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Healthy Dog Food – How Do You Find One

June 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Most people don’t stop to think about the food they are giving their dog. The colourful packs on the laden supermarket shelves are normally as far as people give dog food a thought. You may be one of them, but are now branching out and looking for something a bit healthier.

Believe me, the packs can look tempting and with smiling veterinarians and dog breeders on the cover, you’re not that hard to convince.

But stop for a moment and consider a wild dog’s diet. Dogs are naturally pack animals and so they hunt in packs. They can bring down a large animal, as large as a cow, with their combined efforts. Then they all gather round, with much growling and snarling and consume most of the carcass, bones and all. Probably the only parts left is the hide and hooves.

Whether or not you can accept this idea, that’s how dogs evolved. And the wild dogs still manage very well. This is the most healthy dog food. There is nothing that can beat it.

Man, with his puny pseudo scientific ideas of improving on the natural diet of dogs is going down a dead end. You can’t.

Period.

There is only one type of healthy dog food. And that is the one which so closely resembles a wild dog’s diet, as to be virtually the same as far as health benefits are concerned.

Lets look at some of the differences between a wild dog’s diet and commercial dog food, a diet most dogs exist on (I won’t say live, as it’’s hardly a life).

A wild diet, a healthy dog food, consists of:

raw food
lots of raw bones
internal organs are consumed, but these are scarce compared with the muscle meat
carbohydrates which are limited to the stomach contents, so is small in the overall content

A typical commercial dog food consists of:

cooked food (many vitamins, enzymes and other nutrients are destroyed by cooking)
the meat is of poor (often extremely poor) quality (humans get the good stuff)
carbohydrates, in particular sugar, are a major part of the food – it’s cheap and bulks out the ‘meat’
the food is fortified with strong preservatives (not allowed in human food for their dangerous impact on health) – DESPITE WHAT THE LABEL SAYS
to try to redress the nutritional imbalance, isolated and synthetic nutrients are added – nutrients which can’t be properly absorbed and utilised when they are in isolation, or if they are synthetic

So in your search for a healthy dog food, keep firmly in mind the diet of a wild dog. It’s OK to take your time to get used to the idea. If you find the idea repulsive, just go slowly. Try to replace one thing at a time. Just keep in mind that dogs have evolved over millions of years, on this diet. Humans have only been producing (poor quality) commercial dog food for a few decades.

If you don’t like the idea of raw meat for your dog, that’s your issue, not his.

I also suggest that you keep in mind the concept that most people are lured by price. With the best will in the world, if a commercial pet food manufacturer suddenly started to produce quality pet food, because it would be more expensive, do you think it would be a sell-out?

That would only be possible if people had already started to reject the current commercial dog food and were now looking for a healthy dog food, so were prepared to pay a little more.

However, if you make your own dog food, you won’t need to find the extra cash. Not only is a homemade, healthy dog food economical to produce, it has an enormous impact on the health of your dog, often beyond your wildest dreams.

Madeleine Innocent is a practicing homeopath, a specialised modality of natural health care. She treats both people and animals in her busy West Australian practice. Madeleine loves to spread the good work of homeopathy and other areas of natural health care and writes extensively on the subject.

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Keep Your Dog Healthy With Diet Dog Food

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Choosing a healthy diet for your dog might be confusing and difficult. Packaging and marketing may keep us from picking the best product for your dog. A dog healthy and happy will depend on you and what diet dog food you choose. In order for your dog to thrive rather than merely survive he needs essential nutrients.

Some simple and easy guidelines to follow when you select food for your dog’s diet is to know that every dog is different. Your dog is unique in itself and you will need to find the perfect diet for your dog.

Talk and listen to your veterinarian for the best recommendations,he has your dogs interest at heart.

Any reputable dog food manufacturers takes the time to research animal nutrition. Allowing the company’s wealth of information to guide you rather than going it alone will benefit your dog.

Select a dog food that is appropriate for your dog’s age. If you have an older dog consider a dog diet that is specially formulated for him. Adult dogs and puppies have different dietary needs altogether. You can find a variety of foods that meet with your dog’s needs.

Check out the breed and size of your pet, this will make a difference in the type of diet food you should feed him. If you have a large dog get the diet that he needs. If you have a small breed formulate it specifically for him. There are variety of foods to fit his diet needs.

The weight and his activity level are factors to consider when making the decision of what to feed your dog. Pick a type of dog food that will match your dog like being active or might be on the heavy side.

Pay close attention to the serving of food you are feeding your dog. A serious problem in pets today is obesity. Obesity can lead to joint and heart problems and shorten your pet’s life.

No table scraps, they are out for a healthy diet. When reaching down to give your dog a scrap or he begs for table scraps, remember this could shorten his life.

Supplements can play a role your dog’s diet only when recommended by a veterinarian. You might be giving your pet too many supplements, this might lead to a lower quality of health.

When taking your dog for his annual checkup ask for tour Vet’s advice on what to feed him.

Your dog’s diet will fuel his health, so choose your dog’s diet wisely. Select a brand of food that is made by a reputable company. You will promote good health by finding the right diet for your dog.

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How to Choose The Right Dog Food For Your Canine

June 13, 2011 By 1 Comment

A trip to the supermarket can turn into pure confusion when you see the dog food aisle with its countless options. There are dry foods, can foods, and packaged foods. It’s hard to know where to start.

To begin your search for the proper dog food you should concentrate on dry food first. Dry food makes up the bulk of what your canine will eat. Some dogs may never even need to eat canned foods.  If you choose to feed your canine canned food, mix it with dry food or provide it simply as an occasional treat. Canned foods can be high in fat.

The first factor of dog food is age. Puppies need special foods that are for puppies only.  These foods tend to have a higher fat content to provide energy as well as smaller bits that are easier for puppies to chew. Older dogs may need a food that is geared toward their aging needs. These foods may introduce special oils and minerals that older dogs need to maintain healthy bones and muscles and avoid injury.

Protein, fat and by-products are also important factors when choosing the right dog food for you and your dog. Always read the back of the dog food bag before you buy and serve it. You should look to see what proteins are used. Great foods will state the actual protein source such as chicken or beef whereas lower quality foods may just say meat or poultry.  You should also avoid foods that derive protein from plants. These foods may be cheaper, but your dog needs the best protein sources available.

Each day, your dog should receive twenty percent of fat from their food. Dogs use fat to provide them with energy. As long as your dog is getting plenty of exercise, they will burn off this high fat content and convert it to lean muscle. If your dog is overweight or older you may opt for a special diet food that provides a lower fat content. When your dog is overweight it puts strain on his or her bones, joints and heart.

When your dog is healthy you should be able to feel but not see his or her ribs. If you can see your dog’s ribs, increase their food intake or provide a food with a higher fat content. If you cannot feel your dog’s ribs, add more exercise and then consider moving to a special diet dog food. Filler or by-products are also a chief aspect in your dog food selection. Not all by-products are bad as long as they name the source, such as beef or chicken by-products.

When you purchase dog food, remember that cheaper is not always better. The less you spend on dog food may mean higher vet bills because improper nutrition may cause health issues.  As mentioned before, always read the back of the dog food. If you are still unsure how to make the right choice, your veterinarian is a great source of information for food recommendations.

You can also ask your vet to recommended types of wet or canned food for treats or to add to your dog’s dry food. If your dog is overweight, your vet may even suggest that you avoid these fattier canned foods for leaner special dry food that will help your dog reach and maintain a proper weight.  

Your vet can also advise you on what type, if any, of table scraps you can give your dog.  If you do feed your canine table scraps, learn what foods to avoid and consider adding scraps to their bowl at meal time instead of allowing all day snacking.  A proper dog diet along with plenty of exercise will help your canine to live a happy and full life.
 

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