The Importance of Home-Produced Dog Foods
Article by Olivia Treshkow
Mass produced dog food is an item of convenience for the human owners of dogs. Even the ultra-premium kibbles and canned foods are still highly processed foods that may contain ingredients or supplements that some dogs do not need nor can tolerate. The prevalence of soy being used in mass produced dog food recipes is causing many owners to report issues of itching, scratching, hair loss and digestive upset. There are many dog breeds that have traits inherent to each breed, and within each breed there are idiosyncrasies unique to each animal. Some dogs appear to thrive on commercial dog food while others do not. They may be listless, have dull dry coats, and suffer from recurring ear infections, flatulence, and loose stools. Females may have recurring urinary tract infections too. Not all issues can be traced to diet, but many can. The number one benefit of homemade dog food is that the ingredients and cooking are one hundred percent known and controlled by the preparer. The number one drawback is that the food needs to be prepared at home. Making homemade dog food doesn't have to be time consuming. With just a minimal investment in some plastic freezer containers, a couple of week of meals can quickly be prepared at one time. Preparing homemade dog food can be eco-friendly especially if produce from one's own garden is used. Though dogs should never be fed certain vegetables or fruits such as onions, grapes or raisins, many of the vegetables the rest of the family loves can go into Fido's meals too. Let's face it, most of us feed our dogs stuff from the table anyway, and most of it isn't bad for the dog either. Mostly it is the quantity, not what a dog eats, that is the problem. Commercial dog food is a relatively recent success. It was in the fifties when more people started to feed their dogs commercially prepared dog foods. There were commercially prepared dog foods before 1950, but the success in the fifties came with the Purina company. It wasn't until the late eighties or early nineties that anyone was feeding the so-called premium dog foods then came along the ultra-premium dog foods. Still, it is all processed food. If processed foods are not good for us, how can they be good for our dogs? Buying some fresh chicken on sale, adding some vegetables and some rice can make a good meal for many dog breeds. Take a look at the ingredients of the food already being fed. There are many recipes available that promote healthy balanced meals for canines made from fresh ingredients at home. Take a look here for some examples of homemade dog food recipes. Most of us have often wondered how that bag of kibble can really be good for dogs. No need to wonder about homemade meals with the source of all of the ingredients and the preparation method fully known.
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The Importance Of Dog Food Books
Article by Sagbee C
Dog food books are like dictionary to dog lovers. They are very handy when it comes to providing the right diet for their pets, especially the ones with condition associated with some diseases, in which case, right balance of diet is of prime importance.
Conversely, they are also very important to meticulous dog lovers who treat their pets like their own babies. These books provide them with information as to what nutrients are needed by their dogs in order to thrive well and have a better lifestyle. Yes, there are dogs that are being treated regally by their
The importance of high quality dog food
Article by Swell Group
Many people think that as long as the dog has been fed then thats all they need to do. This is wrong because the dogs diet is such an important factor to their health and well-being.
There are many dog foods out there on the market but which ones are right for you?
If you new dog is a puppy then of course you would start feeding the dog on a puppy/junior dog food such as Arden Grange Puppy dog food. This will give them all the help they need to get them growing and building a healthy immune system. This then advances to the adult food such as Arden Grange Chicken and Rice dog food.
Unlike humans dogs first and foremost are interested in food by smell alone. The nose of a German shepherd contains up to 200 million olfactory receptors, while the most sensitive human nose has no more than 20 million.
On the other hand when it comes to taste buds humans have around 9000 and the average dog has around 1700. So as you can see from these figures, smell is the most important part for the dog.
A high quality dog food is key to having a happy healthy dog and feeding good food you will see the benefits in the dogs performance and of course the shiny healthy coat.
You can also buy breed specific food such as German Shepherd Eukanuba dog food which is aimed at the breed and so will take into account all the breed factors such as size, size if kibble and of cause issue such as the jaw. Some breeds such as the boxer have a lower jaw that protrudes beyond the upper draw and curves slightly upwards (prognathism).
Your dog needs the goodness and nutrients as we do. So they will grow and develop to become fit and healthy as long as they are being fed the correct food.
About the Author
Karren Newton works for Swell Pets, Swell Pets.co.uk is one of the UK's leading retailers of dog supplies including dog food from IAMS and James Wellbeloved.
Here's the story. A few months ago I was live streaming and everybody asked me to switch games. I put up a facebook poll and had them decide between Black Ops, BF3, Portal, and (as a joke) bacon. Well bacon won by a landslide and so I started thinking about what I was going to do. I mean, I'm putting on a show here and I didn't want to disappoint. I went downstairs and found the bacon dog treats made out of duck. They looked amazing and to be honest, I've considered them as a snack before because my house never really stocks snack food. I will never consider them again.