http://thedogfoodstory.com tips and tails to improve your dog's health and well being Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:21:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Taking on a dog is pretty much like having a child: their needs are similar and both deserve from us the same duty of care. Dogs, like children, need water, food, shelter, a safe environment, exercise, adequate hygiene, attention and education. The main differences between dogs and children are that ... http://thedogfoodstory.com/dog-health-its-in-our-hands/ A few months ago I purchased Dr. Andrew Jones' Veterinary Secrets Revealed, and I found it so helpful and easy to use, I went ahead and purchased all his other products as well. More recently, I did a review of Veterinary Secrets Revealed, which you can read here if you ... http://thedogfoodstory.com/online-vet-dollar-down-sale-supports-animal-shelter/ Coming from a health care background, I am sometimes guilty of assuming that everyone knows how our bodies work. I was inspired to write this item after noticing a question that had been posted online on a message board. Digestion is the process by which food materials are broken down into their simplest ... http://thedogfoodstory.com/dog-digestionunderstanding-is-key-to-dog-food-choice/ Should we trust a Veterinarian whose dog health care regime failed his own dog? I had my doubts at first, and when a friend told me she had signed up for Dr Andrew Jones' Veterinary Secrets Revealed Complete Home Study Course, I hit her with a few questions, like, "Is ... http://thedogfoodstory.com/veterinary-secrets-revealed-cat-and-dog-health-care-at-home/ You've spent hours reading books and articles; you've subscribed to dog food related forums; you've found some recipes that look yummy enough to eat yourself; you've been shopping for beautiful fresh ingredients. Now you are all ready to start feeding homemade dog food. So you cook up a treat that ... http://thedogfoodstory.com/homemade-dog-food-tips-to-tempt-the-fussiest-eater/ Recently, a friend phoned me because she was concerned about diarrhea in her dog. We discussed when it had started, what the dog had been eating, and whether the dog seemed sick, or had any other symptoms. It turned out she had decided to try homemade dog food and had ... http://thedogfoodstory.com/changing-your-dogs-diet-to-homemade-dog-food/ Sounds corny, I know! The thing is, when you've got a dog, you just have no trouble feeling glad to be alive. If you get close to forgetting, the dog is there, reminding you with its infectious joy. We have been enjoying the most glorious Autumn (that's Fall if you are ... http://thedogfoodstory.com/walk-a-dog-a-day-keep-the-doctor-at-bay/ Since the infamous pet food recall in March 2007, dog owners have had their confidence in the commercial pet food industry shaken, and justifiably so. In today’s age of information, you’d think it would be easy to find the best way to feed our canine friends. It’s true there is ... http://thedogfoodstory.com/dog-food-myths-10-common-mistakes-we-make-when-choosing-how-to-feed-our-dogs/ Since the mid 1990’s, the giant, multi-billion dollar pet food industry has been under scrutiny. Writers such as Ann Martin, in her book “Food Pets Die For” have exposed the price our pets are paying for us to indulge ourselves with the convenience of processed, packaged, “artificial” food for our ... http://thedogfoodstory.com/real-dog-food-10-benefits-for-you-and-your-dog/ Have you thought about home made dog food as a better way to feed your dog? There are arguments for and against. In my view, the pros far outweigh the cons with only one possible exception – for some people, the idea is impractical (i.e. too hard). I will come ... http://thedogfoodstory.com/home-made-dog-food-a-simple-step-to-better-health-for-your-dog/