SHIH TZU'S BY ELAINE

DIET
Do you want to know the importance of a healthy Shih
Tzu diet? On this page we will discuss proper Shih Tzu nutrition,
unsafe
dog foods and the best dogs foods available on the market, including
holistic options.Did you know that approximately 25 percent of all
Shih Tzu dogs have some type of allergic reaction due to the dog
foods that they are fed? Which is why choosing a premium holistic
dog food is essential for the vitality of your Shih Tzu. Food for dogs
isa billion dollar industry in the United States and around the world.
Ninety percent of dog food companies are selling unhealthy and
unsafe "junk" that is making dogs sick, diseased and causing them to
age prematurely. Don't just take our word for it. Read what we have
to say and then do your own research on this matter and see what you
find out. If you love and care for your Shih Tzu, which we know you
do, please compare the dog food label ingredients on a holistic
premium brand to that of a "popular" mass produced supermarket
or national chain brand. Most commercial dog food brands on the
market today are, to be
blunt, total garbage. If you are not familiar with the unhealthy
ingredients
found in these so called foods.

Unhealthy Dog Food

Unhealthy
Ingredients - By Products
Have you ever heard of animal by-products?
Animal by-products are one of the primary sources of protein found in most dog
foods. By-products are the "leftover garbage" found in slaughterhouses which
are unfit or undesirable for human consumption. Some common examples would be
kidneys, brains, intestines, sexual organs, etc. Throw in some chicken skull,
chicken feet, road kill - combine them all together and you've got the primary
ingredient found in most dog foods. Sound appetizing or healthy? Of course not!
Then why feed this crap to your Shih Tzu or any other dog for that matter!
Always look at the ingredients on the dog food bag and never buy anything that
says "poultry by-products", "meat meal" or "bone meal".
 Unhealthy Ingredients
Corn and Wheat
Corn is another widely used ingredient
found in unhealthy dog foods. While corn may be okay for humans, a lot of Shih
Tzu dogs are very allergic to corn. Besides corn, wheat is another grain to
avoid when you are looking at dog food ingredients. Both corn and wheat are
used as cheap protein fillers that supplements the animal by-products. On a
typical dog food label, corn will normally be listed as corn gluten meal and
wheat as wheat gluten.
Certain Oils, Fats and Preservatives
Other key ingredients that are found in
unhealthy dog foods are certain types of fats. These are listed on the label as
well. Non specific sources such as animal fat, vegetable oil and poultry fat
are prime examples of what to avoid. Instead, look for dog foods that contain
quality, healthy fats. These will be specific as to the source such as chicken
fat, lamb fat, sunflower oil and herring oil to name a few.
Also, avoid pet foods that contain
synthetic preservatives such as BHA, BHT and Ethoxyquin. Investigations and
studies are currently under review that might possibly link these synthetic
preservatives to cancer in animals.
Finally, don't purchase dog foods that
contain artificial colorings such as caramel color and FD&C colors.
Healthy Dog Foods
Now that we've discussed unhealthy dog
foods and what to avoid, we will now cover healthy Shih Tzu diet alternatives.
Our recommendation for a proper and
nutritious Shih Tzu diet would be to feed a premium, human grade, holistic dog food.
Holistic dog
food manufacturers use high quality, healthy and scientifically-tested
human grade food sources. Instead of using animal by-products, these premium dog foods
contain real meat or specific meat meals(concentrated meat proteins). On the
ingredients label, you will actually see the following: chicken, lamb, herring,
salmon, beef, turkey or chicken meal, lamb meal, herring meal, etc.
Whole grains such as rice, barley and
oatmeal are used instead of corn and wheat. Insecticide-free, fresh fruits and
vegetables such as blueberries, sweet potatoes, carrots, peas, apples and
tomatoes are common ingredients in the best dog foods.
Healthy fats and oils from quality,
specific sources are included as well. Examples include chicken fat, herring
oil, lamb fat, and sunflower oil. These fats are essential in maintaining your
Shih Tzus metabolism, organ function and shiny coat.
Instead of using synthetic preservatives
and artificial colorings, holistic dog foods use natural preservatives and
antioxidants to supplement their products. Vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A and
mixed tocopherols are what you will find in premium dog foods and on their ingredients
label. As an added bonus, some of these dog food manufacturers incorporate
yogurt, healthy enzymes and minerals into their dog foods.

Just follow the amount it says to feed on

the label of bag.
It mostly goes by weight of dog.
 Puppies 8 weeks to 6 months eat 3 - 4 times a
day morning - afternoon - evening
6 months to 1 year wean to 2 times a day
morning and evening
1 year feed once a day
treats are wellcome
for training and being good
THIS IS WHAT I FEED MY PETS
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TO BUY NEAR YOU
The key advantage of
Health Extension food is the Vets Choice Health System. Every bite of Health
Extension includes:
Fish oil
Primrose oil
Glucosamine
Chondroitin
Colostrum
Blue green algae
Prebiotics
Probiotics
What’s more, organic chicken is now our #1 ingredient, and
we never use by-products, gluten, wheat, corn, soy, or artificial flavors,
colors, or preservatives. In fact, every Health Extension diet is formulated to
meet the stringent nutritional levels of the AAFCO Dog Food Nutritional Program
for all stages of a dog’s life. No wonder our foods (made entirely in America)
have been endorsed by the American Canine Association
Holistic Health Extension Original
Vets Choice Holistic Health Extension was created to offer
your pet the ultimate completely balanced diet containing three sources of
highly digestible meat proteins. Our unique blend of nutritional supplements is
what separates Health Extension from other super premium dog foods. By offering
your pet this superior blend you will be proactively enabling your dog to reap
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No By-Products
No Rendered Animal Fats
No Corn
No Gluten
No Soy
No Artificial Preservatives
No Wheat
No BHT
No Ethoxyquin
No Added Sugar
No Artificial Flavors, Colors or Dyes
Available In: 4lb., 10 lb., 18 lb., 30 lb., 40 lb.
 Ingredients
Organic Chicken, Chicken Meal, Ground Brown Rice, Oatmeal,
Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols and ascorbic acid and rosemary
extract). Lamb Meal, Menhaden Fish Meal, Flax Seed, Dried Beet Pulp, Brewer
Dried Yeast, Egg Product, Apple Cider Vinegar, Garlic, DHA, Ginger, Primrose
Oil, Glucosamine HCL, Chondroitin, Trace Mineral Salt, DL Methione, Vitamin A
Acetate, Vitamin E Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B-12 Supplement,
Coral Calcium, Vitamin D, Magnesium, Niacin Supplement, Choline chloride,
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Ascorbic Acid,
Biotin, Inositol, Omega 3 / Omega 6 Oils, Dehydrated Kelp, Polysaccharide
Complexes of Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Copper and Cobalt, Calcium lodate, Sodium
Selenite, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Colostrum, Blue/Green Algae, Pectin,
Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Enterococcus faecium, B.
Subtillus, Bacillus lichenformis, Bacillus coagulins, Aspergillus oryzae and
Aspergillus niger