By: averyystwumm
Our pets are closer than our best friends.  They have stood with us despite of all situations. But, not enough has been done for them to create a difference in their lives.  So, Naturalk9supplies have committed to create a bit of difference in their world, by offering a top range of natural dog supplies. The Company has been a leader in the natural dog food industry, focusing on the health and well being of your dog for years. At Naturalk9supplies, we have a long experience of supplying natural dog foods. And from the beginning, we’ve set the standard in Dog Supplies. And even, we’re constantly evolving our natural dog supplies with every nutritional advance or innovation.     Our natural dog food products are prepared fresh from all natural ingredients, with no artificial additives or preservatives. These are just like the healthy homemade dog food you would like to prepare, without the time, expense and inconvenience, and contain no wheat, grain or other fillers like you find in many other dog foods in department stores. Our high standard Dog Supplies, long heritage and pet-loving people really make this difference.     Naturalk9supplies is a natural dog supplier offering world class dog supplies, natural dog food, and natural dog supplements. Natural dog supplements are a vital element for healthy dogs in order to maintain a balanced diet. It helps them to acquire the necessary nutrients and vitamins that they are lacking of. Our dogs rely on us to provide them a happy, healthy and safe home, which includes choosing the best diet possible. As a concerned pet owner, almost nothing is important than this.  Naturalk9supplies pledges to use only the finest quality, natural vegetables and culinary herbals ingredients.     Our food products do not contain corn, soy, wheat, grain fractions, fillers or by products. At Naturalk9supplies, we strictly believe in natural dog foods (no colors, artificial flavors, or preservatives) with wholesome ingredients (no animal by-products, no wheat, corn or soy) that are nutritionally complete (vitamins, minerals, and supplements). Best of all, Naturalk9supplies tastes superb helping both of you enjoy a more worry free life together. The products you will find here at Natural K9 Supplies are highly trusted, effective and much safer for your dog to use than those chemical laden products you pick up from the market.

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By: Heather Sneed

Is holistic dry dog food that much better than regular dog food? Is it worth paying the extra money to purchase the holistic brand, not to mention the extra trouble it takes to order online and then have it shipped to your house? In order to answer these questions, you have to compare holistic dog foods to the commercial brands that are readily available at the local grocery store.

What is in Dog Food? –

When it comes to dog food, you need to think about what goes into it. Now, all dog food meets certain nutritional and safety requirements. This means your dog will get the minimal daily requirements for food. However, these requirements are not as strict as they are for human consumption.

As a matter of fact, any time you see the words “by-product” on an ingredient label, you know this means it is a product the USDA thought was not fit for human consumption. It was a by-product. It was waste that that someone deemed fit to put in your dog food.

This leads us to ask not so much what is in dog food, but really, what is not in holistic dog food? It is the differences between holistic dry dog food and commercial brands that really makes holistic dog food stand out.

What is NOT in Holistic Dog Food? –

First, holistic dog food gets rid of all animal by-products. If you look at the ingredients, you will find a lack of by-products on the packaging. Instead, you will find in its place 100% USDA approved meat. That alone is worth the price difference, if you ask me.

Next, you will find a lack of hormones in that meat. Holistic products tend to be organic as well. This means their meat will be hormone free.

Keep reading the package labeling and you will find no pesticides and no herbicides. Again, this goes to the organic nature of holistic dog foods. Since they like to be known as “all natural”, they do not like to add nasty toxins to their dog food.

What This Means for Your Dog –

When you start taking unhealthy things out of the dog food, you will see that dogs start feeling better. Other dogs that had allergies start not having allergy symptoms. Dogs stop scratching and their coats start looking shinier.

Of course, only you can make the decision if it is worth the price difference. Your dog might think it is worth the difference. Your dog’s immune system will definitely think it is worth the difference. The only way you will know if it is worth the difference is if you try it for yourself.

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By: Organicpetfood

Dogs, just like people, need vitamins and minerals in their diet to help provide them with the best overall health.  Good nutrition for your pets is just as important as it is for humans.  As well, your dog is an individual, just as you are, and no one singular dog food answer is going to be the same for every dog.  Each has different needs, but there are some basic assumptions you can rely on.

Pet food labels are required by law to list the ingredients of the food by weight.  The first ingredient listed should be responsible for making up the primary source of the product.  A meat ingredient should be listed first, with possibly a meat or fish meal listed as a secondary source.  Meat, fish, and eggs offer a high percentage of digestible protein and essential amino acids.  Some of the percentages can be misleading, though, as they may not take into account the moisture factor.  All types of pet foods have different moisture levels, from canned foods that can range up to 80 percent to dry foods that can have as low as 6 percent moisture.  The amount of moisture contained can interfere with the actual percentage of food ingredient that your pet will receive.

Many think a good option to offer the right amount of nutrition for dogs is food that is dehydrated in its raw stages and then re-constituted with water upon meal preparation.  Dehydration is a method of food preservation that has been around for centuries, and it actually keeps the nutrients in foods in better condition for consumption.  In fact, the nutrients can even become more concentrated and richer when dehydrated in their natural state.  This method is also advantageous for storage, and it is easy to prepare fresh for each of your dog’s meals.  Meats using the dehydration method are dried at high enough temperatures to ensure that any bacteria that might be present are killed off during the process.

Dog nutritional information suggests that vegetables, fruits, and herbs are important to include in your pet’s daily diet.  Many people include home-cooked healthy foods in their dog’s meal plans.  Herbs and veggies to include as nutrition for dogs comprise yams, pumpkin, carrots, spinach, kale, dandelion, parsley, and rosemary.  Vegetables that are known as “root veggies” should always be steamed lightly or pulped in a fashion to aid in your pet’s digestion process.  Fresh fruits, such as blueberries, peaches, and melons, and dried cranberries can also be helpful to essential nutritional needs.

Thomas Kearl lives with his wife and 3 dogs in Escondido, CA. He has written several articles about nutrition for dogs and is an expert in dog nutrition.

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By: Darren Craddock

Just like how we keep ourselves healthy, it’s incredibly important to keep an eye on your dog to see if he is healthy or not. He isn’t able to tell you what is wrong with him, so being aware of when your dog is acting weird is very important. When dogs get sick, the immediate reaction is to take the dog to a vet. While that is a great thing to do, there are other alternatives to keeping your dog healthy the natural way.

Go natural and Organic with Dog Food

Natural is all the craze with humans today. People are going to natural grocery stores and using alternative medicines on themselves, so it’s only natural that dog owners would want to do the same for their dogs.

Acupuncture is one of the first things that comes to mind when thinking about alternative healthcare methods. Yes, acupuncture, the same thing that people get. According to acupuncturists, diseases are produced when the flow of energy is blocked in certain parts of the body. In order to release the energy flow, tiny needles are strategically placed on corresponding points. It’s used the exact way is in humans and has produced proven results in reducing pain.

Natural Herbal and nutritional supplements

Homeopathy is another popular thing dog owners do when using alternative healthcare methods. Homeopathy is based on the principal that what harms can cure. Basically how this works is that plant extracts are used in minimum doses, with certain extracts producing similar effects that the disease has. However there are profession homeopathy veterinarians that know exactly what there are doing so it’s essential that you go to them instead of doing this yourself.

Many owners are using homeopathy as an alternative to vaccinations for their dogs. Some studies have conducted that vaccinations can be m to a dog’s immune system. Vaccinations are designed to stimulate the immune system in a natural way and the dogs body could over-react to the vaccination causing more problems. Homeopathic nosodes can come in either pill or liquid form instead of being injected like vaccinations, and the cost can potentially be lower than vaccinations.

A Healthy dog is a happy dog

Keeping your dog healthy is something that is incredibly important to dog owners. Having a sick dog that is in pain can be devastating because dogs become part of the family. It’s good to see that there are several different ways to keep your dog healthy. Of course, it’s always important to consult veterinarians who can give you the best advice on how to keep your dog healthy or treat current problems.

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By: Miss Debra Rae

So you have a new dog or you’re getting one soon. Whether it’s a puppy, an adult or somewhere in between you’ll need supplies. It’s recommended to get all your supplies before bringing your new furry family member home.

Being prepared is always best and believe me, your new dog will require time with training, loving, feeding, grooming, etc. and you want what you need when you need it. Nothing is worse than wanting to make yourself dinner and little ”Fido” is demanding attention because he’s hungry or needs a toy to play with and you don’t have it. Get what you need first and life is much better for everyone.

First things first. You want to be certain your yard is secure. No holes or areas where your pooch could potentially dig out or squeeze through and run a muck in the neighborhood. Using ”no climb” fencing (similar to chicken fencing) is fantastic. It connects easily and comes down just as fast. Be careful not to leave any sharp ends poking out or your dog could get a puncture wound or laceration.

If your dog is going to spend considerable time outside (like when you’re at work), be sure ”Fido” has shade to lie out in. Put up a tarp if necessary. Dogs need shade in the warmer months or if they want a lazy afternoon nap. You’ll also need a dog house for the cooler months when your pup needs shelter. For warmth in the winter, put a layer of hay on the bottom of the dog house. Blankets don’t hold heat and will only make your dog cold.

The following items are also recommended:

Get a collar and be sure it fits properly. You should be able to fit two (2) fingers between the collar and your dog. Be sure nothing is hanging loose. Dogs easily get their collars stuck and can strangle themselves.

Buy a leash to take your pooch on a well deserved and needed morning/evening walk. The leash needs to be about 6 feet long until you and your dog are well acquainted and training is instilled. Once training is complete, an extender leash is fun too.

Get your dog an I.D. tag. Put your dog’s name on it and the best phone number (house and/or cell) where you can be reached in case of an emergency or if ”Fido” gets lost. It’s also recommended to Microchip your dog. This can be done at their first Veterinary visit for around $25. Remember: 1 in 3 pets get lost every year.

Where will your dog sleep? If you don’t want them on your bed or the couch, buy your pooch a bed of their own. Wash it before they sleep on it to get that new smell out. Use mild detergent and encourage your new dog to lay down on it by training them with a tasty treat or rawhide bone with a bit of creamy peanut butter on it. Peanut butter seems to work every time. Buy the family size jar.

If you’re planning on crate training your dog, you’ll need one. Your dog needs to be able to turn around completely in the crate but not have too much room. For a large breed puppy, go ahead and get the size crate they’ll grow into and block off the back half or third of it until they grow a little. They only need enough room to fully lie out on their side. Anymore than this for a puppy and they’ll go pee or poop in the back of the kennel.

If you don’t want to let your dog in and out, in and out, in and out, then a dog door is a great solution. Be sure to get the correct size and a professional installation. If you have a puppy, ask yourself how big will he/she get and buy that size door.

You’ll also need a separate food bowl and water bowl. I suggest plastic. It cleans up well, lasts a long time and comes in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors.

A food storage bin is a good idea. You want to keep Fido’s food as fresh as possible. Food bins are fairly inexpensive and air tight. There are many shapes and sizes and some come with wheels. The important thing is the bin is air tight to contain freshness. Also, get a food scoop. A plastic measuring cup works fine. This way you know exactly how much you’re feeding and if someone else needs to feed your dog there is no guessing on the amount.

Your dog’s food is incredibly important. Given the massive dog food recalls lately, choose wisely. I recommend ”Blue Buffalo” holistic dog food. No fillers, no fake stuff, no mystery meat. Good old fashioned nutrition. ”Blue Buffalo” has puppy blend and adult blend varieties. The better the nutrition, the better the dog. If you feed your dog good food, they’ll be healthier, happier, and live longer.

You’ll also need flea, tick and mosquito protection. I believe the best product on the market for these creatures is ”Advantix.” Why? Because ”Advantix” kills and repels fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes (carriers of the West Nile Virus and Heartworm disease). For puppies under the weight and/or age requirement, ”Capstar” tablets kill fleas too. You can purchase these at your first Veterinary visit or to purchase online, have your veterinarian’s information handy to complete the forms as they require a prescription.

Protect your dog against heartworm disease by giving them ”Heartgard” every month. Before beginning the ”Heartgard”, your veterinarian should give your pooch a heartworm test to be sure it’s negative. If ”Heartgard” is given to a pooch that already has heartworms, it can be fatal because the worms will die inside the heart and essentially suffocate the organ.

A doggie first-aid kit is also a good idea especially if you have a dog that is dangerously curious, eats everything in sight, or is a bit clumsy.

Buy some toys. Squeaky toys, pull toys, chew toys. Nearly all dogs, young or mature, love toys. Get some natural rawhide bones & chews. These are inexpensive and help keep your dog’s teeth clean too. Buy some tennis balls. For a couple of bucks it’s worth it. Take an old pair of socks and tie it in knots for a pull toy. Playing with toys helps to dispel energy and provides entertainment (even if only for a few minutes). It also helps the human to wind down from the day by playing with a pooch. Think about how adorably cute your dog is when they pounce on that toy you spent a whole $5 on and then joyfully bring it back for more.

An important note on bones: Please don’t ever give your dog scrap bones from the table. Once bones are cooked, they become brittle and can lodge inside your dog’s stomach, throat or intestines and cause perforations or blockages. This type of surgery is serious and expensive.

Get some doggie shampoo and begin the human/dog bonding process by giving your pooch a bath. Please don’t use human shampoo on your dog. Buy shampoo that has a bit of soothing lavender in it. After the bath, your dog is clean, smells fresh, feels better, is less itchy and they’re beginning to learn you are their human and will take good care of them.

It’s also a great idea to get a dog brush. I brush after baths and several times a week. It’s a great way to bond, helps keep them cleaner, and reduces shedding.

If you plan to clip your dog’s nails, buy the good ones. Spend $10 or $20 on a good pair of trimmers and your dog will thank you. The good ones are sharp and last longer. You also have the option of taking your dog to the vet for trimmings. For around $10 you let the Veterinary Technician handle the manicure.

With every new dog, puppy or adult, house trained or not, get some puppy pee pads. Your new dog is in unfamiliar territory and doesn’t know the rules yet. Save yourself the frustration of dog pee on the carpet and get the pads. I also suggest getting some urine remover. You want the kind that removes the proteins and enzymes that dog urine leaves behind.

Last, but certainly not least, get a training video, manual or both. Your dog needs training. Whether your pooch is 2 months, 2 years or 5 years, they need some training. You, the human, are the trainer. There’s a plethora of dog training videos, books and classes available to help you have the best dog on the block.

You and your new dog have begun a lifelong journey filled with laughter, insight, and companionship. Enjoy the ride and take the best care of your furry family member. Both of you will be better for it.

Miss Rae continues to learn about dogs through research & observation.She believes dogs make people better human beings. For training, nutrition & more hop to Goodpoopy.com

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