April 18, 2007

Ask Lucy - How to feed a senior dog

It is quite overwhelming to start learning about good nutrition from the ground up. As far as caring for senior pets is concerned, feeding habits after years of routine are often ingrained and can be hard to overcome.
Most holistic research has shown that a dog with kidney problems should not in fact be given a restricted protein diet.
It’s much more important to give them a moderate amount of good quality protein (real meat) versus a lower amount of poor quality, indigestible protein that may include by-products such as beaks, feet, feathers and
hide. These are much harder for the kidneys to process. For healthy aging dogs, the protein requirement may actually be higher than in younger animals, as kidney function starts to become impaired and the animal needs a greater
intake of protein to compensate for the decreased absorption.
As far as diets for joint health are concerned, this is, unfortunately, another area where manufacturers trick people. The amount of glucosamine and chondroitin that is allowed for use in a pet food product does not equate
to a therapeutic dose in a regular serving of food. If a dog has bone and joint issues, we recommend using a good quality glucosamine-chondroitin supplement such as K9 Liquid Health,
http://www.liquidhealthinc.com/prodInterior.php?prodID=40 and don’t rely on the food to supply these components. You might also consider a Yucca Supplement which is also great for joint health. Animal Essentials makes a
nice product www.animalessentials.com

Our Invigor supplement is a great all round antioxidant for general vitality and immunity as pets begin to age.

If you are new to the concept of natural nutrition, a subscription to the Whole Dog Journal, which is
an excellent resource on natural dog care www.whole-dog-journal.com is well worth the investment.

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