| What Is The Best Way We Can Protect Our Dogs | | | | commercial dog food, but there are so many good |
| Health? | | | | homemade dog food recipes that are very easy to |
| Very simply put... cook for them! We've all heard about | | | | make, and can take no time at all. |
| those awful pet food recalls and always cringe at the | | | | Another issue is that a lot of people are unsure of |
| mere thought of someone's beloved dog actually | | | | what foods they need to feed their dog to get the |
| getting violently sick or even worse ...death. Pet food | | | | best nutrition. Do a little research. There are plenty of |
| companies don't have to follow the same guidelines | | | | dog food recipe books and of course, the web. Most |
| that human food goes through, so maybe it's time we | | | | of the time you probably have the ingredients already |
| change our thinking. If we prepare our own meals for | | | | at home. For now, I have listed some good and bad |
| our dog, it will not only expand their life, but they will be | | | | foods below. |
| healthy, energetic and happy. | | | | What's Good and What's Bad? |
| First, let's get a better understanding of what's actually | | | | You should always make sure your dog doesn't have |
| in commercial brand dog food. Here are some of the | | | | an allergy to a certain food. To check this out, give |
| ingredients on the labels. | | | | them a small amount of one thing. (chicken, beef, eggs, |
| By-Products - These are the left-over parts of animals | | | | etc.) and see their reaction to it. If they're allergic to it, |
| which are not suitable for human consumption. Corn - | | | | they will start itching or rubbing their face within minutes |
| This ingredient is just a "filler" and dogs CANNOT | | | | and sometimes even within seconds. Then wait about |
| digest it. It just makes your pet feel full. Meat - This is | | | | an hour and go on to the next food until you find |
| usually the main ingredient. However, most of the meat | | | | something that they aren't allergic to. This may take a |
| is very low quality and is also considered unfit for | | | | little time, but it saves you lots of $$$ at the Vet. Also, |
| human consumption. | | | | if your dog has liver or kidney problems, watch the |
| Additives, Preservatives and Artificial Flavors - These | | | | protein. In this type of situation, you should always |
| ingredients will allow dog food to sit on the shelf in a | | | | check with your Vet first. |
| store for weeks, even months on end. There are no | | | | GREEN |
| health benefits from them. | | | | Light Foods, Beef, Carrots, Celery, Zucchini, Cabbage, |
| What are the benefits? | | | | Brown, Rice, Eggs, Chicken, Beans, Baked Potatoes, |
| It isn't hard to cook nutritional dog food it just takes a | | | | Peas Unsalted Almonds, Turkey, Fish, Cucumbers, |
| bit of your time. There are three very important | | | | Unsalted Pretzels, Spinach |
| reasons that this would be beneficial for your dog. 1) | | | | RED |
| there's a far less risk of your dog getting horrible | | | | Light Foods, Onions, Chocolate, Bones of any kind, |
| diseases because you personally know what's in their | | | | Garlic (small amounts are OK) Avocados, Grapes, |
| food, 2) there's no need to add chemicals, | | | | Raisins, Salt, Milk, and milk-based products, Spices, |
| preservatives or artificial flavorings because it doesn't | | | | Corn, Coffee, White Bread, Macadamia nuts |
| need to stay on a shelf for weeks or months, and 3) | | | | If you just absolutely can't find the time or just plain |
| increased energy and nutrition. (your dog will love you | | | | don't want to make your dogs food, PLEASE |
| for this one) | | | | research the brands you serve your dog. There are a |
| Now, I know what you're thinking ..."but it's so easy to | | | | select few commercial dog food brands that are |
| just open up a bag and pour it into their dish". Yes, | | | | healthy. |
| there is a convenience factor when it comes to buying | | | | |