Can my pet eat beef? Is it healthy and will it cause hair loss?

I don't believe that there is one meal that is superior to all; however here are 2 websites that you can reference for homemade complete balance meal options for your pet. https://secure.balanceit.com/  https://www.petdiets.com/  A complete and balanced diet is best to promote a healthy haircoat. There is no medicine used for generalized shedding of the hair. However you can supplement with pet formulated omega 3 fatty acids to promote a healthy shiny haircoat. If you pet has actual bald areas, then its best to get him tested for a possible mite problem and treatment through your vet. A complete and balanced diet will also ensure proper growth and weight gain for your pet. Also regular dewormings can treat for any underlying intestinal parasites that can cause improper growth if left untreated. Some broad spectrum dewormers commonly used are Pyrantel Palmoate and Fenbendazole. THese are usually readily available at your local pet store or feed store. I hope this helps! Good luck with your pet moving forward.

While cooked, boiled chicken and beef is OK to give as a treat, it should not be your dog's main source of food. It is much better to feed a balanced diet or commercial dog food that is nutritionally balanced to provide the right nutrition. Feeding only meat is not enough for your dog to stay healthy and growth healthy. You can add in a little piece of boiled meat with the fat trimmed off, however it should not be given as a meal as it can cause digestive upset and nutritional problems.

Yes, that's fine. Most dogs tolerate beef well. If she vomits after eating it, or diarrhea is noted within three days, then she may not tolerate it well. This can happen either due to it being too rich, or a food allergy (not that common). This does have a fair amount of calories though, so I always reccomend you account for these types of treats by feeding a little less of their dog food. This will help prevent obesity, which is a common problem with dogs in the U.S. I hope that helps.

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! A small amount of cooked beef should be okay as long as it isn't too fatty. The main source of nutrition for your kittens should be kitten food, but a small amount of beef is unlikely to cause any harm. If you note any vomiting or diarrhea after offering beef then I wouldn't offer any in the future. Cute kittens! Good luck with them!

When we recommend a bland diet you can use either chicken or beef with white rice. The most important thing is that the fat is cooked off. So, either boil the hamburger or rinse it well after it is cooked. If Teddy is rubbing his face and licking his paws immediately after eating but not other times of the day it may just be that he is cleaning his face since he is not used to eating food that sticks to his fur. So, if it continues with hamburger and rice, it may not be an allergy that is causing the rubbing and licking. Good luck! I hope that was helpful and answered your question. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Coat length is determined by genetics so you can't change that. At home you can try giving him an omega 3 fatty acid supplement for pets and changing the food. There are two brands of food, Royal Canin and Nutro, which are aimed at skin and coat health. Supplements and diet may help to promote a healthy coat. Additionally, conditions such as skin infections, parasites, allergies and endocrine disease will all cause poor hair coats so it's important to make sure Bollubhai is healthy. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Like most animals ferrets can develop allergies and intolerance. If you notice signs such as itching or hair loss then this is a possible cause. I would rule out other things such as parasites first though. You could try not feeding beef and see if it settles. Bear in mind there may be allergy to a few proteins. You could try an elimination diet where you feed just novel protein such as rabbit for 6 weeks. On the diet they should be fine, then after 6 weeks if you give normal food again and they flare up you know they have a food allergy.