Popular Food Myths
Myth #1 Bones are bad for dogs
Raw bones are a necessary component of a healthy canine diet. They are packed
with calcium and other essential nutrients. Wild carnivores have always consumed
the raw bones of their prey. Our domesticated companions have teeth and
digestive systems that are nearly identical to those of their wild counterparts.
(Cooking bones makes them brittle and prone to splintering, as well as more
difficult to digest, so be sure that you feed raw bones.) The canine mouth has
sharp pointed teeth and strong jaws designed to tear flesh and crush bones. A
dog's stomach has strong acids and enzymes to dissolve and digest bones.
Chewing on raw bones helps to strengthen the jaw bones, massage the gums,
stimulate the salivary and digestion glands, reduce plaque, clean teeth, and reduce
the occurrence of gingivitis.
Myth #2 Dry dog food keeps my dog's teeth clean
Actually, it is just the opposite. Kibble is packed with carbohydrates which turns to
simple sugar. This hardens on the teeth and actually causes not prevents gum
disease and the problems associated with it.
Myth #3 Raw food will give my dog salmonella
A dog's digestive system is well equipped to deal with bacteria. Its saliva is acidic
and contains enzymes that destroy harmful bacteria. Unlike the human and other
omnivore digestive tracts, the dog's is short and designed to push through the food
and bacteria quickly. This combined with the acidic environment of the dog's
stomach reduces the ability of bacteria to colonize and cause the dog harm.
Myth #4 Dogs need different foods in each stage of life
The myth is a marketing ploy. It helps to keep the buyer tied to a brand for life.
There is little nutritional difference in the food - just compare the guaranteed
analysis and the ingredient list to see. From puppy to senior dog, the dog's diet
can the same - only the amounts fed will differ. The key to a healthy pet is to feed a
diet containing quality protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and fats.
Raw bones are a necessary component of a healthy canine diet. They are packed
with calcium and other essential nutrients. Wild carnivores have always consumed
the raw bones of their prey. Our domesticated companions have teeth and
digestive systems that are nearly identical to those of their wild counterparts.
(Cooking bones makes them brittle and prone to splintering, as well as more
difficult to digest, so be sure that you feed raw bones.) The canine mouth has
sharp pointed teeth and strong jaws designed to tear flesh and crush bones. A
dog's stomach has strong acids and enzymes to dissolve and digest bones.
Chewing on raw bones helps to strengthen the jaw bones, massage the gums,
stimulate the salivary and digestion glands, reduce plaque, clean teeth, and reduce
the occurrence of gingivitis.
Myth #2 Dry dog food keeps my dog's teeth clean
Actually, it is just the opposite. Kibble is packed with carbohydrates which turns to
simple sugar. This hardens on the teeth and actually causes not prevents gum
disease and the problems associated with it.
Myth #3 Raw food will give my dog salmonella
A dog's digestive system is well equipped to deal with bacteria. Its saliva is acidic
and contains enzymes that destroy harmful bacteria. Unlike the human and other
omnivore digestive tracts, the dog's is short and designed to push through the food
and bacteria quickly. This combined with the acidic environment of the dog's
stomach reduces the ability of bacteria to colonize and cause the dog harm.
Myth #4 Dogs need different foods in each stage of life
The myth is a marketing ploy. It helps to keep the buyer tied to a brand for life.
There is little nutritional difference in the food - just compare the guaranteed
analysis and the ingredient list to see. From puppy to senior dog, the dog's diet
can the same - only the amounts fed will differ. The key to a healthy pet is to feed a
diet containing quality protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and fats.
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1136 Heights Blvd
Houston Tx 77008
713-861-1155
Houston Tx 77008
713-861-1155