Thursday, November 28, 2013

How Safe Are Dog and Cat Vitamin Supplements?

If your pet needs to take vitamins, or other dietary supplements, how can you be sure they are safe and effective?It's the same question asked of human supplements, and just because they are approved by government agencies doesn't necessarily mean they are safe for a particular individual.The same is true for pet products, but there are certain major differences when considering safety factors.1. Probably the greatest concern arises from the fact that pet supplements have not been tested adequately. Very little data can be found in this area.2. Only three nutrients are mentioned in the scientific papers at this time, namely, lutein, garlic and evening primrose oil, and then only in regard to dogs, cats and horses.3. Studies to date have shown that certain supplements that are safe for humans are not always safe for animals. For example, garlic has not been proven safe for all animals.4. So far, it has been difficult to study these products, because there are no systems in place to evaluate them. There needs to be a way to quantify dosages, active ingredients, and what's known as "adverse events," or, side effects.5. There is little to no regulation in the animal dietary supplement manufacturing industry.6. It's much more difficult to evaluate the more subjective aspects of a particular product. In other words, we can't ask a dog if he feels more energetic than he used to, or if he thinks he's sleeping better now.7. There have been no studies of sufficiently large numbers of animals to identify any patterns of change or improvement in any area, except perhaps for obvious changes, such as coat condition (shinier, smoother, less shedding) or observable behaviors, such as irritability. Still, such changes cannot be claimed as significant without larger, controlled study groups to evaluate.While there have been few, and inadequate, studies of pet supplementation by government agencies, such as the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), there have been many studies conducted by independent researchers. However, these have been criticized as biased or unscientific by the scientific community, and many of the same concerns as listed above apply.What can you do to ensure your pet receives supplements that are safe and effective? At this time, the burden falls to the pet owner to do the homework. Consult with pet nutritionists, many of whom are veterinarians who have focused on these concerns and have their own clinical studies on which to base opinions.



To learn about one such independent study and the products that were developed from it, please visit http://www.everypetmatters.com/recommends/dogsupplements.htmlDr. RJ Peters also recommends exploring books and other materials on the subject. To get you started, visit http://www.theproblemcat.com/books.html

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Tuesday, November 26, 2013

How Car Audio Subwoofer Test Reviews Are Done

Car audio subwoofer test reviews are very important. They help you get the right quality subwoofers in the market. By knowing the advantages and disadvantages of a product, you are more empowered by the review reports. Product reviews are reports about a product that describe its qualities if it has any, and its flaws. Manufacturers are very good in hiding these flaws and an independent body is better suited to conduct reviews rather than the manufacturing company. The best people to write reviews are the customers themselves. Customer reviews help any product rise through the ranks. You have nothing to be biased about as a customer and therefore your report will be objective. There are very many subwoofers in the market and many of them do not have a very good name. Many are substandard.An example of a review is that of a Phoenix Gold RSD12 subwoofer. It begins by stating that installing it is not complicated. A subwoofer should not trouble you too much while installing it. You need something that can be easily fixed to save you time and energy. Its response to low frequencies is very good. You need a subwoofer that has been carefully designed and produced. Some products in the subwoofer category under low frequencies produce undesirable results. The Phoenix Gold RSD12 qualifies for a high quality product because the review ends by describing its functions and make as mind blowing. Make sure you look for the flaws of a product if any.Companies like CNET also conduct car audio subwoofer test reviews. They take the products to their labs, do all the tests and come up with a fair and comprehensive report on the quality of the product. They have state of the art laboratories and testing facilities to conduct these tests. They test a wide range of products including car audio subwoofers. One review from a CNET editor Wayne Cunningham is that of the Blaupunkt Velocity 2Go 6. Some of the good attributes about the subwoofer are that it has good flexibility with its car adapters. Another is that it can be effectively fine tuned with frequency and phase controls. However, on its dark side there are a few shortcomings that the subwoofer comes with.The bad side is that in very high frequencies, the audio quality is average. Another thing is that exposed speaker cones are prone to damage. You can also find details on the features of the product with the reviews. Car audio subwoofer test reviews can be read on the internet. There are very many credible sites that you can trust to give you the right information. Sometimes in reviews, the positive may seem to supersede the negatives at a very unrealistic rate. Take to heart reviews that are only objective. After reading them, research on the particular product and get an in depth knowledge about it. Make sure you read a couple of car audio subwoofer test reviews from the same product. In other words, do not dismiss a product from one bad review.



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