| You've heard the news reports: dogs are actually | | | | If you fail to include enough Vitamin A in your dog's |
| dying from the additives included in commercial brand | | | | food, it can result in serious weight loss, as well as |
| foods. It might seem absurd to think that these | | | | vision problems. Additionally, without sufficient |
| foods aren't safe, but they aren't. In fact, some | | | | amounts of Vitamin B12, you dog could have a hard |
| even included rat poison, which caused many dogs to | | | | time absorbing iron, which could lead to a loss of |
| experience kidney problems and eventually die. If you | | | | appetite and even anemia. Likewise, a deficiency in |
| love your dog and if you're worried about the | | | | the needed minerals can lead to paralysis, muscle |
| contents of commercial dog food, then you may | | | | weakness, convulsions, weight loss and tissue |
| want to think about how you can make your own | | | | damage. |
| dog food. | | | | In contrast, some commercial food can contain |
| When you purchase commercial dog food, you can | | | | substances that might kill your dog. In the worst |
| never be sure exactly what is in the can. In fact, | | | | case scenario, some foods have contained Sodium |
| you're likely to see several ingredients that you've | | | | Pentobarbital, which is ironically the exact chemical |
| never even heard of before. This is not so when you | | | | which is used to put dogs to "sleep." If your dog |
| make your own dog food. Instead, you can be | | | | consumes small amounts of this over time, it could |
| perfectly sure what it is your dog is eating and | | | | slowly damage his nervous system or even kill him. |
| whether or not it is safe and healthy. | | | | Additionally, BHA, BHT, and lead can often be found |
| So what dish should you consider making for your | | | | in commercial dog foods. While the concentrations of |
| pup? Well, as you know, dogs are descended from | | | | these elements is generally tiny, it can still sometimes |
| wolves; and it is only natural for them to crave meat. | | | | have an effect on your dog if he accumulates |
| They need protein and lots of it if you want them to | | | | enough of them in his system over time. |
| be healthy. So make sure you give your dogs quality | | | | Last, remember that no matter how well you do |
| meat like beef, chicken or lamb, which can be mixed | | | | when you make your own dog food, this will not |
| with vegetables and other nutrient-filled food in the | | | | prevent all dog health problems. It may shield him |
| variety of recipes for healthy dog food. | | | | from certain problems associated with commercial |
| But that's not all a dog needs. Most commercial dog | | | | foods; and it may allow you to control his diet more |
| food contains important vitamins and minerals that will | | | | carefully, but there is no guarantee that it will work |
| keep your dog's coat shiny and keep his immune | | | | miracles. So keep your expectations in line with |
| system ticking. You will want to include these in your | | | | reality. |
| home made recipes, too. In particular, you should | | | | With all this in mind, it may be more beneficial for you |
| include Vitamins A, D, E, K, B1, B12, Niacin and Folic | | | | and your little furry friend, to make your own dog |
| Acid; and minerals like calcium, sodium, potassium and | | | | food. This may take you more time than simply |
| iron - to name a few. Imbalances with these vitamins | | | | running to the store, but in the end, you'll be happy |
| and minerals can lead to serious doggy health | | | | you did it; and, most importantly, so will rover. |
| problems. | | | | |