Reader Mailbox: Grain-Free Diets for Dogs with Cancer?
February 16, 2011 by Paris Permenter and John Bigley
Filed under Health, Tips
We’re starting a new section here on DogTipper, answering your reader questions. Send in your question through our contact form and we’ll seek out the experts in the canine world–whether that’s in the field of nutrition, training, safety, grooming, you name it–for their expert advice and tips.
We launch this new column with a nutritional and health question about special diets for dogs with cancer:
Question: My dog has canine cancer. I understand that a grain-free diet could help her and would like to know if this is true and if a grain-free diet could keep her healthier for a longer period. Are there other things I should be changing in her diet?
Answer from Scott Freeman, developer of Nature’s Logic 100% Natural Pet Foods: There are a number of prescription diets on the market for pets with cancer. These diets, as well as grain-free formulas, are all high in protein and low in carbohydrates and sugar, the pet food features that seem to be the most recommended for pets with cancer. However there are a few high-quality foods, other than grain-free, that also meet the criteria of being rich in protein and low in carbohydrates. Look for foods with 30% or more protein guaranteed on the bag, and make sure that the protein comes from meat, poultry or fish. Also look for a food with a starch that is low in sugar and carbohydrates, like millet, and avoid pet foods with wheat, gluten or soy in the ingredient panel.
There is another consideration for owners of pets with cancer, or those who want to prevent it in their dogs and cats. Studies by the U.S. National Cancer Institute have shown a relationship between vitamin supplements and cancer in humans. Chemically-synthesized vitamins and minerals often contain unwanted and potentially toxic ingredients (more on this topic). Pets are exposed to these risk factors in all commercial pet foods containing “added vitamins and minerals.” When consumers see this phrase on pet food labels, it tells them that the added vitamins and minerals are man-made, or chemically-synthesized. Nature’s Logic foods, on the other hand, provide all essential vitamins and minerals from whole food and 100% natural ingredients, making them a good choice for pets with cancer.
About Nature’s Logic: Nature’s Logic is committed to providing the highest quality and safest nutrition for dogs and cats. The company has created the first and only full-line kibble, canned, and raw frozen pet food in the world with no chemically-synthesized ingredients. Nature’s Logic is the pioneer in developing truly 100% natural pet foods derived from nature…not chemistry. For more information, please visit www.natureslogic.com.
About Paris Permenter and John Bigley
DogTipper publishers Paris Permenter and John Bigley are a husband-wife team of full-time writers. The couple has authored over two dozen books and 2,500+ magazine articles.
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