Talk:Dog food
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Article Grading: The following comments were left by the quality and importance raters: (edit comments - comment history - watch comments ยท refresh this page) The mention of euthanized pets/animals in petfood (meat/by-product meals specifically) should be removed. The footnoted reference(11) cites (improperly) articles written in 1990 and 1981. Both are seriously outdated and non-applicable to the current situation. I did research on this at University and in the USA, euthanized animals cannot find their way into meals coming out of rendereing facilities. The regulations around disposal of euthanized companion and stock animals are strict. Also the veterinarian that wrote the footnoted reference is extremely biased against commercial petfoods, so while his spirit has the best of intentions regarding the animals, it does fall far left of center when it comes to unbiased, scientific fact. Woody 18:28, 16 October 2007 (UTC)GGWOODY |
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There need to be sources listed on what foods are toxic to dogs. Where is teh source that says avocados aren't safe? Brumpz 18:05, 20 April 2007 (UTC)
- I went ahead and added some sources, and clarified that the avocado has only been associated with poisoning in dogs in two known cases. We really need a new article on foods poisonous to dogs. Any thoughts on a good title? --Joelmills 01:55, 21 April 2007 (UTC)
Regarding consumables poisonous to dogs, how about a heading in this article rather than an additional article?
The content of this article is disapointing. I did not learn anything new. I wonder why there hasn't been more interest paid to this entry considering the huge industry dedicated to feeding our dogs, or considering the fanatical interest in all things dog by their owners. I hope someone with a vested interest (like accepting a regular paycheck for being a part of that aformentioned industry) will take a role in making this article more encyclopedia-ready. Anthronify 02:13, 8 May 2007 (UTC)
The third paragraph of the intro needs some serious reconsideration. It starts with a stark summary of those (ignorants assumed) that think table scraps makes a balanced diet for dogs (I hope they don't have children). Let's shoot for an intro that better embodies the principles of dog nutrition. Anthronify 02:33, 18 May 2007 (UTC)
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[edit] External links - Dog Food Nutrition
Having looked through the website "Dog Food Nutriton" I found it is not commercial, and does seem independent. I have removed the warning "NOT INDEPENDANT - SHOP TRYING TO SELL THEIR BRANDS OF FOOD." Unless anyone can provide support otherwise it would seem this was an act of vandalism.
[edit] List of Ingredients?
I'm not sure what purpose the "List" sections that User:HarryCarrey44 added to the article are serving, but I'm going to refrain from messing with them a little while so that Harry has an opportunity to explain them. I don't think it's practical- speaking as someone with a fair bit of industry knowledge, I think the various types of dog foods and ingredients used therein are just too numerous to fairly attempt to list. As far as "types of dog foods" go, most foods fall into multiple categories (for example, several foods are both weight management and joint support formulas- joint support, as an aside, being the preferred term versus "arthritis relief," as there are several problems that can be treated in the same manner as arthritis). As far as ingredients are concerned, well, how come lamb, salmon and venison make the list, but pheasant, cod, beef and chicken don't?
My point is this: while I appreciate the sentiment, I don't think it's possible to make an inclusive list that serves a real purpose. For now, it looks like they're just clutter, unfortunately. --Moralis (talk) 21:06, 15 July 2007 (UTC)
The firse paragraph in homemade diets doesent make any sense and sounds completley biased. Also raw food seems messed up: Raw food Main article: Raw feeding Raw food is also a growing industry. Concerned pet owners are now turning to freeze-dried food or the Biologically Appropriate Raw Foods (BARF) diet. [14]
Dog treats are usually higher in grease or fats. These are usually designed to be held in a person's hand without being messy, and are often designed in fanciful shapes and colors. A top selling brand is Milkbone. There are also many kinds of natural chewing treats for dogs like rawhide. As is the case for most chewing toys, the dog will clean its teeth by itself during the lengthy chewing process. Dog jumper100 21:14, 24 July 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Health benefits
It'd be interesting to see more about the health claims for dog food - are there regulations on what claims can be made, what is the evidence, etc. Some of these foods that say they'll extend lifespan, cure arthritis, keep weight under control, give you a glossy pelt... shoot, they make me want to eat the stuff myself! ;) 204.186.19.202 13:57, 27 August 2007 (UTC)
[edit] External links
Seems like this page has too many external links... a lot of which duplicate each other. Also, the history suggests this page attracts a lot of people promoting their own sites. Anyone have any thoughts on which (if any) of the links should be removed? -Watchsmart (talk) 20:37, 10 January 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Fresh dog food?
I work at a fairly major retailer of the various higher-end pet products (no byproducts, no filler type foods, etc.) and I'm unable to decipher what products this paragraph is referring to. Is it talking about homemade dog food? --Moralis (talk) 19:40, 23 January 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Dog Nutrition
I've been wondering this for a long time. What are the % protein, fat, carbohydrates as well as the amounts of vitamins and minerals that dogs need each day. If someone decided that they wanted to make their own dog food (only in recent history have dogs been fed industry dog food, after all) what would be healthy things to feed them. I live in the country in Ecuador at the moment and sometimes it makes more sense for me to cook food for my dogs instead of feeding them dog food. When I do this, I try really hard to make it balanced. Nonetheless, I've found little information on the internet about dog nutrition so it's made this more difficult.
Thus, I advise either adding a section about the nutritional requirements for dog food (this might be more useful than a list of ingredients) or make a whole new article about dog nutrition. Saritamackita (talk) 05:51, 20 March 2008 (UTC)
- For min and max nutrient values you can refer to AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profile.--Dodo bird (talk) 01:21, 11 April 2008 (UTC)
