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		<title>Latest dog health and care news &#8211; ohmidog! &#187; Bringing dogs into the health care debate</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:41:50 +0000</pubDate>
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Ok so you might find the next few links interesting. These are from around the web, just random snippets that I&#8217;ve picked up in my reading, but I found some very cool information in them. You might too. Here goes&#8230;
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<p>Ok so you might find the next few links interesting. These are from around the web, just random snippets that I&#8217;ve picked up in my reading, but I found some very cool information in them. You might too. Here goes&#8230;
<p><a href="http://www.ohmidog.com/2009/08/10/bringing-dogs-into-the-health-care-debate/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ohmidog! &#187; Bringing dogs into the health care debate</a></p>
<p>Ohmidog.com and Muttsblog.com are the web domains of John Woestendiek, a former newspaper reporter<span id="more-87"></span> and Pulitzer Prize winner who, after blogging about dogs and animals for the Baltimore Sun for the past 14 months, decided to unleash &#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://healthierdogs.com/main/pet-food-tips-on-picking-the-right-one-for-your-dog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pet Food &#8211; Tips on Picking the Right One for Your Dog | Dog Health &#8230;</a></p>
<p>Your Name : Primary E-Mail : We will NEVER use your name or email address for any purpose other than to send you your free dog health care report and Healthy Happy Dogs newsletter. German Flag &#183; Spanish Flag &#183; French Flag &#183; Italian Flag &#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://hoghouseblog.com/2009/08/10/column-shs-holds-back-support-for-health-care-bills/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">COLUMN: SHS holds back support for health care bill(s) | Hog House &#8230;</a></p>
<p>D., holds a key position within the Blue Dog coalition and, therefore, a key position in the ongoing health care reform debate. Her assessment so far: No deal. (Read the full column on the jump.) Herseth Sandlin said that she can&#8217;t lend &#8230;</p>
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		<title>Latest german shepherd dog health problems and treatments news &#8211; Alsatian is a Great Dog.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:52:35 +0000</pubDate>
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Ok so 3 more posts today that I&#8217;ve dug up &#8211; I&#8217;m an information JUNKIE on this stuff lately. Give em a browse and let me know what ya reckon. They&#8217;re just from a few different sites I&#8217;ve been surfing lately that are generally good for information like this&#8230;
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<p><a href="http://dogarthritistreatments.com/alsatian-is-a-great-dog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alsatian is a Great Dog.</a></p>
<p>In spite of these problems, the German Shepherd is sturdy with simple dog care and the average lifespan of a German Shepherd<span id="more-86"></span> is 7 &#8211; 10 years, which is normal for a dog of this size. The Alsatian has great olfactory sensitivity so is one &#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.balloon-juice.com/?p=25220" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Balloon Juice &#187; Blog Archive &#187; A Health Care Primer</a></p>
<p>The House bill would provide Medicare coverage for optional consultations with doctors who advise patients on life-sustaining treatment and &#8220;end-of-life services,&#8221; including hospice care.&#8221; &#8230;. Just wondering if that&#8217;s a dog thing, or a  &#8220; our dogs&#8221; thing. It depends on the dog. My in-laws have had two 100+ lb. German Shepherds that literally freak out when a thunderstorm hits. They hide in the bathtub, the closest, between your legs&#8230;anywhere that they feel safe. My 16 lb. &#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://chowchowpets.com/766/german-shepherd-%E2%80%93-a-superb-dog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">German Shepherd &#8211; a Superb Dog.</a></p>
<p>Poor breeding has led to common genetic health problems, elbow and hip joint problems (dysplasia) which often causes the dog pain and often causes arthritis. The German Shepherd also is susceptible from monorchidism (one testicle), &#8230;</p>
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		<title>Chocolate And Your Dogs Health &#8212; What You Should Know &#8211; free article courtesy of ArticleCity.com</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:17:31 +0000</pubDate>
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Chocolate And Your Dogs Health &#8212; What You Should Know
&#160;by: Carolyn Schweitzer
Chocolate &#8212; Who can Resist it?

Your dogs health depends on it! (resisting, that is). We humans get to indulge because most of us know when to stop. But your dog won&#8217;t quit after just a few. Give her a chance and she&#8217;ll down the [...]]]></description>
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<p><b class="titler">Chocolate And Your Dogs Health &#8212; What You Should Know</b><br />
&#160;by: <b class="author">Carolyn Schweitzer</b></p>
<p>Chocolate &#8212; Who can Resist it?
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<p>Your dogs health depends on it! (resisting, that is). We humans get to indulge because most of us know when to stop. But your dog won&#8217;t quit after just a few. Give her a chance and she&#8217;ll down the whole box of Godivas in one gulp. So on Valentine&#8217;s Day, you&#8217;re actually being kind to<span id="more-85"></span> your best buddy if you eat all the chocolates yourself!Why is chocolate harmful to a dogs health?Chocolate, as you know, is made with cocoa beans. And cocoa beans contain methylxanthine alkaloids in the form of theobromine and caffeinea, which are toxic to dogs. Chocolate can also contain high amounts of fat which can put your dogs health in jeopardy as well.</p>
<p>How Much is Too Much?
</p>
<p>Though it&#8217;s certain that dogs and chocolate don&#8217;t mix, different dogs react differently to the methylxanthines. And reactions can vary according to the age, size and overall health of the dog. The smaller the dog the smaller the dose needed to produce an effect. And of course, if your dog&#8217;s health is already weakened by other medical conditions, he&#8217;s more susceptible. The same holds for older dogs.. Theobromine is present in differing amounts in different kinds of chocolate:</p>
<p>	White chocolate 1mg/oz<br />
	Hot chocolate 12 mg /oz<br />
	Milk chocolate 44-66 mg/oz<br />
	Semi-sweet chocolate 260 mg/oz<br />
	Dark chocolate 450 mg/oz (wow!)<br />
	Baking/bitter chocolate or cocoa powder varies as much as 150-600 mg/oz.</p>
<p>How much chocolate can a dog eat and survive?
</p>
<p>That depends in part on her weight.
</p>
<p>Under 200 mg theobromine per kg body weight (91mg per lb) has not been observed to be fatal. A potentially lethal dose in a 16 pound. dog is only one pound of milk chocolate. Only two ounces of baking chocolate can cause serious problems in a 10-pound dog. People stop eating chocolate before getting to toxic levels, but dogs don&#8217;t!
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<p>What are the warning signs of a problem?
</p>
<p>Any dog who&#8217;s eaten chocolate should be watched closely for symptoms, particularly smaller dogs, &#8220;seniors&#8221;, and dogs with health problems. Symptoms may range from from vomiting and diarrhea to panting, excessive thirst and urination, hyperactivity, abnormal heart rhythm, tremors, seizures and even death in severe cases.
</p>
<p>While white chocolate may not be as likely to cause a methylxanthine poisoning, the high fat content of lighter chocolates could still lead to vomiting and diarrhea, and possibly the development of life-threatening pancreatitis. Too much fatty food will also affect a dogs health in the same way it does ours, by packing on the pounds!
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<p>What can be done once chocolate is ingested?
</p>
<p>Make note of the type of chocolate ingested and how much was eaten, if possible.
</p>
<p>Theobromine will stay in the bloodstream between 14 and 20 hours. Within two hours of ingestion, try inducing vomiting unless your dog is over stimulated, comatose, or has lost the gag reflex.
</p>
<p>If your dog has eaten a considerable amount of chocolate, or displays any of the above symptoms, take her to the vet right away. If her symptoms are minor, make her eat activated charcoal. The unabsorbed theobromine binds to it and be passed out of the system. (In a pinch, burnt &#8211; as in thoroughly blackened &#8211; toast will do.)
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<p>Are there any other products I should worry about?
</p>
<p>Yes &#8212; Cocoa Mulch!!
</p>
<p>No, it&#8217;s not chocolate, but the two products have something in common. They&#8217;re both derived from the cocoa bean, and they&#8217;re both hazardous to your dogs health.
</p>
<p>Cocoa bean shells are a by-product of chocolate production and are popular as mulch for landscaping. Homeowners like the attractive color and scent, and the fact that the mulch breaks down into an organic fertilizer.
</p>
<p>Some dogs are attracted to cocoa mulch, and will eat it in varying quantities. The coca bean shells can contain from 0.2% to 3% theobromine (the toxin ) as compaired to 1-4% in unprocessed beans.
</p>
<p>Eating cocoa mulch has four possible outcomes. The most common is vomiting, in 50% of cases. Next most common, in 33% of cases, is tremors (shaking). And 17% end up with tachycardia (rapid heart rate), hyperactivity or diarrhea. The fourth outcome is no effect on the dogs health at all, and this is the result in 33% of cases.
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<p>Although only 16 cases were reported in approximately one year (the duration of the study), reports are on the increase. California accounts for about 2/3 of cases reported so far. Fortunately, there have been no reported fatalities, and getting your friend to the vet promptly will assure a happy outcome.
</p>
<p>What&#8217;s the Bottom Line?
</p>
<p>Thanks to a more educated public, fewer fatalities from foods like chocolate are being reported these days.
</p>
<p>Still, it pays to keep up with what&#8217;s currently known about various foods and their effects on a dogs health and well being. Grapes and cocoa mulch, for example, were discovered only recently to have harmful effects.
</p>
<p>If your dogs health is important to you (and I&#8217;m betting it is!), then keep him away from the chocolates on Valentine&#8217;s Day and other holidays as well. And watch out year round for products made from the cocoa bean.
</p>
<p>In an emergency, call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435.</p>
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<p><b>About The Author</b></p>
<p>Dr. Carolyn Schweitzer, a former family dentsit, is a PowerSeller on eBay and owner and editor of several websites, including <a href="http://www.Great-Dog-Gift.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.Great-Dog-Gift.com</a>. Visit her there to read about other foods that can harm your dogs health at <a href="http://www.great-dog-gift.com/harmfulfoods" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.great-dog-gift.com/harmfulfoods</a>, and check frequently with sources like the ASPCA for updates. Or sign up at &#8220;<a href="http://www.great-dog-gift.com/coldnoses" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.great-dog-gift.com/coldnoses</a>&#8221; to keep informed!
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		<title>Latest dog health arthritis news &#8211; Top 5 summer cat health concerns (KIVI Boise) &#124; Dog Arthritis Relief</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:37:25 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Hey Readers! I&#8217;ve been comin across some crazy stuff the past few days from a few different blogs around the web which I just had to share with you. Check em out below&#8230;
<p><a href="http://www.dogarthritisrelief.net/228/top-5-summer-cat-health-concerns-kivi-boise/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Top 5 summer cat health concerns (KIVI Boise) | Dog Arthritis Relief</a></p>
<p>Summertime usually means easy living, but for your cat, it could mean a multitude of health concerns. Look out for these five problems that can surface during summer.<span id="more-84"></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.dogarthritisrelief.net/226/pet-doctors-of-america-announces-online-pharmacy-the-ponte-vedra-leader-8/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pet Doctors of America announces online pharmacy (The Ponte Vedra &#8230;</a></p>
<p>Author: Dog Health. JACKSONVILLE &#8211; Pet Doctors of America is reaching out to customers through several new online ventures, including a full-service online pharmacy for pet medications, a new Twitter account that features daily specials &#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.dogarthritisrelief.net/225/what-to-do-if-youre-allergic-to-your-pet-cnn/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What to do if you&#8217;re allergic to your pet (CNN) | Dog Arthritis Relief</a></p>
<p>Author: Dog Health. If you could snap your fingers and make your allergies disappear, you&#8217;d probably do it in a second. But what if your pet is the cause of your watery eyes, sneezing, and runny nose? PostCategoryIcon &#8230;</p>
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<p>Back with more news for you today. It&#8217;s amazing how much good information there is on this stuff out there if you know where to look. Three in particular that I found really valuable were&#8230;
<p><a href="http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&#038;STORY=/www/story/08-05-2009/0005072349&#038;EDATE=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Helping Dogs With Allergies: A &#8216;Simple Solution&#8217; for a Not So &#8230;</a></p>
<p>Nearly at my wit&#8217;s end, I tried Simple Food Solutions Rice and Duck Formula dry dog food. Within a few days, Bennett was cured! He has had small,<span id="more-83"></span> &#8230;&#32;<a href="http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&#038;STORY=/www/story/08-05-2009/0005072349&#038;EDATE=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read More&#8230;</a></p>
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<p>&#8220;I would switch to various types of dog food and finally found one that she could digest without any problems.&#8221; After researching the company -&#172; Halo &#8230;&#32;<a href="http://dpa.xtn.net/dynamic/Lifestyles/Story/157368" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read More&#8230;</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/money/shopping/ways-to-save-on/pet-spending-on-a-tighter-leash/overview/pet-spending-on-a-tighter-leash-ov.htm?INTKEY=I95BME0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pet spending on a tighter leash</a></p>
<p>&#8220;I checked out a couple of home boarding places with my dog,&#8221; says Sheryl Fischer of Bethel, Conn. The one that she and her dog, Lucy, liked best cost a bit &#8230;&#32;<a href="http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/money/shopping/ways-to-save-on/pet-spending-on-a-tighter-leash/overview/pet-spending-on-a-tighter-leash-ov.htm?INTKEY=I95BME0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read More&#8230;</a><br />That&#8217;s all the news for today guys, so until next time, thanks for stopping by.</p>

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<p>I&#8217;ve been very fortunate, even blessed, with my dogs because most of them have lived very long lives. It&#8217;s wonderful to have a dog from the time he&#8217;s a puppy until he becomes an old dog. You feel like you&#8217;ve shared a long, wonderful life with him. But, as your dog becomes older he can often develop some common aches and pains. Older dogs often have a touch of arthritis. It may<span id="more-82"></span> be a little harder for them to get up and down from a dog bed. They may need some help getting up on a sofa or your bed.</p>
<p>If your dog has a degenerative problem like hip dysplasia then it will usually worsen with age. Both hip dysplasia and luxating patellas, which can be common with some smaller breeds, can lead to arthritis as your dog ages.</p>
<p>I once had a dog that I found in a parking lot late at night. This poor old guy that I named Andy wasn&#8217;t a young dog when I found him. It wasn&#8217;t easy to coax him into my car at midnight in the rain but I finally got him in. My heart went out to him in particular because he seemed like he had been hit by a car at some point. I took him to the vet the next morning and the vet confirmed what I thought. At some time in the past Andy had been hit by a car and probably hobbled away without treatment. His hips were semi-crippled. He could walk with a definite limp but he had a lot of arthritis . The good news was that Andy was otherwise in pretty good health. I ran an ad trying to find Andy&#8217;s owners but no one answered. Andy became part of my family and lived out the next few years with us. Over that time we tried several different treatments for his arthritis. Here are some things that helped Andy:</p>
<p>Say No To Second Helpings</p>
<p>Dogs with arthritis and other joint problems typically do much better if you keep their weight down. Obesity and being overweight put unnecessary stress on joints that are already compromised and cause your dog pain. Carefully monitor how much food you give your dog to eat and watch his weight. Remember to count the calories in treats and table scraps, too.</p>
<p>No Marathons!</p>
<p>Watch your dog&#8217;s exercise. Arthritis is usually self-limiting but canine hip dysplasia and even luxating patellas are not always evident, particularly at a young age. If your dog has been diagnosed with hip dysplasia or luxating patellas, don&#8217;t let your dog overdo the exercise. Regular, moderate exercise is better than one all-out race in a blue moon. Your dog is less likely to injure himself if you pace his exercise. However, don&#8217;t cut out exercise altogether. Exercise is good for keeping muscle tone and that helps your dog in the long run.</p>
<p>Remember that one key to long term health and fitness is to start young. DO let your puppy play and have fun. DON&#8217;T make your puppy jog two miles with you or run races. Putting too much stress on a puppy is one way to develop joint problems later.</p>
<p>Live In The Lap of Luxury</p>
<p>As your dog gets older it&#8217;s okay to pamper him a little. Think about providing your dog with a comfy dog bed. Some pets with joint problems may appreciate an orthopedic dog bed or even a heated dog bed. If your pet sleeps on the sofa you may want to get him a heating pad. Applying heat to his aching joints can help them feel better.</p>
<p>Everybody In The Pool!</p>
<p>Hydrotherapy and swimming have proven beneficial for many dogs with aches and pains related to joint problems. Swimming is one of the best treatments for arthritis, hip dysplasia and even for post surgical rehabilitation of dogs. If your dog likes to swim he should find swimming easier than doing exercises like walking or running and you can swim with him. If your dog doesn&#8217;t know how to swim it&#8217;s not hard to teach most dogs. Just be sure that you carefully teach your dog where the steps are in any pool and show him how to get out of the pool. You can ask your vet for more information about hydrotherapy.</p>
<p>Medicate Me</p>
<p>If your dog is experiencing spikes in pain or ongoing pain then you should talk to your veterinarian about anti-inflammatory medications. There are a number of Non-Steroidal-Anti-Inflammatory (NSAID) medications that are being used to treat chronic arthritis and other pain in dogs. There are some side effects with some of these medications so be sure to thoroughly discuss them with your vet before using them for your dog.</p>
<p>You should not try to medicate your dog yourself without talking to your veterinarian. Many over-the-counter drugs are not safe for dogs. Drugs like ibuprofen and acetaminophen can be very bad for dogs.</p>
<p>These are all things that we tried with Andy. Many of them worked. Since we had him for several years before he finally passed away we were able to try different things depending on how he felt. We also tried glucosamine-chondroitin tablets which helped his joints.</p>
<p>Herbal Is The Way To Go</p>
<p>There&#8217;s one treatment today that we didn&#8217;t have when Andy lived with us and that&#8217;s Joint Resolution . I wish we&#8217;d had it because I think it might have helped him a lot. Joint Resolution is an herbal blend that works synergistically with BioCell Collagen II. It includes Boswellia, devil&#8217;s claw and licorice to reduce inflammation and pain. It also has dandelion to eliminate toxins from the body. Just a few drops of Joint Resolution on a treat or in your dog&#8217;s mouth can bring relief and make him feel more comfortable.</p>
<p>The BioCell Collagen II in Joint Resolution also contains Hyaluronic Acid and chondroitin which have both been shown to promote healing and tissue rejuvenation. According to the Mayo Clinic, &#8220;Expert opinions support the use of chondroitin for improving the symptoms and arresting (or possibly reversing) the degenerative process of osteoarthritis.&#8221; So, Joint Resolution has exactly what your dog needs.</p>
<p>Joint Resolution promotes active joints and helps improve your dog&#8217;s mobility and flexibility. It promotes strong, healthy connective tissue. And, it&#8217;s easy to administer. Since it&#8217;s liquid the body absorbs it faster than tablets or pills. .</p>
<p>If your dog has arthritis or is suffering pain from canine hip dysplasia or luxating patellas, Joint Resolution can help.</p>
<p>I know that none of us want to see our dogs with any aches or pain but sometimes they go along with getting older. We do want our dogs to get older so we just have to find ways to help our dogs cope with the little aches and pains that go along with age. Many dogs live for years after they begin experiencing some arthritis or having a few problems from hip dysplasia or luxating patellas. There&#8217;s no reason why your dog can&#8217;t lead a fairly normal life, especially if you follow some of the tips offered here.</p>
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&#160;by: Fred Ege
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<p>There is a significant difference between dog and cat food even though their may appear to look the same.  Cats need a much higher amount of protein and fat than dogs do.  Also, cats have different needs than dogs, so don&#8217;t feed your cat dog food, or your dog cat food.  Remember, Cats are primarily carnivores and need plenty of meat in their<span id="more-80"></span> diet.  Here is what to look for when you are deciding what to feed your furry friends.</p>
<p>Avoid Cat Food Fillers
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<p>Cats need to eat food that is rich in protein, so make sure the amount of fillers is kept to a minimum. Carbohydrate rich food is not good for your cat, so don&#8217;t buy cat food that is full of them. Instead, read the labels and buy a cat food that is not filled with fillers and other by products. Even when a cat food is high in protein, it doesn&#8217;t mean that the protein comes from a meat source.  Avoid those blends which contain a lot of wheat or rice, and look for a meat source as the first ingredient.
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<p>Cats Need Protein
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<p>Your cat food should always be rich in protein. The protein should come from a meat source such as poultry or fish, and should be the first ingredient. Many cat food brands advertise chicken, beef, and tuna flavored cat food because they know that cats need protein and cat owners are looking for quality cat food. However, you need to make sure the cat food you buy has a sufficient amount of protein regardless of what flavor it is.   Also, some will list chicken as the first ingredient, however, when it is listed as &#8220;chicken&#8221; this means raw meat.  Approximately 70% of it is water, so when it is cooked with the other ingredients, chicken will probably really be the 5th to 7th ingredient.
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<p>Look for Taurine content
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<p>Check the cat food you buy for an amino acid called taurine. This amino acid is very important in your cat&#8217;s overall health, and your cat will eat as much food as it has to in order to supplement this particular amino acid. So, if you are buying cheap cat food that does not have the proper nutrients your cat will eat a lot in order to get the nutrients it needs. If you buy a nutrient rich cat food then your cat will eat less and save you more money while still getting proper nutrition, and probably not gaining a lot of weight either.  Look for taurine on the ingredient label.
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<p>Canned or Dry Cat Food?
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<p>Cats should be fed a mixture of both dry and canned food. The dry cat food should be given for free feeding. Canned cat food should be use as a supplement at meal time because it has extra water in the food. Look for canned cat food that has a high amount of protein from a meat source. You can mix and match with dry and canned cat food as long as they have a high nutrient density. Cats should always have access to water, and you should consider having an extra bowl of water always available.
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<p>FUS/ Crystals
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<p>Cats are subject to FUS, crystals that can cause urinary tract disease and pain.  Feline formulas should be carefully designed to reduce or eliminate this problem through low magnesium and low ash, correct pH levels and high digestibility.  Look at the percentage of magnesium and ash on the label of what you are feeding your cat. You can also play a major role in controlling this problem by always having fresh water available.  Cats drink and store water differently from dogs.  They store body water in highly concentrated urine.  High concentrations can lead to crystal formation.  In our work with cat owners, we find there are several ways to enhance water intake to reduce problems:
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<p>-  Always keep fresh water readily available, 24 hours a day.
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<p>-  Place food and water dishes several feet apart and feed and water in a quiet area.
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<p>-  Place a second water dish close to your cat&#8217;s favorite spot.
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<p>-  Feed canned cat food (to provide additional moisture content) for one of the meals.
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<p>-  Leave dry kibble available at all times.
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<p>Cats will nibble/feed between 10-20 times throughout the day and night.  Eating over an extended time also allows for continuous water intake to balance the food intake.
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<p>Summary
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<p>Here&#8217;s what to look for:
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<p>- High protein and high fat content.
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<p>- Meat as the first ingredient.
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<p>- Avoid those blends which contain a lot of wheat or rice fillers.
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<p>- High Taurine content.
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<p>- Low Magnesium and low ash content.
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<p>Fox Valley Pet Foods provides All Natural and Holistic Dog and Cat Food, the very best for your best friend. To learn more about our All Natural and Holistic Dog and Cat Food, go to: <a href="http://www.foxvalleypetfoods.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.foxvalleypetfoods.com</a></p>
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<p>Fred Ege provides All Natural and Holistic Dog and Cat Food, the very best for your best friend. To learn more about our All Natural and Holistic Dog and Cat Food, go to: <a href="http://www.foxvalleypetfoods.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.foxvalleypetfoods.com</a></p>
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<p>As there are certain health issues that affect only the female dog, care should be taken to ensure that these are fully understood before deciding whether or not to buy a bitch.
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<p>The most important dog health care concern is that of spaying.
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<p>Only those who are fully educated in all aspects of a specific breed and who have the time and energy to put into making<span id="more-79"></span> sure that bloodlines are kept strong and healthy should ever consider breeding. With that in mind, most owners of female dogs will not be thinking of breeding and should therefore seriously consider having their pet spayed.</p>
<p>If the necessary surgery is carried out before your dog has her first heat cycle, the likelihood of her ever developing breast cancer will become almost zero percent. That alone is a very good reason to have your dog spayed as breast cancer is otherwise relatively common in older bitches. The chances of your dog developing pyometra, a disease of the uterus that can be fatal, is also greatly reduced.
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<p>Having your dog spayed will also relieve her of the twice yearly &#8217;season&#8217; and the anxiety that often becomes part of it. She&#8217;ll no longer want to roam in order to find male dogs to mate with and you&#8217;ll no longer have to put up with the crowds of dogs who follow you during walks or who gather outside your home. And most importantly of all, unwanted pups will not become a problem.
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<p>If your female dog starts collecting her toys and treating them as if they were puppies, she&#8217;s almost certainly experiencing a false pregnancy. Fortunately, this rarely lasts more than a week and although the dog will become very protective of her imaginary offspring, treat her as normal and she&#8217;ll soon forget them.
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<p>If you&#8217;ve opted to not have your dog spayed, it&#8217;s important to understand how her heat cycle works. The first 10-14 days is the period BEFORE ovulation and this is the time during which she will bleed. Ovulation occurs as the bleeding stops so it&#8217;s important to understand that it&#8217;s during the 10-14 days following bleeding that she&#8217;s actually most likely to become pregnant. Far too many owners make the mistake of believing that their female dog is safe once the bleeding stops and over-filled dog pounds are the sad result.
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<p>Doggie diapers are available in most pet stores and come in a range of sizes to fit different breeds. These are designed to stop the dog leaving blood on your furniture and rugs but unfortunately, unless the dog has been taught to accept wearing them from a very young age, most will soon chew them off.
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<p>Female dog owners who choose not to have their dog spayed MUST monitor their dog regularly for any lumps in the breasts and remember that unless they&#8217;re serious about breeding, they have a duty to ensure that their dog doesn&#8217;t produce unwanted puppies who will eventually find themselves sitting in a pound waiting for their death sentence to be passed.</p>
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&#160;by: Brigitte Smith
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<p>It goes without saying that your dog needs suitable nutrition to remain healthy. Vets and pet food manufacturers often have differing views on appropriate nutrition for your dog. Although commercial pet food manufacturers are motivated in large part by profits, commercially prepared foods are routinely recommended as part of<span id="more-78"></span> an adequate, or good, diet for your dog. Sometimes your vet or dog breeder may approve of commercially prepared foods as your dog&#8217;s sole diet. Many experts, however, tend to prefer a largely natural diet which for dogs is invariably comprised of meat and bones. Raw is preferable to cooked, as some of the minerals are definitely lost in the cooking process.</p>
<p>The reason why the commercially prepared pet food is so often fed to our dogs, is because, apart from the convenience, it can (depending upon the quality) actually contain many of the nutrients which are essential to your dog&#8217;s wellbeing. The key word here is quality. There are in fact very, very few commercial manufacturers which produce nutrient-rich food. And they&#8217;re not the brands you find in your supermarket, or even in most pet stores or vetinarians.
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<p>Raw bones with a little dry food as well as occasional rice or pasta, and perhaps the odd quality food scrap from your table, will generally contain most of the nutrients which your dog needs.
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<p>All dogs must obtain reasonable nutrition from their food to maintain excellent health and performance. The main nutrients required by your dog are water, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins. Vitamin or mineral deficiency in dogs fed a commercially manufactured diet today is not widely publicised. But then again, the slosh and dried formulae which are readily available from your vet or the local supermarket are not your dog&#8217;s natural diet. If your dog was left to fend for itself in the wild (assuming it could manage to adapt, that is), would choose raw meat. And one of the reasons why meat, and especially bones, are so good, is the chewing action and the teeth cleaning function which the bones perform. Of course, there are also commercially prepared substitutes which can also effectively clean your dog&#8216;s teeth and satisfy his/her need to chew.
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<p>A lesser known fact is that to feed your dog only meat (with no bones and no cereals or other carbohydrate source) can cause severe deficiencies: your dog is likely to become lethargic, sick, and even death has been known to occur from an all meat diet. But what about dogs in the wild, I hear you ask? Isn&#8217;t meat a dog&#8217;s natural diet? Isn&#8217;t that what you just said, Brigitte? Well, yes and no: in the wild dogs eat the whole of their prey, not simply muscle meat &#8211; they thus obtain vegetable matter from the digestive tract of their prey, and calcium from the bones. As well, wild dogs occasionally, but routinely, add to their diet with plants, fruit and berries.
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<p>Most dogs relish some raw fruit and vegetables in their diet, so long as that&#8217;s what they&#8217;re used to. A dog who has been fed commercially prepared dog food all of its life won&#8217;t be used to the taste of fresh food, so may well turn up his/her nose if you introduce such healthy food later in life. But persevere &#8211; try hand feeding pieces of carrot or apple to begin with. And if your dog is still very young, all the better. Start as you mean to go on and feed him/her some raw fruit and vegetables from time to time. Your dog&#8217;s health will benefit!
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<p>(c) 2005, Brigitte Smith, Healthy Happy Dogs</p>
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<p><b>About The Author</b></p>
<p>Brigitte Smith is a dog lover with a special interest in natural health for dogs. For your free special report, as well as weekly tips, information, strategies and resources for a healthier happier dog, click here for your dog health report: <a href="http://www.HealthyHappyDogs.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.HealthyHappyDogs.com</a>.</p>
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