The Importance of Good Nutrition – Tecla Heuring
As a pet professional I believe that one of my obligations to the dogs that I train is to provide them with the best possible dog food that I can find. I believe that a balanced human grade diet containing the appropriate amount of high quality protein is necessary to every dog’s well being. Think about it this way, are you going to be at your best if you eat a Big Mac and french fries every day? Probably not. You need a well-rounded diet with healthy proteins, vegetables, and fiber sources.
Your dog needs the same – he will be at his best, mentally as well as physically, when he receives a high-quality diet. The difficult task in all of this is to decide what “high-quality” means. I have researched this over the course of the past 8 years and have come to the conclusion that one of the most important factors in choosing a good diet is to find one that is human-grade. This is much more difficult than it sounds. We tend to think that phrases like “premium chicken” or “real beef” or “no by-products” mean human grade and this is simply not the case. The only way that a diet is human grade is if it states that it is human grade and is inspected by the USDA – case closed. Other important factors include the quality of and how much protein is in the food and what kinds of carbohydrates are used.
After much consideration I have found two dog foods that satisfy the important criteria for being a nutritionally balanced human-grade canine diet: K-9 Kraving (a fresh frozen raw diet) and Life’s Abundance (a dry food or kibble). I have fed K-9 Kraving for the past 6 years and have observed my dogs as well as the dogs of friends and clients thrive on it. As for Life’s Abundance, I found it after years of searching for a dry food alternative to the raw diet and it is the only kibble that I can recommend. Again, I believe that it is my obligation as a pet professional to get the word out and provide as many dogs as I can with the opportunity for the best possible nutrition they can have. Please check out the links to K-9 Kraving and Life’s Abundance!
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K-9 Kraving is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages.
K-9 Kraving is a nutritionally complete diet for dogs formulated from a diverse selection of the highest quality ingredients, each selected with your pet’s health in mind.
Chicken: USDA chicken including ground chicken bones, which deliver not only wholesome calcium and phosphorus in the correct amounts and ratios, but also other essential macro and trace minerals. In addition, it is a unique contributor of connective tissue and one of the few natural sources of chondroitin, critical to large breed skeletal health.
Beef: USDA beef & beef livers which provide a concentrated source of lean muscle that is high in protein due to its intense metabolic activity and many enzymes. Animals, like humans, require the enzymes, amino acids and other nutrients in the fresh, raw meat in order to stay healthy. Beef hearts and livers are also a concentrated source of several water and fat-soluble vitamins in natural form, as well as critical trace minerals, including copper.
Turkey: USDA turkeys which are fed a vegetarian diet fortified with vitamins and minerals - a natural defense against bacterial organisms. These turkeys never receive antibiotics or growth promotants at any time. Animal by-products, fats, bakery or pet food products are never used in the poultry feed. In addition to the antibiotic free and nutritious vegetarian feed these turkeys have free range access to outdoor areas that provide natural sunlight and fresh air.
Flax Seed: An excellent source of essential fatty acids involved in the regulation of hormones and immune capacity.
Assorted Vegetables: Fresh, wholesome vegetables that are high in desirable vitamins, minerals, & antioxidants. These vegetables, combined with raw chicken & beef, retain many health-enhancing benefits that are missing in processed, cooked dog food.
Kelp: Known to be high in iodine and other essential trace minerals.
Olewo Carrots: K-9 Kraving uses Olewo Carrots - easier to digest than whole carrots. Carrots provide tremendous health benefits to dogs. They are a great source of beta-carotene, B vitamins, minerals and trace elements.
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Life's Abundance Premium Dog Food contains only fresh, natural, wholesome ingredients. It provides 100% complete nutrition in accordance with AAFCO feeding protocols. This premium dog food is a high antioxidant formula and contains 3 sources of superior protein ... chicken meal, egg and fish meal plus carrots, apples and more. There is no corn, wheat, dairy, by-products, artificial colors or flavors in Life's Abundance.
Our manufacturing facility is a USDA certified APHIS (Animal Plant Health Inspection Service) plant. APHIS certification allows the sale of finished product to the International market, including the European market, which has extremely high standards on ingredient sources.
What's In Life's Abundance Dog Food?
Our chicken is from selected high quality chicken meal derived from human quality processing plants. Removing the water and moisture provides a more concentrated form of protein. Egg is a complete protein. It is one of the most digestible forms of protein and full of vitamins A, B, E, K, biotin, sulfur and amino acids...all needed for cell growth. Fish Meal is high in Omega-3 Fatty Acids, great for the health of your dog’s skin & coat. Life's Abundance dog food is rich in powerful antioxidants from whole food sources such as carrots, spinach, celery, garlic, alfalfa leaf and apples. We've also added grape seed extract, one of the finest and most potent antioxidants known today. Life’s Abundance contains brown rice one of the most digestible carbohydrates supplying your dog with a superior energy source. Life's Abundance healthy dog food is nutrient dense with vitamins, minerals, fats and fatty acids essential for the optimal health of your dog. Our minerals are chelated for maximum absorption. Life's Abundance natural dog food uses Probiotics and beet pulp which promote a healthy digestive tract. Lactobacillus Acidophilus helps to maintain the delicate balance of friendly bacteria in your dog’s intestines. Beet pulp is a great source of fiber, and unlike many other fiber sources, produces special components called short chain fatty acids which the good bacteria depend upon for food.
Click here for more information and to order.
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FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS
Place the desired amount of K-9 Kraving dog food in the refrigerator at least 10-12 hours prior to use. The food will stay fresh for 4-5 days while refrigerated. Ensure that food is completely thawed prior to feeding. Do not feed frozen. Do not microwave, as this will alter the nutritional characteristics of the food.
Feed pet according to activity level.
Puppies [Weaning - 6 months] 5 - 7% of body weight.
Adult Dogs [Over 6 months] 3 - 5% of body weight.
Inactive Adult Dogs 1 - 3% of body weight.
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SAFE HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
Keep frozen until use. Thaw in refrigerator. Keep raw meat separate from other foods. Wash working surfaces, utensils, hands, and any other items that touch or contact raw meat or poultry. Refrigerate leftovers immediately or discard.
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TRANSITIONING YOUR DOG TO K-9 KRAVING.
There are usually very few problems switching a dog to the K-9 Kraving all-natural diet.
More information visit
http:k-9kraving.com
To order call 410-852-1001 (Local Baltimore area).
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