| As our fast paced world changes around us, we | | | | means that the ingredients of the dog food or dog |
| have all had to make adjustments to our lives. The | | | | treat have been through minimal processing. Where |
| constant changing economy has especially impacted | | | | as "Organic" must have been grown with no use of |
| our home life and what we choose to spend our | | | | chemicals if it is grown and /or administered |
| money on. The one thing that seems to remain | | | | hormones if it is animals. Be sure to read labels to |
| constant in our lives, is our love for our animals and | | | | ensure what your buying is completely organic. |
| our need to pamper their precious little paws. | | | | There is also the term "Holistic" which simply means |
| One of our top concerns as pet owners is our dog's | | | | that each individual ingredient is somehow contributing |
| health and what we are feeding them to keep them | | | | to the dog's health in a different or separate way. |
| healthy. A concern that is often overlooked is the | | | | Holistic products are generally high in quality and are |
| amount and the quality of dog treats that you are | | | | usually human quality foods. However, it is always |
| serving your dog. Unfortunately a general commercial | | | | prudent to do your label checking with any product. |
| dog treat is not required to meet any type of | | | | I think some of my favorite new treats are the |
| standardized nutritional regulations. Which means you | | | | gourmet doggie treats and these wonderful dog cup |
| could be feeding your dog anything from fats, corn, | | | | cakes and dog cakes that people are baking in their |
| wheat, fungus, molds and even just plain zero | | | | homemade bakeries. They are just wonderful. My |
| nutritional value. Anything is fair game. | | | | dog's love them and they are absolutely adorable. |
| Fortunately there are several options available for our | | | | Because they are homemade they are generally |
| precious pets. First things first, always read the label | | | | made with healthy ingredients but again always check |
| on anything you are feeding your dog. It should be | | | | the label. Some places cut corners and buy the cheap |
| no different that what you are feeding yourself. If | | | | white flour or wheat flour that can disagree with |
| it's full of junk and preservatives and you wouldn't | | | | your dog's digestive system. Look for whole-grain |
| eat it yourself, then don't feed it to your dog either. | | | | flours when choosing this type of dog treat. |
| Today with the increased popularity and availability of | | | | As you have probably noticed there is a strong push |
| the internet we have multiple options to choose from | | | | to move away from the commercial dog food and |
| and you are seeing more and more locally owned | | | | dog treats towards healthier options. There is more |
| specialty pet food and supply stores open. These | | | | to this than just a financial gain from the pet industry. |
| merchants are carrying everything from gourmet dog | | | | After the dog food scare, people really sat up and |
| treats, natural dog treats, homemade dog treats, | | | | took notice of what their dog's were actually eating |
| organic dog treats and even dog cakes. The options | | | | and frankly many were horrified to find out what |
| are amazing and a great alternative both health wise | | | | was in there dog's food. The chemicals alone are |
| and taste wise for your dog. | | | | enough to not just shorten your dog's lifespan but |
| Before you ask, yes there is a difference between | | | | possibly make them ill and end their life. |
| Natural and Organic Dog Treats. Basically "Natural" | | | | |