B-Naturals Animal Nutrition Newsletter

• Protein and Variety in the Diet September 1, 2010
  By Lew Olson, PhD Natural Health   Whatever diet you are feeding your dog, it is important to use several animal protein sources. This is what we call variety, and variety helps to make sure a dog is getting all the nutrients they need. Proteins are made from amino acids and each protein source offers different amounts of the 11 amino acids provided by food. […]
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• Nutritional Strategies for Performance Dogs August 1, 2010
  We always want our dogs to look great and to perform at their very best. We want our working dogs to have steady endurance and drive. We want our tracking and search and rescue dogs to hold the scent and stay on the trail. We want our agility dogs to have the energy and balance to make the jumps, go through the weaves smoothly and effortlessly, and to handle […]
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• Can Diet Cause Aggression in Dogs? July 1, 2010
    B-Naturals Newsletter – July 2010 Can Diet Cause Aggression in Dogs? By Lew Olson, PhD Natural Health     Good News Reminders & July Product Specials * Did you know that every month you can save money with B-Naturals Free Freight Friday Special? Purchase $75 or more in products and we'll ship your order for free anywhere in the continental US via […]
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• Is A Raw Diet Dangerous? June 1, 2010
    B-Naturals Newsletter – June 2010 Is A Raw Diet Dangerous? By Lew Olson, PhD Natural Health Good News Reminders!! Did you know that every month you can save money with B-Naturals Free Freight Friday Special? Purchase $75 or more in products and we'll ship your order for free anywhere in the continental US via UPS Ground. Mark your calendars and stock […]
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• Is it Necessary to Reduce Protein in the Diet? May 1, 2010
  There is a lot of misconceptions concerning protein and dogs. So let’s start with the basics and learn exactly what protein is and what foods contain the necessary proteins for a healthy dog's diet. […]
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• How Much Should I Feed My Dog? April 1, 2010
  A common concern for dog owners is trying to figure out how much to feed their dog, especially when switching to a raw or home cooked diet. How much food to feed your dog can vary and the total daily diet consumption depends on the dog's age, weight, metabolism, and size. […]
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• How Do I Know if I am Feeding a Nutritionally Balanced Diet? March 1, 2010
  A common concern for dog owners who are feeding a home prepared diet is whether or not it is ‘complete’. People worry that it won’t be nutritionally balanced and that their dog will miss essential nutrients that can only be found in commercial dog food. […]
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• Calcium – Balancing Your Dog’s Diet February 1, 2010
  One of the most common questions asked when changing diets, either to raw, home cooked, a mixture of raw and home cooked or adding fresh food to kibble, is how to maintain balance in the diet. Let’s look at the meaning of the word ‘balance’. Most commonly it is referred to as the calcium/phosphorus ratio in the diet. Phosphorus is quite abundant in all foods […]
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• Canine Cystinuria January 1, 2010
  Cystinuria is a genetic defect in the kidney tubules; it can affect dogs, humans, and a few other species. Normal kidneys filter the amino acid cystine and do not allow it to go into the urine. In individuals with cystinuria, this filtering action fails, and cystine passes into the urine, where it can form crystals and/or stones (uroliths). If stones form, t […]
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• Feeding Tips for Enhancing Your Dog’s Nutrition – December 2009 December 7, 2009
  B-Naturals Newsletter – December 2009 Feeding Tips for Enhancing Your Dog's Nutrition By Lew Olson, PhD Natural Health HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL! Lew Olson and B-Natural's would like to say 'Thank You' to all of our customers for their continued support throughout the year. Read more on Feeding Tips for Enhancing Your Dog’s Nutrition – Decemb […]
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