As you know, commercial dog food exists in a multitude of colours, sizes, flavors, and shapes. The actual distinction is obviously the ingredients found in the products. You will be amazed to realize that the compound list on dog food labels reads just like human junk food. Some ingredients are even hard to pronounce and are borrowed from medical encyclopedias. Then needless to say you will find dog foods that are teeming with man-made ingredients, additives and preservatives that may be unhealthy for pets. So just what is "Spot" to do on the subject of healthy eating?
Many pet owners are relying on organic dog foods to nourish their pets. Just as we humans are aware of what we put into our bodies, these pet owners take that same awareness and use it to make smarter decisions about not including chemicals in their dogs' diets. Organic dog treats will be the next best thing to all organic dog food, because they are free of the pesticides and insecticides that are present in many foods.
Be aware of food labels however, as they are often very misleading. Natural dog food is totally different from "organic" dog food and this can be rather misleading for many. The fact is, "natural" foods are not held to the same higher standard as "organic" foods. The USDA must approve a food as organic, in order for the food to be labeled as such. Natural dog food are considerably cheaper than their organic counterparts, and therefore are not regarded as reliable. Natural foods do however guarantee the absence of food colouring and additives such as sodium metabisulfite or ethoxyquin, which are allergens connected to allergies, cancer and even brain damage.
Although organic food servings are pricier and contain about half the amount of food in volume when compared with non-organic food, dogs are reportedly more pleased with the lesser amount as a result of purity of the healthier ingredients contained. This makes the organic and non-organic dog foods very comparable in price.
The bottom line is that choosing to feed your dog organic food as opposed to the preservative and chemically rich non-organic food can definitely do a lot in helping your dog live a more healthful and troublefree life free of allergy symptoms, skin ailments, diabetes and cancer. An added advantage may be the lower veterinary clinic bills brought on by your dog.
Keep your furry loved one in best shape by observing what you put in that doggy tummy. Keep your dog in optimal health!