Nutrition

2 Hour Workshop

Diet Facts and Fantasies:

• Fact: A companion dog needs a different diet then a working dog.
• Fact: Stress is created in your dog’s body by not feeding correctly.
• Fact: Animal proteins are complete and contain all essential amino acids.
• Fantasy: Chemical preservatives are necessary to keep food from spoiling.
• Fact: Most common allergies are from corn, wheat, rice and rye.
• Fact: Food should have at least 2 of the first 3 ingredients listed as animal proteins.

Ask yourself:

• What is in the diet I am feeding my companion now?
• How can I improve it?
• What are the elements of a well-balanced diet?
• What is the right type of diet for my dog?
• What do the experts say?
• How does it fit our way of life?

Feeding your dog is like feeding another member of your family. We all want the best for our companions, which can be achieved through education.