Fish is frequently an ingredient on the label of some dog foods. Dogs can eat some types of "real fish," but not other types. This article will explore do's and don't's of feeding dogs real fish.
Dogs love the smell of fish! Anyone who has just caught a mess of fish and in the kitchen busy cleaning them will testify to this fact. You might have to close and bolt the door to the kitchen to keep your dog from devouring the entire mess of freshly caught fish. This would be a terrible mistake!
Fish has several benefits:
Give your dog a very small portion of fish the first time to determine if he or she is able to tolerate it with no adverse effects.
What are the most common types of fish used in commercial dog food formulas:
Most types of Fish are not toxic to dogs, however, the way humans prepare it can cause the dog problems. Be cautious of cooking with too much oil as this can cause dog stomach upset. Seasonings also can be toxic.Garlic is one that comes to my mind and is toxic to dogs.
The greatest risk in feeding fish to dogs is the fish bones as they are small, brittle and extremely dangerous to Fido. The bones can lodge themselves in a dog's mouth, throat, stomach and intestines. Just imagine how much pain this can cause a pet, not to mention the immediate and expensive vet trip you might have to make.
I recommend to never feed raw fish as it carries the risk of harmful bacteria like salmonella and listeria, the same kind of things that can make humans sick from eating raw fish can make our pets sick as well. Then to increase our worries is if we have small children around after a dog has eaten raw fish. The child might come in contact with the dog's saliva.
If you choose to feed a raw fish diet to your dog, check with the FDA for preparation instructions. You will need to:
It is safe to feed your dog plain, cooked, steamed or grilled fish of certain types "in moderation." You might ask your vet for the appropriate serving size and exact types especially if you are feeding fish as a regular part of the dog's diet.
Although feeding fish is novel and we as pet parents just love to give our pets novel tasty foods, I tend to think it is still BEST to feed dogs a commercial, complete and well balanced dog food. Human food of any kind is not necessary if you feed a high quality dog food. Life's Abundance distributes several formulas to meet all age groups and size of breeds. And then of course if you want to gain the benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids, use the Supplement featured above.
Use the "general rule of thumb" when feeding extra treats including human foods. Allow these things to make up only 10% of your dog's daily diet, and you should be safe enough to not add on extra pounds creating health problems that will cost you more money in the long run.
If you feed fish:
Fish has several benefits:
- source of protein
- rich in omega-3 fatty acids (which may help reduce inflammation)
- might be a good alternative for dogs with food allergies to more common ingredients such as chicken, but then again, dogs can also have allergies to fish
Fish is an important part of a homemade dog diet. If you choose fish to feed your dog homemade meals be sure to consult with your veterinarian or a certified animal nutritionist to be sure you are meeting all your dog's nutritional needs.
If you want an easy way to supplement your dog's diet with healthy omega-3 fatty acids, Life's Abundance distributes a high quality Fish Oil Supplement for Pets.
Not All Pet Fish Oils are Created Equal
Regular supplementation of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) from fish oil can help support your companion animal’s healthy skin, coat, heart, brain eyes and joints. However, numerous supplements on the shelves today do not contain the optimal concentration of fish oil. In addition, many of these supplements are not tested by an independent laboratory to ensure purity and safety.
Ultra-Pure Fish Oil is Better
Our fish oils contain at least 30% EPA and DHA, an ideal concentration for the overall health of your dog or cat. The oil is in a triglyceride form, which is highly bioavailable and without added flavors so it has a natural taste that dogs and cats love.
Our liquid fish oil supplements are effortless to feed compared to gel capsules, which can be difficult to swallow and messy when rejected. The 2-oz. bottle has an easy-to-measure dropper and the 8-oz. bottle has an easy-to-use cup. (A triglyceride fish oil will not have any effect on the plastic dropper or measuring cup.)
Ultra-Pure Fish Oil offers outstanding value. For example, it cost only $.18 a day for a ten-pound cat and only $.37 a day for a 40-lb. dog on Autoship.
Dependable Quality
In its unpurified form, fish oil contains many environmental contaminants, some of which can be harmful to your pet’s health. To purify the oil takes many steps, each one adding to the cost of manufacturing. It is important to buy your fish oil from a company that not only says it purifies the oil, but one that is willing to share the test results from every batch made. It’s the surest way to know what you’re feeding is perfectly safe.
Ultra-Pure Fish Oil for pets are made in a human pharmaceutical facility … the same place as our Fish Oil for people. They are highly concentrated and ultra-pure. Like our Fish Oil for people, each bottle receives a nitrogen flush to remove oxygen from the bottle before it is sealed for ultra freshness. Plus, Ultra-Pure Fish Oils meet or exceed the highest standards in the industry for quality assurance. In fact, each batch of Ultra-Pure Fish Oil for pets is tested by an independent third-party organization (IFOS) and the results are posted right here so you can see the quality, concentration and purity that Ultra-Pure Fish Oil supplements offer.
Regular supplementation of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) from fish oil can help support your companion animal’s healthy skin, coat, heart, brain eyes and joints. However, numerous supplements on the shelves today do not contain the optimal concentration of fish oil. In addition, many of these supplements are not tested by an independent laboratory to ensure purity and safety.
Ultra-Pure Fish Oil is Better
Our fish oils contain at least 30% EPA and DHA, an ideal concentration for the overall health of your dog or cat. The oil is in a triglyceride form, which is highly bioavailable and without added flavors so it has a natural taste that dogs and cats love.
Our liquid fish oil supplements are effortless to feed compared to gel capsules, which can be difficult to swallow and messy when rejected. The 2-oz. bottle has an easy-to-measure dropper and the 8-oz. bottle has an easy-to-use cup. (A triglyceride fish oil will not have any effect on the plastic dropper or measuring cup.)
Ultra-Pure Fish Oil offers outstanding value. For example, it cost only $.18 a day for a ten-pound cat and only $.37 a day for a 40-lb. dog on Autoship.
Dependable Quality
In its unpurified form, fish oil contains many environmental contaminants, some of which can be harmful to your pet’s health. To purify the oil takes many steps, each one adding to the cost of manufacturing. It is important to buy your fish oil from a company that not only says it purifies the oil, but one that is willing to share the test results from every batch made. It’s the surest way to know what you’re feeding is perfectly safe.
Ultra-Pure Fish Oil for pets are made in a human pharmaceutical facility … the same place as our Fish Oil for people. They are highly concentrated and ultra-pure. Like our Fish Oil for people, each bottle receives a nitrogen flush to remove oxygen from the bottle before it is sealed for ultra freshness. Plus, Ultra-Pure Fish Oils meet or exceed the highest standards in the industry for quality assurance. In fact, each batch of Ultra-Pure Fish Oil for pets is tested by an independent third-party organization (IFOS) and the results are posted right here so you can see the quality, concentration and purity that Ultra-Pure Fish Oil supplements offer.
Give your dog a very small portion of fish the first time to determine if he or she is able to tolerate it with no adverse effects.
What are the most common types of fish used in commercial dog food formulas:
- salmon
- ocean whitefish
- lake whitefish
- herring
- walleye
- flounder
- Arctic char
Most types of Fish are not toxic to dogs, however, the way humans prepare it can cause the dog problems. Be cautious of cooking with too much oil as this can cause dog stomach upset. Seasonings also can be toxic.Garlic is one that comes to my mind and is toxic to dogs.
The greatest risk in feeding fish to dogs is the fish bones as they are small, brittle and extremely dangerous to Fido. The bones can lodge themselves in a dog's mouth, throat, stomach and intestines. Just imagine how much pain this can cause a pet, not to mention the immediate and expensive vet trip you might have to make.
I recommend to never feed raw fish as it carries the risk of harmful bacteria like salmonella and listeria, the same kind of things that can make humans sick from eating raw fish can make our pets sick as well. Then to increase our worries is if we have small children around after a dog has eaten raw fish. The child might come in contact with the dog's saliva.
If you choose to feed a raw fish diet to your dog, check with the FDA for preparation instructions. You will need to:
- thoroughly disinfect all surfaces and bowls after use
- and wash your hands thoroughly
It is safe to feed your dog plain, cooked, steamed or grilled fish of certain types "in moderation." You might ask your vet for the appropriate serving size and exact types especially if you are feeding fish as a regular part of the dog's diet.
Although feeding fish is novel and we as pet parents just love to give our pets novel tasty foods, I tend to think it is still BEST to feed dogs a commercial, complete and well balanced dog food. Human food of any kind is not necessary if you feed a high quality dog food. Life's Abundance distributes several formulas to meet all age groups and size of breeds. And then of course if you want to gain the benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids, use the Supplement featured above.
Use the "general rule of thumb" when feeding extra treats including human foods. Allow these things to make up only 10% of your dog's daily diet, and you should be safe enough to not add on extra pounds creating health problems that will cost you more money in the long run.
If you feed fish:
- fully cook the fish
- do not use additional oils
- do not use seasonings of any kind
- be sure the fish contains no bones
- be sure the fish does not contain high levels of mercury
- be sure the type of fish you feed is safe
- when in doubt contact your vet
So far as nutrition as a whole, pet owners are more than ever concerned about what their pets are really eating. This is why Life's Abundance cooks dog food in small batches with safety considerations second-to-none, which ensures pets stay happy and healthy.
If you raise puppies, the type of food you feed and send your puppies home on is a crucial decision. Be ahead of your competition and feed the highest quality of food you most possibly can.
And even better is to feed dog products that will give you a "return" in money to the point you end up feeding your crew for FREE. Become a Life's Abundance Rep and feed your own crew using your down line and customer's residual income.
Send your puppies home on Life's Abundance Dog Products and grooming products. Prepare a puppy kit of Life's Abundance samples for your customers to try and fall in love with. This helps build "repeat" sales for your Life's Abundance business.
You will end up with a customer base that will put money back into your pocket that translates into eventually getting your dog products for FREE.
Continue adding reps under you and build your residual income for a lifetime while you raise puppies. When you are no longer able to raise puppies, perform dog training sessions, groom dogs, etc., a Life's Abundance business keeps you in the dog community helping dogs to live longer and healthier lives and continues to give you a residual income to spend on vacations, unexpected expenses, help you make ends meet in retirement and more.
In this present age of technology and the internet, your Life's Abundance business will feel like "a home retirement desk job." It is all up to you how much money you make, as well as how and when you build your business. Many people are making well over 6 figures in network marketing business such as Life's Abundance.
It is a win-win situation for dog breeders, dog groomers, dog sitters, vets, dog trainers, and any other dog care professional. There are endless opportunities to build a Life's Abundance Network Marketing Business. Once you dig in, you will find with the help of the internet and social media sites, you have a continuous pipeline of potential prospects.
Do you raise puppies for sale? Are you a pet groomer, a pet sitter, a pet walker, a pet nanny, a vet, or vet tech? Dog professionals have a lot of contact with pet owners, which translates into possible Life's Abundance sales and/or reps. Prepare gifts or take home kits for your clients using the Life's Abundance samples and slip in a business card with your contact information sending them to your replicator site for future purchases.
Groomers can use the products and sell them in their groom shop storefront. Create gift baskets at holiday time offering your customers sample products of the products you are using while grooming their dogs.
Groomers can use the products and sell them in their groom shop storefront. Create gift baskets at holiday time offering your customers sample products of the products you are using while grooming their dogs.
Vets are in a wonderful position to grow a large network marketing business using Life's Abundance. Vets can stock products in their front waiting room and recommend products to their clients while in consultation.
Dog trainers are in a position to build a massive network marketing business using the Life's Abundance model.
Dog trainers are in a position to build a massive network marketing business using the Life's Abundance model.
Pet sitters and Pet walkers are also in a great position to grow large network marketing businesses using Life's Abundance. Contact with pet parents and other pet professionals put these in a position of authority with their recommendations.
As time goes on naturally in a first field of pet care business, pet professionals are surprised to learn they can earn a substantial income either part time or full time. More often than not, your Life's Abundance business will yield you more income than your first career.
As time goes on naturally in a first field of pet care business, pet professionals are surprised to learn they can earn a substantial income either part time or full time. More often than not, your Life's Abundance business will yield you more income than your first career.
Groomers will also experience a monetary gain of getting their shampoo, for example, FREE, as their down line of customers and reps grows and pays for the products used in the groom shop.
All the Life's Abundance Grooming Products: Ear Cleaner, Bath Fresh Mist, Revitalizing Shampoo and Soothing Mist can be used by the groomer, given to clients in sample sizes, kept on shelves in the groom shop for sale, and recommended for home use.
All the Life's Abundance Grooming Products: Ear Cleaner, Bath Fresh Mist, Revitalizing Shampoo and Soothing Mist can be used by the groomer, given to clients in sample sizes, kept on shelves in the groom shop for sale, and recommended for home use.
Groomers can also sell in their shops the dog food, treats and supplements. Why use and stock for sale grooming products and other dog products that only gives you a small mark up profit? Build a residual income of repeat business with Life's Abundance instead.
If Charity work with animals is something you love to do, you also gain by using Life's Abundance products. Using the Life's Abundance products is an excellent way of "giving back" to the pet community. Charitable work is at the core of the Life's Abundance mission. Every order placed contributes to homeless animals. The work is done through the non-profit branch of Life's Abundance. Rescue facility employees can build massive residual incomes using the Life's Abundance Network Marketing company.
There has never been a time in our history as it is today with technology at our fingertips to help us build 6 figure and higher incomes with a network marketing business.
All your potential prospects (reps and customers) can be found on social networks such as Facebook, Linkedin and Instagram. Dog and Cat lovers/professionals can receive their slice of the income through the Life's Abundance Network Marketing Company.
If Charity work with animals is something you love to do, you also gain by using Life's Abundance products. Using the Life's Abundance products is an excellent way of "giving back" to the pet community. Charitable work is at the core of the Life's Abundance mission. Every order placed contributes to homeless animals. The work is done through the non-profit branch of Life's Abundance. Rescue facility employees can build massive residual incomes using the Life's Abundance Network Marketing company.
There has never been a time in our history as it is today with technology at our fingertips to help us build 6 figure and higher incomes with a network marketing business.
All your potential prospects (reps and customers) can be found on social networks such as Facebook, Linkedin and Instagram. Dog and Cat lovers/professionals can receive their slice of the income through the Life's Abundance Network Marketing Company.
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A LIFE'S ABUNDANCE HOME BUSINESS MAY BE JUST THE PERFECT SOLUTION FOR YOU
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No products to stock or ship out. Life's Abundance takes care of the entire purchase transaction along with shipping.
THIS IS A MOST EXCITING TIME TO BUILD A NETWORK MARKETING BUSINESS
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