| Everybody knows that an all-natural diet is a healthy | | | | cancer-causing chemicals and preservatives; cook any |
| diet. It's no coincidence that what's good for you is | | | | remaining nutrients out, and you've got yourself a |
| also good for your dog and cat. It's also no secret | | | | standard can of dog or cat food. Is there a better |
| that - aside from the buzzwords - most people don't | | | | way? |
| know enough about what "all-natural" means. | | | | There are a number of alternatives for your pet that |
| We are surrounded by eco-friendly, holistic | | | | are healthy and species specific. A species specific |
| catch-phrases: all-natural, free-range, green, organic. | | | | pet diet is one that is geared to match your pet's |
| However, most of us don't look beyond the words | | | | nutritional needs, without negative or superfluous |
| on the label to understand exactly what they are | | | | ingredients. For instance, your cat is a carnivore. Your |
| paying for when opting for these newer, healthier | | | | cat needs meat and meat only. There is no need for |
| alternatives. Natural foods - simply stated - are those | | | | you to pad your cat's diet with grain and vegetable |
| that contain no artificial additives or preservatives. | | | | fillers. For dogs, an omnivorous diet is more |
| When you and I are shopping at the grocery, this is | | | | appropriate, but most commercial foods are high on |
| what we are finding in our natural foods aisle. Are the | | | | filler and low on important meat proteins and fats. |
| rules the same when it comes to our pets? | | | | Some pet owners are choosing to feed their pets an |
| In a sense, yes. Our dogs and cats are just as | | | | all natural, species specific diet, by cooking for their |
| vulnerable to the negative affects of artificial food | | | | pets: creating homemade meals just like the ones |
| supplements as you and I are. These can lead to a | | | | they are cooking for themselves and their family |
| number of negative health issues that will affect your | | | | members. For some owners, this might be a great |
| pet's quality of life. However, when it comes to a | | | | alternative, but many find that this path is time |
| pet's diet, "natural" usually also means "species | | | | consuming and difficult. Luckily, there are now a |
| specific." | | | | variety of all-natural pet foods available from suppliers |
| Although many pet food manufacturers probably | | | | who are dedicated to providing pets with species |
| have good intentions and stand behind their products, | | | | specific diets. |
| the ingredients in mainstream dog foods seem to | | | | The Trippet company sells a variety of great dog |
| indicate that quality can suffer in the name of profits. | | | | foods that make species specific considerations a |
| A quick look at what goes into most commercial dog | | | | high priority. Trippet Duck and Salmon Tripe Dog |
| and cat foods, reveals a make-it-cheap mentality that | | | | Food gives your dog a great combination of meaty |
| can cause negative effects on your pet's health. | | | | protein and lots of Omega 3 fatty oils. Their Trippet |
| Many manufacturers use "4D" meat in their pet | | | | Green Beef Tripe Dog Food formula incorporates |
| foods. "4D" is a category that includes meat that | | | | plant nutrients in combination with the digestive |
| comes from diseased, down, dying and dead animals. | | | | enzymes that allow dogs to metabolize them. Tiki |
| These ingredients are then combined with grain fillers | | | | Cat has a number of great all-natural cat food |
| to create the cheapest products possible. | | | | solutions such as Tiki Cat- Hawiian Grill -Ahi Tuna, and |
| "4D" meat may seem utterly unpalatable to you and | | | | Tiki Cat - Molokai Lanai - Tuna in Crab |
| I, but your dog has a digestive system that can | | | | Consommé. Both are full of the protein your |
| handle less than optimum meats. However, like most | | | | little tiger needs, without excess fillers and flavors. |
| pet owners, you probably want more nutritious | | | | Always ask your vet when you are considering |
| ingredients going into your dog's meal. As far as grain | | | | changes to your pet's diet. Chances are you'll find |
| fillers go, your dog and cat have no need for these | | | | that fresh, natural, healthy food is as important to |
| things in their diet and are not benefiting from them | | | | your pet as it is to you. |
| in any way. Add a nasty mix of sugar, salt, | | | | |