Animal food
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![How Much Food Should an American Akita Eat?](https://t2.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/9/3/how_much_food_should_an_american_akita_eat_391_300_150.jpg)
The American Akita is one of the most loyal breeds in existence. They show total devotion to their family; faithfulness is one of their most important behavioral traits. Holding up all these valuable virtues is a very robust and strong body, with male American Akitas weighing up to 66 kilos (145 pounds).
To...
![Olive Oil for Dogs - Uses and Benefits](https://t1.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/9/3/olive_oil_for_dogs_uses_and_benefits_395_300_150.jpg)
Olive oil is a very healthy product for both humans and dogs, provided it is used in moderation. In the case of your pet, you can give it simply by adding olive oil to dog food. It can also be used externally for some diseases, such as a treatment for epidermal areas.
Besides being good and healthy, olive...
![A Penguin's Diet: What Do Penguins Eat?](https://t2.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/7/3/a_penguin_s_diet_what_do_penguins_eat_372_300_150.jpg)
Penguins are some of the most well-known flightless marine birds because of their endearing appearance. There is not a single kind of penguin; in fact, there are between 16 and 19 species within the penguin family, which is scientifically known as Spheniscidae.
Adapted to cold climates, penguins are distributed...
![A French Lop Rabbit's Diet](https://t2.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/2/3/a_french_lop_rabbit_s_diet_323_300_150.jpg)
These floppy-eared rabbits have become common pets in many homes. However, many people are unaware that French Lops are very delicate and need specific care. Caring for their fur or making sure they have the space and exercise they need are aspects that should always be considered before adopting one of...
![Recommended Fruits and Vegetables for Cats](https://t2.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/4/4/recommended_fruits_and_vegetables_for_cats_442_300_150.jpg)
Although felines are carnivorous animals, it is recommended to occasionally provide cats with fruit and vegetables. You should be cautious. Don't try to be adventurous as certain fruit and vegetables, like grapes for instance, are very harmful to cats.
Read the rest of this AnimalWised article to inform...
![What Fruits and Vegetables are Good for Guinea Pigs? Complete List](https://t2.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/5/0/what_fruits_and_vegetables_are_good_for_guinea_pigs_complete_list_59_300_150.jpg)
Guinea pigs should eat varied fruits and vegetables to ensure their diet is properly balanced. Eating the same fruits and vegetables day after day can cause intestinal problems; for instance, eating to much lettuce can cause diarrhea.
As such, you must make sure that you offer your guinea pig small daily...
![Green Spotted Puffer Diet](https://t2.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/5/0/green_spotted_puffer_diet_53_300_150.jpg)
The freshwater green spotted puffer (Dichotomyctere nigroviridis) is undoubtedly one of the most valuable specimens for fish keepers due to its beautiful colors and strange shapes. This appearance may vary from fish to fish. In order for your pet pufferfish to live for a longer time, you should read...
![What Do Frog Tadpoles Eat?](https://t1.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/3/0/what_do_frog_tadpoles_eat_37_300_150.jpg)
Do you want to find out about the diet of frog tadpoles? Frogs are fairly common household pets. In fact, many small children love frogs - and they love the oddly round shape of tadpoles even more.
Keeping such a small pet that's easy to look after is a perfect opportunity to teach children how to take...
![Forbidden Fruits and Vegetables for Dogs](https://t2.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/6/0/forbidden_fruits_and_vegetables_for_dogs_69_300_150.jpg)
There are some fruits and vegetables which you shouldn't give your pet under any circumstances, because they can seriously affect its health.
If you've decided to initiate the BARF diet, or you like to make homemade food for your dog, you must remember that dogs are carnivorous animals, and that green food...
![Dietary Habits of the Toucan](https://t1.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/8/0/dietary_habits_of_the_toucan_85_300_150.jpg)
Toucans are one of the most recognizable birds in the world thanks to their characteristic and very colorful well-developed beak. Toucans are arboreal, that is, they live in trees. They also have a very long tongue, and their feet have four claws, with two claws pointing forward and two pointing backwards;...
![Homemade Food for Cats](https://t1.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/0/1/homemade_food_for_cats_100_300_150.jpg)
Giving homemade food to your cat from time to time is a pleasurable experience for both you and your feline. Fresh fish especially replicates their natural diet in the wild and the cat will find it particularly appetizing. There are also many nutritional benefits which can be provided for the cat, as...
![Fruits and Vegetables for Zebra Finches](https://t2.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/9/0/fruits_and_vegetables_for_zebra_finches_95_300_150.jpg)
Introducing fruits and vegetables to zebra finches requires patience and thoughtful presentation. It is a process with requires us to gradually incorporate a variety of fruits and vegetables to provide essential vitamins and minerals. Remember that finches have individual preferences, so persistence and...
![Forbidden Food for Parrots](https://t2.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/9/0/forbidden_food_for_parrots_93_300_150.jpg)
Parrots are not a species, but a family of birds. Their scientific name is Psittacidae. This group contains approximately 300 species which possess similar characteristics. The family is subdivided into two subfamilies, Psittacinae (Afrotropical parrots) and Arinae (Neotropical parrots) depending on...
![How to Make Rice for My Dog Step by Step](https://t1.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/7/1/how_to_make_rice_for_my_dog_step_by_step_179_300_150.jpg)
Have you run out of your dog's usual feed? Are you looking for an occasional substitute? No matter why you've decided to cook for your dog, rice can be a good option for homemade dog food. However, rice alone won't be enough for a healthy dog. There are certain special diets which may be required for...
![Diet of the Zebra Finch](https://t1.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/0/1/diet_of_the_zebra_finch_106_300_150.jpg)
The zebra finch is a really popular exotic bird, probably thanks to its sweet appearance and how easy it is to look after. Still, caring for this pretty bird is not at all that simple; they require a balanced diet beyond merely eating birdseed. A zebra finch's diet should be much more complete in order...
![How to Help a Kitten Defecate](https://t1.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/8/1/how_to_help_a_kitten_defecate_185_300_150.jpg)
If you have just rescued or adopted a kitten, you should know how to help it do its business. After a kitten drinks cat milk, it should empty its intestine by defecating. We must make sure the kitten does this every time it gets fed.
It is very important to pay attention to this detail whether you have...
![Dietary Habits of the Crocodile](https://t2.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/5/1/dietary_habits_of_the_crocodile_152_300_150.jpg)
There are three families of crocodiles, which include a total of 23 species. All of them, however, are reptiles - cold-blooded animals with hard scales and plates on their skin. Crocodiles have adapted to be able to stay underwater for an hour through structural and physiological evolution; they have...
![What Do Sloths Eat?](https://t1.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/7/1/what_do_sloths_eat_171_300_150.jpg)
There are actually different species of sloth, although they are all characterized by their lack of incisor teeth. This odd feature is shared by anteaters and armadillos. Sloths are known for spending most of their time dozing on tree branches; when they move to feed or simply change their posture, they...
![How Much Food Should You Give Your Dog?](https://t2.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/3/2/how_much_food_should_you_give_your_dog_231_300_150.jpg)
As a general observation we can say that the daily amount of food that a dog should eat will vary according to age, daily physical activity and the quality of the food it is given. Usually we can find specifications on the product packaging regarding feeding amounts, but it is always good to have additional...
![How to Help a Malnourished Cat](https://t2.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/1/2/how_to_help_a_malnourished_cat_215_300_150.jpg)
Unfortunately, sometimes we find stray cats that are clearly malnourished. If you feel sorry for the animal and want to adopt it, or help it gain weight, you should be aware that it can take weeks of special care to treat a malnourished cat.
You should also remember that you may still have to take the...
![How Much and How Often Should I Feed My Dog](https://t2.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/4/2/how_much_and_how_often_should_i_feed_my_dog_246_300_150.jpg)
Two of the most common questions regarding dog food are: how much should I feed my dog? And how often should a dog eat? The answers to those two questions will depend on many factors such as the dog's age, level of physical activity, diseases or clinical conditions, the kind of dog food you offer it...
![How much Food Should a Chihuahua Eat](https://t2.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/0/2/how_much_food_should_a_chihuahua_eat_200_300_150.jpg)
Chihuahuas are loyal, lively and sympathetic pets, which are also very easy to look after and care for thanks to their small stature. Of course, the amount of food required for a Great Dane will be incomparable to that for a Chihuahua.
It is a dog with an average need for exercise, which means it does not...
![A Homemade Diet for Dogs with Kidney Failure](https://t2.ea.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/2/2/a_homemade_diet_for_dogs_with_kidney_failure_221_300_150.jpg)
Kidney disease is relatively common in dogs, especially in old age. The function of the kidney is to eliminate waste substances and toxins from the body. Animals, like people, generate toxins throughout the day and then expel them through their urine. When a dog suffers renal failure, the kidneys fail to...