New copy of "Deciphering Dog Food Labels" Booklet by Monica Segal. 20 pages.

This guide to buying a better commercial food discusses the ingredient list, guaranteed analysis, metabolizable energy, fat, fiber, carbohydrates, beet pulp, vitamins, minerals, menadione, and many other aspects of the dog food label-including marketing.

With more information in hand, you will be able to buy a better quality commercial diet and not be swayed by the hype that surrounds this subject.

About Author: 

Monica Segal is certified in Animal Health Care through the University of Guelph (2000) with studies in animal nutrition, physiology, diseases and parasites, as well as pet care. She has been a regular guest on Talk 640 Radio, interviewed on Breakfast Television and City TV in Toronto, KFWB in Los Angeles and Pet Talk hosted by Mitch Wilder.

Monica writes featured articles in many publications throughout North America, has been interviewed by other writers for several magazines, and conducts seminars and workshops by invitation. She hosts an Internet discussion group called K9Kitchen on Facebook and Yahoo. Monica has authored a book called K9Kitchen, Your Dogs' Diet: The Truth Behind The Hype and another called, Optimal Nutrition which includes a foreword written by Ana Hill DVM, PhD and was published in 2007.

Nutritional Philosophy:

Each dog is an individual and needs to be fed that way. Itchy skin, runny eyes, gastrointestinal problems and a myriad of other complaints can often be traced to dietary sensitivities. Certain breeds and individuals are predisposed to particular ailments that may be addressed by dietary modifications. Addressing disease may require a unique change in diet plans. Respecting the needs of individual dogs translates to feeding a diet that supports uniqueness. The notion of there being one perfect way to feed all dogs is a myth. Some will thrive on an all raw diet, others will do best on cooked foods, and yet others will do well eating a combination of both. The choice is based on the dog owner's comfort level with a particular method of feeding and the dog's tolerance level of that choice.