Rutherford Weekly

Thursday, May 8-May 14, 2014 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 13 The potential benefits of grain and gluten-free diets are a trendy topic of discussion in the grocery aisle today. But pet owners often have similar ques- tions about whether these diets are right for their cats or dogs. Michele Dixon, a health and nutri- tion specialist with Petcurean, gives us some important facts before removing grains from your pet's diet. Petcurean is a Canadian company with expertise in premium quality recipes for dogs and cats. Consider the following: s 7HILE FOOD ALLERGIES CAN SOMETIMES BE RELATED TO A GRAIN based protein, such as corn or wheat, it is often a source of meat protein that causes the allergic reaction. s )F YOU SUSPECT YOUR PET HAS A SPECIlC GRAIN ALLERGY IMMEDIATE elimination of all grains from your pet's diet is not necessary. s 7HEN THEY ARE GROUND AND MODERATELY COOKED GRAINS CAN BE A QUICK AND EXCELLENT SOURCE OF HIGHLY DIGESTIBLE ENERGY FOR your pet. Dogs and cats do not digest raw starches or whole grains very well. s 0ET OWNERS WHO ARE LOOKING TO ELIMINATE GRAINS FROM THEIR pet's food as part of a low-carb diet should be aware that a grain-free diet doesn't necessarily mean it is low in carbohy- drates. Other types of carbohydrates, such as potatoes, tapio- CA OR PEAS MIGHT BE INCLUDED IN THE RECIPE 3O KNOWING WHAT TO LOOK FOR IS VERY IMPORTANT ~Provided by Metro Editorial Is A Grain-Free Diet Right For Your Pet? Choosing the best food for a dog or cat's needs is an im- portant consideration that can play a big part in their long- term health. However, it's not the end of the story when it comes to their proper feeding. Michele Dixon, Health and Nutrition Specialist with Petcu- rean, says how you feed your pet is an important complement to the food itself. She serves up these tips for your pet to sa- vor every moment during mealtime. You can get more helpful information at www.petcurean.com. Follow the feeding and transition guidelines on the pet food label and increase or decrease the amount you feed based on your pet's activity level and weight. s 4HE TYPE OF FEEDING BOWL OR DISH MATTERS #HOOSE A DURABLE nonporous material that's easy to clean, won't hold bacteria and can't be chewed by your pet. s 5SE THE RIGHT SIZE DISH FOR YOUR PET TO FEED COMFORTABLY &OR example, if your dog has a short snout, use a bowl with a sloped side, so it's easier for them to get the food. s !VOID USING THE PETS FEEDING BOWL AS A SCOOPING UTENSIL 5SE A CLEAN SCOOP OR SPOON THATS ONLY USED FOR THIS PURPOSE s 7ASH PET FOOD BOWLS AND SCOOPING UTENSILS WITH SOAP AND hot water after each use. s 2EFRIGERATE OR DISCARD ANY UNEATEN WET OR CANNED PET FOOD right away. ~Provided by Metro Editorial ´*LYHDGRJEDWWOLQJFDQFHUDVHFRQGFKDQFHµ ZZZFKULVV\JIRXQGDWLRQRUJ 7KH&KULVV\*)RXQGDWLRQ ©Community First Media Community Pet Center's 8 th Annual Festival May 10, 2014 10:00AM-3:00PM Crowe Park, Forest City Dogs Bring Your Pack, Owner and Family Lots of Fun and Exciting Things to do! *200 Free Rabies and Distemper/Parvo Vaccinations for the fi rst 200 dogs* Pet Contests Blessing of the Animals Bingo Music Doggy Nail Trims Pony Rides Food Many Other Great Vendors Caring for ALL your family members &.BJO4USFFUt%PXOUPXO'PSFTU$JUZ BNQN.POEBZ4BUVSEBZt4VOEBZQNQN "GVMMTFSWJDFQFUTIPQPGGFSJOHNBOZOBUJPOBMCSBOET LOW PRICE GUARANTEE If you fi nd a lower price at any other store for any product we carry, bring it to our attention and we will not only match it, but we will also give you back 10% of the difference. ©Community First Media 828-248-2336 Restrictions apply, see associate for details. HINKLE'S PET HOSPITAL 1BVM)JOLMF%7.t3PHFS5FTTOFFS%7.t3PEOFZ&EEJOHT%7. "QQPJOUNFOUT1SFGFSSFEt8BML*OT8FMDPNF 828-287-5899 8FTU4USFFUt4QJOEBMF Offi ce Hours Mon.-Fri. 7AM-9PM After Hours/Emergency Toll Free: ©Community First Media Spring Is Here! See us for the most advanced fl ea & tick medicines. Open til 9pm 'VMM4FSWJDF7FU$BSF t3BEJPMPHZt#PBSEJOHt(SPPNJOH t4VSHFSZt$PNQMFUF)FBMUI$BSF t*O)PVTF-BCPSBUPSZt%FOUBM Companion Animal Laser Therapy LOVING CARE KENNELS & GROOMING 245 Airport Rd. Rutherfordton ©Community First Media Find us on Monday-Friday 7:30AM-6PM, Saturday & Sunday 4:30PM-6PM Grooming & Boarding by Appointment 828-287-7040 Please make your vacation reservations soon so your pets can have one too. Our All About Pets, is a pawsitively perfect opportunity to promote your business to pet lovers in our local area. Fetch more information or to reserve your space, call Mike Marlow at 828-248-1408. Unleash the Power of Advertising Publishes The Second Thursday Of Each Month PETS - LIVE WANTED HORSES. 704-300- 0366. LIVESTOCK FOR SALE Pure "REED !NGUS "ULLS AND (EIFERS *ACOB &ORK 2ANCH #ALL OR 3.5 YEAR OLD FEMALE Ger- MAN 2OTTWEILER 6ERY GOOD WITH KIDS ANIMALS !LL SHOTS TAGS BOSTON TERRIERS, M & F, $300. Papillon, F, $200. Pom, F, !LL #+# 2EG 0OODLE#HI- HUAHUA -IX & 9ORKIE#HI- HUAHUA & BEAUTIFUL GERMAN SHEP- HERD PUPPIES. #+# 2EGIS- TERED -ALE FEMALE AVAILABLE "RED FOR FAMILY COMPANIONSHIP protection. Both parents on site. EACH #ALL CATTLE/STOCK TRAILER. Twin AXLE 8 'OOD CONDITION THREE FREE KITTENS, BLACK WHITE PETS - LIVE COCK-A-POO PUPPIES, 1 MALE FEMALE 4AILS DOCKED WORMED SHOTS 9ORK- ie Poos, 1 yr old, 2 males, $100 ea. Can be registered. Mini adult FEMALE $ACHSHUND BLACKTAN 6ARIETY OF SMALL DOGS FOR SALE TO !LSO MINIATURE DONKEY STALLION GREY WHITE SPOT- ted. Quiet disposition, $400 obo. JACK RUSSELLS READY 2EGISTERED AND SHOTS 54$ MALES FEMALE PIT BULL FEMALE, for sale. 11 mos. old. $100 obo. Must sell. PEKINGESE PUPS, &IRST shots and worming, Beautiful MARKINGS GERMAN SHEPHERD PUP- PIES, #+# REGISTERED FEMALES ST SHOT DEWORMED "OTH PAR- ENTS ON SITE 6ERY BEAUTIFUL PUP- PIES 7ILL BE WONDERFUL FAMILY PETS COMPANIONS EACH Healthy Serving of Fresh Thinking for Your Pet's Food 4 J 7 $ ' MM4 J 7 $ ' MM4 J 7 $ C i A i l L Th i i l h To Advertise On All About Pets, Please Contact Mike Marlow Or Jobe Hooper At 828-248-1408. PETS - LIVESTOCK PETS - LIVESTOCK

• Cover