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[dogs4life]

Official List of Recommended Informative Links

Global Paw staff and members have compiled a list of websites and on-line databases pertaining to dog food and nutrition. Since your dog's overall health and wellbeing is dependant on the quality of food you provide, we hope this information will help you make educated decisions about your dog's food. This list is not intended to replace responsible veterinary care or advice, but it is intended to spark discussion and thought regarding your dog's food. Please check with your vet first before changing your dog's diet.

Want to add to the list, just reply with a recommended link. If we approve, we will add it to the list. Thanks!

General Nutrition References

-Nutrient Requirements of Dogs, Revised 1985 by Committee on Animal Nutrition, National Research Council
AAFCO Dog Food Standards
-USDA - Nutrient Composition of whole vertebrate prey (ex fish) fed in Zoos
-Nutrition Data - database comes from the USDA's National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, individual food items, food composition data, tools to analyze and interpret data
-Search the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference
Downloadable Book, See Spot Live Longer by Steve Brown & Beth Taylor

Commercial Dog Food

-US Recall Search - US FDA - Search for Pet Food Recalls
-The Dog Food Project - How does your Dog Food Brand compare?
-Animal Protection Institute - Get The Facts, What’s Really in Pet Food
-2007 pet food recalls - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Homecooking

Nutrient Requirements of Dogs, Revised 1985
Home-Prepared Cooked Diets for Dogs
Cooked Diet | B-Naturals.Com Newsletter


Raw Diets

-Raw Meaty Bones for Pet Owners by Lonsdale
-Raw Meaty Bones at the Raw Dog Ranch!
-NJ Boxers - BARF for Beginners - FAQ
-Raw Learning by Jane Anderson
-RawFed
-Raw4Dogs - South Florida
-BARF World - Feeding Our Pets the BARF DIET
-Wellpet - Nutrition - Natural Diet
-Raw Food Life, Raw Pets
-Raw Fed Dogs - Raw Feeding
-Kaos Siberians, Raw Feeding
-Raw Feeding 101 by Bill Carnes
-Cautions for Epileptic Dogs and Raw Diets
Dog owners share their raw dog food diet sources, strategies, and home prepared dog food recipes.

Homemade treats


*If you have a question about feeding, selecting a food or otherwise off topic for this thread, don't let your topic get buried here - please post a new thread in the Dog Food Forum with your concern(s).

[Rivsky]

These are some great sites for info on raw feeding:

The Many Myths of Raw Feeding
Raw Pets
Raw Feeding
Raw Feeding FAQ
http://www.kaossiberians.com/rawfeeding.htm
Skylar, Zack, and Abby on the WEB

[knicks]

go to raw dog food,organic treats,and supplements and more. Thre food is fantastic the site is very informative.

I have 4 dogs 2 mix breeds and 2 yellow labs that are going for their american championships. They are now international champions. I have used every dog food imagineable to man. Evo,solid gold,canadice etc. Like I said in a previous post my older dog that is 13 had allergies and fatty tumors. Started feeding raw dog food no more allergies and the tumors are just about gone. My male lab was a very finiky eater. He ate when he wanted to no with this raw food it is gone in 30 sec. I am not syaing Evo and all the other natural foods are bad but there is nothing like raw. They are happier,more alert, demeanor and coat are incredible. My 13 yr old who was a couch potato now chases after the labs.

From my experience raw food is the best for your pet. I researched alot and it is true.
I recommended a site called Petsrawedge.com very informative. lots of references and articles about raw. I also buy food from them. Go to the site and read you will learn alot

[soonermagee]

Check this out to see what you're feeding your pooches! Our vet referred us to this website:

Dog Food Analysis - Reviews of kibble

We feed ours Innova Evo and have had fabulous results all around. Yes it is a little expensive, but nothing compared to feeding raw. I've found the Evo to be a little more budget friendly than raw would be. I'd probably feed raw if I could afford giving each of my three dogs a whole chicken every day or even a whole brisket, so to speak. . .

The Healthiest Pet Foods in the World – Natural & Organic Pet Food – Natura Pet Products

[dogs4life]

Thanks for the links! Please remember I need Informational and Educational Websites, not petfood sites or on-line stores.

Keep 'em coming!

[knicks]

I have 4 dogs and two of them are Labradors. They were all very finicky eaters until i started feeding raw dog food. I see a tremendous change in their coats and dispositions. I found this site on the internet and I do recommend it to everyone that I speak to. Fast delivery and customer service is fantastic. Here is the link ::Mod Edit - Please do not post commercial links::. Give them a try i think you will be completely satisfied

[cheelee]

Hello, a suggestion for this list. This site is very informative and well researched.

Dog Food Comparison, Ratings and Reviews - In-Depth Easy-to-Read Guide

It goes into a lot of detail about reading dog food labels, tips on choosing the healthiest dog food, and top recommended dog food brands.

You may wish to add it to this list.

Good job, lots of great info here, thank you!

[colshe]

My favorite dog site you might want to check, while selling homemade dog treats, the site gives us something we will all enjoy reading. It's packed with informational dog articles. There's a link to dog's view too, cool!

Homemade Dog Food Treats for Dogs: Woof Gang Bakery Lakewood Ranch

[Labman]

One of the few balanced sites, kooks of all flavors, Articles 2

[Daividh Dugald]

Dogs are omnivores, cats are obligate carnivores.Cat food contains more protein than dog food, which is probably why your dogs like it better. But the foods are formulated for each species, so your dogs should eat primarily dog food.