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Symptoms of a parasitic infection can include diarrhea, vomiting, and a "cute" potbelly as is often seen in puppies. Poor coat condition and a general appearance of low health are also indications of dog parasites or a bacterial infection. If you think your animal has a parasite, get the vet to take a stool sample.

You should educate yourself on the raw diet and be aware of all that is found in it, however do not allow this to deter you from feeding it to your pet. Many pet owners have found that the raw food diet has been the best thing for the pets and highly recommend it. Some so-called experts on dog nutrition recommend cooking the food as to allow for the protein to digest easier and to rid of parasites. However, this is incorrect, as the raw food does not need to be cooked.

Dog parasite infestations need not be harmful as a healthy dog has a powerful immune system which can take care of these types of things. A regular anti-parasitic program of treatment, such as yearly heart worm check ups, regular worming and flea control etc, your pet should not be at risk.

It's good to have the ability to know the signals though just in case - diarrhea may be an indicator of parasites or food poisoning. Parasites and infections are very painful and bothersome to your pet and can lead to more severe ailments if not treated properly.

If your dog's diet is sufficient it should not be necessary to buy nutritional supplements, however a dog nutrition supplement such as FortiFlora, one of the most popular probiotics for dogs, can support their digestion and immune system. Just like in humans, health and nutritional supplements can be used to strengthen immunity, prevent disease and bolster good health.

It is really worth researching the ingredients that go into your dogs food as many commercial brands of food fail to address a healthy diet. The nutritional value of fruits and vegetables for dogs needs to be considered, especially considering the number of dog food brands that contain vegetables, fruits and grains. Common sense and research will reveal the answers.

The main concern that arises is that most of the brands, which declare to be the ideal diet may not be well backed by evidence, and their ingredient lists are proof that they don't have the best interests of you and your pet in mind. For most dogs, a daily or weekly dose of vitamins or probiotics is the only supplement necessary.

About the Author

Author: Rebecca Foxton wants to help you give your dog or cat brilliant health with FortiFlora. For an excellent source of nutrition tips for people with cats and dogs visit her Purina FortiFlora article series on Dog Buffs.

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