Nutrition



	Here is a list of premium foods. These are free of corn, wheat, soy, BHT preservatives, and dyes - ingredients that signify inferior quality and that often cause serious allergic reactions in pets. All of the foods below are made with high quality meats and other ingeredients (no dangerous Chinese wheat!) and important supplements. You will probably notice a difference in your pets' coats, skin, and energy levels within a few weeks. All of the websites below have a store locator search engine to help you find a retailer near you. I prefer to patronize the small, locally owned pet supply stores, but the large chain stores also carry some of these brands. My dogs usually eat Apex.


		Apex Pet Foods www.Apexpetfoods.com Timberwolf Organics www.timberwolforganics.com Fromm Four Star www.frommfamily.com Eagle Pack Holistic Select www.eaglepack.com/pages/hs_home.html Pro Pac Earthborn Holistic www.propacpetfood.com/dogs/index.tpl?sku=20030327154406 Evangers www.evangersdogfood.com/dog/dry.html Artemis www.artemiscompany.com Blue Buffalo www.bluebuff.com


I recommend feeding dry kibble unless the dog has a medical reason that he needs cannned food. Small dogs are prone to dental tartar and decay, and hard dry food is better for their teeth. Dental problems eventually lead to heart damage and even brain seizures, so dental care is essential to good health. Use the same guidelines that are used for buying dog food when buying treats: avoid, corn, wheat, soy, sugar, and unnecessary chemicals. Some good brands of treats are Wellness, Zukes, and Solid Gold. Here are some other sites with helpful information on nutrition: www.thedogfoodconspiracy.com/dog-food-secretsii.php www.thedogfoodproject.com www.rateitall.com Also on the the topic of nutrition, here is a helpful link on determining proper weight: www.petcaretips.net/overweight_dogs.html If an adult dog is at a proper weight, you should be able to feel its ribs easily, and it should have a defined waist. I hope that you find this info useful. There is a lot of information here, but I think that you will find it all quite worthwhile.

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