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Acidophilus, DHA
Selenium, carnitine, taurine
Wheat, corn, soy
Chicken, beef, lamb
80-90% of pets over age 2 have some varying degree dental disease and can lead to gum, heart, liver problems and even death
Dry pet food cleans teeth
Raw bones, raw food diet and natural dental supplements help reduce plaque build up and therefore dental disease
Symptoms of dental problems in a dog or cat can include a yellow-brown tartar at gum line and persistent bad breath
True
False
Wolves wish they could eat grocery store dog food that is full of preservatives, colours and non-healthy ingredients, like so many domestic dogs do
Food that is marketed towards dog guardians, is also marketed towards wolves: The foods with the “healthy” looking packaging, as well as pictures of hearty vegetables and meat (but actually do NOT contain species appropriate foods and/or have poor quality ingredients)
It is one major clue as to why dogs do so well on a raw food diet – it is their “natural” diet, just like wolves in the wild consume
It is not significant
That any food with a cat on the bag will be health-promoting
They should eat healthy dog food
Their food should contain mostly vegetables and grains
That they should eat meat, and their food should comprise of mostly meat
Dull coat
Lack of energy
Chronic itching
Digestive issues (chronic diarrhea, constipation, gas, vomiting)
Persistent bad breath
All of the above
True
False
Prevents matts which are expensive and painful to remove
Helping reduce shedding and hairballs
Early detection of lumps and bumps, which can be crucial to a quick recovery
All of the above
Sufficient Moisture
Yeast
Corn
Vitamin C
Raw diets can make your animal sick
All bones are dangerous
All “prescription” foods are quality foods
Meat ingredients are healthy for cats and dogs
Evaluate their food to see if it contains unhealthy ingredients and consider a new food, or consider switching from a dry food to a wet food
More exercise
Improve mental stimulation (eg: puzzles)
Improve their grooming regime
Other
I think I am doing all that I can to keep my pet mentally and physically healthy!