Canadian Goldens - Nutrition Links

Nutrition Links

MANY health problems in both humans and our pets are caused by poor nutrition. Please ensure optimum health for yourself and your Goldens by educating yourself about proper nutrition.

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BARF

BARF FAQ - This site has answers to many frequently asked questions about BARF (Bones and Raw Food).
BARF Pictorial - This site shows one Animal Nutritionalist's method of preparing meals for their dogs.
USDA Nutrient Database - Find out the nutrient content and levels of your BARF meal plan.
Dr. Tom Lonsdale's website - "Tom Lonsdale is a spokesman for The Raw Meaty Bones Lobby Group. This group has gradually coalesced from veterinarians working in clinical practice throughout Australia." ... "The concerns that unite the group are the wide range and severity of diseases affecting domestic dogs and cats all of which can be directly attributed to the feeding of artificial foods."
Feed your Pet Raw Food And see your Vet bills drop! - This excellent article is written by Shirley Lipschutz-Robinson
Bones of Contention - A fantastic article explaining how dogs can thrive with raw bones in their diet, written by Andrea Madeley.
Enzymes: The Difference Between Raw and Cooked Foods - This article explains the importance of eating raw foods.
Food Not Fit for a Pet - This article is written by Dr. Wendell O. Belfield a vet, in response to the number one question he is asked in his practice "Which commercial pet food do I recommend?".
To Feed or Not to Feed...Grains - The opinions of 2 authors concerning grains in the diets of our dogs.
The BARF Philosophy - From Dr. Ian Billinghurst.
BARF FAQ - Information collected by Jane Johnson - this page addresses many of your preliminary questions about feeding a raw diet including links to testimonials.
Does Your Dog BARF? The Bones and Raw Food Movement - written by Christie Keith, a raw feeder since 1986 - provides a brief introduction to the raw diet.
Are Raw Meat and Dairy Products Safe? - written by Christie Keith, a raw feeder since 1986 - evaluates the risk of feeding raw meat to your pets
I Feed BARF! - by Trina Nowak, B.Sc.Agr. - A description of the BARF diet, its preparation, and health benefits
BARF: A Step-by Step "how-to" prepare raw food for dogs and cats. A personal presentation of how one person prepares raw meals for their dogs and cats. Includes photos.

Kibble

How To Feed a Golden Retriever - This is an excellent essay written by Kathy Partridge. Contains information such as what ingredients to avoid in a commercial dog food, people food to avoid, why many goldens have "allergies", as well as home-made diets, and BARF.
Kibble Ingredients - This article is written by Mary Ellen R. Lunde. It shows the ingredients in many commercial dog foods, a description of common ingredients, ingredients and preservatives to avoid, as well as her personal preferences. Excellent source to find out exactly what those ingredients typed on the bag really are.
What's Really in Pet Food - An API Report - "This report explores the differences between what consumers think they are buying and what they are actually getting. It focuses in very general terms on the most visible name brands -- the pet food labels that are mass-distributed to supermarkets and discount stores -- but there are many highly respected brands that may be guilty of the same offenses."
Ethoxyquin in Pet Food - written by Lori Mohr-Corrigan - " Just what is ethoxyquin, and why is it in our pet food? "
Commercial Pet Foods: Some of the Better Brands - from Wellpet - list of some commercial kibbles and contact information.
Dog Food Comparison Charts - ingredients and contact information included.
Food - What Difference Does it Make? - by Wendy Volhard
Pet Food Labels: What Reading a Label Will and Won’t Tell You About the Food - by Kathryn Michel
Lamb and Rice Diets ...and the connection between taurine deficiency and heart disease. - by Linda Arndt ~ Canine Nutritional Consultant
Dog Food Comparisons The best way to determine the quality of your pet food is to carefully read and understand the label.

E-Mail Lists

BARFCanada Email List - One of the best ways to learn more about feeding a raw diet is to join an email list to learn and share and ask questions of others.
BARF Email Lists - compiled by Jane M Johnson - a comprehensive listing of barf email lists you can join.

To learn more, please consider purchasing a few canine nutrition books. Many can now be found in the Canadian Goldens' Book Shelf at: http://www.canadiangoldens.com/cgbooks.cgi?cat=health

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