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A publication by Dr Tom Lonsdale, an Australian Vet four years ago set new standards for the dietary welfare of our domestic cats and dogs. The publication, titled ‘Raw Meaty Bones: Promote Health’ revolutionised the way thousands of pet owners viewed the type of food they fed to their pets and laid down guidelines to follow in order to promote a much healthier lifespan. Dr Lonsdale pointed out that in the wild cats and dogs would keep themselves healthy by eating whole carcasses of prey animals. His point is that ideally we should feed our pets in the same manner and his recommendations as what to use as an alternative to the carcasses of prey animals has produced excellent results.  The diet, as follows is very easy to follow, cheap and cats & dogs do enjoy it.

* Fresh water always available 

* Raw meaty bones, such as chicken necks, wings, whole carcasses and offal 

* Table scraps both cooked and raw (grate or liquidise vegetables, discard cooked bones)  

Dr Lonsdale’s message is straightforward. Pets with tooth and gum disease gradually develop a multitude of disorders and diseases due to the failure of their immune systems. He found that tooth and gum disease was frequently observed in domestic cats and dogs, however only found in wild carnivores as part of their life cycle when close to death. The conclusion is that in order to promote a much healthier lifespan for our pets we should feed them a diet appropriate for their species.  Nick Thompson - English vet concurs with this theory and writes regularly in dog magazines on the health and mental benefits.

For those not able to always provide the range of diet, a supplement is a good idea.
A blend of kelp, alphalfa, nettle and parsley. This combination provides a wonderful selection of the vitamins, minerals and all-important trace elements which are essential for health. Its benefits are particularly noticeable in improved coat and pigmentation.

 

 

USE: Sprinkle over the main meal five days a week.

INGREDIENTS OF  GREEN FOOD SUPPLEMENT

KELP: The most nutritious form of vegetable on this planet. It contains as many as 41 trace elements, vitamins A, B, C, D, E and K, and is without equal as a source of natural iodine. It aids digestion and elimination and helps to build resistance to disease, especially of the urinary system.

ALFALFA: Contains 16% protein, vitamins C, B1, B2, D, E, K, provitamin A and several mineral salts including cacium phosphorus and potassium.

NETTLE: High in iron and vitamin C, cleanses the body of the toxins and accumulated wastes.

PARSLEY: Provides large quantities of vitamins C and A; also contains iron, calcium, phosphorus and manganese. A digestive tonic, it expels gas from the intestines.

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