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Pet Supplies For A Healthy Pet
By Rodger G Allenby
During the Dot Com crisis in early 2000, it seemed Internet business
was doomed. It seemed that there wasn’t a sure-fire way to make
money with an online start-up anymore. The economy was struggling.
Yet, out of all this chaos, one truth remained: pet supplies seemed
to be a recession-proof industry.
Often the best pet supply prices can be found on the Internet,
which made this a particularly lucrative niche. "Even in
a big recession, people still buy for their pets," Collette
Fairchild of Pet Age Magazine told the NY Times. "It’s an
emotional buy."
Quality Food Keeps Your Pet Healthy
Food is one of the most important pet supplies to buy. High quality
food can ensure a shiny coat, a proper weight, good energy levels
and a longer life, whereas poor quality food can leave a pet listless,
bloated, chunky and requiring more frequent medical care.
"You don’t have to choose the most expensive food to get
what’s best for your pet," advises Consumer Reports’ health
editor, Jamie Hirsh. She advises that pet owners look for food
that’s been validated by research from the American Association
of Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) and food that is clearly labeled
with manufacturer contact information.
Consider Special Needs When Buying Food
The pet’s age and special needs should be considered when making
a healthy pet food purchasing decision. Many people wonder about
wet food versus dry food for their pet supplies. Pets with kidney
or urinary problems may benefit from softer, moister wet food,
although pets with dental problems or weak stomachs fare better
with dry food.
There’s generally no nutritional difference, but since wet foods
contain 75% water, the pet will need to eat more to get the same
amount of calories (which makes wet food more expensive). Age-specific
food is very important for pregnant animals and growing puppies
or kittens.
Consumers should also look for cat supplies or dog supplies labels
that say "for growth" or "for all of life’s stages."
Healthy adult animals should be on "for maintenance"
food. Products labeled "lean," "low-calorie"
or "light" must meet designated AAFCO standards. Labels
that say "natural" are loosely regulated.
The Best Pet Supplies For Dogs
According to Consumer Search, the best pet supplies for dogs
include: Orijen (premium dry dog food), Chicken Soup For The Pet
Lover’s Soul (dry dog food), Innova EVO (premium canned dog food)
and Canidae (canned dog food).
Other runner-ups included Natural Balance, Natures Variety Instinct,
Wysong Aus Jus, Wellness Core, Innova EVO Dry, Taste of the Wild,
Wellness 95% Meat, Blue Wilderness and Canidae All Stages Dry.
These foods were ranked by humane societies, veterinarians, breeders,
discussion boards, dog clubs, trainers and pet owners.
About the Author:
Rodger G Allenby has written a number of articles on gardening
and landscaping including Bird
Baths, Hummingbird
Feeders, Backyard
Ideas, Backyard
Landscaping Pictures, Underground
Pet Fence, Fish
Ponds.
Keep a lookout for more of his articles on this website.
Little Known Pet Facts....
If you own a pet, any type of pet, then you need to have the
right pet supplies to keep him or her healthy and productive.
It is not enough to just feed your pet. Your pet needs medications,
a home and the right supplies to keep them active.
But if you do not have a local pet supply store then you might
think you are out of luck. Wrong, because with the internet there
are a plethora of websites devoted to pets and their beloved owners.
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