http://dobermansden.com/dog-food-guide-cheat-sheet/ For enthusiasts of Doberman Pinscher Dog. Mon, 14 May 2012 19:11:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://dobermansden.com/dog-food-guide-cheat-sheet/comment-page-1/#comment-4527 Moose Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:18:55 +0000 http://dobermansden.com/?p=84#comment-4527 This is some decent information, however, I would like to add a word of caution about organic products. It is true that to be certified organic they cannot include certain, tested antibiotics and hormones, however, the field of organic produce is extremely poorly regulated with only minimal guidelines. As an animal science major, I have read and performed numerous research projects that use other "supplements" that are approved by organic certifications, but have limited long term and animal health testing. Not to say all organic products are bad, I myself have raised numerous livestock 100% organic, I just think as consumers we should be aware that organic does not necessarily mean better or safe. I definately agree that feed tests are very important, and that what works for one dog does not always work for another. Despite their systems being almost the same, they are individuals and have varying levels of tolerance for different products. For example, my great dane does very well on both corn and chicken, and my german shepherd does poorly on both, prefering venison, lamb, and brown rice. This is some decent information, however, I would like to add a word of caution about organic products. It is true that to be certified organic they cannot include certain, tested antibiotics and hormones, however, the field of organic produce is extremely poorly regulated with only minimal guidelines. As an animal science major, I have read and performed numerous research projects that use other “supplements” that are approved by organic certifications, but have limited long term and animal health testing. Not to say all organic products are bad, I myself have raised numerous livestock 100% organic, I just think as consumers we should be aware that organic does not necessarily mean better or safe. I definately agree that feed tests are very important, and that what works for one dog does not always work for another. Despite their systems being almost the same, they are individuals and have varying levels of tolerance for different products. For example, my great dane does very well on both corn and chicken, and my german shepherd does poorly on both, prefering venison, lamb, and brown rice.

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