Why It's Time To Turn To Natural Dog Food
By Scott Jackson
Feeding your dog natural dog food may prolong the lifespan of your beloved four-legged companion. Cancer has become prevalent in dogs. Dogs were once much more inclined to die as the result of old age rather than cancer. Poor genetic breeding stock, environmental conditions and a diet full of poor protein sources and processed chemicals has changed that.
While genetics and environmental concerns are somewhat out of our hands we can control our dog's diet and nutrition by feeding them natural food. We are paying more attention to our own diets these days. The world is much more familiar with vitamins and minerals that are essential to maintaining human health. It's only natural that we start paying more attention to the nutrition of man's best friend.
You can start by feeding your dog naturally instead of commercially processed grain-based food like kibble. Kibble contains a lot of chemically processed ingredients that are difficult on a dog's digestive system, stressing their body and leaving them more prone to developing different cancers later in life. You'll notice manufacturers marketing that kibble contains vitamins and nutrients but these vitamins might be destroyed by intense heat during storage and shipping. Kibble is also marketed as being high in protein for your pup but we've recently learned that this protein isn't always coming from natural sources.
Within the past few years there have been many incidences of dog food recalls. More than 100 brands of pet foods were recalled in 2007. Tainted dog food resulted in making many dogs ill, unfortunately even resulting in the death of a few dogs from kidney failure. The reason? Melamine, a chemical agent used in resin products, was discovered in samples of white granular wheat gluten from China. To make matters all the worse, the manufacturers intentionally added this chemical to increase the protein count! Is there any better case for natural dog food?
Switching to raw food makes perfect sense. Many dog owners, fearful of store bought dog food, have turned to natural dog food comprised primarily of raw meat or mixes of pureed vegetables, brown rice, brown pasta and eggs. Before commercial pet food was heavily marketed and available to the general public, it wasn't unusual for dogs to eat real people food. Yes, veterinarians in recent years have frowned upon feeding your dog "people food" but think about it. Dogs are hunters and chances are your dog's ancestors would routinely feast on captured prey or edible plants. Dogs weren't always fed bland dry or canned food.
By choosing to put your dog on a natural dog food diet, you are giving your dog variety and wholesome ingredients without potentially harmful processed ingredients.
Scott Jackson has been in the Pet Industry for over ten years. He has managed large Pet Specialty Retail stores and has worked as a distributor rep in the pet industry. He is a pet owner and lover who has extensive knowledge in pet nutrition and care. He runs a website http://www.coloradopetresources.com and http://www.dogandcatarticles.com where he gives information on pet care, location of Colorado independent pet retailers, vets, breeders and a general meeting place for pet lovers.
Visit http://www.coloradopetresources.com and find the information you need.
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Feeding your dog natural dog food may prolong the lifespan of your beloved four-legged companion. Cancer has become prevalent in dogs. Dogs were once much more inclined to die as the result of old age rather than cancer. Poor genetic breeding stock, environmental conditions and a diet full of poor protein sources and processed chemicals has changed that.
While genetics and environmental concerns are somewhat out of our hands we can control our dog's diet and nutrition by feeding them natural food. We are paying more attention to our own diets these days. The world is much more familiar with vitamins and minerals that are essential to maintaining human health. It's only natural that we start paying more attention to the nutrition of man's best friend.
You can start by feeding your dog naturally instead of commercially processed grain-based food like kibble. Kibble contains a lot of chemically processed ingredients that are difficult on a dog's digestive system, stressing their body and leaving them more prone to developing different cancers later in life. You'll notice manufacturers marketing that kibble contains vitamins and nutrients but these vitamins might be destroyed by intense heat during storage and shipping. Kibble is also marketed as being high in protein for your pup but we've recently learned that this protein isn't always coming from natural sources.
Within the past few years there have been many incidences of dog food recalls. More than 100 brands of pet foods were recalled in 2007. Tainted dog food resulted in making many dogs ill, unfortunately even resulting in the death of a few dogs from kidney failure. The reason? Melamine, a chemical agent used in resin products, was discovered in samples of white granular wheat gluten from China. To make matters all the worse, the manufacturers intentionally added this chemical to increase the protein count! Is there any better case for natural dog food?
Switching to raw food makes perfect sense. Many dog owners, fearful of store bought dog food, have turned to natural dog food comprised primarily of raw meat or mixes of pureed vegetables, brown rice, brown pasta and eggs. Before commercial pet food was heavily marketed and available to the general public, it wasn't unusual for dogs to eat real people food. Yes, veterinarians in recent years have frowned upon feeding your dog "people food" but think about it. Dogs are hunters and chances are your dog's ancestors would routinely feast on captured prey or edible plants. Dogs weren't always fed bland dry or canned food.
By choosing to put your dog on a natural dog food diet, you are giving your dog variety and wholesome ingredients without potentially harmful processed ingredients.
Scott Jackson has been in the Pet Industry for over ten years. He has managed large Pet Specialty Retail stores and has worked as a distributor rep in the pet industry. He is a pet owner and lover who has extensive knowledge in pet nutrition and care. He runs a website http://www.coloradopetresources.com and http://www.dogandcatarticles.com where he gives information on pet care, location of Colorado independent pet retailers, vets, breeders and a general meeting place for pet lovers.
Visit http://www.coloradopetresources.com and find the information you need.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Scott_Jackson
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