| If you've ever looked at dog food comparisons, | | | | most, they may have to buy an extra packet or |
| chances are you've seen why organic brands are | | | | two of ground beef, which can be as low as $3.00. |
| better than non-organic ones. Not only do they | | | | Another factor that might be discussed in dog food |
| possess more nutritious ingredients, but they also | | | | comparisons is the issue of palatability. Since |
| tend to have very few preservatives. However, | | | | homemade dog food uses meat and vegetables that |
| what about the few dog food comparisons that dare | | | | pet owners could eat themselves, dogs don't feel like |
| to show another side of the equation... how organic | | | | they're missing out when they look into their food |
| dog food stacks up against homemade dog food? | | | | dish. In addition, the taste itself is usually better since |
| With these resources, pet owners are given an | | | | the food is much fresher. With organic dog food, the |
| opportunity to analyze dog food in a different light. | | | | dog is always eating something that is 'processed', |
| Why? Well, instead of focusing on just preservatives, | | | | even if it doesn't contain as many chemicals as |
| they get an opportunity to evaluate other things of | | | | non-organic brands. |
| importance, such as cost, palatability and whether or | | | | Finally, there's the issue of whether or not organic |
| not a brand is truly organic. | | | | dog food brands truly live up to their claims. |
| Cost is a factor that is usually discussed in more | | | | If they aren't, they may get exposed in a dog food |
| extensive dog food comparisons. And generally, the | | | | comparison chart, as pet owners can see the ratio of |
| overall consensus is that homemade dog food is a | | | | organic ingredients to non-organic ones. And |
| much cheaper alternative than organic dog food. This | | | | sometimes this ratio can be quite displeasing... at least |
| is because most dog food recipes encourage owners | | | | if you're really concerned about feeding your dog |
| to use ingredients that are already on hand. Very | | | | organic food. Really, if an organic dog food brand |
| rarely will owners have to buy a whole set of | | | | can't use ingredients that are 100% organic, they |
| groceries for their homemade dog food recipes. At | | | | probably shouldn't be allowed to skirt such a label. |