Dogs are not vegetarian 狗不應是吃素的

Vegetarian diets for dogs are gaining popularity, unfortunately.  Dogs are not meant to be vegetarian, from their teeth (sharp teeth), stomach acid (PH 1-2; human is PH-5), their digestive tract (short), dogs are not designed to be a vegetarian.  Dogs might be able to survive with vegetarian diet with proper supplement support but it is not optimal.   Again, NRC Recommended 0% of carbohydrates.

很遺憾素食越來越受狗主歡迎. 狗不是素食者，從他們的牙齒(鋒利的)，胃酸(PH值1-2; 人胃PH啲PH值係5), 其消化道(短)，狗跟本不是設計成素食者的.  狗可能能夠生存於素食飲食如有適當的補充品支持，但不是最佳的.  再次，NRC推薦0％的碳水化合物。

A recent study show some problems with vegetarian diets:
最近的一項研究表明素食的一些問題：

Acidic foods 酸性食物

Following the blog post on Bladder Stones, the easiest way to prevent Struvite Crystals/ Stones is to keep the urine PH balance acidic than alkaline and you can start from feeding more acidic food than alkaline food.  To find out the PH value of your dog's urine, see Home Urine Test - protein & PH.  See below for a list of acidic foods.  Struvite Crystals usually affects Female dogs more than male dogs and usually accompanied by bacteria and high alkaline PH.


繼膀胱結石的 blog post 之後, 最簡單的方法防止 Struvite 石晶體/ 結石是保持酸性尿液pH值平衡, 這可以從餵食更多的酸性食品. 要了解你的狗的尿液的PH值，看簡易驗尿 - 蛋白質 及 PH.  請參閱下面列出的酸性食物. Struvite石晶體通常會影響母狗比公狗多, 及通常伴有細菌和高鹼性.

Blood Values for Raw Feeding 餵生肉食物驗血報告

If you are feeding your dog raw food, you should let your vet knows as raw fed dogs would have different blood values than kibble fed dogs as per research conducted by Dr Jean Dodds.   Also, for the blood test to be more accurate, it is better not to feed your dogs 12 hours before blood tests so tests are not affected by specific food.

如果你是餵養你的狗生肉食物的話, 你應該讓你的獸醫知道因為食生肉的狗會有不同的血液值比率根據 Dr Jean Dodds 啲研究.  此外，要血液測試更準確，最好血液測試12小時前不要餵你的狗，這樣測試就不會受特定食物影響.

The more you learn the better: Protein / 知多D: 蛋白質

As I discussed with different people (including vet), there seems to be a misconception of protein.  Here is a quick and non-technical overview on protein.  

跟很多狗友（包括獸醫）談論關於動物營養, 似乎很多狗友對蛋白質都有誤解.   這是一個短及容易明白的簡述.

Sweet Potato Treats Problems 紅蕃薯問題

Following the Chicken Jerky treats problems, now is sweet potato treats turn.  繼雞肉幹問題, 現在是紅蕃薯問題.

The newest treats that you should avoid are:

• Beefeaters Sweet Potato Snacks for Dogs (16 varieties of yam-related treats)
• Canyon Creek Ranch Chicken Yam Good Dog Treats (Nestlé Purina)
• Drs. Foster and Smith (exact item not specified)
• Dogswell Veggie Life Vitality (4 varieties)

Brewer's Yeast 啤酒酵母

Brewer’s Yeast is another non-toxic and easy way to get rid of pest, it is also rich in B vitamins, protein, trace minerals and salts.  

啤酒酵母是另一無毒簡便的方法來消除害蟲, 而它含有豐富的B族維生素, 蛋白質, 微量元素 和鹽.

**Some pet might be allergic to the diet if pet are not being fed sufficient animal protein**
*Pet with Renal disease should avoid Brewer’s Yeast as it is high in phosphorus *

**一些寵物可能對是啤酒酵母有過敏, 如果寵物不攝取夠的動物性蛋白質**

*因為啤酒酵母是高磷的, 有​​腎臟疾病的寵物應避免啤酒酵母 *

初椰子油的好處/ Benefits of "virgin" coconut oil

總結 Whole Dog Journal 的一篇椰子油的好處文章(Crazy About Coconut Oil) 

Summarizing the benefit of coconut oil from an article of Whole Dog Journal

 

**給你的狗內胶之前，請確保你的狗沒有胰腺問題, 你的獸醫應能確認**

**Before you use it internally, please make sure your dog does not have pancreas problem.**

*Coconut oil provides saturated fats not essential fatty acids (EFA); therefore, it does not replace the need for essential fatty acids* 
*椰子油只提供不飽和脂肪未有包括必需脂肪酸，因此，它不會取代必需脂肪酸的需要*

外用效益 消毒削減 促進傷口癒合 改善皮膚的健康和頭髮條件 除臭（有些人刷他們的牙齒或使用它作為腋下除臭劑除臭） 清濕疹

External Benefits Disinfects cuts Promotes wound healing Improves skin health and hair condition Deodorizes whatever it touches (some people brush their teeth with it or use it as an underarm deodorant) Clears up warts, moles, psoriasis, eczema, dandruff, precancerous lesions, athlete’s foot, jock itch, diaper rash, ringworm, vaginal yeast infections, and toenail fungus.

內部使用 可降低癌症和其他退化性疾病的風險. 改善膽固醇水平，並幫助爭取心臟疾病 促進消化和營養吸收 治療消化系統疾病，如克羅恩病，腸易激綜合症，潰瘍，和結腸炎 包含強大的抗菌，抗病毒和抗真菌劑，以防止感染和疾病 減輕關節炎 預防和治療酵母和真菌感染，包括鵝口瘡和念珠菌 預防和治療病毒性感染，包括皰疹，麻疹和流感 有助於平衡人體的新陳代謝和荷爾蒙 促進甲狀腺功能正常 有助於預防或控制糖尿病 活化皮膚，防止皮膚癌，老年斑，痤瘡，及其他瑕疵 幫助預防骨質疏鬆症 減少過敏反應。 供應更少的熱量比其他脂肪。 殺死寄生蟲 用量：每10磅1茶匙（啟動這一數額的一半，並逐步提高致每10磅1茶匙）

Internal Use Reduces the risk of cancer and other degenerative conditions Improves cholesterol levels and helps fight heart disease Improves digestion and nutrient absorption Heals digestive disorders like Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcers, and colitis Contains powerful antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal agents that prevent infection and disease Relieves arthritis Prevents and treats yeast and fungal infections, including thrush and candidiasis Prevents and treats viral infections, including herpes, measles, and the flu Helps balance the body’s metabolism and hormones Promotes normal thyroid function Helps prevent or control diabetes Rejuvenates the skin and protects against skin cancer, age spots, acne, and other blemishes Helps prevent osteoporosis Reduces allergic reactions Supplies fewer calories than other fats. Kills parasites Dosage: 1 teaspoon per 10 pounds (start with half of this amount and gradually increase to this)

Also see / 其他:
- Fish base or Plant base Omega-3 fatty acid/ 餵來自魚或植物的歐米茄 - 3脂肪酸

- Coat Plus contains high Omega 3

- Essential Fatty Acids / 必需脂肪酸

More than skin deep (II) 不要冶標不冶本 (續)

 

Continue from our blog on More than skin deep, we are looking into potential root causes of these skin problems.  繼續我們上次個 post不要冶標不冶本, 現在齊來尋找皮膚問題的根源. 

Toxin Accumulation Toxin can accumulated in your pet’s body from poor diet or from the general environment. It could be from your cleaners.	毒素積累 毒素可累積在你的寵物的身上由不良的飲食習慣或由一般的環境污染. 有些可能係清潔劑做成.
Vaccinations Vaccination can lead to immune suppression and lead to serious  (skin) allergy.	接種疫苗 接種疫苗可導致抑制免疫係梳導致嚴重(皮膚)過敏.
Hidden diseases Diseases that was never cured but was suppressed with medications.	隱藏疾病 疾病從未被完全治愈只是用藥物抑制.
Mood Issue Your dog could be bored, take your dog for a walk.	情緒問題 你的狗可能太無聊. 帶佢去街走走.

To resolve skin issues, you need a total health plan to help your dog feels better overall.  A lot of the time, this can be done by starting with detoxification and improve diet.  Remember, you are what you eat, same for your dogs.

要解決皮膚問題你需要一個健康計劃. 很多的時間這可以通過排毒及改善飲食來幫肋你的狗隻. 記住你吃什麼你就是什麼, 你的狗也一樣.

Also see / 其他:
- Probiotics 益生菌 (Many skin problem and digestive issues can be solved by adding probioticsa and enzyme; 許多皮膚問題和消化問題可以添加益生菌 和酶素來改善)
- Essential Fatty Acids / 必需脂肪酸
- Chemical To AVOID 你和你寵物應避免的**化學品**
- Canine: Skin is the first defense! 慢性/長期性的皮膚問題
- More than skin-deep; 不要冶標不冶本

Wheat Germ Oil 小麥胚芽油

 
Wheat germ oil provides you with a natural rich source of vitamin E.  
小麥胚芽油提供豐富及來自天然的維生素E. 

Benefits Act as antioxidants.  Natural food sources of antioxidants are usually preferred to synthetic products. Stop free radicals from damaging the body Helps to repair cell membranes Strengthen muscle Promote eye health Improve heart and lung conditions Minimize the effects of pollution Provide relief to gastrointestinal parasitic infections	好處 作為抗氧化劑.  通常天然食物來源的抗氧化劑是首選, 合成產品是次選 停止破壞健康的自由基 幫助修復細胞膜 強化肌肉 促進眼睛健康 提高心臟和肺部狀況 減少污染的影響 幫肋減低胃腸道寄生蟲感染
Tips on buying oil Cold Pressed/ Processed Unrefined Oils (left as its after processing)	購買油的Tips 冷工提練 未精煉的油
Use I tried to find wheat germ oil in Hong Kong but it was an impossible mission.  If you know where I can buy it, please let me know.  I bought my Wheat Germ Oil at iherb.com.  You can also buy supplement for people and follow the supplement’s direction and proportion the amount to your pet.  I bought my herb at iherb.com, you can use this code to get discount ZUJ643	用 我試圖在香港找小麥胚芽油, 但末有找到。如果你知道在哪裡可以買到它，請讓我知道。 我在iherb.com買的. 你可以買的人用補充品, 並按照補充品份量及狗隻體重來分給你的動物.  在iherb.com 可買到, 您可以使用此代 碼獲得 折扣ZUJ643

Good for you too!

對人也很好有益!

Also see / 其他:
- Deworming naturally 天然驅蟲方法