVERTISEMENTS AND/OR YOU CAN GET IT AT YOUR LOCAL GROCERY STORE, IT IS NOT A GOOD FOOD. So far this has been 100% true. Look at any dry dog food in your grocery store and I bet corn is one of the ingredients.
Have fun with your new baby.|||Innova is an awesome food, but I've never personally used the stuff. Personally, I was impressed by the smell of Timberwolf Organics. It's the best smelling dog food I've ever seen (smell is important because it is one of the dogs best senses. Why do you think they love socks and shoes so much?)
Abby's post is full of good information so I'm only going to briefly go over the basics.
1 Meat followed by meat meal (preferred) or just meal is good for a first ingredient. Meat should be identified. Should not be byproducts.
2. Corn, wheat, and soy should not be in the first 5 to 10 ingredients. They are common allergens and have little nutritional value. Whole grains like rice, barley, and oats are the way to go. Watch out for splitting grains (listing rice in several ways) as it may mean food has more rice than meat. Nutro, I'm sad to say, is bad for this.
3. No artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives. Colors have been linked to hyperactivity in kids and many owners have noticed the link with dogs as well. BHT, BHA, and ethoxyquin (preservatives) have been banned from human food for a link to cancer. Why should we give it to our dogs?
The best food you can get at PetSmart is Blue Buffalo (that was the first food I went with when I finally learned about nutrition - basically went from dog chow to blue). Petco is starting to carry more and more higher quality foods my faves there include Solid Gold and Natural Balance (some stores may have Blue which I prefer over both of those). You can get Timberwolf online (it's in some stores but no real big chains) at www.timberwolforganics.com . The list of good foods go on and on, Abby lists most of them.
Someone earlier recommended Bil-Jac. Please look at the ingredients on that. I'm not going to go into the byproducts in it, but you'll see mollasses on the list. Dogs don't need that much sugar! Sad thing is, the most obese maltese I ever saw was on biljac, her sister was beautiful and fed Blue. (Owners were neighbors and dog sitting for each other).|||Since you bought him from a petstore he is probably sick. Take him to a vet ASAP and go to this link
www.stoppuppymills.org
ALL foods brought from a grocery store is pure crap. Full of fillers, by-products, dyes, etc. UGH
Please go to the link below and try to find something rated high 4-6 for your pup but please take it to the vet, considering you got it from a pet store which in turn got it from a puppy mill
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_鈥?/a>|||Innova is a great food. If the dog was eating lower-quality food before, it can take a while to adjust. (Innova is healthy, lower-quality food is the dog food equivalent of McDonalds.) Lower-quality foods are sometimes sprayed with fat which makes them smell more, therefore the dog eats it more readily. Dogs determine what to eat by smell, they actually have a poor sense of taste.
To entice him to eat it more, cut out any extra snacks and treats for the time-being. A dog won't starve itself, it will eat it's dog food when it gets hungry.
Another thing you can try (in moderation, so the dog doesn't expect it all the time) is to crumble up an all-natural freeze-dried treat meat on the food. Fish is good because it has a strong smell: http://www.wholepets.com/index.php?actio鈥?/a>
===
Here's my typical "dog food shpeel":
---
There is no single food that is "best". For example, some dogs thrive on grain-free foods, while grain-free is too rich for other dogs. What you want to find is the high-quality food that *your dog* does best on. (I recommend feeding dry food instead of wet. It's healthier for the gums and teeth.)
---
On choosing a good dog food:
Read the ingredients on the food you buy. Go with a high quality dog food. A grain should not be in the first couple ingredients ingredient (corn and such are mainly fillers, dogs don't digest it well). Avoid foods that have a lot of "by products" listed.
Here is an article about byproducts:
http://www.dogfoodproject.com/index.php?鈥?/a>
And an article on what ingredients to avoid:
http://www.dogfoodproject.com/index.php?鈥?/a>
---
Some GOOD foods are :
* Merrick - http://www.merrickpetcare.com/
* Solid Gold - http://www.solidgoldhealth.com/
* Canidae - http://www.canidae.com/
* Timberwolf - http://timberwolforganics.com/
* Orijen - http://www.championpetfoods.com/orijen/o鈥?/a>
* Wellness - http://www.omhpet.com/wellness/
* Chicken Soup brand - http://www.chickensoupforthepetloverssou鈥?/a>
* Blue Buffalo - http://www.bluebuff.com/
* Innova - http://www.naturapet.com/brands/innova.a鈥?/a>
* Innova EVO - http://www.naturapet.com/brands/evo.asp
Or check this website for good foods: http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_鈥?/a>
(I recommend only feeding foods rated 4, 5, or 6 stars. Anything 3 stars or less, I would stay away from.)
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Stay away from grocery stores brands. They are low-quality foods chalk full of fillers, preservatives, dyes, etc.. (Grocery store foods are those like Beneful, Old Roy, Alpo, Pedigree, Purina, etc.)
Beware "premium" foods. "Premium" does not mean good nutritionally, and is not a nutritionally high quality food. It has the same types of ingredients as grocery store foods, just a bit better quality of those not-so-good ingredients. (Premium foods are those like Iams, Eukanuba, Science Diet, etc..)
Another thing to be wary of: A lot of vets will recommend what they sell in their office. They get profit from the brands they keep on their shelves, that's why they push it. Truth is, vet schools don't focus a lot on nutrition. It's not saying that a vet is a bad vet because he recommends those foods, a lot of vets just are told "this is good food", so they pass the message along without proper nutrition knowledge. Also, some dog food brands (like Hills) support vet schools, so vets have heard of it from the time they start college, which makes them think it's good as well.
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Higher quality food may seem more expensive at first, but it evens out. The higher quality the food, the less fillers eaten (and therefore the less poop comes out the other end). Your dog eats more to try to get the nutrition it needs, and most of the food just passes right on through. Also, it will make your animals healthier, so you save money on vet bills in the long run.
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"Big box" petstores like Petco and Petsmart rarely have quality foods. (I do believe that PetCo sells "Solid Gold" and "Natural Balance" brands and Petsmart sells "Blue Buffallo", which are all quality foods, but most of the foods aren't.)
Also, grocery stores and Walmart aren't good places to buy food either.
Your best bets for getting quality dog food are:
- small, locally owned petstores
- dog boutiques
- farm supply stores
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When switching foods, do it gradually. I do this over about a two week timespan:
25% food A, 75% food B
50% food A, 50% food B
75% food A, 25% food B
100% food A
.|||get him something without corn. a lot of dogs dislike the taste and many are allergic to it....it's not necessarily good for a dog it's just a filler.|||Blue for puppies. Blue is an all natural holistic food. When the tainted dog food thing happened, I knew I had nothing to worry about. No wheat or fillers in what I feed.|||call the pet store you got him from and ask what kind of food he was being fed.
You should stick with the same food they were feeding him or he can get sick -
if you dont like the quality of food they were feeding him then you can gradually change to a different brand.
As far as good puppy foods -
Purina puppy chow
Iams lamb and rice for puppies
eukanuba is also good
Also ask a vet many vets have food at there office that they recommend|||Iams or pedigree puppy chow...its full of the essentials they need to grow up healthy..and its not that expensive..and if he's nervous...get to his level. talk to him. play with him. get him to trust you and understand that your there for him. sometimes if you add a little hot water to the food ya know soften it up they like that too...good luck !!
What is the best food to give to a 5 month old kitten?
I just adopted a kitten and I have been giving him Iams kitten food. I know he's growing fast but to me he's getting fat. Am I feeding him the wrong food? And also how much food should you give a cat per day. I usually just fill up his bowl when it looks empty. Please help.|||The proper amount to feed per cat/per day should be about 5.5 ounces of wet (high quality grain free canned or Raw Meat/Bones/Organ) food.
The calories in that amount of food are sufficient for most "normal" sized cats. Of course a highly energetic cat will need more food to keep it healthy, and a lazy cat will need less food to keep it from getting obese. But 5.5 ounces of wet food per day is a good place to start.
Here is a fantastic site that will help you help your cat lose weight!
http://www.catinfo.org/feline_obesity.ht…
Let me share with you what I have learned about feline nutrition to help you make an informed decision on what diet you should feed your cat.
Many brands of manufactured cat foods claiming to be "healthy" really are not. In fact they are made of the lowest ingredients possible. I'm not saying that a cat can't live off them... just the same as you could live off hot dogs and Mac and cheese forever, but better choices can and should be made for your feline friends. I would not venture to say that any manufactured food is "best" for a cat but a grain free organic wet food would be a good start. Feeding canned is certainly better than feeding dry in all cases.
Cats were never meant to eat dry food, also known as cereals or kibble. We, humans, make them eat it for convenience to us. It has nothing to do with them or their nutritional needs. It's completely species inappropriate.
All small domestic cats descended from desert cats. In the wild, desert cats derive their entire liquid intake from their prey. They do not have a thirst mechanism because they don't need it when eating a species appropriate diet. They get all they need from what they eat. Additionally water was usually not available to them in their desert climate. So they do not often drink water. Regular ol' house cats have descended from those same wild desert cats.
So in a home environment, your kitty does not get the moisture it needs from dry food and it’s almost always in a constant state of dehydration. Water fountains are encouraged to TRY to get your cat to drink more and your kitty may even enjoy it, but it will never meet its water intake needs drinking from a bowl.
Deadly feline illnesses such as diabetes, kidney failure, obesity, allergies, Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD), bladder stones, kidney stones, urinary tract blockages and Urinary Tract Infections (FLUTD), with and without deadly crystals run rampant these days. Cats are not taking in enough water to stave them off. Proper water intake through a species appropriate diet alone can prevent most of these conditions.
Overall, wet is all around better for any cats diet, be it canned or Raw and they should never be fed dry cereal kibble if we wish to most closely match their wild nutritional and dietary needs. Kibble meets our needs… not our cats.
It is also bogus that kibble cleans teeth. DRY FOOD DOES NOT CLEAN TEETH. It's an old myth that has been scientifically disproved for years, but old-school vets drilled it into people's heads for so long (and sadly still do) that people still believe it. Cats can not “chew”. They do not have flat “chewing” teeth. Their molars are not for grinding food. They have meat ripping pointy carnivorous teeth. You may see them “crunch” a piece of food once to crack and break it… but they are absolutely unable to chew a hard piece of food. Want your cat to have clean teeth? Give them an appropriately sized raw bone to chew on. :o)
I personally feed a Raw Meat and Bones based diet to my cats and they are very healthy on it. I HIGHLY recommend it. Once I got the hang of it and felt comfortable with it it's a snap to prepare. It's something you might want to consider someday. Cats are obligate carnivores after all and must derive ALL their nutrients from meat based sources. They are unable to absorb them from any other source. Despite thousands of years of domestication they remain strictly carnivorous. True and honest meat eaters and that is what they need most. Protein from meat!
If you are interested in feeding a raw diet some great places to start learning are http://www.catinfo.org/ , http://www.catnutrition.org/ , and http://www.felinefuture.com/nutrition/ .
If you would like to try raw with your cats and don’t want to get all technical about it but want to try a trusted, time tested and balanced raw diet you can order from http://www.felinespride.com/products/cat… . I purchased this myself when I first started and my cats loved it!
Another premade Raw you can try is Natures Varity. I personally have never used this but know many people that do and it’s pretty easy to find http://www.naturesvariety.com/content.la…
If raw is not an option for you please be aware that there are three Categories of manufactured Pet Foods:
-"Grocery store" foods – (Generic Brands and cheap name brands) Those foods found in grocery stores and mass-market retailers are made with lower-quality, less-digestible, inexpensive ingredients and are therefore a cheaper alternative. While easy on the pocketbook, "grocery store" foods normally do not provide your cat with the healthiest, most nutrient-dense ingredients.
-Premium foods – (Iams/Eukanuba, Purina One, Hills Science Diet, Nutro and such) Foods often found in grocery stores, pet stores, and veterinarian offices that contain higher-grade ingredients, but still include many elements of "grocery store" food, such as artificial colors, artificial flavors, chemical preservatives, and "filler" ingredients such as corn and wheat products, by-products and even animal digest. Yuck! Premium foods are usually more expensive than "grocery store" foods because their ingredients are sometimes of a higher quality, and are therefore somewhat more beneficial and digestible. But don’t be fooled, some of those same so called Premium brands are sometimes worse than grocery store foods, but they charge prices like they are better. They aren’t!
-Healthy foods – (Wellness, Merrick, Eagle Pack, Drs Foster %26amp; Smith) The newest addition to the pet food market - provide pets with the highest quality, healthiest, and most nutritious ingredients. They are typically available for purchase online or direct from the manufacturer. Some better retailers are starting to carry them now. Complete Petmart carries a few healthy brand foods. Foods in the Healthy class contain nutrient-rich ingredients. Formulated to provide optimum health benefits for pets, these foods often use real meat as the primary protein source, carbohydrate-rich whole grains like brown rice and barley and whole, fresh fruits and vegetables. They should not contain artificial preservatives, flavors, or colors. They will almost always be fortified with additional vitamins and minerals, and will use the best natural sources for fatty acids to help build healthy skin and a beautiful coat. Because healthy foods use high quality ingredients, you should expect to pay a little more than you would for other types of pet food. Remember, though, with healthy foods you can feed less since healthy foods are more nutrient-dense than other types of food so it often evens out or cost’s les than feeding foods filled with cheap non-nutritional by-products fillers.
With all that information in mind, when you are choosing a new cat food, study the ingredients. All ingredients on pet food labels are listed by weight. Meaning whatever ingredients are listed first on the list, there is more in there. The first ingredients listed should be whole meat ingredients, protein sources, such as Chicken or Turkey. NOT just the word “meat”! Who the heck knows what that is? The word Chicken Meal is ok, but it should be a secondary ingredient, not first. Meal is the meat dehydrated and ground into a powder.
The ingredients also should NOT include any by-products or animal digest whatsoever. Those are disgusting left over animal parts that are scraped off the filthy floors of meat and poultry plants. They should just go into the trash but they put them into pet food instead. EW!!!! Also make sure there are no artificial colors or flavors. And make sure there is no BHA and BHT used preservatives. These preservatives have been shown to cause cancer in both cats and dogs. Bad Bad stuff and it’s in almost every cat treat on the market. :(
So, in summery of the ingredients… if you see the words by-products, Animal Digest, the word “meat” alone, Corn, Corn Gluten, Wheat Gluten, or BHA or BHT… stop reading, put down that product and move on to the next.
Be aware that when switching to a Healthy, Holistic or Organic food, you will pay for what you get. Good foods are not cheap. They are pricey and will cost you more than cheaper products, just like steak costs more than hotdogs. But again, you will be feeding a better food and improving the over all health of your pet. This in turn leads to less vet visits for illness now and more importantly later in life in their geriatric years. You will also feed less of this food on a per animal basis because a smaller amount of food contains what your cat needs. Overall healthy wet foods are well worth it, if only for the piece of mind that the ingredients are better for your cat than cheap crap.
You can start your research for a healthy cat food here if you are not ready to try feeding a Raw diet:
http://www.onlynaturalpet.com
If you want to buy in a store, Complete Petmart is a good store and carries quite a few natural, organic, and holistic blends. Also check with your local feed/grain stores.
I highly recommend you take the time to research for yourself, but the information I have given should get you off to a good start. Good luck choosing a n|||When I foster kittens, they're fed Nutro Natural Choice, and they're free-fed (they're also 8-12 weeks old). As they get older, I would put them on a more ''scheduled'' diet. Read the food bag, it should tell you an ideal amount to feed based on age %26amp; weight. You will do a trial %26amp; error to find out if that's the amount that's right for your kitten, or if it'll end up being more/less.
My adult cat (3 yrs old, 9 lbs), eats Natural Ultramix, and she's fed 1/2 cup a day to maintain her weight.|||Iams is filled with corn and by-products, and neither one has much in the way of nutritional value for a growing kitten (or a cat). They are put in food because they are cheap, not because they provide adequate nutrition for our cats. As a result, cats/kittens need to compensate by eating more to get the protein their bodies need - especially kittens as they are actively growing. By getting him a better quality food, he'll actually eat a bit less.
Look for a food that has no corn, and no by-products. You'll need to go to the pet store, the grocery store probably doesn't have anything that meets those two requirements. Look for a protein content of around 30% (assuming you are feeding dry food). The poster prior to me suggested Nutro - that's a perfectly fine food and doesn't really cost any more than the Iams you are feeding, and it has much better ingredients. If you hit that 30% protein number, then it doesn't really matter if you are feeding special kitten food or not.
My foster kittens get Innova's EVO, and I've never had healthier, sleeker kittens. It's for all life stages, and meets the nutritional needs of growing kittens. It's pretty much the best you're going to get, but it's pricer than most of the others as it is all meat - and of course meat costs more than grain.
The calories in that amount of food are sufficient for most "normal" sized cats. Of course a highly energetic cat will need more food to keep it healthy, and a lazy cat will need less food to keep it from getting obese. But 5.5 ounces of wet food per day is a good place to start.
Here is a fantastic site that will help you help your cat lose weight!
http://www.catinfo.org/feline_obesity.ht…
Let me share with you what I have learned about feline nutrition to help you make an informed decision on what diet you should feed your cat.
Many brands of manufactured cat foods claiming to be "healthy" really are not. In fact they are made of the lowest ingredients possible. I'm not saying that a cat can't live off them... just the same as you could live off hot dogs and Mac and cheese forever, but better choices can and should be made for your feline friends. I would not venture to say that any manufactured food is "best" for a cat but a grain free organic wet food would be a good start. Feeding canned is certainly better than feeding dry in all cases.
Cats were never meant to eat dry food, also known as cereals or kibble. We, humans, make them eat it for convenience to us. It has nothing to do with them or their nutritional needs. It's completely species inappropriate.
All small domestic cats descended from desert cats. In the wild, desert cats derive their entire liquid intake from their prey. They do not have a thirst mechanism because they don't need it when eating a species appropriate diet. They get all they need from what they eat. Additionally water was usually not available to them in their desert climate. So they do not often drink water. Regular ol' house cats have descended from those same wild desert cats.
So in a home environment, your kitty does not get the moisture it needs from dry food and it’s almost always in a constant state of dehydration. Water fountains are encouraged to TRY to get your cat to drink more and your kitty may even enjoy it, but it will never meet its water intake needs drinking from a bowl.
Deadly feline illnesses such as diabetes, kidney failure, obesity, allergies, Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD), bladder stones, kidney stones, urinary tract blockages and Urinary Tract Infections (FLUTD), with and without deadly crystals run rampant these days. Cats are not taking in enough water to stave them off. Proper water intake through a species appropriate diet alone can prevent most of these conditions.
Overall, wet is all around better for any cats diet, be it canned or Raw and they should never be fed dry cereal kibble if we wish to most closely match their wild nutritional and dietary needs. Kibble meets our needs… not our cats.
It is also bogus that kibble cleans teeth. DRY FOOD DOES NOT CLEAN TEETH. It's an old myth that has been scientifically disproved for years, but old-school vets drilled it into people's heads for so long (and sadly still do) that people still believe it. Cats can not “chew”. They do not have flat “chewing” teeth. Their molars are not for grinding food. They have meat ripping pointy carnivorous teeth. You may see them “crunch” a piece of food once to crack and break it… but they are absolutely unable to chew a hard piece of food. Want your cat to have clean teeth? Give them an appropriately sized raw bone to chew on. :o)
I personally feed a Raw Meat and Bones based diet to my cats and they are very healthy on it. I HIGHLY recommend it. Once I got the hang of it and felt comfortable with it it's a snap to prepare. It's something you might want to consider someday. Cats are obligate carnivores after all and must derive ALL their nutrients from meat based sources. They are unable to absorb them from any other source. Despite thousands of years of domestication they remain strictly carnivorous. True and honest meat eaters and that is what they need most. Protein from meat!
If you are interested in feeding a raw diet some great places to start learning are http://www.catinfo.org/ , http://www.catnutrition.org/ , and http://www.felinefuture.com/nutrition/ .
If you would like to try raw with your cats and don’t want to get all technical about it but want to try a trusted, time tested and balanced raw diet you can order from http://www.felinespride.com/products/cat… . I purchased this myself when I first started and my cats loved it!
Another premade Raw you can try is Natures Varity. I personally have never used this but know many people that do and it’s pretty easy to find http://www.naturesvariety.com/content.la…
If raw is not an option for you please be aware that there are three Categories of manufactured Pet Foods:
-"Grocery store" foods – (Generic Brands and cheap name brands) Those foods found in grocery stores and mass-market retailers are made with lower-quality, less-digestible, inexpensive ingredients and are therefore a cheaper alternative. While easy on the pocketbook, "grocery store" foods normally do not provide your cat with the healthiest, most nutrient-dense ingredients.
-Premium foods – (Iams/Eukanuba, Purina One, Hills Science Diet, Nutro and such) Foods often found in grocery stores, pet stores, and veterinarian offices that contain higher-grade ingredients, but still include many elements of "grocery store" food, such as artificial colors, artificial flavors, chemical preservatives, and "filler" ingredients such as corn and wheat products, by-products and even animal digest. Yuck! Premium foods are usually more expensive than "grocery store" foods because their ingredients are sometimes of a higher quality, and are therefore somewhat more beneficial and digestible. But don’t be fooled, some of those same so called Premium brands are sometimes worse than grocery store foods, but they charge prices like they are better. They aren’t!
-Healthy foods – (Wellness, Merrick, Eagle Pack, Drs Foster %26amp; Smith) The newest addition to the pet food market - provide pets with the highest quality, healthiest, and most nutritious ingredients. They are typically available for purchase online or direct from the manufacturer. Some better retailers are starting to carry them now. Complete Petmart carries a few healthy brand foods. Foods in the Healthy class contain nutrient-rich ingredients. Formulated to provide optimum health benefits for pets, these foods often use real meat as the primary protein source, carbohydrate-rich whole grains like brown rice and barley and whole, fresh fruits and vegetables. They should not contain artificial preservatives, flavors, or colors. They will almost always be fortified with additional vitamins and minerals, and will use the best natural sources for fatty acids to help build healthy skin and a beautiful coat. Because healthy foods use high quality ingredients, you should expect to pay a little more than you would for other types of pet food. Remember, though, with healthy foods you can feed less since healthy foods are more nutrient-dense than other types of food so it often evens out or cost’s les than feeding foods filled with cheap non-nutritional by-products fillers.
With all that information in mind, when you are choosing a new cat food, study the ingredients. All ingredients on pet food labels are listed by weight. Meaning whatever ingredients are listed first on the list, there is more in there. The first ingredients listed should be whole meat ingredients, protein sources, such as Chicken or Turkey. NOT just the word “meat”! Who the heck knows what that is? The word Chicken Meal is ok, but it should be a secondary ingredient, not first. Meal is the meat dehydrated and ground into a powder.
The ingredients also should NOT include any by-products or animal digest whatsoever. Those are disgusting left over animal parts that are scraped off the filthy floors of meat and poultry plants. They should just go into the trash but they put them into pet food instead. EW!!!! Also make sure there are no artificial colors or flavors. And make sure there is no BHA and BHT used preservatives. These preservatives have been shown to cause cancer in both cats and dogs. Bad Bad stuff and it’s in almost every cat treat on the market. :(
So, in summery of the ingredients… if you see the words by-products, Animal Digest, the word “meat” alone, Corn, Corn Gluten, Wheat Gluten, or BHA or BHT… stop reading, put down that product and move on to the next.
Be aware that when switching to a Healthy, Holistic or Organic food, you will pay for what you get. Good foods are not cheap. They are pricey and will cost you more than cheaper products, just like steak costs more than hotdogs. But again, you will be feeding a better food and improving the over all health of your pet. This in turn leads to less vet visits for illness now and more importantly later in life in their geriatric years. You will also feed less of this food on a per animal basis because a smaller amount of food contains what your cat needs. Overall healthy wet foods are well worth it, if only for the piece of mind that the ingredients are better for your cat than cheap crap.
You can start your research for a healthy cat food here if you are not ready to try feeding a Raw diet:
http://www.onlynaturalpet.com
If you want to buy in a store, Complete Petmart is a good store and carries quite a few natural, organic, and holistic blends. Also check with your local feed/grain stores.
I highly recommend you take the time to research for yourself, but the information I have given should get you off to a good start. Good luck choosing a n|||When I foster kittens, they're fed Nutro Natural Choice, and they're free-fed (they're also 8-12 weeks old). As they get older, I would put them on a more ''scheduled'' diet. Read the food bag, it should tell you an ideal amount to feed based on age %26amp; weight. You will do a trial %26amp; error to find out if that's the amount that's right for your kitten, or if it'll end up being more/less.
My adult cat (3 yrs old, 9 lbs), eats Natural Ultramix, and she's fed 1/2 cup a day to maintain her weight.|||Iams is filled with corn and by-products, and neither one has much in the way of nutritional value for a growing kitten (or a cat). They are put in food because they are cheap, not because they provide adequate nutrition for our cats. As a result, cats/kittens need to compensate by eating more to get the protein their bodies need - especially kittens as they are actively growing. By getting him a better quality food, he'll actually eat a bit less.
Look for a food that has no corn, and no by-products. You'll need to go to the pet store, the grocery store probably doesn't have anything that meets those two requirements. Look for a protein content of around 30% (assuming you are feeding dry food). The poster prior to me suggested Nutro - that's a perfectly fine food and doesn't really cost any more than the Iams you are feeding, and it has much better ingredients. If you hit that 30% protein number, then it doesn't really matter if you are feeding special kitten food or not.
My foster kittens get Innova's EVO, and I've never had healthier, sleeker kittens. It's for all life stages, and meets the nutritional needs of growing kittens. It's pretty much the best you're going to get, but it's pricer than most of the others as it is all meat - and of course meat costs more than grain.
How much food do you need to give to a retired racing greyhound?
Hello, im looking to get a retired greyhound. How much food do they need.
P.S What food do they like.|||I volunteer with a local greyhound rescue group and recommend you find one near you. They will be a great source of information on food, behavior, vets, and events. Find out if you can help at retirement days (when the group brings dogs from the track) or volunteer at some of their social events. You can also search Yahoo Groups for greyhounds, there are a few online discussion groups.
How much the dog needs to eat will be close to the recommended serving (according to the weight of the dog) on the package. Some foods have more calories per cup than others. Typically is it about 4 cups of food per day, divided into two meals.
Some greyhounds are pickier than others. Many of them become nibblers, especially with the first meal of the day. One of my dogs would finish his breakfast in the minutes before he expected dinner. I put water on the kibble for foster dogs (new from the track, unaccustomed to dry food) and sometimes for my dogs.
I know a lot of people who feed their greyhounds Kirkland Premium Lamb %26amp; Rice. Canidae PAWS (available at feed stores) is a good food, so is Natural Balance and Innova. My dogs get Innova EVO. Beyond that there are many good brands, which is why I recommend getting to know some local greyhound people
Most grocery store food is junk, including artifical colors, preservatives not considered safe for human food, and a very sad ingredient listed as "animal digest".
I have two greyhounds and we constantly foster new ones and get them ready to be adopted. This morning I'm on my way to a retirement day. We will wash, clip nails, give immunizations, do a medical check and test them with a cat and a small dog. By 4 pm there will be 12 greyhounds in new foster homes. And we'll do it again next month!|||I free feed, so there is always food down.
A lot of people do not like this method of feeding but it works for me. Out of 20 to 30 dogs only one over fed himself %26amp; got fat. But this fits me %26amp; mine just fine.|||I have a retired racer, and she gets 3.5 Cups of California Natural every day. In order to guestimate how much a different dog would need, it works out to 1500 kcal/day, plus some treats, and she's currently 65 pounds.
P.S What food do they like.|||I volunteer with a local greyhound rescue group and recommend you find one near you. They will be a great source of information on food, behavior, vets, and events. Find out if you can help at retirement days (when the group brings dogs from the track) or volunteer at some of their social events. You can also search Yahoo Groups for greyhounds, there are a few online discussion groups.
How much the dog needs to eat will be close to the recommended serving (according to the weight of the dog) on the package. Some foods have more calories per cup than others. Typically is it about 4 cups of food per day, divided into two meals.
Some greyhounds are pickier than others. Many of them become nibblers, especially with the first meal of the day. One of my dogs would finish his breakfast in the minutes before he expected dinner. I put water on the kibble for foster dogs (new from the track, unaccustomed to dry food) and sometimes for my dogs.
I know a lot of people who feed their greyhounds Kirkland Premium Lamb %26amp; Rice. Canidae PAWS (available at feed stores) is a good food, so is Natural Balance and Innova. My dogs get Innova EVO. Beyond that there are many good brands, which is why I recommend getting to know some local greyhound people
Most grocery store food is junk, including artifical colors, preservatives not considered safe for human food, and a very sad ingredient listed as "animal digest".
I have two greyhounds and we constantly foster new ones and get them ready to be adopted. This morning I'm on my way to a retirement day. We will wash, clip nails, give immunizations, do a medical check and test them with a cat and a small dog. By 4 pm there will be 12 greyhounds in new foster homes. And we'll do it again next month!|||I free feed, so there is always food down.
A lot of people do not like this method of feeding but it works for me. Out of 20 to 30 dogs only one over fed himself %26amp; got fat. But this fits me %26amp; mine just fine.|||I have a retired racer, and she gets 3.5 Cups of California Natural every day. In order to guestimate how much a different dog would need, it works out to 1500 kcal/day, plus some treats, and she's currently 65 pounds.
What is the difference between strained food and pureed food?
My 7 month daughter is ready for stage 2 foods. I love making her pureed food, but now I'm reading that the stage 2 food is strained instead of pureed. I can't seem to find what the difference is in it.|||Strained would be a little chunkier than pureed. If you are making her food, try pushing it through a colander rather than running it through a food processor. Back when I made my kids baby food I used my conical strainer that I used for canning jellies.
You can try running it through the food processor and just not run it until it is pureed, but be sure to check it thoroughly to make sure there are no large chunks left.
You can try running it through the food processor and just not run it until it is pureed, but be sure to check it thoroughly to make sure there are no large chunks left.
What is the biggest food can a cat swallow whole without choking?
I ran out of cat food so I gave my cat some cat treats mixed with some pieces of dog food. Each dog food piece was about one inch long, two centimeters thick, and the thickest part of the width was about 5 centimeters, it was shaped like a dog bone. Should I be worried about my cat choking?|||A cat's nutritional requirements are much different than those of a dog. For example, cats require higher levels of protein than dogs. Cats must have the amino acid called 'taurine' in their diet; dogs can actually make their own taurine. A cat eating food deficient in taurine can develop severe heart disease and other health problems. Almost all cat foods now contain added taurine.
Cats require a different form of Vitamin A than dogs do. Dogs can use beta-carotene as a source of Vitamin A; cats cannot. Cats can not manufacture the fatty acid called 'arachidonic acid' and must have it supplemented in their diet; it is not essential for dogs to have this fatty acid in their food.
So, you see, if a cat is allowed to eat a significant amount of dog food, the cat would be eating a diet deficient in many of the cat's required nutrients. For your cat's health, be sure she is eating quality cat food.|||The food may be too big for your cat, s/he may try to chomp off bits, but the best is to smash it into littler pieces. Cats can choke if they try to ingest something that is very large and/or gets lodged in their mouth or throat.|||Crunch it up like others said but your cat may get the runs from doing this would feed as little of this as possible and get food by morning. BTW convenient stores normally sell wet cat food that might be a better solution if nothing is open right now.|||My cats steal dry food from the dog on ocassion. They just crunch it up and eat it. Cats aren't stupid; they WILL chew their food if they have to.|||raw bone with meat
Cats require a different form of Vitamin A than dogs do. Dogs can use beta-carotene as a source of Vitamin A; cats cannot. Cats can not manufacture the fatty acid called 'arachidonic acid' and must have it supplemented in their diet; it is not essential for dogs to have this fatty acid in their food.
So, you see, if a cat is allowed to eat a significant amount of dog food, the cat would be eating a diet deficient in many of the cat's required nutrients. For your cat's health, be sure she is eating quality cat food.|||The food may be too big for your cat, s/he may try to chomp off bits, but the best is to smash it into littler pieces. Cats can choke if they try to ingest something that is very large and/or gets lodged in their mouth or throat.|||Crunch it up like others said but your cat may get the runs from doing this would feed as little of this as possible and get food by morning. BTW convenient stores normally sell wet cat food that might be a better solution if nothing is open right now.|||My cats steal dry food from the dog on ocassion. They just crunch it up and eat it. Cats aren't stupid; they WILL chew their food if they have to.|||raw bone with meat
What is some good food to pack for a trip?
My finacee and I are planning our honeymoon, and we're going to take a road trip up north (we're in Florida). We decided to pack breakfast and lunch food to help save money. We'll eat dinner out. What are some suggestions for food to pack that are inexpensive, but healthy? Can you give me some ideas? We're planning to take a cooler so we can have cold food.|||Granola bars or fruit bars and a thermos full of coffee fills the bill for breakfast...and at lunch, an ice chest with sandwiches or cold fried chicken, raw vegetables, and sliced cheeses hits the spot.
For in-between, I also like to spruce up trail mix by adding extra peanuts, M%26amp;M's, and raisins to the bag of traditional trail mix. it's a perfect companion for the road...not very bulky, provides energy, and delicious. Dried fruits and beef jerky are also easy to eat, non-perishable, and don't take up too much room.
To save cash buying drinks, which can be rather costly, consider making a gallon of iced tea or powdered sports drink to take along.
Have fun.|||Make sandwiches, subs. Take juice packs, granola bars, fruit. etc|||Breakfast bars, boxed juices and fruit for breakfast and you can't go wrong with a bucket of KFC for lunch the chicken will stay perfect in the cooler and it tastes just as good cold|||when you are going onn a trip you can bring thing like thoses little minuattures sandwiches and apples and fruit and some chips and cookies and bring lots of water and bring some juice and that will be the most you can bring to a trip..... thanxs is diamond|||Breakfast options: low fat carrot muffins (make them yourself), fresh fruit like apples and bananas that you can eat while driving, granola (you can also make this yourself, it's cheaper and less full of junk), yogurt.
Lunches: cut up veggies, hummus (very cheap if you make it), pita, roasted chicken pulled from the bone, peanut butter and jelly, whole grain bread, whole fruit again.|||With a cooler you can pack some fresh fruit. Watermelon, bananas, grapes.etc. They will keep a while in the cooler and they can provide nutrition and be filling as the banana is. I would bring either bottled water or some low sugar juices then to hydrate as well. IF you want other items to enjoy that are healthy take some whole wheat bread and lunch meat or peanut butter sandwiches as they provide protein.For a snack string cheese keeps well in the cooler. Eat it in strips or take a cheese spread and crackers along.|||It sounds like you want the "nice dinner" but most breakfasts "on the go" are cheap and not that unhealthy for you. Set it up ahead of time where you're going to stop somewhere in particular even if you still have a while to go. You don't want to eat late, and if you're spending a lot of time on the road, I would just be eating and noshing light throughout the day.
Make up a homemade trail mix.
Beef jerky is always something I pick up, mostly from the farmers markets or farm stand. Mozzarella cheese sticks, a few gallons of water. Cook up a chicken and some steaks at home so you can do chicken salad, chicken soup, and a steak sandwich, bring a camping stove to heat up soups or anything you might want to warm up, some of the roadsides stops can be hit and miss, some of the truck stops have outdoor seating, and you can make excursions to parks along the way if you're not in a rush.|||Try some of these ideas from my recipe book. All can be eaten cold and would keep in a chilly bin for a few days, but 8 ?
Perhaps you could make something "en route"
Frittata. Ham.
6 eggs beaten.
1 teaspoon oil.
陆 cup grated cheese
200g ham.
Tomato.
Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper.
1 table spoon of Fresh chopped parsley.
Heat the fry pan and add oil on a low heat and add cheese, ham, tomato, salt and pepper to beaten eggs and stir in.
Pre heat the grill.
Pour in the egg mixture and cook for 5 minutes. Do not stir.
To finish cooking put under the preheated grill until the top is brown.
Serve sprinkled with the parsley.
Orange %26amp; Lemon Pudding.
2 Eggs.
5 Tablespoons Sugar.
Juice of 1 Orange and 1 Lemon.
11/2 Dessertspoons of Gelatine.
1 Cup Water.
Beat egg yolks, sugar and juice together.
Soften Gelatine in a little cold water, and fill cup to 戮 full with boiling water.
Pour on egg yolks etc.
Lastly add stiffly beaten egg whites.
Beat well before putting into a wet mould.
Put in fridge to set.
Lemon Honey.
500g (1lb) Sugar.
125g (4 ozs) Butter.
4 Eggs.
Zest and Juice of 4 Lemons.
Grate the yellow parts of the lemons (avoid the white pith as it is bitter), strain the juice, beat the eggs a little.
Put all the ingredients into a double saucepan or put in a basin and stand in hot water.
Cook slowly until thick and smooth.
Cool.
Pour into pastry shell.
Pour some into sterilised jars whilst hot and cover when cold and use as a spread on your bread.
You can make it more tart by adding less sugar.
Club Sandwiches
Take four slices of bread and spread them with butter or margarine.
On the first slice place ham and some mustard. (Optional)
Place the second slice of bread on top of Ham, and cover with mashed egg, seasoned with S%26amp;P.
Place the third slice of bread on top of egg, and cover with de seeded tomato, seasoned with S%26amp;P
Top with forth slice of bread, spread side down.
Cut crusts fro the sides and cut into fingers.
If possible get a loaf of caterers sliced bread.
It is cut lengthways, instead of across, so you can make several at a time.
Sausage Rolls.
Flaky or Short Pastry.
450 g tube of Sausage Meat.
Diced Onion.
Mix sausage meat and onion with about 陆 cup of water.
Take one sheet of pastry and lay on the filling in the centre third.
Fold one side over and brush the other with water and press on top.
Turn over and cut into rolls 3鈥欌€?long or cut into 3 or 4.
Make 3 cuts on top of each roll and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
Brush with milk and bake about 30 minutes at 215C (425F), in a pre-heated oven.
Cheese Scones.
3 cups Flour.
41/2 teaspoons Baking Powder.
陆 teaspoon of salt.
Pinch of Cayenne Pepper.
陆 cup Grated Cheese. (Tasty)
1 Cup of Milk.
Sift dry ingredient, add cheese and mix to a light dough with the milk.
Turn out onto a floured board, knead, roll out and cut; place on an oven tray.
Bake at 215C (425F) for 10 minutes.|||hard boiled eggs, lunchmeat, cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese, peanut butter and jelly, granola cereal and bars, dried fruit, fresh fruit and veggies, nuts, tuna, chick peas(you can mash them to make hummus), pita bread|||A variety pack of cereal is always good. You'll get the selection without having to take loads of boxes. You can buy pints of milk at a local grocery with out having to worry about it spoiling. Don't forget to take bowls and spoons though too.
I would also say crackers and anything dry that is not going to spoil if left in the sun. Bagels, bread, dried fruits and nuts, granola bars, rice cakes, peanut butter of course, and jelly should keep well.|||first of all congratualtions and best wishes! here are some of my ideas hope they help!
breakfast
biscuts ( you can make ahead a time and they will keep a few days i agree not as good as fresh but it works then add jelly or honey)
dry cereal ( not my favorite but it works)
homemade muffins ( made before you leave)
yougurt
bagels ( with your favorite cream cheeses)
fruit ( apples and oranges can keep on trips )
lunch
peanut butter sandwhichs ( with jelly if you like)
chicken salad sandwhichs
a bag of salad mix ( they sell it in the store and it keeps well)
ants on a log ( celery with peanut butter and rasins)
mac and cheese ( make ahead of time and will keep and tastes decent cold)
For in-between, I also like to spruce up trail mix by adding extra peanuts, M%26amp;M's, and raisins to the bag of traditional trail mix. it's a perfect companion for the road...not very bulky, provides energy, and delicious. Dried fruits and beef jerky are also easy to eat, non-perishable, and don't take up too much room.
To save cash buying drinks, which can be rather costly, consider making a gallon of iced tea or powdered sports drink to take along.
Have fun.|||Make sandwiches, subs. Take juice packs, granola bars, fruit. etc|||Breakfast bars, boxed juices and fruit for breakfast and you can't go wrong with a bucket of KFC for lunch the chicken will stay perfect in the cooler and it tastes just as good cold|||when you are going onn a trip you can bring thing like thoses little minuattures sandwiches and apples and fruit and some chips and cookies and bring lots of water and bring some juice and that will be the most you can bring to a trip..... thanxs is diamond|||Breakfast options: low fat carrot muffins (make them yourself), fresh fruit like apples and bananas that you can eat while driving, granola (you can also make this yourself, it's cheaper and less full of junk), yogurt.
Lunches: cut up veggies, hummus (very cheap if you make it), pita, roasted chicken pulled from the bone, peanut butter and jelly, whole grain bread, whole fruit again.|||With a cooler you can pack some fresh fruit. Watermelon, bananas, grapes.etc. They will keep a while in the cooler and they can provide nutrition and be filling as the banana is. I would bring either bottled water or some low sugar juices then to hydrate as well. IF you want other items to enjoy that are healthy take some whole wheat bread and lunch meat or peanut butter sandwiches as they provide protein.For a snack string cheese keeps well in the cooler. Eat it in strips or take a cheese spread and crackers along.|||It sounds like you want the "nice dinner" but most breakfasts "on the go" are cheap and not that unhealthy for you. Set it up ahead of time where you're going to stop somewhere in particular even if you still have a while to go. You don't want to eat late, and if you're spending a lot of time on the road, I would just be eating and noshing light throughout the day.
Make up a homemade trail mix.
Beef jerky is always something I pick up, mostly from the farmers markets or farm stand. Mozzarella cheese sticks, a few gallons of water. Cook up a chicken and some steaks at home so you can do chicken salad, chicken soup, and a steak sandwich, bring a camping stove to heat up soups or anything you might want to warm up, some of the roadsides stops can be hit and miss, some of the truck stops have outdoor seating, and you can make excursions to parks along the way if you're not in a rush.|||Try some of these ideas from my recipe book. All can be eaten cold and would keep in a chilly bin for a few days, but 8 ?
Perhaps you could make something "en route"
Frittata. Ham.
6 eggs beaten.
1 teaspoon oil.
陆 cup grated cheese
200g ham.
Tomato.
Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper.
1 table spoon of Fresh chopped parsley.
Heat the fry pan and add oil on a low heat and add cheese, ham, tomato, salt and pepper to beaten eggs and stir in.
Pre heat the grill.
Pour in the egg mixture and cook for 5 minutes. Do not stir.
To finish cooking put under the preheated grill until the top is brown.
Serve sprinkled with the parsley.
Orange %26amp; Lemon Pudding.
2 Eggs.
5 Tablespoons Sugar.
Juice of 1 Orange and 1 Lemon.
11/2 Dessertspoons of Gelatine.
1 Cup Water.
Beat egg yolks, sugar and juice together.
Soften Gelatine in a little cold water, and fill cup to 戮 full with boiling water.
Pour on egg yolks etc.
Lastly add stiffly beaten egg whites.
Beat well before putting into a wet mould.
Put in fridge to set.
Lemon Honey.
500g (1lb) Sugar.
125g (4 ozs) Butter.
4 Eggs.
Zest and Juice of 4 Lemons.
Grate the yellow parts of the lemons (avoid the white pith as it is bitter), strain the juice, beat the eggs a little.
Put all the ingredients into a double saucepan or put in a basin and stand in hot water.
Cook slowly until thick and smooth.
Cool.
Pour into pastry shell.
Pour some into sterilised jars whilst hot and cover when cold and use as a spread on your bread.
You can make it more tart by adding less sugar.
Club Sandwiches
Take four slices of bread and spread them with butter or margarine.
On the first slice place ham and some mustard. (Optional)
Place the second slice of bread on top of Ham, and cover with mashed egg, seasoned with S%26amp;P.
Place the third slice of bread on top of egg, and cover with de seeded tomato, seasoned with S%26amp;P
Top with forth slice of bread, spread side down.
Cut crusts fro the sides and cut into fingers.
If possible get a loaf of caterers sliced bread.
It is cut lengthways, instead of across, so you can make several at a time.
Sausage Rolls.
Flaky or Short Pastry.
450 g tube of Sausage Meat.
Diced Onion.
Mix sausage meat and onion with about 陆 cup of water.
Take one sheet of pastry and lay on the filling in the centre third.
Fold one side over and brush the other with water and press on top.
Turn over and cut into rolls 3鈥欌€?long or cut into 3 or 4.
Make 3 cuts on top of each roll and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
Brush with milk and bake about 30 minutes at 215C (425F), in a pre-heated oven.
Cheese Scones.
3 cups Flour.
41/2 teaspoons Baking Powder.
陆 teaspoon of salt.
Pinch of Cayenne Pepper.
陆 cup Grated Cheese. (Tasty)
1 Cup of Milk.
Sift dry ingredient, add cheese and mix to a light dough with the milk.
Turn out onto a floured board, knead, roll out and cut; place on an oven tray.
Bake at 215C (425F) for 10 minutes.|||hard boiled eggs, lunchmeat, cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese, peanut butter and jelly, granola cereal and bars, dried fruit, fresh fruit and veggies, nuts, tuna, chick peas(you can mash them to make hummus), pita bread|||A variety pack of cereal is always good. You'll get the selection without having to take loads of boxes. You can buy pints of milk at a local grocery with out having to worry about it spoiling. Don't forget to take bowls and spoons though too.
I would also say crackers and anything dry that is not going to spoil if left in the sun. Bagels, bread, dried fruits and nuts, granola bars, rice cakes, peanut butter of course, and jelly should keep well.|||first of all congratualtions and best wishes! here are some of my ideas hope they help!
breakfast
biscuts ( you can make ahead a time and they will keep a few days i agree not as good as fresh but it works then add jelly or honey)
dry cereal ( not my favorite but it works)
homemade muffins ( made before you leave)
yougurt
bagels ( with your favorite cream cheeses)
fruit ( apples and oranges can keep on trips )
lunch
peanut butter sandwhichs ( with jelly if you like)
chicken salad sandwhichs
a bag of salad mix ( they sell it in the store and it keeps well)
ants on a log ( celery with peanut butter and rasins)
mac and cheese ( make ahead of time and will keep and tastes decent cold)
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