| Natural dog food hardly gets a second glance from | | | | less trips to the veterinarian. The long-term savings |
| most dog owners today. It's more expensive and | | | | on vet bills can be substantial, all because of switching |
| often difficult to find in big stores that have plenty of | | | | to a premium dog food brand. Dogs will feel better |
| cheaper economy brands on sale. The nutritional | | | | on a daily basis, look better, and have a noticeable |
| value of an economy brand of pet food, though, | | | | energy boost. |
| might not be what your pet needs, and selecting a | | | | The best advice in natural dog care is the old saying, |
| natural dog food brand may well be the cheaper | | | | "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." |
| choice in the long run when you consider trips to the | | | | By not skimping on your dog's food, you are helping |
| vet. | | | | your dog stay one step ahead of debilitating illnesses. |
| How can this be possible? A premium or natural dog | | | | Think about it: Would you rather pay a few extra |
| food contains more nutrients that are beneficial to | | | | dollars on premium dog food now or pay hundreds of |
| your dog than an economical brand. When you think | | | | dollars in vet bills later? |
| about it, you might have to feed your dog more of | | | | One person reported paying close to $1,400 for |
| the economy brand to equal the nutrition it would | | | | surgery on his dog because of problems caused by |
| receive from a premium brand. The more you feed | | | | cheap dog food. After the surgery and diet change, |
| your dog, the more bags of economy food you | | | | the dog recovered and is now leading an active life. |
| need to buy. | | | | Within a few weeks, the dog's energy levels |
| On average, a natural dog food brand will have 3-5% | | | | returned, the arthritis went away, and a once-dull |
| more crude protein and fat than a cheaper bag of | | | | coat took on a whole new shine. |
| dog food. The premium brands also suggest servings | | | | Seeing is believing and you can try an experiment of |
| of 1-3/4 cups of food per day, as opposed to the | | | | switching your dog over to a natural dog food for a |
| economy brand's suggestion of 3-1/4 cups per | | | | month or two. If you notice a difference in the shine |
| serving. As you can see, it takes at least three times | | | | of your dog's coat or its level of energy, then you'll |
| as many servings to equal the nutrition of one | | | | have positive proof that a natural dog food brand is |
| serving of premium dog food. | | | | better for your pet. If not, you can always switch |
| Eating less food and having better nutrition is just | | | | back to the dog's regular brand. The results of the |
| one of the benefits for your pet, when you choose | | | | experiment of switching to natural dog food may |
| a natural dog food. Dogs in better health also require | | | | have you pleasantly surprised, though. |