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(NC)—Healthy eating is good for the entire family, even the four-legged family members. Eating a well-balanced diet should include foods that aid digestion and protect the immune system.

Pre- and probiotics provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition. But what is the difference between the two and why are they important in maintaining your pet’s overall health?

Probiotics vs Prebiotics

• Probiotics are the live beneficial bacteria that work to promote gastrointestinal health and promote a strong immune system. When the intestines contain an abundance of good bacteria, they have a competitive advantage over the bad bacteria for nutrients.

• Prebiotics, like FOS (Fructooligosaccharides), feed the good bacteria in the gut helping to decrease the non-beneficial bacteria in the digestive system.

The importance of digestive health for overall health

• Nearly 70 per cent of a dog’s and cat’s immune system is located in the digestive tract which means a healthy gut helps promote healthy defenses.

• Bacteria cells – both good and bad – account for 95 per cent of overall cell life in the intestines; if harmful bacteria start to multiply, they can attack the immune system.

• Early development of balanced microflora (species of good bacteria) is crucial in the development of a healthy immune system

• Intestinal bacteria can vary from one animal to the next and is influenced by a number of things, including host species, breed, age, diet, environment and geography.

• Incorporating foods, like Iams or Eukanuba, with the prebiotic FOS into your pet’s diet will help promote the growth of good bacteria to encourage healthy digestion, nutrient absorption and support strong immune defenses.

More information on pet nutrition and prebiotic pet food can be found online at www.iams.ca or www.eukanuba.ca.

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(NC)—It is a pet owner’s responsibility to ensure their four-legged family member receives the proper care for a long, happy and healthy life. Regular veterinary visits, exercise and lots of love are key roles in pet parenthood, but one of the most important elements in proper pet care is optimal nutrition. For both new and seasoned pet owners, keeping your animal healthy from the inside out means choosing food that has high-quality ingredients and provides balanced nutrition.

When deciding what to feed your beloved pet, Dr. Sherry Sanderson BS, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVN, animal nutrition expert and associate professor, University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, recommends you look for the following items on product packaging:

• Ingredient Panel: Lists all food sources in order based on their weight, with the ingredient weighing the most being listed first. Ensure that one of the top ingredients listed is a high-quality protein.

• Feeding Guidelines: Feeding guidelines on pet food labels are a starting point for the quantity of food to feed to your pet. However, pets are individuals, so the amount of food listed may not be exactly the quantity required for your pet to maintain an ideal body weight.

• Special Ingredients: Many formulas have special ingredients that carry out specific functions. Some to look for include: the prebiotic FOS (fructooligosaccharides) – now found in Iams and Eukanuba pet foods – to promote intestinal and immune system health; L-carnitine, a fat burner used in weight loss diets; and sodium hexametaphosphate, a key ingredient in many Iams and Eukanuba dog diets that helps promote good dental health.

More information on pet nutrition and prebiotic pet food can be found online at www.iams.ca or www.eukanuba.ca.

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(NC)—Do you consider your furry friend as part of the family? If so, do you give the same careful consideration to your four-legged family member’s diet as you do to the other members of your household?

Dr. Sherry Sanderson BS, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVN, animal nutrition expert and associate professor, University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, offers the following DOs and DON’Ts to keep in mind when you are planning Fluffy or Fido’s next meal.

DO look at the order of ingredients on the package and select a food that lists ananimal-based protein as one of the first ingredients. Animal proteins are more digestible than plant-based proteins and contain essential amino acids (EAA) that dogs and cats need for optimal growth and development.

DO look for a food that has the prebiotic FOS (fructooligosaccharides) – now found in Iams and Eukanuba pet foods – to help promote intestinal and immune system health.

DON’T cringe at fats. Fats are an essential part of the diet and are needed for absorption of fat-soluable vitamins A, E and K. Special types of fats also provide additional health benefits. For example, Eukanuba Puppy Formulas contain DHA which contributes to proper puppy brain development and EPA which helps reduce inflammation.

DO look for customized carbohydrate blends to best meet the energy needs of the intended life stage and lifestyle of your pet.

DO choose a food that has moderately fermentable fibres such as beet or citrus pulp, apple or tomato pomace, rice bran or pea fibre. When bacteria act on moderately fermentable fibres, they release short chain fatty acids that enhance intestinal health and nutrient absorption.

DON’T forget to read the feeding guidelines on pet food packaging as they estimate the daily quantity to feed a cat or dog. However some dogs and cats may require a different quantity of food than what is listed on the label. Consult your veterinarian if you have any questions about the amount of food you should be feeding your pet.

DO choose a food with nutrient levels appropriate to your pet’s age, breed and other health or nutritional needs.

DON’T forget the water. Water is one of the most important nutrients in a pet’s diet. Without it, a pet can become rapidly dehydrated and the body cannot transport nutrients for energy, regulate temperature or eliminate waste.

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(NC)—Painting, inarguably, is the most economic home makeover. And for any pet-populated household where the roller and brush are being readied to hit the walls, you may want to take pause for the paws and make sure the paint being used is a smart choice for your pet as well as for all of your family.

Going green—eco-friendly—in your selection will help assure the safest solution. When it comes to paint, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are no-nos. Without getting too scientific, VOCs are groups of chemicals often found in conventional paints and other building and decorating materials. Exposure to them can pose health risks. So, a zero-VOC interior paint, like Benjamin Moore’s new Natura, is an ideal choice, especially since it remains at zero-VOC even with the addition of the colourants needed to tint it the deepest, most saturated of hues.

Natura enjoys a checklist of other advantages. It is virtually odourless, dries fast, has excellent adhesion and provides a durable finish. What’s more, while Natura is sustainable “green,” the colour green is just but one of more than 1,800 colour choices available, plus it can be custom colour-matched to personal specifications.

For any of the millions who open their hearts and homes to pets—Canada’s pet dog population is estimated to be at about 2 million, and the cat count at about 2.3 million—it’s reassuring to know there are ways to make their living space a safer, and even more colourful, environment.

You can learn more online at www.benjaminmoore.ca.

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November 2, 2009 - Ministry of Agriculture and Lands

VICTORIA - The Province is soliciting input from B.C. veterinarians and the
general public regarding possible changes to B.C.’s Veterinarians Act.

Provincial legislation regarding the veterinary medical profession protects
the public interest by ensuring the regulation of the safe and competent
practice of veterinary medicine in B.C. The legislation, first enacted in
1907, has been updated infrequently over the years. The Province is
considering amendments to the current legislation in order to modernize the
Veterinarians Act, making it more consistent with legislation covering other
self-governing professionals.

There have been a number of requests over the years from veterinarians to
update the act. As part of this review process, the Province has created a
web page to gather comments and ideas related to how veterinarians are
governed. Comments can be submitted using the email form on the website.

Those interested in providing input can do so by accessing the following
webpage: www.al.gov.bc.ca/clad/strategic_land/strategic_land/VetAct/Veterinarians_Act_Consultation.html .

Anyone unable to submit their comments through the email form may also
submit comments via fax to the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands at
250 356-6791, or via regular mail to:

Strategic Land Policy and Legislation Branch
Ministry of Agriculture and Lands
PO Box 9303 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, B.C. V8W 9N1

Comments will be accepted until Dec. 2, 2009.

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