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kowhai51 asked:


I am looking for a list of foods I can eat. Im on warfarin so cant have any of the following as it is 2 high in vitamin K. avacado, lettuce, tofu, homous, No green vegies (except peas and green beans are ok) grapes, berries, mangoes, no alcohol, I cant have any citrus due to reflux. I also cant have wheat ,dairy, soya, or rice. Im not a big meat eater. Please give me your suggestions thankyou.

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???Angel??? asked:


(A) All Natural Ingredients
Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, White Rice, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Flax Seed, Sun Cured Alfalfa Meal, Sunflower Oil, Chicken, Lecithin, Monocalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Linoleic Acid, Rosemary Extract, Sage Extract, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Mixed Tocopherols (source of Vitamin E), Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Cobalt Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (source of B2), Beta Carotene, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, D-Biotin, Sodium Selenite, Dried Papaya, Vitamin B12 Supplement.

(B) Alfalfa

Alfalfa is one of the most nutritionally complete foods, providing nutrients needed by dogs to sustain wellbeing. The green leaves of the alfalfa plant are an excellent source of digestible soluble fiber and chlorophyll. Alfalfa has also been shown to be a source of protein and rich source of minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, manganese, phosphorus, iron, and zinc. It also contains the entire spectrum of known vitamins including Vitamin A (Beta Carotene), Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Niacin, Biotin, Choline, Pantothenic acid, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin E (Tocopherols), and Vitamin K.

Antioxidants
Antioxidants are a necessity to every diet, including your dogs. Antioxidants are powerful compounds that neutralize free radicals – natural substances produced by the body as it ages – to help your dog maintain a healthy, active life. Dogs naturally produce their own antioxidant Vitamin C, but other antioxidant nutrients such as Vitamin E, Beta Carotene, and the trace mineral Selenium must be consumed in their daily diets. The best food sources of antioxidant nutrients are fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains – all foods most dogs like but don’t regularly get to eat.

This is why we included lots of antioxidant rich fruits and vegetables in Life’s Abundance®, something most pet food manufacturers don’t do. It’s also why we made the healthy decision to enhance our food with a patented grapeseed extract. The all-natural, red grape seed extract used in our food is rich in powerful plant-based antioxidants called proanthocyanidins. Some of these proanthocyanidins, most notably oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs), are very powerful antioxidants – many times more potent than Vitamins E, C and Beta-Carotene.

Apples
Apples provide a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals including Vitamin C, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, and Folate which help protect cells and keep them healthy. Apples are also loaded with Quercetin, a powerful antioxidant that may be a major reason why the old saying about eating “an apple a day” has been associated with good health.

Bacteria Cultures:
Life’s Abundance® contains a source of live (viable) naturally occurring microorganisms. Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Lactobacillus Casei, Bifidobacterium Thermophilum and Enterococcus Faecium are specially selected active cultures provided by Life’s Abundance® to help maintain a healthy immune and digestive function. They are specially processed to remain active even after cooking and are guaranteed to be in every serving of Life’s Abundance® your dog enjoys!

Brewer’s Dried Yeast
Brewer’s dried yeast is loaded with highly digestible protein with an exceptional amino acid balance and contains an abundance of natural minerals and vitamins, especially B Complex Vitamins (except B12). Brewer’s dried yeast helps the digestive system work at peak efficiency, allowing your pet to get even more nutrition from our wholesome foods.

Carrots
Carrots are bursting with beta-carotene (or Vitamin A), a powerful antioxidant that helps to keep your dog’s skin and eyesight healthy. Carrots also contain Vitamins C, D, E, and K, Riboflavin, Niacin, Calcium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Sodium, and Iron.

Catfish Meal
Our top quality fish meal is made by drying the freshest catfish at a low temperature, creating a concentrated, highly-digestible protein source. In addition to being an excellent source of protein, catfish meal provides natural DHA and EPA, the most important of all the Omega-3 fatty acids. Vital for a strong healthy heart and central nervous system, DHA and EPA can also help promote healthy skin and a shiny coat.

Celery
Celery is packed with beneficial fiber, Potassium and Vitamin C to help your dog maintain good health. It also contains some Vitamin A, Calcium, and the antioxidants Lutein and Zeaxanthin.

Chicken Fat
Chicken fat is a high quality fat source rich in Omega-6 fatty acids for outstanding skin and coat condition. In addition to providing essential fatty acids, it is more digestible than most fats and provides a superior long term energy source. The chicken fat used in Life’s Abundance® foods is naturally preserved with mixed tocopherols (a source of natural Vitamin E) to maintain freshness.

Chicken Meal, the FIRST ingredient in Life’s Abundance®.
Meat is the most natural source of protein for dogs and contains the amino acids most important to pet health. With chicken meal as our first ingredient, you can be assured that not only does your dog get a generous portion of real chicken, but also a superior balance of amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals for muscle development, energy and healthy organs. We use only naturally grown chicken for our chicken meal – every batch is made using a slow roasting method that allows the fat and water to be released as the chicken cooks, creating a concentrated, highly-digestible protein and fat source.

Dried Beet Pulp (sugar removed)
Beet Pulp is the vegetable matter that remains after sugar is extracted from sliced grey sugar beets. It is an excellent source of soluble fiber and helps to maintain a healthy digestive tract and promote normal stools.

Eggs
Eggs are one of nature’s most nutrient dense foods and play an important part of a balanced diet. They are considered a complete protein source providing essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals (Vitamins A, B, E, K, Biotin, and Sulfur) that can make a significant contribution to healthy growth and muscle development. Eggs also provide healthy fats such as Omega-6 for healthy skin and coat.

Flax Seed Meal
Flax seed meal is the richest plant source of antioxidant lignans and Omega-3 fatty acids that both help support an active immune system. The high levels of Omega-3 fatty acids in flax seed meal also help promote healthy skin and a shiny coat. Flax seed meal also has a very high level of highly digestible protein and essential amino acids needed to keep dogs fit and healthy. In addition, flax seed meal contains high amounts of fiber (aids in digestion), Vitamin E, Folic Acid, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6 and is extremely high in the minerals Potassium, Calcium and Phosphorus.

Ground Brown Rice
Brown rice is natural whole grain rice that provides fiber as well as valuable quantities of minerals and essential B vitamins. It is highly digestible and an excellent high quality complex carbohydrate source for energy and fiber for colon health.

Potatoes
Potatoes are a real energy provider for your dog as they provide an excellent source of highly digestible complex carbohydrates. They contain an abundance of potassium and magnesium, minerals required for healthy muscles and a strong heart. Potatoes are also a good source of Vitamin C.

Proteinated Mineral Package:
(Copper Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, and Zinc Proteinate)
Proteinated minerals are organic minerals complexed with natural protein amino acids. By acting like a protein they offer better absorption, resulting in more efficient use of the regular trace minerals.

Spinach
Spinach is packed with vitamins and minerals, particularly Folate, Vitamin K, Magnesium, Iron and Manganese. It is exceptionally rich in Beta Carotene and Lutein which keep your dog’s eyesight healthy and also Quercetin, a ‘phytochemical’ with antioxidant properties.

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sue2blues asked:


This is the ingredients in the dog food that I feed my dog. Can I please have opinions on whether or not this is a good food?

Venison Meal, Whole Brown Rice, Ground Rice, Rice Gluten, Rice Bran, Poultry Fat (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Rice Flour, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Oatmeal, Natural Flavors, Sunflower Oil (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Soybean Oil (preserved with mixed Tocopherols, a source of Vitamin E), Dehydrated Potatoes, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, L-Lysine, Salt, Dried Egg Product, Dried Kelp, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Ascorbic Acid (source of Vitamin C), Biotin, Manganese Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Niacin, Garlic Flavor, Calcium Iodate, Calcium Pantothenate, Copper Sulfate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (source of Vitamin B2), Vitamin A Supplement, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate (source of Vitamin B1), Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Chondroitin Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K activity), Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement.
It is Nutro Natural Choice Venison Meal & Whole Brown Rice Formula
She does not have a sensitive stomach but she does love this food.
I appreciate all of the answers!!

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NewMomAt36 asked:


What I’m looking for is a book that is somewhat child friendly, that would allow my niece to say “hmm, if I eat broccoli for dinner, what vitamins and minerals will I be getting?” I don’t want only the basic nutrition labels — carbs, protein, fat isn’t all we’re after, though it would be great if that information were present. What I want is for her to be able to know that she’ll get iron if she eats broccoli, she’ll get vitamin k if she eats spinach, she’ll get omega-3 from fish, etc. Does anyone know of such a book? The book does NOT need to be made specifically for kids, on the other hand it probably shouldn’t be a medical textbook, either. An added bonus would be the reverse ability (she can look up a vitamin or nutrient and find a list of foods that contain that vitamin or nutrient). As a second added bonus, it would be terrific if the book also outlined what each vitamin/mineral/nutrient does for our bodies. Multiple books would be fine! Thanks in advance.
In case it wasn’t clear, I’m not looking for information on how to lose weight, fast or otherwise.
Thanks for the great answer, Dr. P! Unfortunately I’m in the US, not the UK. And a tiny bit more kid-oriented would be good, if it exists. I found one possible answer DK Publishing has a book called “Food” that looks promising, but I very much welcome any other ideas.

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butterflyangel asked:


Coffee, doughnuts, oranges, large hamburger, catsup, american cheese, chocolate milkshake, french fries, large baked potato, sour cream, tomatoes, lettuce, lite ranch dressing, steak, cola.

These are for a dietary analysis. I need to know how muchof each vitamin is in a serving of each food.
Answer all and get best answer.

Thanks for the help.

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kowhaiflowers asked:


I cant have any of the following – wheat, rye, barley, rice, pastry, fish, most meats, green vegies, avacardo, citrus, mangos, grapes, all dairy, pasta, yoghurt, tofu, homous, I am not allowed any food high in vitamin K. I only wish they would give me a list of foods I can have to replace what I cant have. Any suggestions please?
the reason I cant have vitamin K in high amounts is Im on warfarin and it affects my blood tests. to those asking if I asked yes I did and got told to find things I could have.
i have two mechanical heart valves that is why Im on warfarin. I have intolerance to all wheat, barley, rye, rice, dairy, pasta, fish, pastry. citrus gives me indigestion. I have a list of high vitamin K foods from the net.

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jaxchick23 asked:


I was looking around at Walmart and found a brand of food called natural life. Does it look any good?

Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein 26.0%(min)
Crude Fat 15.0%(min)
Crude Fiber 4.0%(max)
Moisture 10.0%(max)
Ash 9.0%(max)
Calcium 1.20%(min)
Phosphorus 1.0%(min)
Copper 12.0 mg/kg Vitamin A 13,370 IU/kg Vitamin D 1,340 IU/kg Vitamin E 136.0 IU/kg *Omega 3 fatty acids 0.25%(min) *Omega 6 fatty acids 1.50%(min)

Ingredients: Lamb Meal, Ground Brown Rice, Linseed Meal, Oatmeal, Poultry Fat (preserved with natural mixed tocopherols, citric acid, rosemary extract and ascorbyl palmitate – a Vitamin C ester), Natural Flavors, Dried Beet Pulp, Ground Flax Seeds, Potassium Chloride, Dried Kelp, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine,Yucca Schidigera Extract, Natural Antioxidants,Vitamin Supplements (E,A,B2,B12,D3), Niacin, Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Pantothenate,Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Inositol, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K
I had never seen or heard of this brand before. All of the other brands are basically just corn, but I was impressed that it had no corn, wheat or soy in it. It’s the “meal” that has me wondering.
I was going to try Blue Buffalo first and if that didn’t work I was switching to canidae. But if this is ok, I might try it.

Whoever said to stop being anal, I can be as anal as I want. You aren’t paying for it. But I bet you will be paying for high vet bills down the road for feeding your doh Ol’ Crap. Why not just open a can of corn and dump that in your dogs bowl? Maybe toss in a handful of minute rice.

Eukanuba/Iams is awful food too.
I’d like to say that I just memorized the ingredients from the bag of the bag, but truthfully, I got it from the website. haha

I copied and pasted the ingredients from the correct formula for my girl, so no worries there.

Thanks for all the responses.

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Holly asked:


GUARANTEED ANALYSIS:
Crude Protein (min.) 34.00%
Crude Fat (min.) 14.00%
Crude Fibre (max.) 7.00%
Moisture (max.) 10.00%
Crude Ash (max.) 7.50%
Magnesium (max.) 0.10%
Taurine (min.) 0.10%
*Omega-3 (min.) 0.25%
*Omega-6 (min.) 1.70%
*Glucosamine (min.) 315 ppm
*Chondroitin (min.) 250 ppm

* not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles

CALORIE CONTENT: Metabolizable Energy (ME) = 3362 kcal/kg

FEEDING GUIDELINES:

Weight of Cat
(lbs) Grams/Day Cup(s)*/Day
6.5 – 11 55 – 80 1/2 – 2/3
11 – 13 80 – 100 2/3 – 3/4
13 – 18 100 – 120 3/4 – 1
* 1 cup (250 ml – 8 oz) = approximately 130 grams

INGREDIENTS:
Chicken Meal, Whole Brown Rice, Whole Oats, Fish Meal (Herring & Anchovy), Chicken Fat preserved with Mixed Tocopherols (source of Vitamin E), Dried Whole Eggs, Chicken Liver, Dried Brewers Yeast, Kelp Meal, Fish Oil (Herring – natural source of DHA and EPA), Dried Cranberries, Dried Blueberries, Dried Green Peas, Dried Tomato Pomace, Dried Fennel, Dried Rosemary, Safflower Oil, Mint Leaves, Ground Ginger, Ground Sage, Potassium Chloride, DiCalcium Phosphate, Methionine, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Calcium Proprionate (A Preservative), Flaxseed, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Iron Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacin Supplement, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin A Acetate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Source Of Vitamin K Activity), Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Chondroitin Sulfate, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Calcium Iodate, Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Cobalt Carbonate, Folic Acid.
The question is to anyone that knows about catfood if they could say weather this is a good cat food or not. I have wellness and its hard to get for me so it would be nice to have a food easyer to get just incase I can no longer get her the wellness.
I have tryed and tryed her on canned etc. She will NOT eat anything but dry food. I have looked into so many foods and even the best have garlic or alfalfa in them.

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?Amy? Akita Mom asked:


Do any of you feed the new Formula to the Canidae All Life Stages?
How are your dogs doing on it?
I just switched from Diamond Lamb and Rice to Canidae All Life Stages my dogs have been on it for a week now and seem to be doing fine. I have a Black Lab mix and a Purebred Akita. And before the switch i was having problems with my akita not eating and now that is she on Canidae All Life Stages she loves it and just woofs it down!! And my Black Lab loves any food but she likes the Canidae All Life Stages too!

And also i have been talking to a lot of breeders and show Dog people and they tell me they feed Pro plan selects Chicken and Brown rice Dry dog food and they say their dogs do wonderful on it. And they trust Pro Plan and have for years! And i have seen theses dogs and they are Gorgeous!! They are Champion Dogs and are some of the top dogs!
I have always thought that Purina was one of the worst dog foods??

And they tell me they wish Purina was not talked about badly because look at their dogs! They are Beautiful and Healthy!!

So my Five questions are::::
Do any of you feed the new Formula to the Canidae All Life Stages?
How are your dogs doing on it?

Should i keep my dogs on Canidae All Life Stages?

And how do you feel about the Pro Plan selects Chicken and Brown rice dry dog food?

And do any of you breeders, Show people, or just Dog Owners feed the Pro Plan selects Chicken and Brown rice dry dog food and how do your dogs do on the food?

Here are the Ingredients to the Pro Plan selects Chicken and Brown rice dry dog food::::::::

INGREDIENTS:
Chicken, brown rice, corn gluten meal, pearled barley, chicken meal (natural source of glucosamine), dried egg product, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols (form of Vitamin E), oat meal, fish meal (natural source of glucosamine), brewers dried yeast, dried beet pulp, natural flavor, fish oil, calcium phosphate, potassium chloride, salt, L-Lysine monohydrochloride, dried sweet potatoes, blueberry pomace, dried tomatoes, calcium carbonate, Vitamin E supplement, zinc proteinate, choline chloride, manganese proteinate, ferrous sulfate, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), niacin, copper proteinate, Vitamin A supplement, calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin supplement, Vitamin B-12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, garlic oil, folic acid, Vitamin D-3 supplement, calcium iodate, biotin, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of Vitamin K activity), sodium selenite. A-4407 Manufactured by: Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, St. Louis, MO 63164 USA Animal feeding tests using Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) procedures substantiate that Pro Plan Selects Natural Chicken & Brown Rice Formula Adult Dog Food provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult dogs.

Thanks so much!!!
Any Answer is Very Appreciatied!! THANKS!

*AMY*

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Chicken Rok asked:


Oat Groats, Millet, Alfalfa Meal, Milo, Safflower Seed, Sunflower Seeds, Corn, Kibbled Corn, Pineapple, Buckwheat, Wheat, Peanuts, Banana, Raisins, Lentils, Squash, Pumpkin Seed, Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Green Peas, Cantaloupe Seed, Navy Beans, Carrot, Potatoes, Apples, Papaya, Wheat Flour, Cheese Meal, Semolina Flour, Soybean Meal, Gluten Meal, Soy Oil, Di-Calcium Phosphate, Dried Brewers Yeast Fermentation Product, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Salt, Vitamin A Palmitate, Cholecalciferol (Source of Vitamin D3), Alpha Tocopherol (Source of Vitamin E), Ascorbic Acid (Source of Vitamin C), Thiamine Mononitrate, Menadione Sodium Bisulfate (Source of Vitamin K), Choline Chloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Niacin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Copper Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Cobalt Chloride, Manganese Proteinate, Iron Methionine, Zinc Proteinate, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus Oryzae Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Product, Dried Lactobacillus Bulgaricus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Lactis Fermentation Product, Sulphur Dioxide (a preservative), FD&C Color and Artificial Flavors.

Those are the ingredients in Brown’s Tropical Carnival Mouse and Rat food sold at PetCo. I can’t believe people pay for and feed this to their rats. Soybean anything should be in front of half the stuff on this list. >.< Comments?
Live,Laugh,Learn,Love... I don't buy it for my rats, I use Mazuri lab block which is healthier for my rats than ANY mixture. And being a block it helps grind their teeth down anyways.

I pointed out how bad this food was because it is sold at Petco. The ingredients are awful. In mixtures like these your rat picks out what he likes best and doesn't eat the other parts which tend to be healthier for them. Soybean anything should be the number one ingredient rather than the 15th or so. Other items on this list are useless in their nutrition and just make them fat.

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