Dog Health Resources Directory
Nutrition
Vegetarian Pet Food
- Evolution Diet - A premium vegetarian dog and cat food company.
- Grainil Products, Ltd. - All-natural animal treat/supplements.
- How to Put your Dog on a Vegetarian Diet - Short checklist of things to be careful about.
More "Vegetarian Pet Food" Resources
Natural Treats
Eurocan Pet Products - Producing and distributing a range of meat and grain-based treats for dogs, cats and birds, as well as nutritional supplements and processed foods. New Hamburg, Ontario, Canada. Keesha's Kookies - Making baked treats with gluten-free flour. Includes monthly health advice. Beamsville, Ontario, Canada. Aussie Pet Health Treats - Australian supplier of treats including pigs' ears and chews made from kangaroo and lamb meat. Young, New South Wales....List of "Natural Treats" Resources
Raw Ingredients
Amore - Makers of frozen all-natural raw foods for dogs and cats. Bone Apetit - Distributing frozen raw meat products for cats and dogs in Burlington, Oakville, Waterdown, Milton and other Ontario communities. Includes information on the Raw Food Diet. Canada. Calli's Cuisine - Combining raw meat, bones and vegetables into dog food, as well as producing grain-free treats. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia....List of "Raw Ingredients" Resources
More Natural Pet Foods
Aakyda Naturals Pet Food - Australian manufacturer supplying markets in Australia and Japan. Baby Barks - Home made cooked diet for dogs. Breeders Choice - Manufacturer of Pinnacle, Advanced Pet Diets, Avo-Derm, Avo-Active Care and Health Food for Dogs....List of "More Natural Pet Foods" Resources
Natural Pet Foods
Aunt Jeni - Producing frozen raw food, complete diets, ground tripe and meat-based treats for cats, dogs and ferrets. Temple Hills, Maryland, USA. Azmira - Food for dogs, cats, and ferrets, as well as products for general pet care. Dr. Harveys - Supplies organic foods, treats and supplements for dogs, cats, birds and horses....List of "Natural Pet Foods" Resources
Alternative Pet Nutrition
Dr Jean Hofve on nutrition for cats and dogs - Articles by Dr Jean Hofve, DVM on Nutrition: The Foundation for health, criteria for commercial pet food and suggestions for feline and canine homemade diets. For a Naturally Healthy Pet - Alicia McWatters provides nutritional and holistic care counseling to pet owners, breeders, and veterinarians. She offers her services long-distance by telephone and e-mail and in-home to local clients. The Importance of Feeding a Natural Diet - Article defines "natural diet" and discusses of feeding a natural diet to your pets....List of "Alternative Pet Nutrition" Resources
More BARF Diet
BARF for Beginners - Most Frequently Asked Questions - Comprehensive list of FAQ about starting and feeding a raw diet to your dog, written by a boxer breeder. Barfdiet - BARF diet used to feed great danes. CANINE NUTRITION - Putting it all together - The food, equipment, and supplements recommended by a German Shepherd breeder for feeding a dog a BARF diet. Daily quantity recommendations, as well as a suggested weekly diet plan....List of "More BARF Diet" Resources
BARF Diet
BARF Pictorial - A pictorial created to educate people about the BARF diet in order to reduce the fear and misinformation about the subject. Includes written descriptions and photographs. Barfers Home Page - Information for pet owners and for suppliers of raw foods. FAQ, testimonials, and links to general, local, and breed-specific mailing lists. Dangers of Raw Meat - Reprinted with permission from Ralston Purina Canada....Pet Food Preparation
Home Made Dog and Cat Food - Articles and free e-book on natural homemade pet food. Home Made Special Diets For Your Pet - Article gives recipes for special pet diets for heart, kidney, liver, and urinary tract disease, as well as weight reduction. Homemade Chow Can Be the Cats Meow - Critter Corner article on benefits of feeding a homemeade diet to cats....List of "Pet Food Preparation" Resources
Commercial Pet Food
Alternative Medicine: Commercial Pet Food - Article discussing the pitfalls of commercial pet foods, and their negative effects on health. AltVetMed: Premium Natural Pet Foods - List of manufacturers of premium natural pet foods who do not use artificial preservatives and additives. Animal Protection Institute: What's Really in Pet Food - Report explores the differences between what consumers think they are buying compared to what they are actually getting, when they purchase pet foods....List of "Commercial Pet Food" Resources
More Supplements
Antioxidants And Their Role In Your Dog's Health - Article by Dr. Dan Christian on what antioxidants are, and why they are important for the dog....List of "More Supplements" Resources
Dog Food Recipies
Baloghs Shih Tzu's Recipe's - Visit our on-line Recipe book for all your shih tzu's health and nutritional needs. Lots of yummy doggie dinners and snacks free for the taking Beef Jerky and Chicken MilkBone recipes for dogs - How to make Italian flavor beef jerky treats and chicken milk bones for your dog (economical). Copper Paws: Dog Cuisine - Great recipes for both dog treats and fine cuisine for your dog....List of "Dog Food Recipies" Resources
Commercial Dog Food
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary: Practical Canine Nutrition - Advice from a veterinarian. Branford Miniature Schnauzers: Dog Food Preservatives - Article about natural and synthetic preservatives. FDA: Request that Ethoxyquin Levels be Reduced in Dog Foods - The FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine requested in 1997 that the maximum level for ethoxyquin in complete dog foods be voluntarily lowered to 75 parts per million (ppm)....List of "Commercial Dog Food" Resources
More Vitamins and Minerals
Meatless Pups Miss Out on Minerals - Article on mineral deficient vegetarian dog diets....List of "More Vitamins and Minerals" Resources
More Protein, Amino Acids, Enzymes
Animal and Plant Proteins in Dry Dog Foods - Article that debunks the myth that dogs are carnivores, and discusses and appropriate omnivore diet of meat and plants....List of "More Protein, Amino Acids, Enzymes" Resources
More Fats, Oils, Fatty Acids
Dietary Oils Shown to Suppress Dogs' Immune System - Oregon State University article on suppression of the canine immune system by omega-3 fatty acids....List of "More Fats, Oils, Fatty Acids" Resources
More Carbohydrates, Sugars, Fiber
To Feed or Not to Feed Grains? - Article by a veterinarian....List of "More Carbohydrates, Sugars, Fiber" Resources
Dog Nutrition
Abandoned Puppy Care and Nutrition Guide - Includes calorie nutritional requirement information and health care tips. The Animal Advocate - Facts and editorials about breed specific nutritional requirements, label interpretation, and alternatives to commercial food. Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) - More than 20 articles on dog nutrition. Topics include feeding practices, food supplements, ingredients, food contaminants, relationship of diet to health, labelling and nutritional requirements....List of "Dog Nutrition" Resources
Vitamins and Minerals
Arsenic - ProVet healthcare article on the benefits of feeding arsenic to animals. Cleft palate and Vitamin A - ProVet healthcare information article on high vitamin A supplementation during pregnancy predisposing to cleft palate in puppies and kittens. Cleft Palate and Vitamin or Fish Oil Supplements - Article on how too much vitamin A given to pregnant bitches and queens can cause cleft palate in their puppies and kittens....List of "Vitamins and Minerals" Resources
Protein, Amino Acids, Enzymes
All Meat Rations - ProVet healthcare information article that explains why all meat rations are dangerous to pets. Amino Acids and Cancer - ProVet pet healthcare information article discussing the practice of restricting amino acids that are essential for the growth of tumour cells in an attempt to benefit the patient. Arginine Monograph - Description, properties and actions of arginine with respect to pets....List of "Protein, Amino Acids, Enzymes" Resources
Fats, Oils, Fatty Acids
Cod Liver Oil Supplementation - ProVet healthcare information article on whether cod liver oil supplementation for dogs and cats, and the danger of vitamin A toxicity. Diet and the Skin - Pet Nutrition Corner, Wendy C. Brooks, DVM, DABVP. Article on using omega-3 fatty acids to support healthy skin. Fats - ProVet pet healthcare information article on the importance of fats in the canine and feline diets....List of "Fats, Oils, Fatty Acids" Resources
Carbohydrates, Sugars, Fiber
Beet Pulp in Pet Foods - Iams Company article on what beet pulp is, myths about beet pulp and how it is used in pet foods. The Benefits of Beet Pulp in Pet Foods - Beet pulp is an excellent insoluble fiber source included in pet foods, but is it safe and beneficial for your pet? Carbohydrate Sources and their Use in Food - Iams Company article on carbohydrate sources, optimal digestibility, and energy levels....List of "Carbohydrates, Sugars, Fiber" Resources
Pet Nutrition in General
Animal Care Center of Sonoma County - Offers emergency and specialty care for pets, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Includes information about staff, facilities and services, and a list of links related to the health and well being of animals. ASPCA/NAPCC Information Page - In a life-and-death situation when every minute counts for an animal, you can call the ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center for 24-hour emergency information. Emergency Veterinary Clinic - Located in Northern Virginia,open nights, weekends, and holidays. Includes staff, facilities, services opening hours, map and directions....List of "Pet Nutrition in General" Resources
News About 'Nutrition'
Nutrition News (The Shelby Star)
Back-to-School preparations for children with food allergies require a great deal of planning. Since there is currently no cure for food allergies, we can all help keep children with food allergies safe at school - education is key.
California Raisins and Nutrition Experts Offer Tips for Packing School Lunches With a Healthful Punch (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Just in time for the new school season and the growing interest in providing healthful snacking alternatives for kids, California Raisins has partnered with nutrition experts to help parents think outside of the lunch box when it comes to fueling children through nutritious lunches and after school snacks.
Food as fuel: Know your nutrition options (Colorado Daily)
It will tell you when something’s wrong, and certain problems might be nutrition-related. Are you lethargic, mentally sluggish, prone to illness or prone to digestive problems? You might want to take a look at how you fuel your body.
More families requesting free or reduced lunch (USA Today)
The troubled economy may be prompting more families to turn to federal school nutrition programs that aid poor children, a survey suggests.
Nutrition can get out of hand for students (The News & Observer)
Incoming college freshmen often pay a physical price for the combination of high levels of stress, free-flowing booze and unlimited carbohydrates -- the infamous freshman 15.
