http://www.dogtalknation.com Free Tips, News, and Advice to Help You and Your Dog Live a Happy Life Together Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:54:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Dogs with Cancer may require a special diet. But is there such a thing as a special canine cancer diet? How effective is it, really? And, could such a diet help, possibly rescue, your pet? Many medical professionals agree that the numbers of dogs with cancer is growing, ... http://www.dogtalknation.com/dog-health/dog-disease/dog-cancer-and-canine-cancer-diet/ Should you or shouldn't you cook food for your dog? This is a topic of concern for many dog owners, and there is differing opinion on the matter. How are you to know the truth? I've just come across some helpful information from CBS News, of all places. ... http://www.dogtalknation.com/dog-nutrition/cooking-food-for-dogs-good-or-bad/ Tips on the  balance of protein, fat, carbohydrate, and vitamins and minerals  needed to prepare a nutritionally balanced home made dog food. Please see the chart.     Non-working Adult Young Adult Pregnant Female or working Adult Puppy or Lactating Female Protein 16% 20% 24% Fat 10% 12% 14% Carbohydrate 44% 38% 32% Calories from protein 20% 24% 28% Vitamins and minerals A B C This chart is not complete but it should begin to give you an idea ... http://www.dogtalknation.com/dog-nutrition/healthy-home-made-dog-food/ Disclaimer Dog Talk Nation works in affiliation with online afiliates. All prices displayed on this site are subject to change without notice. Although we do our best to keep all links up to date and valid on a daily basis, Elite Product Sourcing cannot guarantee the accuracy of links and special ... http://www.dogtalknation.com/privacy/ There are three common causes of protein deficiency in a dog's diet. There is insufficient total protein in the diet, imbalanced and poor-quality dietary protein, and bulky, carbohydrate-based, low-energy diets. Insufficient total protein in the diet This is caused, not surprisingly, by the dog not receiving enough protein in its diet. ... http://www.dogtalknation.com/dog-nutrition/common-causes-of-protein-defciency-in-dogs/ Healthy dog food ingredients for homemade dog food are easily available and giving your dog a home made dog food treat may liven up his or her diet. I think I should mention that a little research into commercial dog foods will provide you with perfectly acceptible commercial options, ... http://www.dogtalknation.com/dog-nutrition/healthy-dog-food-ingredients/ Great question! A reader recently posed this very question, and I know this rug chewing issue plagues many new dog owners. I, myself, have suffered this problem, and as a consequence now have holes chewed through oriental rugs and corner chewed ragged because I didn't simply move the ... http://www.dogtalknation.com/tips/how-do-i-stop-my-puppies-from-chewing-my-oriental-rugs/ Tip 1 Uneaten food should not be left around for more than 30 minutes. lf you feed only one or two dogs, removing the uneaten food within 30 minutes should offer no problem. You should begin to pick up the food containers just as soon as you have completed ... http://www.dogtalknation.com/dog-health/2-key-dog-feeding-tips-if-you-have-two-or-more-dogs/ All dog and puppy training techniques really have six basic steps . . . . Are you seeking advice for potty training your puppy? Do you agonize over how to get your puppy to stop biting? Have you been struggling how to train your dog to stop barking? ... http://www.dogtalknation.com/tips/reliable-home-dog-training/ Bringing a new dog home, introducing it to you, your family, and residence is an exciting first step in establishing a sound and loving relationship with your pet. I'll try to offer essential, basic advice to make sure you bring your new dog home successfully. To start off, I have a ... http://www.dogtalknation.com/more-on-how-to-bring-a-dog-home-key-tips-for-success/ How to stop a dog--your dog--from barking? My informal research shows the top three dog training problems are: stopping your dog from barking housebreaking your puppy training your puppy to stop biting I want to reassure you that in most cases, you can train your dog to stop barking without taking ... http://www.dogtalknation.com/stop-you-dog-from-barking-3-tips-to-show-you-how/ Pancreatitis in dogs is a serious issue but one that can be avoided with proper nutrition and diet. So, do you feed your dog table scraps? If so, depending on the quality of the scraps, you may be setting your dog up for pancreatitis, and here's why. So, what ... http://www.dogtalknation.com/dog-health/canine-pancreatitis-do-you-feed-your-dog-table-scraps/ If you have noticed your dog beginning to beg for food, or worse, if your dog has already established the begging behavior, then it is time to train your dog to stop begging. There is nothing cute about begging and, as you know, it is intensely annoying. Happily, it is ... http://www.dogtalknation.com/stop-your-dog-from-begging-right-now-4-tips/ When it comes to basic puppy training preparation, I could write a book. A labor of love, but don't worry, I'll stick to the basics. Almost all basic puppy training - and this applies to just about all techniques - hangs on a few basic, foundational principles. Puppy behavior training follows ... http://www.dogtalknation.com/must-know-tips-for-basic-puppy-training-preparation/ The first day! This is really the first step in setting the stage for a strong bond with your puppy and a long and lasting relationship. How to bring your new puppy home, how to let it say "hello" to its new residence are key features of basic puppy training ... http://www.dogtalknation.com/5-top-tips-to-success-for-bringing-a-new-dog-home/