| If you are considering natural organic dog food, you | | | | as "unfit for human consumption." Not really what |
| are not alone. This is a popular choice for savvy pet | | | | you want to be feeding your best buddy. |
| owners who are aware that a wholesome diet is vital | | | | Typical Ingredients listed on Commercial Dog Food |
| to their faithful friend's health and a very good | | | | Labels |
| alternative to the commercial brands. | | | | - Meat or meat based - this may also include blood |
| The best dog food is generally not found at your | | | | vessels, sinew, organ meats, tendons and other |
| local Supermarket. The big box brands are typically | | | | animal parts. |
| over processed leaving the food sadly lacking in | | | | - Tallow - a rock hard fat that is difficult to digest. |
| nutrition. They Contain questionable ingredients that | | | | - Meat By-Products - this can often include animal |
| you will not likely recognize or be able to pronounce. | | | | organs, bone, blood, fatty tissue, brains, feet, heads, |
| The labels can also be misleading which the | | | | intestines, noses and stomachs. The by-products are |
| manufacturers hope you won't read anyway. | | | | not necessarily healthy, they can contain diseased |
| What is the difference between premium dog foods, | | | | tissue and parasites. |
| gourmet or natural dog food? The short answer is | | | | - Fiber - could come from whole grains and |
| nothing. What is important is the content of the food. | | | | vegetables, but it could be hair, newspaper or peanut |
| The label should state certified human grade | | | | hulls. |
| ingredients or FDA approved and preferably look for | | | | - Carbohydrates - generally a sugar source. |
| a natural "organic" dog food. Dogs are carnivores by | | | | - Animal Digest - meat tissue broken down by |
| nature and not only love meat but need it. The first | | | | chemicals. |
| ingredient in dog food should be meat, fish or poultry, | | | | - meat meal dried animal digest - the dry by-product |
| not meat by-products. Through domestication dogs | | | | of rendered meat. All animal parts are used including |
| are also able to eat many grains, fruits and | | | | glandular wastes and fetal tissues. It is heated and |
| vegetables which are good for your pet but these | | | | then the liquid is separated from the dry meal. |
| should be the secondary additives on the label. If you | | | | - Poultry By-Products - ground parts from the |
| would like to make your dog's food, ready made | | | | chicken and can include feet, heads, intestines, necks |
| mixes are available that contain grains, veggies and/or | | | | and undeveloped eggs. |
| fruit and you can simply add the meat. | | | | What are the benefits of a natural food diet - a |
| These are just a few of the toxins and chemicals | | | | shinier coat, less health issues, better digestion and |
| found in brand name dog food - antibiotics and drug | | | | elimination, decreased need for supplementation, less |
| residues, dyes, molds, preservatives, pesticides and | | | | allergies and skin problems and increased energy. |
| herbicides, wastes from slaughterhouses - including | | | | If you care about your pet, and I know you do, |
| fecal waste. They all have the potential of being | | | | natural organic dog food is a great choice. These |
| harmful to your beloved friend. | | | | foods are loaded with nutrition and have superior |
| Additionally, these foods are high in sugar and salt | | | | flavor that will keep your canine friend coming back |
| which accounts for the rise in canine obesity. The | | | | for more. |
| meat in commercial pet food is generally categorized | | | | |