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Article courtesy of Purina Petcare
Types of Dog Foods
The three main types of dog foods are dry, soft-moist and canned products. These vary in a number of characteristics including moisture, cost, palatability and amount of nutrition delivered per pound or ounce of food. Evaluating a dog food diet should include consideration of all these factors. In spite of these variations, with today's advanced technology, all types of dog food products can be formulated to provide complete and balanced nutrition for dogs.
Canned Diets
These diets offer the highest palatability when compared to the dry and soft-moist products. Once a can is opened, unused food should be stored in the refrigerator in a covered container for no longer than 3 days.
Dry Diets
Dry products consist of crunchy kibbles, which help reduce the build-up of plaque and tartar on a dog's teeth. Dry foods also have the advantage of staying fresh longer than soft-moist and canned products once the package is opened.
Soft-Moist Diets
Soft-moist dog foods generally offer higher palatability as compared to dry diets, are convenient to serve and store easily. They can be more expensive to feed than dry diets.
Targeted Nutrition
These foods are specially formulated and proportioned to meet the special nutritional needs of certain dogs.
Diets designed specifically for puppies usually contain higher levels of the nutrients puppies need during their period of rapid growth and development. Other dog foods are formulated to have higher levels of protein and calories to provide extra energy for puppies, working and hunting dogs. Other dog foods are formulated to be lower in calories and fat to help less active and older dogs maintain normal body weight.
Comparing Dog Foods. (n.d.). Retrieved September 24, 2009, from
http://www.purina.com/dogs/food/ComparingPetFoods.aspx
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Breed of the Month: Russian Blue Cat
Appearance:
Russian Blues are famous for their soft blue-gray coat and beautiful silvery sheen. They are known to have large round green eyes and a cobra-like face.
History:
The history of the Russian Blue is shrouded in mystery. Legend states that the Russian Blue is a descendant of the royal cats owned by the Russian Czars. Originally referred to the Archangel cat, it was imported into the U.S. in the early 1900’s.’ The breed became endangered during World War II as breeding came to almost a complete stop, but European breeders restored the Russian Blue and its continuity is longer threatened.
Dimeanor:
Russian Blues are known for being very intelligent and independent. They are fairly active and like to play. They are also very affectionate and get along well with children and other pets in the house. While they can become attached to those they live with, they may be shy around strangers; they will often hide when company comes over. They do not like changes in their routine or environment. Russian Blues are easily trained, but may be fussy about their little box. If not kept clean, they may choose to eliminate elsewhere.
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Ingredients
3/4 cup white flour
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
1/4 cup cornmeal
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine cheeses and yogurt. Add flour and cornmeal. If needed, add a small amount of water to create a nice dough. Knead dough into a ball and roll to 1/4 inch. Cut into one inch sized pieces and place on greased cookie sheet. Bake for 25 minutes. Makes 2 dozen.
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Pet Refuge Adoption Spotlight: Cat Call!
At Pet Refuge we love all of our cats and kittens but our local economy has caused us to have quite an overabundance of them right now... 500 in fact! We would like them to find their forever homes as soon as possible so we are offering all adult cats for a reduced adoption fee of $75 and $50 for cats age 10 and over! We have a wonderful selection of friendly healthy adult cats, all of which are spayed or neutered, tested for feline leukemia and FIV, current on shots, de-wormed and micro-chipped!
To get more information about our cats and other animals available for adoption at Pet Refuge, visit the Pet Refuge website: www.petrefuge.com or call (574) 256-0886.
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Dear Dr. Paws,
I'm putting a first aid kit together for my pet. What should I include?
Sincerely,
Laurie in LaPorte
Dear Laurie,
You never know when you might have an emergency with your cat or dog, so it’s important to know what to include in a pet safety kit.
When it comes to pet emergencies, it’s critical to have your vet’s phone number and the national poison control hotline within easy reach. Other things to keep on hand include a saline solution that can be used to flush out your pet’s eyes; a muzzle in case your pet gets badly hurt; and a turkey baster to help get medicine down. Forceps, rubber gloves, and soft pet food are useful items, too.
You should also be prepared for a potential poisoning. Keep a bottle of hydrogen peroxide in your pet safety kit in case your veterinarian asks you to induce vomiting.
And remember: if you do need to take a sick or injured pet to the veterinarian, you’ll need access to a sturdy pet carrier.
Answer courtesy of Purina Petcare
http://www.purina.com/cats/safety/FirstAidKit.aspx
To get your advice from Dr. Paws, simply email your question to us. Each month we’ll select a question to answer here in our brand new e-newsletter.
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Upcoming Events
Martin's Paw Mart on State Road 23 in Granger
10/5 Nail Trims 5:00-6:00pm
10/10 Humane Society Pet Adoptions 12:00-2:00pm
10/17 Dream Paws Pet Adoptions 11:00am-2:00pm
10/31 Pet Refuge Pet Adoptions 12:00-2:00pm
10/31 Howl-o-ween Pet Costume Contest 1:00-2:00pm
Martin's Paw Mart on Cleveland in Saint Joseph (MI)
10/3 Animal Aid Pet Adoptions 12:00-2:00pm
10/10 Save A Stray Pet Adoptions 12:00-2:00pm
10/24 Humane Society Pet Adoptions 11:00am-1:00pm
Martin's Paw Mart on Bristol Street in Elkhart
10/3 Elkhart County Feral Cat Coalition 11:00am-4:00pm
10/7 Nail Trims 5:00-6:30pm
10/17 Greyhound Adoptions 11:00am-2:00pm
10/24 Second Chance Small Dog Rescue 10:00am-3:00pm
10/31 Howl-o-ween Pet Costume Contest 9:00am-2:00pm
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Petey
Age: Approximately 10 months
Submitted by: Scott Rossen and Stacey Rogers
In A Nutshell: “We just adopted Petey from Save-a-Stray in St. Joseph Michigan about four months ago. Stacey found him at a Paw Mart event at the Martin’s in St. Joseph and immediately fell in love with him. At that point she called Scott to come see him and the rest, as they say, is history! Petey is named after the famous dog from the “little Rascals” and he lives up to that reputation every day. With two other dogs at home he is always ready to play and wants to make sure none of the other dogs wear their bandanas for more than one day. He has quickly become one of the family and loves to snuggle. Petey is also a special needs dog. He his deaf, but this does not stop him from having a wonderful life with his new family.”
If you have a great pet and want it featured in our newsletter, simply email us a photo. Each month we’ll be featuring a different furry (or slimy, or scaly…) friend right here in our Pet of the Month Feature!
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