The Benefits of Natural Dog Food
When it comes to caring for your dog, one of the most important things that you do is to choose the food that you give him. A couple years ago there was a major recall on many types of dog foods. This scare made many dog owners question if the food that they were feeding their dog was really the healthiest choice for them. Many people came to the conclusion no. They choose to go with natural dog food. There are many reasons that people choose to give their dogs natural dog food.
Most dog foods that are out on your local stores’ shelves are full of fillers. These fillers contain no nutritional value for you dog. Many of these fillers have been the cause of the many dog food recalls that have occurred. We are told to avoid unnatural fillers in our own food because it is unhealthy for us. You need to think in the same terms when it comes to your dog. If it is unhealthy for you then it is probably unhealthy for your dog as well.
Natural dog foods use ingredients that are specially formulated for the dietary needs of your four legged friend. This is the all natural food that they would have eaten before the invention of the processed can food that most dogs have been eating. It is important for a dog to get the vitamins and other nutrients that they need to be healthy. Natural dog foods make sure that these ingredients are included in their foods.
Feeding your dog a healthy diet will help them to live longer. You know that a healthy additive free diet will help you to live longer. This is also true for your dog. Additives are not healthy for anyone. They are a man made item that is only there to change the natural flavors and qualities of the food that your dog is eating. Help your dog to live a long and healthy life by feeding him natural dog food.
One of the non health pros of natural dog food is that in the long run, your dog will eat less food. The reason that this is true is the fillers that are in most dog foods. Natural dog foods that do not have fillers help to make your dog feel full and satisfied with less food. This means that the cost to use ratio is well in your favor when it comes to the natural food that you feed your dog.
It is important to keep your dog healthy. One of the easiest ways to keep your best friend healthy is to give him the best food that you can get your hands on. This means that you should look into and invest in your dog’s future by feeding him natural dog food.
Originally posted 2009-02-01 17:42:11. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
Many Health Benefits of Pet Massage
Massage techniques are frequently performed on animals, including dogs, cats, and horses for therapeutic benefits after injury or as a preventive wellness program. The specific techniques used will depend upon the goal of the massage and the receptiveness of the animal. Any indications of pain in your pet must be assessed by a vet before performing massage techniques.
The benefits of massage include reduced pain, increased joint mobility, improved circulation of oxygen-rich blood for tissue in healing and improved lymphatic flow to filter out waste products and destroy them via the action of white blood cells.
Certain massage techniques activate the parasympathetic nervous system resulting in a “rest and digest” response in contrast to the “fight or flight” response of the sympathetic nervous systems. By allowing your pet to relax under your guided touch, you can strengthen the emotional bond ass well as maximize the use of touch as a an assessment tool to note any changes in your pets, such as lumps, pain or areas of warmth. Early detection on your part can lead to prompt veterinarian care for any potential problems.
Pet massage can also desensitize your pet to the fear response when they go to the vet.
The common strokes used for pet massage are the same as those used for humans, for example:
Compression – Direct pressure from the thumb, fingers or palm used to compress soft tissues against underlying bone. This technique releases muscle spasms, triggers points or adhesions.
Effleurage – long strokes applied superficially along the muscle, used for relaxation and improved circulation.
Joint Movement – Passively moving the joints through their available range of motion to improve and maintain flexibility and reducing pain.
Skin Rolling – Lifting the coat and skin away from the muscles and fat with the thumb and fingers, used to treat chronic pain and restore movement of the connective tissue.
Vibration – A rhythmic back and forth movement of the hands used to for relaxation and joint mobilization.
I have found several guides that can help you learn some of these techniques.
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Originally posted 2009-02-01 21:10:37. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
