PROPOSED PET FOOD REGULATION.

The call by the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) for a change to the regulatory oversight of animal feed ingredients, without clear resolution on which ingredients will need additional information and on the feed ingredient approval process as a whole, has led to confusion and uncertainty within the pet food and animal feed industries, stifling innovation and growth for new feed products. Within the last seven years, it has become apparent that the relationship between CVM and the states’ Association of Federal Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) has been evolving and changing, especially in regard to the evaluation and approval of new feed ingredients. Historically, there have been three routes to animal feed ingredient approval: submit a food additive petition (FAP) to CVM, determine that the ingredient is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) or submit a petition under the AAFCO ingredient definition process (the ingredient is then published and recognized in the AAFCO Official Publication, or OP). This information is vital for pets and pet lovers,get more details @ pet food news.

HOW TO MAKE A SIMPLE DOG FOOD.

 HOW TO MAKE DOG FOOD. Home styled cooked food for your dogs, This is a simple,fast and nutritious meal for your dog. Rice with tomato fish sauce. Ingredients. 1)rice. 2) sardines in tomato sauce.


METHOD. 1) Wash and cook rice.
2) open can of sardine in tomato paste and pour in plate. Measure out the rice and mix paste with sardine. Add a spoon of heated vegetable oil to mix and serve.

VETERINARY MEDICINE : HOW TO COOK NUTRITIOUS BROWN RICE DELICACY FOR YOUR DOGS.

VETERINARY MEDICINE : HOW TO COOK NUTRITIOUS BROWN RICE DELICACY FOR YOUR DOGS. VETERINARY MEDICINE : HOW TO COOK NUTRITIOUS BROWN RICE DELICACY FOR YOUR DOGS. Brown rice also contains phosphorus,niacin and vitamin B6. The niacin helps lower cholesterol levels,which causes heart disease.The B6 plays a role in preventing heart attack,this it achieves by lowering the honocysteine,that has been linked to risk of heart attack.This delicacy is a valuable dish especially in dogs with compromised heart functions. BROWN RICE AND EGGS. INGREDIENTS. 1) Brown rice. 2) eggs; boiled/fried. METHOD 1) Wash and cook rice. 2) boil/fry eggs. 3) serve rice with diced eggs/ boiled/fried. The brown rice can also be served with chicken strips instead of eggs.

DOG FOOD.

Feeding dogs can be conventional,local or home cooking,however the route you choose food safety is very important.The dog food industry has suffered quite a blow of late with several disease outbreak linked to contamination of food from the point of production,this has led to several recall episode in which several dogs and dog owners were major actors. The cases of rise in E.coli infection in several countries leading to death in several dogs,has led to so many questions on food safety in dog food industry,for starters the nutritional facts were found to be inaccurate, some contain harmful preservatives that were masked and contamination during preparation and packaging. Many of the companies have traced the contamination to source of the raw material such as chicken and beef used, thus beaming the light on the producers of these animals. These recalls have shifted the paradigm of dog food from conventional to home cooking, where we are sure of what the dogs are eating, the source,nutritional fact,and the most important fact that the food are chemical- free. Nutritious food for your dogs will include carbohydrate,protein,fat/oil,vitamins/minerals and lots of fresh water.The sources of carbohydrate are rice,pasta, bread,plantain e.t.c,these can be cooked with meat,fish,chicken,turkey,gizzard,liver and heart as protein sources.These food can be prepared with olive oil,coconut oil or fish oil as fat sources. Vitamins /minerals can be in forms of fruits and vegetables such as carrots,apples,watermelon,banana,spinach or you can supplement the feed by giving the dogs as additives. The variety and safety home cooking provides has made it very acceptable and a better alternative to ensure health of the dogs.Home cooking also has the advantage that it can be a source of therapy to manage dogs with certain conditions such as obesity,anemia,liver,kidney disease,allergy and diabetes.The best way to go about home cooking is to determine the food stuff you need to use, determine the combination, consider the number of your dogs and the time interval of the meal.It is usual practice to make in large quantities and keep in freezer,to serve warm and fresh when required. A simple home cooked meal is pasta,with cubed liver,garnished with spinach, a drop of coconut oil is added to mixture with atovi ,this will not only supply the needed nutrients but its also filling and palatable to the dogs.

A SIMPLE DOG FOOD RECIPE.

Home cooking for dogs is now the in-4thing because of the rise in rate of pet food recalls.However some dog lovers have been cooking for along time to ensure food safety and growth of their pets. Home cooking has numerous advantages such as availability,freshness, safe,cheap and no chemical additives.The home cooking has an added advantage if you have a dog with special needs such as liver disease,kidney disease,obesity and cancer,the knowledge of nutritional impact on these conditions are vital. Home cooking can be fun if well planned; here is a fast recipe for your dog. Noodles and eggs. INGREDIENTS; 1)NOODLES. 2)EGGS. 3)OIL METHOD. BOIL NOODLES AND SET ASIDE. PREPARE THE EGGS, COULD BE BOILED OR FRIED. THEN MIX THE EGG WITH NOODLES AND SERVE OR CUT THE BOILED EGGS UP IN CUBES AND MIX WITH NOODLES.

BLACK RICE TO ENHANCE GROWTH OF DOGS.

 BLACK RICE. This is a nutrient packed meal that your dog will love.
The black rice main ingredients are rice,liver and oil

. PREPARATION.
 1) wash rice and cook.
 2) cut liver into chunks and boil.
 3) fry the liver chunks using coconut oil/olive oil.
 4)cut fried liver into cubes.
 5) pour the rice in a bowl, add the fried liver and mix thoroughly.
 6) the mixture has a streak of black hence the term black rice.

 BLACK RICE.

HOW TO BOOST GROWTH OF YOUR DOG WITH LIVER TREATS.

LIVER TREAT FOR YOUR DOG.. How to boost growth of your dogs in a tasty manner.

. Ingredients; Rice, liver ,spinach and coconut oil

           METHOD.
. 1) wash rice,liver and spinach.

  2) boil the rice. 3) cut liver in pieces/cubes ,boil and fry.

   4)cut the washed spinach,and bring to boil until tender.


 Preparation; mix the rice + spinach + liver cubes this will result in brown tainted rice spiced with vegetable all are mixed with a teaspoon of coconut oil to the mixture.
   
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VETERINARY MEDICINE: LIVER TREAT FOR DOGS.

VETERINARY MEDICINE: LIVER TREAT FOR DOGS. Dogs require protein to build the body and repair damaged cells thus they are an essential part of the diet.Protein can be sourced from plants and animals to be incorporated in dog meals. Protein sources that are of animal origin are beef, mutton, chicken,turkey ,liver,gizzard tongue,and eggs,while plant based protein will include beans and soy.The proportion of the protein varies with source and the inclusion in diet will depend on this amount.The use of protein in the body cannot be overemphasized,however the inclusion of this in diet must be proportional to dietary requirement,health status and age of dog. Protein make and repair cells,turn food to energy,create certain enzymes,hormones and antibodies.The metabolism of protein results in amino acids that are needed for proper body functioning and cell function maintenance. Liver is a protein source for dogs can be incorporated in diet at a rate of once or twice a week.Liver provides protein,fat and vitamin A.It is also a source of copper,iron,niacin,phosphorus and zinc. Liver treats are restricted to 1/2 servings per week because its very high in vitamin A,so as not to risk the possibilities of hypervitaminosis . Liver recipes may include boiled,fried,baked or steamed and stewed options.The liver to be used as treats must possess these qualities so that its nutritional value is harnessed.The liver must be clean,with no holes or nodules. It must not be brittle,discolored or have any odor.The liver must not have flukes,or worms and must not be turgid.It must not be filled with blood,jaundiced or doughy. Liver can be a supplement to a meal or as a healthy snack or a main meal.A liver recipe that is quick and easy is the fried liver treat,prepared as follows; 1) Get liver; wash and dice. 2)boil for some 2 minutes,then fry the liver cubes. This can be served with pasta/rice or just serve as liver cuts. The liver can also be boiled until very tender and pounded this can be incorporated in meals or used as stewing delicacy.Liver treats not only serve nutritional benefits but can be used as therapy in anemic patients,where liver extracts are of immense benefits. When next you are having a liver dish, toss fido his share he will love it.

HOME COOKING FOR YOUR DOGS.

Feeding dogs a healthy meal requires that its balanced containing all essential nutrients in the right portion.Dog food must contain carbohydrate,protein,fats/oil,vitamins and minerals and the dog must have access to clean water. The various component of the diet perform various functions that maintain the body functions and assist growth and development.Carbohydrates are energy giving food,needed to provide the body ready source energy needed for daily functions and work of the dogs.The percentage of carbohydrate needed in diet depends on the age of the dog,the function of the dog(working dogs, guard dogs,farm dogs) with the highest quantity in the most tasked dogs. The sources of carbohydrate include rice,pasta. potatoes,bread,yam e.t.c. Protein sources will include meat,fish, meat products ,fish products.These are necessary for building muscle.Fat/oil usually added to diet in forms of oil, fish oil extracts,while the vitamins/minerals are found in vegetables,fruits,supplements and additives. Dog meal can be presented in various forms such as boiling,baked,stewed, a combination of these ingredient at the right amount is key to ensure balanced diet.When dogs are fed properly the tendency of dog eating poop is zero,and the possibility of food poison is prevented because food is served fresh,natural without any artificial preservatives. Dog recipes will include a blend of pasta,diced with carrot/spinach,cooked in fish broth and served with fish/meat.Eggs are also a good source of food for dogs as its a complete meal on its own,so it can be boiled/fried and mixed with rice/pasta.The benefit of home cooking is that you expose your dog to variety and monitor nutrients. Home cooking also has the advantage of utilizing premix,which will impact positively on the health status of the dog. Atovi has been a good source of vitamins and minerals for dogs ensuring growth,large litter size and absence of diseases.