| American dogs, like American people, are gaining | | | | you. These companies have done the necessary |
| more and more excess weight. They may live | | | | research and they know your dog information, |
| contentedly with their owners, but a lot of dogs are | | | | especially the vitamins and minerals your dog has to |
| less active than they should be and eat less | | | | have to survive and be healthy. They are also aware |
| appropriate diets than dogs did only 10 to 20 years | | | | of what foods your dog should avoid as they make |
| ago. We see more illness, more vet bills and dogs | | | | him sick. Some companies, such as Flint River Ranch |
| with much shorter life spans as well. | | | | Dog Food, make human grade dog food, which |
| Many dogs have been placed on special diets by their | | | | means a person can eat it without becoming ill. |
| owners, who will first research what their dog should | | | | Just as humans have their bakeries, there are also |
| be eating in a regular meal and their treats. Once the | | | | dog bakeries that exist. These bakeries produce |
| owner knows this dog information, they can be | | | | treats that can be eaten by humans as safely as by |
| certain they are giving their dogs the nutrients they | | | | their dogs. Dogs are even invited to come in and |
| need. | | | | taste the fresh baked treats to decide which treats |
| Concerned owners have started to use their dog | | | | are favored. This ensures satisfaction for both owner |
| information to cook and/or bake their own dog food | | | | and pet. |
| and snacks. Use caution! If you make your own dog | | | | Deciding what to feed your dog is only part of the |
| food the wrong way, you can end up harming your | | | | responsibility assigned to you; you also have an |
| dog more than helping them. For instance, there are | | | | obligation to do your research to give your dog the |
| certain meats and fats that your dog might have | | | | best life possible. In addition to appropriate food, |
| trouble digesting. There are some foods that are | | | | keeping your dog healthy will require plenty of |
| harmful to dogs and can cause illness. Some of these | | | | exercise, water, and rest. Remember that your dog |
| foods are chocolate, grapes and/or raisins, and dough. | | | | needs you to make the wise decisions for him in |
| Like humans, dogs should never eat moldy food. | | | | order to keep him healthy and fit. |
| Some companies will make an all natural dog food for | | | | |