Keeping Your Dog Healthy With All Natural Dog Food

Have you noticed everything that is going on regarding the commercial dog food industry?

With all of those recalls last year, dog owners are rethinking the type of dog food to give their beloved four legged friends. Have you given much thought to all natural dog food? There is one main issued in the commercial foods and that is quality… Or lack there of. The commercial brands of food that we are feeding our dogs is causing them to get sick.

When it comes to the benefits of feeding your dog natural dog food, you are going to find many. Simply put, it is much more healthy for your pet – just like eating natural foods is more healthy for you. Natural foods do not have harmful chemicals or fillers in them which can cause illness and disease.

There are plenty of natural foods on the market that you can buy for your pet, but before you settle on a brand, you might want to talk to your Vet and see if they have something they recommend. Take note that dogs systems can be sensitive and if you change your dogs diet suddenly it can cause stomach upset and diarrhea. So, if you are switching foods, you’ll want to add in the new food gradually.

So, what exactly should you choose for your pet to eat?

As you know, meat is known for being the main part of a dogs diet. Beef, in addition to chicken and fish are important to make that your furry friend is getting enough protein. In effect, your dogs diet should consists of about 50% protein which should come from full meat products (not by-products).

As stated above, you can buy natural dog food, or you can simply cook the foods for him yourself. Dogs eat a very similar diet to humans so you could include some of your dinner meats along with some grains (oats, brown rice, pasta) and vegetables for a well rounded diet. Dogs need a bit of extra fat for healthy skin and a nice coat so add some fresh fish oil to your pets meal. Finally, don’t forget the veggies – green beans, carrots, peas, apples, blueberries, and spinach are all great foods to feed Fido – they’ll help provide him with vitamins and minerals for health and longevity.