| Natural foods are those that are unprocessed or | | | | of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and |
| minimally processed. These are actually human quality | | | | minerals. |
| food products that are free from chemicals and | | | | Be sure to note which human foods are toxic or |
| pesticides. All natural dog food can be prepared at | | | | dangerous to dogs. Some of these food items are: |
| home. Raw meat and vegetables as well as their | | | | grapes, raisins, chocolates, coffee and tea, onion and |
| cooked versions are considered natural foods. These | | | | garlic as well as mushrooms. Don't give your doggy |
| are also prepared commercially. This type of natural | | | | alcoholic beverages as well! Sugary, fatty and high |
| food passed the strict standards of AAFCO or the | | | | sodium foods should be avoided. Fish bones as well |
| Association for American Feed Control Officials. | | | | as small cooked bones may be harmful to the pup's |
| Natural dog food may turn out more costly than | | | | digestive tract. |
| commercially prepared pet food. You can choose to | | | | If preparing all natural dog food at home does not fit |
| prepare it at home, but it may be a bit inconvenient | | | | your lifestyle, you can go with commercially prepared |
| if you have a busy lifestyle. However, the advantage | | | | brands. |
| of feeding him or her all-natural foods is better health | | | | Read the labels |
| and well-being for your canine pal. Some pet owners | | | | Before grabbing a bag of natural dog food, make |
| who have switched to natural pet food have noticed | | | | sure to read the label. Most of these foods are made |
| that their pup's coat is shinier, its breath is fresher, | | | | from beef, poultry or fish together with vegetables. |
| and it has a higher level of energy and a better | | | | Make sure that the ingredients do not include fillers |
| temperament. A puppy like this can be trained more | | | | (cornmeal, soy and wheat), artificial flavoring, coloring, |
| easily. | | | | and preservatives. No pesticides and antibiotics should |
| Switching to natural pet food | | | | be present. Natural pet foods are also free from |
| Before you make the switch or prepare all natural | | | | plant and animal by-products (hooves, beaks and |
| meals for your doggy, make sure you know his or | | | | such). All these natural food products must have |
| her nutritional needs. Consult with your veterinarian to | | | | passed the Department of Agriculture's strict |
| find out what your pet should be eating and what he | | | | requirements before being labeled as 'natural'. |
| should avoid. You puppy may have special health | | | | Feeding your puppy natural foods is a way of |
| conditions that require a certain type of diet. The | | | | showing great consideration for her health and |
| breed can also dictate the diet. | | | | well-being. Natural foods, when prepared properly at |
| Preparing all natural dog food | | | | home or chosen with great care from a reliable |
| Your pup can be fed raw foods. In case you are | | | | manufacturer are full of healthy ingredients for the |
| concerned with bacteria, then you should cook or at | | | | proper growth, development and overall well-being of |
| least heat the food. It is always better to be safe | | | | your pet. If you and your loved ones eat healthy |
| than have a sick dog. When preparing the food, | | | | natural foods, shouldn't Bingo, too?! |
| make sure that your puppy gets the right amounts | | | | |