Monday, February 9, 2009

What Can You Do For Dog Food Safety?

If you are feeding your dog commercial dog food, you have probably heard of the horror stories related to commercial dog food. The fact is, you are not alone and a dog is always hungry. More and more dog owners have been concerned about the quality of commercial dog food and the health benefits they really bring. Sadly, some commercial dog food do contain harmful ingredients that are not really safe for consumption.

Chemical preservatives such as BHT and BHA, as well as ethoxyquin are contained in some dog food, and are not safe to be eaten by dogs. These cause your dogs to be more prone to some infections and other disorders.

Since commercial dog food are not really as beneficial as previously believed, more and more dog owners are beginning to feed their dogs the food they prepare themselves. Homemade dog food surely is the best alternative to commercial dog food. That way you can make sure there is no horse meat in dog food. Unlike the latter, homemade dog food are higher in nutrients and contain less fat, making your dog lose the weight they gained from eating commercial dog food.

Dogs fed with homemade dog food tend to have silkier coats, more pleasant breath, more active and less aggressive. Because of the health benefits they get, that means you will avoid the vet bills, too. That's why it's cheaper to feed your dog homemade dog food.

If you are concerned about the health of your dog and the best food you should feed him, I suggest you pick a copy of "Dog Food Secrets" which outlines everything you need to know about commercial and homemade dog food.


Food is where we get the nutrients we need to keep us healthy and full of energy. Like humans, dogs need nutrients to be healthy all the time. Dogs should be fed with the best quality dog food and not just any commercial food available.

It is essential to choose the right kind of food for your canine companion. Dog owners sometimes make the mistakes of just feeding their dogs with unhealthy dog food overlooking their dog’s health. Best quality dog food increases the lifespan of your dog. There are cases that some commercial dog foods are linked to the deaths of thousands of dogs. This can be prevented if you feed your dog with nutritious food.

The nutrients needed by your dog cannot be supplied by just any commercial food available and if your dog is deprived of the needed nutrients, he will eventually become sick and weak. Aside from lack of nutrients the preservatives in commercial dog food can destroy your dog’s health. Be cautions and learn to read commercial dog food labels. Best quality dog food can only be obtained from a well-balanced dog food recipes made at home.

It will surprise you that preparing home made dog food is a lot cheaper and rich in nutrients. If you love your dog you should make time to prepare his food and make sure it is healthy. Of course to help you prepare the best quality dog food, you need to understand the nutritional needs of your dog. After all, I use it for my pet chihuahua, Taco.




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