Most of us appreciate the advantages of modem living and expect to buy cheap, convenient food for ourselves and our pets. However, many people nowadays are realizing that the more a food is processed and refined, the less nourishment and dietary fiber it contains.
They are also concerned about the adverse effects of chemical sprays and pesticides on health and on the environment. As a result, whole food produce are becoming increasingly popular.
Although " health foods " are widely available for human use, relatively little provision has so far been made for the needs of animals. Canned and dried foods are easy to prepare, but they are usually cooked and chemically treated, and often contain the waste products of the meat industry.
They bear little resemblance to the diet of animals in their natural state. Deprived of pure,
wholesome foods, the digestive system eventually becomes lax and prone to worm
infestation and many other ailments.
The planning and preparation of healthy meals can be tedious and time consuming. For this reason Greenark has devised a feeding program which is very convenient to use but which provides the natural ingredients that an animal would obtain if it were still living in the wild.
By feeding Greenark cereal mix, busy owners can be entirely confident that their pets are
receiving the best possible nourishment. Preparation is simple: just add enough cold water to cover
the mix, and leave it to soak for eight hours or overnight.
Green Ark cereal mix is an excellent rearing food for puppies and very gentle on the digestion of aged animals. It's health giving properties will encourage high performance in any working activities.
Where there are meat related allergies or digestive problems, it is ideal.
Owners who feed Green Ark cereal mix will usually begin to notice the benefits after a few weeks. Because the digestion and bowel functions are far more efficient, the general condition of the animal improves.
The coat looks shinier and less greasy, and smells
cleaner; any skin problems start to disappear; the
eyes look clear and alert; the teeth and gums are
healthier; the breath is sweeter; and above all,
the animal becomes so keen on exercise and fun that
the owner's fitness is bound to improve at the same
time!
Animals are creatures of habit and some may be reluctant at first to change from their accustomed diet; but it really is worth preserving, for the sake of the enormous benefits your pet will enjoy for the rest of it's life. during the transition period, try adding tempting foods such as chopped bananas, ground nuts, grated apple, raw egg yolk, peanut butter or cod liver oil.
Once the animal has accepted the change, it will
eat with great relish, and you will have the
satisfaction of providing your pet with the very
best quality food for a healthy, contented life.
PREPARATION OF GREEN
ARK CEREAL MIX
Add enough cold water to cover the
mix and allow to soak over night, ready for use the
next day. soaking improves the flavour and softens
the grains. You may notice that the sesame seeds
have germinated: freshly sprouted seeds are very
nutritious and enhance the protein content of the
cereal.
HOW OFTEN TO FEED
Puppies and kittens need 4 small
meals daily, reducing gradually to 2 meals by about
8 months old. Adult toy breeds may do better on 2
or 3 meals daily. Green Ark have worked out a
suggested diet for dogs.
INGREDIENTS OF GREEN
ARK CEREAL MIX
OATS have one of the
highest protein contents of all the grains, and are
rich in calcium and iron. They have a high fat
content but also contain soluble gums which bind
cholesterol in the intestines, thus preventing it's
absorption. Oats have in fact been found effective
in lowering the amount of cholesterol in the blood.
BARLEY is
believed to be the oldest cultivated grain and is
an excellent food that is high
in nutrients and lower in fat than most other
grains.
MAIZE is native
to South America, where it has been used for 10,000
years. it is good for teeth and hair.
RYE is similar
in composition to wheat, but contains less gluten.
It has a delicious distinctive flavour.
MILLET is the
only alkaline grain. It contains all the necessary
elements to provide for
daily nutritive requirements.
CARROT is rich
in vitamins A, B & C, and contains small
amounts of E & K as well as phosphorus,
potassium and calcium. It is particularly valuable
as a digestive aid, glandular tonic, skin cleanser
and eye conditioner. It is helpful in fighting
infection and calming the nervous system, while
promoting vitality and a feeling of well-being
PARSLEY is a
particularly rich in both iron and vitamin C, with
an appreciable level of pro vitamin A. Also high in
calcium, phosphorus and manganese, it is surely one
of our most concentrated foodstuffs.
SUNFLOWER SEEDS
are highly nutritious and outstandingly rich in
polyunsaturated fatty acids. They contain 24%
protein and at least three times as much iron.
SESAME SEEDS
are high in zinc, sodium, vitamin B3 and calcium
CORIANDER is
noted for sweetening the breath and stimulating
digestion and appetite. it is said to be almost
magical in banishing flatulence.
DILL is a
calmative herb, used for many years to stimulate
the appetite and settle the stomach.
ANIS helps
expel gas from the intestine; an antiseptic herb.
FENNEL tones
the digestion and relieves flatulence and other
disturbances of the bowel or intestinal function.
CAROB is a
legume or bean and has been a source of food for
thousands of years for animals and human beings. It
is packed with minerals: calcium, phosphorus, iron,
potassium, manganese and silicon: it contains
vitamins B1 and B2 and niacin, a little vitamin A
and some protein.
AMOUNTS TO FEED IN NORMAL HEALTH THE DIET
We have given you some approximate measurements for the quantity to feed your animals. Each dog, however has its own requirements based on its own metabolic rate, health, fitness, age, weight etc.
So the weights must be adjusted accordingly for each animal. If you find your dog doesn't completely finish its meal, give it less meat next time. Or if it is putting on weight, obviously feed it less.
Working people will have to develop their feeding routine to suit their own time schedule.The Greenark cereal mix is alone sufficient in every way to give your pet all its nutritional requirements ( although it contains only minute quantities of oil as it is a dried mix ).
No completely natural diet would be the same day in day out, so we recommend adding some variety to the diet if you are able. Some examples are included below.
Remember always feed wholefoods.
EXAMPLE OF KITTEN / PUPPY DIET
From weaning to 10 weeks
From 10 - 16 week The quantities must be increased
with the growth of the young animal. The food will
be the same but 8am milk meal can be omitted
After 16 weeks The meals must be reduced to 2 or 3
a day. No meal is required at 4pm. Meat meal must
be double ration.
