Describe the type of food you feed to your dog.
It is great that you make your own food for your dog. That way you do have control over what foods are going into it. But the digestive system of the dog is not designed to digest cooked food. Also, cooking food actually destroys the nutritional value of the food and your dog is not getting the benefit of the nutrients that you are trying to give to her.
The healthiest way to feed your dog is to feed the species appropriate diet. This will supply the nutrition that nature intended for your dog to have. The species appropriate diet for your dog is raw meat, raw bones, raw vegetables and raw fruits. These are the foods that your dog's digestive system is designed to digest and process in order to get the most nutrition possible to keep the immune system strong.
Veterinarians are seeing more immune system problems, genetic disorders and chronic diseases than ever before. Many of these conditions and diseases are caused by months and years of eating an inappropriate diet of commercially prepared food. The build up of additives and dyes act as poisons and any nutrition that was in the food is destroyed by the high temperature cooking process. The liver, kidneys and pancreas has to deal with all the toxins and this causes serious health problems.
What do you know about feeding the natural raw diet to your dog?
Stop and think about what species you are feeding. Your dog's digestive system has evolved over millions of years to be short and acidic, which can handle bacteria. Also his system is designed to get the necessary nutrients for good health from raw meat. Bacteria are not a problem for a dog with a strong immune system and a strong immune system is created by eating species appropriate raw food.
With knowledge of fresh, wholesome foods, you can provide the proper nutrition for your dog. You will see improvements in his condition, such as with any allergies, skin, coat and ear problems, liver, kidney and bladder infections, fleas and parasites, as well as digestive troubles.
Fresh foods provide the healthiest source of nutrition because many nutrients such as vitamins and enzymes are very sensitive and are destroyed by processing.
The strength of your dog's immune system and his ability to fight off disease are determined by the type of food he eats. And this directly affects his quality of life. Your dog's body is designed to be a carnivore and to receive needed nutrients from raw food.
What are the foods that are dangerous for your dog?
It is important to learn the foods that are dangerous for your dog as well as the foods that are safe.
There are several foods that are not good for dogs. Chocolate is the one most people are aware of and can certainly be toxic. Others foods to avoid are sugar, dairy products, grain, raw salmon, onions, raisins, grapes, macadamia nuts, moldy foods, seeds and pits of fruits, and bread dough.
The old saying is true ? you are what you eat. If you feed poor quality dog food to your dog, his digestive system will bear the consequences. The organs that are affected are the liver, pancreas, kidneys and skin. The liver and pancreas are affected as part of the digestive system and the liver, kidneys and skin as part of the elimination system. The most damaging thing about the majority of dry commercial dog foods on the market today is that they contain toxic dyes, chemicals and preservatives. Those toxins build up in the body and over time cause damage to the liver and kidneys.
The number one killer of dogs today is cancer. In 1997, oncologists from Colorado State University's College of Veterinary Medicine published diet recommendations to help combat cancer. Since cancer cells thrive on sugar and create lactate as a waste, they recommend excluding lactate-containing and glucose-containing fluids. The lactate poisons the dog by depleting its energy, making it weaker. So, limit sugars and simple carbohydrates. A diet that can meet the anti-cancer recommendations is a homemade species appropriate diet. That diet is the whole raw foods diet.
The 1997 study also provided knowledge of some other foods to avoid.
Chocolate ? I hope that you already know to never, never, NEVER feed your dog chocolate. It contains theobromine, which is toxic for your dog. It also contains caffeine which is a nerve irritant. Your dog can go into a coma and die from eating chocolate.
Sugar ? Sugar in whatever form, is addictive, causes damage to the pancreas, and depletes the body of vitamins and minerals.
Dairy products ? Milk has foreign hormones and lactose, which is a sugar. Most dogs do not have the lactase enzyme that is needed to digest lactose.
Grain ? Dogs do not need the carbohydrates in grains for nutrition and energy. Fats and protein in a natural dog diet provide the fuel that your dog needs. Grains break down into sugar in the body and they can also add to many health problems. They can cause your dog to have skin allergies, hot spots, bloating, ear infections, joint problems, and digestive disorders. Some vets believe that they weaken the immune system and the pancreas.
Raw Salmon ? Be careful in feeding salmon. In fact, it is better and safer to give your dog Norwegian Salmon Oil. Salmon poisoning is an infectious disease caused by a parasite fluke on salmon. Although it is mostly found in Pacific salmon, it can occur elsewhere.
Onions ? Raw or cooked, one quarter cup of onions can make a 20 lb. dog sick. Onions cause toxicity by oxidizing hemoglobin in the red blood cells. When this happens, it forms clumps in the red blood cells which prevent them from carrying the oxygen that is needed. These small clumps are called Heinz bodies and when veterinarians see them, they strongly suspect onion toxicity. The signs of onion toxicosis are the same as anemia and low oxygen in the body ? lethargy, weakness, red urine, decreased stamina, and pale or bluish gums.
Raisins and Grapes ? Can cause toxicity in dogs. Some dogs may never be affected, but for the ones who are, it is best to avoid feeding to any dog. Some dogs will develop kidney damage within the first days of eating grapes and/or raisins, which can lead to kidney failure and death. So, it is in the best interest of your dog to avoid this food altogether. If you dog should accidentally eat grapes or raisins and have a reaction to them, their first reaction will be vomiting. Get them to a Vet immediately in that if they are treated early, they can recover. At this time, it is not known what the toxin is.
Macadamia Nuts ? They are toxic to dogs and create hind limb weakness, tremors, depression, vomiting and fever. Dogs usually recover.
Moldy Food ? Dogs can have indiscriminating taste, as we know. And moldy food can produce tremor syndrome that can result in seizures.
Peach Pits ? The pits and seeds of most fruits are toxic to dogs. Signs of poisoning are drooling, vomiting, and lethargy. If you suspect that your dog has eaten a peach pit or pit or seed of any fruit, take him to the veterinarian as soon as possible.
Bread Dough ? A ball of dough can obstruct your dog's gastrointestinal tract. Also, the yeast can ferment in your dog's stomach and cause signs of ethanol ingestion or drunkenness.
As you can see, not all foods that may be good for you are appropriate for your dog's health. Many can cause very severe health problems and do damage to organs. By avoiding potentially dangerous foods, and providing healthy foods, you can add to the quality and joy of your dog's life as well as adding years to his life.
How do you build your dog's immune system?
You are very aware of what is good for your dog. The immune system is a network of specialized tissues, organs, cells, and hormones. There are two main types of immunity. Innate immunity is a system built into your dog's body to resist disease. Acquired immunity is the immune system's ability to adapt as the body comes in contact with pathogens through exposure, illness or vaccines.
The symptoms of a weak immune system may show as skin infections, recurring parasites, allergies, and mild illnesses that develop into more serious health issues. This occurs because the body's immune system is not strong enough to defend itself.
Diet is the starting point as it is the foundation of good health and the first line of defense against disease. Fresh food is the key. A varied diet of fresh meats, fruits and vegetables provide the essential nutrients that your dog's body needs.
It is important for your dog to have a healthy gastrointestinal tract in order to get the most benefit from these foods. If your dog's system is weakened by allergies or digestive disorders, the nutrients will be harder to process and absorb. Digestive enzymes, probiotics and essential fatty acids all contribute to your dog having a healthy system and proper digestion.
Antioxidants, in vitamins A, C and E are an easy way to boost the immune system and help the body get rid of free radicals.
Two other contributors to a strong immune system are exercise and weight control.
These are just some of the things that are available to you to help your dog's immune system improve.
What do you know about the digestive system of your dog?
In order to know what to feed your dog, you must first understand the canine digestive system, and then understand their natural diet. The fact is that your dog is a carnivore (although not a true carnivore such as cats) and you need to look at their evolutionary past to realize why diet is important and why certain foods are required.
To appreciate what is in the natural diet, you have to look at what nature and evolution have done to the canine digestive system, and you need to recognize how their digestive system works and what it is designed to do.
Describe the type of food nature intended for your dog's digestive system.
Your dog has a digestive system that is intended to process raw foods. It has not changed over the millions of years that they and their ancestors have been around. As a species, the canine has been shaped by eons of evolution to eat specific foods.
Your dog's digestive system is short, is designed to process foods quickly, and has enzymes and other natural chemicals that are needed to digest the specific foods that he has evolved to eat. His system does not have time to breakdown and process grains and cooked food.
Your dog's teeth are designed to rip and tear meat from bone and swallow his food in chunks. His teeth and jaw can not chew and grind food before it goes to the stomach.
His stomach produces a very acidic environment that breaks down and mixes food before it passes into the small intestine. There the pancreas and liver add more digestive enzymes and the nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream.
When food reaches the large intestine, most nutrients have been processed and absorbed. Here water and electrolytes are assimilated and friendly bacteria breaks down undigested fiber, and the waste is excreted.
Because of his short digestive tract, the enzymes that are produced, and the pH level in the stomach, your dog is intended to eat raw food without danger of getting sick.
Humans have teeth and a jaw that are made to chew and grind food, and a long digestive tract that is designed to digest grains, lots of vegetables and cooked foods. Raw meat would be in our system too long and would putrefy and make us ill.
exam) or a mercenary issue.
It is great that you make your own food for your dog. That way you do have control over what foods are going into it. But the digestive system of the dog is not designed to digest cooked food. Also, cooking food actually destroys the nutritional value of the food and your dog is not getting the benefit of the nutrients that you are trying to give to her.
The healthiest way to feed your dog is to feed the species appropriate diet. This will supply the nutrition that nature intended for your dog to have. The species appropriate diet for your dog is raw meat, raw bones, raw vegetables and raw fruits. These are the foods that your dog's digestive system is designed to digest and process in order to get the most nutrition possible to keep the immune system strong.
Veterinarians are seeing more immune system problems, genetic disorders and chronic diseases than ever before. Many of these conditions and diseases are caused by months and years of eating an inappropriate diet of commercially prepared food. The build up of additives and dyes act as poisons and any nutrition that was in the food is destroyed by the high temperature cooking process. The liver, kidneys and pancreas has to deal with all the toxins and this causes serious health problems.
What do you know about feeding the natural raw diet to your dog?
Stop and think about what species you are feeding. Your dog's digestive system has evolved over millions of years to be short and acidic, which can handle bacteria. Also his system is designed to get the necessary nutrients for good health from raw meat. Bacteria are not a problem for a dog with a strong immune system and a strong immune system is created by eating species appropriate raw food.
With knowledge of fresh, wholesome foods, you can provide the proper nutrition for your dog. You will see improvements in his condition, such as with any allergies, skin, coat and ear problems, liver, kidney and bladder infections, fleas and parasites, as well as digestive troubles.
Fresh foods provide the healthiest source of nutrition because many nutrients such as vitamins and enzymes are very sensitive and are destroyed by processing.
The strength of your dog's immune system and his ability to fight off disease are determined by the type of food he eats. And this directly affects his quality of life. Your dog's body is designed to be a carnivore and to receive needed nutrients from raw food.
What are the foods that are dangerous for your dog?
It is important to learn the foods that are dangerous for your dog as well as the foods that are safe.
There are several foods that are not good for dogs. Chocolate is the one most people are aware of and can certainly be toxic. Others foods to avoid are sugar, dairy products, grain, raw salmon, onions, raisins, grapes, macadamia nuts, moldy foods, seeds and pits of fruits, and bread dough.
The old saying is true ? you are what you eat. If you feed poor quality dog food to your dog, his digestive system will bear the consequences. The organs that are affected are the liver, pancreas, kidneys and skin. The liver and pancreas are affected as part of the digestive system and the liver, kidneys and skin as part of the elimination system. The most damaging thing about the majority of dry commercial dog foods on the market today is that they contain toxic dyes, chemicals and preservatives. Those toxins build up in the body and over time cause damage to the liver and kidneys.
The number one killer of dogs today is cancer. In 1997, oncologists from Colorado State University's College of Veterinary Medicine published diet recommendations to help combat cancer. Since cancer cells thrive on sugar and create lactate as a waste, they recommend excluding lactate-containing and glucose-containing fluids. The lactate poisons the dog by depleting its energy, making it weaker. So, limit sugars and simple carbohydrates. A diet that can meet the anti-cancer recommendations is a homemade species appropriate diet. That diet is the whole raw foods diet.
The 1997 study also provided knowledge of some other foods to avoid.
Chocolate ? I hope that you already know to never, never, NEVER feed your dog chocolate. It contains theobromine, which is toxic for your dog. It also contains caffeine which is a nerve irritant. Your dog can go into a coma and die from eating chocolate.
Sugar ? Sugar in whatever form, is addictive, causes damage to the pancreas, and depletes the body of vitamins and minerals.
Dairy products ? Milk has foreign hormones and lactose, which is a sugar. Most dogs do not have the lactase enzyme that is needed to digest lactose.
Grain ? Dogs do not need the carbohydrates in grains for nutrition and energy. Fats and protein in a natural dog diet provide the fuel that your dog needs. Grains break down into sugar in the body and they can also add to many health problems. They can cause your dog to have skin allergies, hot spots, bloating, ear infections, joint problems, and digestive disorders. Some vets believe that they weaken the immune system and the pancreas.
Raw Salmon ? Be careful in feeding salmon. In fact, it is better and safer to give your dog Norwegian Salmon Oil. Salmon poisoning is an infectious disease caused by a parasite fluke on salmon. Although it is mostly found in Pacific salmon, it can occur elsewhere.
Onions ? Raw or cooked, one quarter cup of onions can make a 20 lb. dog sick. Onions cause toxicity by oxidizing hemoglobin in the red blood cells. When this happens, it forms clumps in the red blood cells which prevent them from carrying the oxygen that is needed. These small clumps are called Heinz bodies and when veterinarians see them, they strongly suspect onion toxicity. The signs of onion toxicosis are the same as anemia and low oxygen in the body ? lethargy, weakness, red urine, decreased stamina, and pale or bluish gums.
Raisins and Grapes ? Can cause toxicity in dogs. Some dogs may never be affected, but for the ones who are, it is best to avoid feeding to any dog. Some dogs will develop kidney damage within the first days of eating grapes and/or raisins, which can lead to kidney failure and death. So, it is in the best interest of your dog to avoid this food altogether. If you dog should accidentally eat grapes or raisins and have a reaction to them, their first reaction will be vomiting. Get them to a Vet immediately in that if they are treated early, they can recover. At this time, it is not known what the toxin is.
Macadamia Nuts ? They are toxic to dogs and create hind limb weakness, tremors, depression, vomiting and fever. Dogs usually recover.
Moldy Food ? Dogs can have indiscriminating taste, as we know. And moldy food can produce tremor syndrome that can result in seizures.
Peach Pits ? The pits and seeds of most fruits are toxic to dogs. Signs of poisoning are drooling, vomiting, and lethargy. If you suspect that your dog has eaten a peach pit or pit or seed of any fruit, take him to the veterinarian as soon as possible.
Bread Dough ? A ball of dough can obstruct your dog's gastrointestinal tract. Also, the yeast can ferment in your dog's stomach and cause signs of ethanol ingestion or drunkenness.
As you can see, not all foods that may be good for you are appropriate for your dog's health. Many can cause very severe health problems and do damage to organs. By avoiding potentially dangerous foods, and providing healthy foods, you can add to the quality and joy of your dog's life as well as adding years to his life.
How do you build your dog's immune system?
You are very aware of what is good for your dog. The immune system is a network of specialized tissues, organs, cells, and hormones. There are two main types of immunity. Innate immunity is a system built into your dog's body to resist disease. Acquired immunity is the immune system's ability to adapt as the body comes in contact with pathogens through exposure, illness or vaccines.
The symptoms of a weak immune system may show as skin infections, recurring parasites, allergies, and mild illnesses that develop into more serious health issues. This occurs because the body's immune system is not strong enough to defend itself.
Diet is the starting point as it is the foundation of good health and the first line of defense against disease. Fresh food is the key. A varied diet of fresh meats, fruits and vegetables provide the essential nutrients that your dog's body needs.
It is important for your dog to have a healthy gastrointestinal tract in order to get the most benefit from these foods. If your dog's system is weakened by allergies or digestive disorders, the nutrients will be harder to process and absorb. Digestive enzymes, probiotics and essential fatty acids all contribute to your dog having a healthy system and proper digestion.
Antioxidants, in vitamins A, C and E are an easy way to boost the immune system and help the body get rid of free radicals.
Two other contributors to a strong immune system are exercise and weight control.
These are just some of the things that are available to you to help your dog's immune system improve.
What do you know about the digestive system of your dog?
In order to know what to feed your dog, you must first understand the canine digestive system, and then understand their natural diet. The fact is that your dog is a carnivore (although not a true carnivore such as cats) and you need to look at their evolutionary past to realize why diet is important and why certain foods are required.
To appreciate what is in the natural diet, you have to look at what nature and evolution have done to the canine digestive system, and you need to recognize how their digestive system works and what it is designed to do.
Describe the type of food nature intended for your dog's digestive system.
Your dog has a digestive system that is intended to process raw foods. It has not changed over the millions of years that they and their ancestors have been around. As a species, the canine has been shaped by eons of evolution to eat specific foods.
Your dog's digestive system is short, is designed to process foods quickly, and has enzymes and other natural chemicals that are needed to digest the specific foods that he has evolved to eat. His system does not have time to breakdown and process grains and cooked food.
Your dog's teeth are designed to rip and tear meat from bone and swallow his food in chunks. His teeth and jaw can not chew and grind food before it goes to the stomach.
His stomach produces a very acidic environment that breaks down and mixes food before it passes into the small intestine. There the pancreas and liver add more digestive enzymes and the nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream.
When food reaches the large intestine, most nutrients have been processed and absorbed. Here water and electrolytes are assimilated and friendly bacteria breaks down undigested fiber, and the waste is excreted.
Because of his short digestive tract, the enzymes that are produced, and the pH level in the stomach, your dog is intended to eat raw food without danger of getting sick.
Humans have teeth and a jaw that are made to chew and grind food, and a long digestive tract that is designed to digest grains, lots of vegetables and cooked foods. Raw meat would be in our system too long and would putrefy and make us ill.
exam) or a mercenary issue.
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