| Keep Your Dog Healthy | | | | never seen your dog enjoy commercial dog food the |
| Your dog's health and wellbeing is important to you | | | | way he enjoys a good meaty bone. |
| and your family. Not to mention keeping down the cost | | | | Raw food advocates concede the diet costs more |
| of veterinarian bills! So you need to carefully consider | | | | than traditional dog food, but they argue it's worth it. |
| the food that you give your dog. People sometimes | | | | You may find that locating free natural home made |
| just pick the first dog food bag they see at the store. | | | | dog food recipes is not easy. Try making a mixture of |
| It's easy to overlook the importance of dog food but it | | | | ground turkey, rice and carrot as your own dog food. |
| is essential to pick the right one for your dog. | | | | Your dog will thank you for it. |
| To keep your dog healthy he needs plenty of fresh | | | | If you decide to go the commercial route, try and |
| water and should be fed good quality dog food in | | | | choose a good premium dog food since it contains |
| amounts just right to meet his energy requirements. | | | | more energy and protein than an economy brand. |
| Always follow the guidelines on the dog food package | | | | Unfortunately not all dog food brands contain high |
| for recommended feeding amounts. | | | | quality and natural ingredients, so always check the |
| Picking a dog food | | | | label. It is best if you seek advice from your |
| The first challenge in choosing a dog food is picking | | | | veterinarian before deciding on which dog food to |
| one that has overall quality. The term that comes up a | | | | feed your dog or puppy. He will know your dog's |
| lot about dog food is human grade. Human grade | | | | dietary needs and you will find that veterinary offices |
| implies that the dog food is good enough for us to eat. | | | | and feed stores often carry excellent and natural dog |
| Many commercial dog foods are made from materials | | | | food. |
| unusable or less desirable for human consumption. | | | | All Natural Dog Food |
| Often the meat that is used in dog food is of a quality | | | | Many natural dog foods contain only fresh, natural and |
| considered unfit for humans to eat. | | | | wholesome ingredients for your dog. Not only are the |
| Major dog food companies try to provide balanced | | | | protein ingredients digestible, but the carbohydrates in |
| proportions of vitamins and minerals for maximum | | | | the dog food are digestible. Natural dog food has 100% |
| benefit to your dog. Although you may see that many | | | | nutritional value which is important for healthy strong |
| brands of dog food have almost identical labels, a | | | | dogs. Chicken, egg and fish are examples of protein |
| reputable dog food company will provide an | | | | that is provided in natural dog food. There are also |
| explanation for each supplement and how it benefits | | | | ingredients in natural dog food that really help the |
| your dog. | | | | health of your dog's skin and also your dog's coat. One |
| Always read the label to see what proteins, vitamins | | | | of the main draw backs of natural dog food is that it |
| and minerals are being provided to your dog. Try not | | | | has a shorter shelf life and may spoil before it is used. |
| to use store brand dog food they may short change | | | | Dried Dog Food |
| your dog on much needed nutrition. | | | | A good high quality dry dog food will work out to be |
| Studies have shown that the primary ingredient in dog | | | | more economical than the generic brands even though |
| food should be meat-based protein, not corn meal, | | | | they cost more per pound. A vast majority of dog |
| flour or corn gluten meal. According to reviews a | | | | owners go for dry dog food for its convenience and |
| better quality dog food results in a healthier coat, | | | | ease of storage. The cheaper dry dog foods are |
| fewer digestive problems and firmer stools. | | | | made from soybean, corn or rice, while many premium |
| Pet-nutrition experts agree that the best dog food is | | | | dry dog foods are made with all-natural, human-grade |
| made from human-grade ingredients like meat, whole | | | | ingredients. |
| grains and vegetables. Premium dog food is so | | | | Vegetarian dog foods |
| important because good nutrition is essential for a long, | | | | There are dog foods specially formulated for dogs |
| healthy life. | | | | that are allergic to wheat, corn, and/or chicken. There |
| Types of dog food | | | | are also vegetarian dog foods marketed to owners |
| There are many varieties of dog food to choose from. | | | | who do not want their dogs to consume meat |
| The three most popular types of dog foods are dry, | | | | products. Most vegetarian dog foods use soy as a |
| semi-moist and canned products. Check the color of | | | | protein source. If your dog has allergies, consult your |
| your dog food. Usually dog food made from natural | | | | vet before putting him on a specialized diet. |
| ingredients will have soft earth tones and contain no | | | | Conclusion |
| preservatives, artificial colors and flavors. | | | | Overall it's usually best to let dogs enjoy dog food and |
| Raw dog food is becoming more popular. More and | | | | not our food, even though they may prefer what |
| more veterinarians recommend feeding your dog with | | | | we're eating! Of course you can feed your dog treats |
| raw dog food. They feel that this is the best choice | | | | from time to time, every dog needs some TLC from |
| and is the healthiest food for your dog. After all, you've | | | | time to time! |