Pet Nutrition

Making Cat Food at Home

If you've decided to begin making your cat's meals at home, there are some things to keep in mind. Prepackaged cat food contains the necessary dietary supplements that help keep your cat healthy. We'll look at what these nutrients are and how you can include them in your cat's homemade meals.

Published by Michele McDonough (79057 pts) on Jul 28, 2009 to
Diet, Nutrition & Healthy Eating Articles
Requirements for Proper Horse Nutrition

Horses are very large animals that have different dietary requirements than other animals. There are certain requirements that need to be maintained in order to promote proper horse nutrition. Horse health can be maintained if proper nutrition is met.

Published by AlyssaAst (12310 pts) on Jul 28, 2009 to
Diet, Nutrition & Healthy Eating Articles
Dry or Canned Food - Which is Best for Your Cat?

It's no secret that a proper diet can keep your cat healthy and happy. However, with so many options for cat food on the market, the decision can be tough. Here, we'll look at the pros and cons of both canned cat food and dry cat food to see if one offers more benefits than the other.

Published by Michele McDonough (79057 pts) on Jul 28, 2009 to
Diet, Nutrition & Healthy Eating Articles

Diet Alternatives for Obese Dogs

Dogs can suffer from obesity just like humans can. Obese dogs can have many health complications develop if obesity remains for a prolonged period of time. Obesity can lead to a dog having a higher chance of a decreased lifespan if changes are not made. Making diet changes can help correct obesity.

Published by AlyssaAst (12310 pts) on Jul 28, 2009 to
Diet, Nutrition & Healthy Eating Articles
Diets for All Small Dog Breeds

All small dog breeds have different dietary requirements than larger dog breeds. Smaller dogs require different components in their diet in order to live a long and healthy life. Many dog foods are specially designed to meet the dietary needs of small dog breeds.

Published by AlyssaAst (12310 pts) on Jul 16, 2009 to
Diet, Nutrition & Healthy Eating Articles
Why Vegetarian Diets are Not Good for Cats

A vegetarian diet is a good choice for humans but it may not be in the best interest of your feline friend. In the wild, animals naturally procure their own food. House pets have to depend on their owners for their meals. But are we feeding our pets a diet that is best for them?

Published by Darlene (1323 pts) on Jun 25, 2009 to
Diet, Nutrition & Healthy Eating Articles

A Guide to Puppy Nutrition for Orphan Puppies

As there may be times when the mother is not around to take care of her litter, owners must step in to help the orphan puppies. Read on to find out more about puppy nutrition to ensure the puppies grow up healthy and strong.

Published by Lucinda Watrous (18372 pts) on Jun 4, 2009 to
Diet, Nutrition & Healthy Eating Articles
Top 5 Dog Food Brands Comparison

If you're a die-hard dog lover, you'd definitely care about the type of food that you feed to your dogs. Choosing the right kind of food to give your dog becomes a daunting task since there are many brands to choose from. Here are five of the top dog food brands to help you decide which one to buy.

Published by Arnold Zafra (20523 pts) on May 29, 2009 to
Diet, Nutrition & Healthy Eating Articles
Can a Dog Eat Canned Cat Food?

There are many reasons why someone might feed their dog canned cat food, such as cheaper prices or just the fact that many dogs seem to like canned cat food better than their own canned food. Feeding your dog canned cat food once in a while is okay, but sticking to dog food is a healthier idea.

Published by Stephanie Mojica (7247 pts) on May 28, 2009 to
Diet, Nutrition & Healthy Eating Articles
Is Chocolate Poisonous to Dogs?

Chocolate is potentially poisonous to dogs and can even cause death in some cases. While some chocolate is more toxic to pets than others, it is considered a good idea to not give your dog even a taste of the sweet treat. Carob is considered a tasty and safe alternative.

Published by Stephanie Mojica (7247 pts) on May 26, 2009 to
Diet, Nutrition & Healthy Eating Articles