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June 22, 2010
Putting your dog on a diet can seem like an easy task, but many dog owners find it difficult to stop overfilling their dog’s bowls, and to stop providing numerous dog treats and leftovers. However if your dog is overweight it will be in their best interests to reduce the amount of body fat they have to carry around. Severely overweight dogs can be susceptible to numerous health problems.
However whilst putting your dog on a diet, it is important to supply them with food which is nourishing, provides all the essential vitamins and minerals, as well as the right levels of protein. It is often suggested that a diet containing at least 25% protein is required in order to help maintain a lean body and help support a dog’s immune system. It has been shown that lean muscle burns more calories than fat does. Therefore helping to maintain your dogs muscle tissue, is vital when trying to help them lose weight. When a dog looses significant amount of muscle mass, then their metabolic rate can be altered, which in turn means that they a expending less calories. It is said that over half of a dog’s dry matter is made up of protein.
There are a variety of different light dog foods on the market from brands such as Iams, Eukanuba, James wellbeloved, Royal Canin and more besides.
It is important to remember that diet or light dog food products are usually designed for normal adult dogs that are overweight. There are not designed for puppies or pregnant dogs.
May 10, 2010
The cat food that you choose for your cat can play an important role in overall health and vitality. There are numerous types and varieties of cat food available on the market, with pros and cons for each product. Making sure that you get the right food is important for maintaining the health of your cat. Some people however choose to simply buy the cheapest cat food on the market to reduce their expenses and because they believe all these products are essentially the same. However premium brand manufacturers claim that you need to feed less of their food when compared to cheaper alternatives. This does make choosing cat food very difficult, as costs are not as easy to calculate as they may seem.
It vital that pet owners buy food that is safe but also encourages the growth of their cat. The cat food that you choose can also have a significant impact on your cats skin, eyes, coat and fur and other physical appearances. The food that you need to buy will be dependent on the life stage of your cat. As the nutritional requirements will vary, depending on their life stage. Thus when you purchase a cat food, it is important to make sure that you check the life stage it is recommended for. For example the health and vitality of your cat could be adversely affected if you give kittens’ food, which is marketed for senior cats.
Another factor in determining what food to buy for your cat is lifestyle. Lifestyle plays an important role in deciding the food you should give your cat, as the food you should give to an active/inactive, indoor/outdoor cat, will be different and contain different levels of micro and macro nutrients. You will need to consider if your cat is suffering from any particular medical conditions. If your cat is allergic to certain foods, or has a more serious medical condition, then it is best that you consult your vet before buying cat food, as there may be a certain prescription diet that your vet may decide will be best for your cat.
There are some pet owners who find it difficult to decide whether to feed their cats dry or canned foods. Dry foods are generally considered to be better for your cat as they may be better for improving the health of teeth and gums. However, there are many cats that enjoy eating canned food as it is easy to chew. When providing your cat canned food, it is important to make sure your cat consumes their food within thirty minutes. If they don’t consume their food within thirty minutes, then it is usually best to throw it away.
Here at GJW Titmuss we stock a wide variety of pet supplies, including food, toys, collars, beds etc from top brands.
February 17, 2010
These days you can get all manner of pet products online. You can ensure your pet(s) have all the care they require with the huge range of food and accessories you can buy through the Internet. If you keep tropical fish at home you can buy your aquarium food online from leading brands such as Aquarian and Tetra.
The tropical fish food available online can be purchased as flakes, wafers and granules depending on the species and type of fish you keep. You can get wafers for plecostomus and algae / plant eating fish. This food will meet the nutritional needs of these fish, such as catfish and other herbivorous fish. The food can be added to the tank and it allows the fish to eat it gradually.
You can also get fish flakes for most tropical freshwater fish. This gives them a complete balanced diet to keep them healthy and active. These flakes can help maintain and enhance the natural colours of the fish.
Finally, you can get a mix of herbivore and omnivore granules for small mid-water and bottom feeding tropical fish like tetras, barbs and cory catfish. These granules are small and slow to sink, allowing for healthy and colourful fish with a resistance to disease.
So, get your fish food online and keep your tropical fish active and in good health.
February 1, 2010
Many cat owners get themselves worked up over the type and amount of pet food they should be feeding their adult cat. In reality, there is no definitive answer to this question as it can depend on the feeding habits of the cat in question.
Some cats are provided with wet cat food from an early age and prefer this all the way into adulthood. Other cats are given dry food in the form of pellets and they can be perfectly happy on this, as long as plenty of water is made available to them. The dry food should contain plenty of meat protein for the cat and you should ensure it contains everything the cat needs in order to maintain a balanced diet.
When it comes to the amount you give your cat, just make sure you monitor the health of your cat, so it remains active and doesn’t become overweight. There is no set amount to give your cat, but you should pay attention to the guidelines offered by the pet food supplier. You can supplement the food with cat milk and occasionally giving the cat some chicken, as long as it is broken up into manageable pieces.
Just remember to feed the cat at set meal times, possibly twice a day and help to get the cat into a routine. Monitor your cat’s food intake and make sure they are given the right balance of food in terms of nutrients and quantity.
January 27, 2010
We’ve all been there and had our children pestering us for a new pet. If you don’t quite fancy getting a dog or cat just yet, why not test our your skills on a guinea pig, hamster or gerbil.
Hamsters and gerbils are relatively easy to look after. They don’t need to be walked every day and you can put your child in charge of making sure they get fed and watered every day.
When it comes to feeding your hamster, gerbil or pet mouse, you will need to make sure that you are using the right food. The right food will contain the essential nutrients and minerals that they need to remain fit and healthy. In addition to the right food, you need to make sure they have access to water using a small drink feeder and give them some fresh food from time to time. Lettuce, apples and carrots can all be fed to your hamster or gerbil.
Titmuss Hamster is a complete, well balanced nutritional food for hamsters and gerbils. It provides everything your pet needs in terms of vitamins, proteins, fats, mineral and carbohydrates.
January 6, 2010
More and more pet owners are choosing to use dry dog food for their pet dog. This often because it is a lot easier to use and store as well as dry dog food being very tasty and enjoyable for their pet dog.
Dogs need to be fed a balanced diet just like any human. You need to make sure that they are getting the right nutrients and key vitamins in order for them to be healthy and to act like a normal dog. When you first get a dog, you’ll probably be thinking that wet food is the only way to go. After all, dogs always love a bit of meat. However, dry food will provide them with all the meat and vegetables that your dog could ever need.
Dry dog food doesn’t just supply your pet with the food and nutrients that they need. Dry food also acts as a good cleaner for your dog’s teeth. As a dog owner, you’ll probably have tried cleaning your dog’s teeth from time to time and you’ll know how difficult it is. With dry dog food, whilst they are chomping and crunching away, their teeth are getting a really good clean.
December 21, 2009
Are you treating your pet to a present this Christmas? Then look no further than a stocking full of treats for almost any animal. Your pet will be so impressed with the selection on offer to them that they won’t know where to start.
The Good Boy Luxury Dog Stocking is perfect for any type of dog and contains plenty of treats to keep them occupied during the Christmas season. The stocking contains treats, which have been specially developed for dogs. These include chocolate drops, chocolate chip cookies, dinner delights, rawhide retriever rolls and a vinyl cracker. Good Boy is one of the largest supplier of pet treats in the UK and their treats are very popular with dogs across Britain.
For the cat in your life, Dreamies Cat Treats have something so that they don’t feel left out on Christmas day. Dreamies Cat Treats come in a variety of different flavours include chicken, salmon and beef. These treats are crunchy biscuits with a soft filling which your cat will find extremely taste when they are tucking into them on Christmas day. You’ll just have to make sure that they don’t eat too many!
December 9, 2009
Ensuring that your pet eats a nutritional and balanced diet is important for their health as well as generally well being. Cats can be particularly fussy when it comes to getting them to eat a varied diet. They might have a special cat food that they like to eat, or certain biscuits that are their favourite. But they haven’t tried Hills Science Plan Cat Food yet.
This fantastic range of cat food is perfect for even the fussiest of cats and it offers the owner complete reassurance that their cat is eating a good diet. You will notice a difference when your cat is a health and happy cat after having Hills Cat Food.
The range of food from ‘Hills Science-Plan’ starts from food for kittens right up to cats with special dietary needs and the more mature feline. All of their range of food is formulated to support the health of your cat and include antioxidants, lean proteins and Omega 3s. The cat food also comes in a range of different flavours including the usual chicken, tuna and lamb.
November 16, 2009
There is nothing worse than having a fussy pet who won’t eat supermarket bought pet food. Alas, you do not have to worry. Many online pet shops offer you a wide variety of specialist pet food to satisfy your pets dietary needs.
Some pets do not like to eat meat, this might be because it gives them a poorly tummy and not agree with them. As a result, your pet might be become ill and require a visit to your vet. A visit to the vet is something which every pet owner and pet dread, mostly because it could turn out to be a costly visit.
However, buying specialist pet food could be the perfect solution. With ranges that include meat free, wheat free or gluten free your pet will be feeling right as rain and back on their feet in no time at all.
Having a pet for instance which is allergic to wheat can result in problems with their eyes, nose and mouth. It can give your pet bad breath as well as weeping eyes and a runny nose. None of these ailments are particularly pleasant for the pet or the owner.
October 31, 2009
M&S Money has come up with a new kind of competition which offers M&S policy holders a chance to get a free supply of pet food for a year.
According to M&S Money, Britons spend £1.7billion on their cat and dog food per year, but now the company is giving the pet owners a chance to win this year’s pet food for free.
This competition is for the pet owners who takes out or renew M&S pet insurance before December 31, 2009 and their name will be entered into a competition. Six winners will be announced and they will get Royal Canin dry pet food for their dog or cat for one year.
According to a survey, 90 percent of pet owners know that what they feed to their pets and therefore they only want to feed them with the best-quality food. Thus, high quality food stuffs are growing in popularity and gaining profits.
Now, the majority of the pet owners are moving towards online pet stores and one online pet store has seen a 30 percent rise in the sales of premium cat and dog food last year. Lastly, this is an opportunity for pet owners to feed their dogs or cats with high quality pet food for free.
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