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When cooking for pets,
care should be taken in several areas.
- COOKING UTENSILS:
Non-stick surfaces can produce toxic elements. Aluminum utensils
give off aluminum salt which may be toxic. Use glass or ceramic
utensils.
- TEMPERATURE: Cooking
at temperatures over 120°F may destroy natural vitamins
and enzymes.
- BACTERIA: Cooked
food which is left out for an hour or more can develop harmful
bacteria and mold that may be toxic. Cooking may not remove
or destroy certain strains of Salmonella or E coli. Remove uneaten
cooked foods and raw fruits and vegetables after one hour.
- FRESH FRUITS AND
VEGETABLES: Can quickly develop bacteria and mold. Remove uneaten
portions after one hour. Dried fruits and vegetables such as
those used in L’Avian Plus™ are low in moisture
and are much safer.
Adding
Vitamins
Feed a well
balanced nutritionally fortified product and as a general rule there
is little need to add vitamins and minerals to the daily diet.
- Dry
vitamin/mineral supplements are preferred. Liquid vitamins lose
potency quickly.
- Add
vitamins to food after cooking.
- Adding
“mega” doses of vitamins or minerals may cause nutrient
imbalances and lead to deficiences.
- Return to Caged Bird Nutrition
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