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However, the body possesses the ability to store nutri- ents, a “buffer,” making it unnecessary to eat a 24-hour supply of these nutrients every day. In fact, the Volhard diet is fed in seven- days cycles, taking advantage of the body’s ability to store nutrients and allowing the diges- tive system to rest one day of the cycle.
Deciding what to feed your competitive dog is a not a simple decision. The more you learn about commercial foods, the more selective you will become. Fortunately, more high quality kibble foods, which approach the quality of natural diets, are readily available. Premixes that make feeding and traveling with a natural diet eas- ier are also available. Feeding a natural diet is becoming more common and accepted, especially among owners of competitive dogs. Whether you choose to feed your dog fresh or kibbled food, you have several excellent feeding plans to choose from.
Author’s note: In the next article in this series, the role of dietary supplements and additives will be discussed.
Resources
Available from Amazon.com or Dogwise (1-800-800-776- 2665)
The Holistic Guide for a Healthy Dog, Wendy Volhard & Kerry Brown, DVM. (2nd edition)
Food Pets Die For, Ann N. Martin.
Give Your Dog a Bone, Dr. Ian Billinghurst. The Truth About Pet Foods, Dr. R.L.Wysong.
Websites
www.volhard.com www.omaspride.com www.naturesvariety.com www.bravorawdiet.com www.naturapet.com www.wysong.net
AKC Now Allows DNA Results to be Transferred From Other Registries
The AKC is now accepting DNA results produced by MMI Genomics through other registries, such as the Field Dog Stud Book.The move will allow coonhound and field dog customers who have already processed their DNA through MMI
Genomics to transfer DNA records so the dog can become AKC DNA certified.
Previously, the AKC did not accept DNA record transfers and if dogs met the Frequently Used Sire DNA requirement the owner was required to submit a sample through the AKC DNA certification department at a cost of $35-40. Now,AKC is offering a reduced rate of $20 per dog to transfer the DNA data and store the information.
“Permitting the transfer of DNA records allows improved service to new customers without compromising our high standards for quality,data integrity and DNA ownership rights,” saidTom Sharp,AssistantVice President of Compliance for theAKC.“Along with ease of registration, a broad network of clubs, and exciting events, this initiative will go a long way in bolstering the number of registrations as well as dogs eligible to participate in AKC Coonhound Events and Field Trials.”
To transfer DNA records to AKC, dog owners must complete an AKC DNA transfer kit, which can be ordered via the AKC online store or by calling AKC DNA Operations at (919) 816-3508. Customers will need to include a copy of the MMI Genomics DNA Certificate and a new DNA sample on the Foam Tip Applicator (FTA) card along with a properly completed DNA transfer form.This FTA sample will be archived by the AKC, and if a question arises about a dog’s DNA profile, or the parentage of the dog or its offspring is in question, the FTA sample will be processed by MMI Genomics to confirm the dog’s DNA profile.
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