3.24.2012

The Benefits of Natural Dog Food

By Jamie Lansley


As our society turns away from fast and processed foods, many pet owners are realizing that their furry friends deserve the same nutritional treatment. Whether to lose weight, stave off heart disease or protect the body from pesticides, more and more people in the mainstream are choosing natural, raw, whole and unprocessed foods for their own diet. With the realization of how much these diet changes can affect health and happiness, conscientious pet owners are making the same changes for their pets by choosing natural dog food.

Most people are surprised to learn that healthy pet food doesn't have to be exuberantly priced. The truth is that by switching over to a whole or raw food diet, feeding your pet can actually end up saving you money. This might not be the case if you choose to buy fancier food, but buying and making healthier food is definitely a money saver.

The general scientific idea that guides natural dog food proponents is evolution. Modern dog, just like modern human, has changed very little anatomically in the past ten thousand years. Though we are able to feed our animals vitamin enriched, processed foods made from animal parts that would otherwise be thrown out, our animals themselves would be healthier eating a diet more like their ancient ancestors.

One popular way to make sure your dog is getting all the nutrients, vitamins and minerals he needs is to switch him to a raw food diet. Unlike humans who chose a raw food lifestyle, dogs on raw diets eat plenty of raw meat as well as vegetables and fruits. The aim of raw food diets for pets and humans alike is to provide a truly natural balance that will best support the body in question.

A raw food diet for humans rarely includes raw meat, but that's the first thing on the menu for a pet on a raw diet. Raw meat and other animal parts supplemented by raw fruits and vegetables complete the menu. These foods are included to increase your pet's overall health.

Even if you're not ready to make the switch to raw food for your pet, choosing healthier food and avoiding known problem foods will make your pup a happier and healthier companion. When choosing pet food, avoid options that include overly processed ingredients. Opting for products that have real meat in them rather than flavoring will help, too.

The typical bag of mainstream dry dog food consists of a plethora of different chemicals, additives, dyes, and preservatives. That's without mentioning the assortment of unhealthy filler ingredients used to cheapen the company's manufacturing costs. The end result is your pet ending up with fewer nutrients and more preservatives.

Whatever natural dog food choice you make, you'll be able to find all the menu items you need either online or in the closest city. The most affordable option is to make the food yourself from raw ingredients that you buy at the grocery store. However, if you do not have the time and energy to take this more advanced option, simply choosing healthier, more wholesome food for your pet will surely make a difference.




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