Pet Food Recall: Do You Need to Buy Only Premium Dog Food?
By Ruth S.B.
By now I am sure you are well aware about the widespread national recall of many brands of pet foods. Sadly, quite a few dogs and cats have been sickened, and died as a result of eating contaminated food. This is a tragic situation, and our hearts go out to the families who are coping with the heartache of the situation.
How to ensure your Premium Dog Food is safe for your pet. First, ask a lot of questions. Important questions:
- Who formulates your pets food?
- Who actually packages your pets food?
- What are the ingredients, and more important, where do they come from?
These are just some of the questions to ask.
Should you be using Natural Dog Food or Holistic Dog Food?
The demand for healthier pet food has been skyrocketing over the past few years, but since this recall, more people are asking for holistic products. Dog owners want a higher quality food with more natural ingredients, a natural dog food.
Although you may think all pet food manufacturers have your pet's best interests in mind, this is not always the case. Food regulations do allow manufacturers to use ingredients that you would never give to your dog. You may be extremely surprised to learn what some brands of pet food really do contain. For example: the use of these products called by-products (feet, bones and intestines, etc.), chemicals in the food (BHA and BHT) and grains which often can be very difficult to digest (such as corn, wheat, gluten and soy), these are used as a protein source to replace meat.
What effect does using a premium food have on dog health problems?
1. Decrease of skin irritations and allergies. If your dog is plagued with allergies or an irritating skin condition, you've very likely tried "everything" trying to provide your pet some relief. Special skin products may or may not help. Premium dog food recommended by vets my still leave your dog suffering, so why should organic food be any different?
Organic dog food is free of artificial colors and flavor enhancers, chemical additives and toxic pesticides that may be the reason of your dog's allergies. Organic dog food contains quality protein and grain sources of unparalleled nutrition.
2. Additional energy and a realistic weight.
The superior nutritional value of organic dog food will make a tremendous difference.
3. Not as many digestive disorders. Excellent quality sources of grains and proteins and the absence of chemicals and artificial substances means organic dog food is more digestible.
4. Better overall health and stronger immunity. Even if you dog doesn't suffer from skin ailments, obesity or digestive problems, an organic diet can still be of benefit.
Almost every brand of dog food claims to be "nutritionally complete," but veterinarians still recommend premium dog food type of dog food over "grocery store" varieties.
Organic dog food provides quality sources of nutritional ingredients than even the non-organic, premium brands. It is far more digestible for dogs. Quality of life and longetivity is the result for your dog. It's that good for your dog.
About the Author:
Ruth is a wife, a stepmom, a dog owner and a business woman. She has been married to her husband Chris for almost 30 years. Chris is battling the monster MS. Her passions are health for people and pets. Her other passion is dog training methods, and the importance of training your dog. Visit her at www.mimfreedom.com/aboutus.htm or www.happypetstop.com/blog.
