Dog Nutrition

1. Skin problems are mostly caused by food allergens.

No

Yes

Yes! most pet food causes all those skin rashes and flaky skin. You can usually clear these up with a natural, healthy diet.

Explanation

Yes! most pet food causes all those skin rashes and flaky skin. You can usually clear these up with a natural, healthy diet.

2. What should a dogs diet consist of?

100% meat

45% meat 45% vegetables 10% (oils, nuts, dairy, and SMALL amounts of grain.)

70% meat and bones 25% Vegetables 5% other (oils, nuts, dairy, and SMALL amounts of grain.)

25% meat 75% vegetables

40% grain 30% meat 30% vegetables

Dogs should eat mostly meat; vegetables are good and add fiber to the diet.

Explanation

Dogs should eat mostly meat; vegetables are good and add fiber to the diet.

3. "Theobromine" is a chemical that causes arrhythmias, seizures, internal bleeding and death in dogs. What is theobromine found in?

Onions

Bread Dough

Grapes and Raisins

Chocolate

Caffeine

4. Which of these sweeteners is toxic to dogs?

Xylitol

Sucralose

Sucrose

Aspartame

Splenda

Although none are good, Xylitol is the most dangerous: it causes hypoglycemia [i.e., if a dog eats sugar-free gum/candy.] People are not affected by xylitol in the same way as dogs, but beware when YOU eat artificial sweeteners too. They can be carcinogenic (cancer causing)...

Explanation

Although none are good, Xylitol is the most dangerous: it causes hypoglycemia [i.e., if a dog eats sugar-free gum/candy.] People are not affected by xylitol in the same way as dogs, but beware when YOU eat artificial sweeteners too. They can be carcinogenic (cancer causing)...

5. What is the best diet?

Kibble/Canned food, like Iams or Purina

Cooked home meals, with grain, meat and vegetables

Raw diet of meat, bones and some vegetables

What my veterinarian gives me

Leftover meals and table scraps

Iams and Purina, and many others contain harmful toxins and even bad meat like road kill! Cooked meals drain food of vitamins, and grain is not good for dogs. A natural raw diet is best, and has all the nutrients your dog needs! Vets are not educated (much)in nutrition, and don't always know much about what to give. Table scraps can contain things like chocolate, which is harmful.

Explanation

Iams and Purina, and many others contain harmful toxins and even bad meat like road kill! Cooked meals drain food of vitamins, and grain is not good for dogs. A natural raw diet is best, and has all the nutrients your dog needs! Vets are not educated (much)in nutrition, and don't always know much about what to give. Table scraps can contain things like chocolate, which is harmful.

6. A dog is suffering from appetite loss, anemia, lack of white blood cells and bone marrow changes. What vitamin is he lacking?

Riboflavin

D

Niacin

B12

B6

Meats, liver and dairy are all high in B12.

Explanation

Meats, liver and dairy are all high in B12.

7. What is the less dangerous choice of preservatives? (all of these are found in dry/canned pet food)

BHA

Ethoxyquin

Propylene Glycol

Tocopherols

BHT

BHA (Butylated hydroxyanisole) and BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) can cause severe damage to organs. Propylene glycol is a weed killer and rubber stabilizer and has almost an identical molecular structure to ethylene glycol (used in antifreeze). Ethoxyquin is also very dangerous. It can cause liver failure and is thought to be carcinogenic. Mixed tocopherols are the best; they are a form of vitamin E and are more natural.

Explanation

BHA (Butylated hydroxyanisole) and BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) can cause severe damage to organs. Propylene glycol is a weed killer and rubber stabilizer and has almost an identical molecular structure to ethylene glycol (used in antifreeze). Ethoxyquin is also very dangerous. It can cause liver failure and is thought to be carcinogenic. Mixed tocopherols are the best; they are a form of vitamin E and are more natural.

8. In a dog food labeled "made with real beef", how much beef is required to be in the food?

2%

3%

25%

50%

18%

9. What is Chlorella?

A healthy grain that is used in good quality dog treats

A poisonous garden plant that causes bad stomach pain

A kelp that is healthy for me and my dog

Never heard of it

A type of herb that aids in digestion

Chlorella is a type of single celled kelp. It is very healthy because it is high in protein and other essential nutrients. When dried, it is about 45% protein, 20% fat, 20% carbohydrate, 5% fiber, and 10% minerals and vitamins. It also aids in the detoxification of the body.

Explanation

Chlorella is a type of single celled kelp. It is very healthy because it is high in protein and other essential nutrients. When dried, it is about 45% protein, 20% fat, 20% carbohydrate, 5% fiber, and 10% minerals and vitamins. It also aids in the detoxification of the body.

10. What food is best for a large breed (like a german shepherd or rottweiler ) puppy?

A healthy prepared (canned/ dry) puppy food like Innova that contains all vitamins and minerals

Raw diet.

Purina Puppy Chow

A healthy dry food like Orijen Innova or Solid Gold

A prescription diet from my vet

Hip dysplasia, bone problems, & rapid growth may result from feeding a large breed pup food formulated for puppies. A raw, grain free diet is best, but a healthy dry adult food is okay. Like mentioned in the last question, vets are not nutritionists and do not always sell good food.

Explanation

Hip dysplasia, bone problems, & rapid growth may result from feeding a large breed pup food formulated for puppies. A raw, grain free diet is best, but a healthy dry adult food is okay. Like mentioned in the last question, vets are not nutritionists and do not always sell good food.

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