I am always trying to feed my pets what is the best for them, so when I saw this article via Organic Gardening I had to share it!
Pet Myths Debunked
Recent dog food and treat recalls may have you thinking a bit more not
only about what's on your plate, but what's in your dog's bowl, too.
After all, pets are part of the family, and we want to keep them
healthy. So we (Organic Gardening) invited Shelly Rubin, VMD, director emeritus of Blum
Animal Hospital in Chicago and past president of the Illinois State
Veterinary Association, to debunk common pet myths so we can keep our
furry friends safe and healthy. (Rubin also served as veterinarian to
Oprah's dogs for 15 years!)
Myth #1: Table scraps are good for dogs.
The reality: With the dog treat recall and past dog food scandals,
such as the melamine-tainted food that killed thousands of pets in 2007,
it might seem that people food could be a better choice for your animal
companions. But Dr. Rubin warns against going there, because our
animals' health improves when they receive a consistent source of fat,
protein, and carbohydrates—and that's not how human diets generally
work.
He recommends a high-quality natural food, such as the Wellness
and Holistic Selectbrands. Other good options include Organix, a
high-quality pet-food line that's certified organic; Annameat is also a
high-quality, made-in-the-USA dog food that doesn't source ingredients
from China.
Be sure to feed your dog appropriate portions of a
high-quality food twice a day, as opposed to letting food sit out in a
bowl all day. And forget about doling out excess treats—the majority of
America's pets are already obese. "Show love with petting and attention
rather than feeding them," says Dr. Rubin.
Healthy dog treats include
baby carrots, cauliflower, cut-up apple pieces, lettuce, pear pieces,
and even watermelon (just don't give them the seeds, and avoid produce
that has a stringy texture—it could cause digestive distress and get
stuck in their teeth).
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