All That Is Good About Dog Food

By Jolie Mitchel


Being a dog owner is a job with many responsibilities, an important one being choosing the idea diet for the dog. If the decision is to go with a commercial dog food brand, then it is imperative to read the ingredients label. The first and largest ingredient in the food has to be a form of protein, of which chicken, beef, lamb are good sources. A well-balanced dog food comprises of 50% meat with vegetables following closely at 40% and the remaining 10% from grains.

Beware of the preservatives that go into many of the commercial dog-food products which might be dangerous to your pet, even causing death if eaten indiscriminately. A good vet or reliable canine health website would be a good resource to double-check the ingredients listed.

A wide range of high quality dog foods are now available in the stores. Most shop assistants are eager to answer any doubts and it is a good idea to discuss your choice with them. In doing so, you might be led to some better products that cater to the overall health and care of dogs. Your dog;s health and well-being can only benefit from such an explorationi

There are people who decide to go the \"home made\" route.(making their own version of high quality dog food), Cooking the meat and vegetables, and grains right there in their very own kitchen. There are millions of dog food recipes over the Internet, but every ingredient must be the same as every commercially made dog food. As the commercial dog food it should still contain 50% meat, 40% vegetables and 10% grain. Meats should be cooked thoroughly, the same applies to rice, oatmeal and grains.

Many dog owners take a decision to keep their dogs on a vegetarian diet which most experts say is acceptable. However, dogs are essentially carnivorous animals and need meat in their diet to be their healthiest selves. Eating meat regularly keeps a dog in good spirits. A dog who has to eat only vegetarian food might become bored and turn into a picky eater.

Matching dog to dog food also means watching out for a host of dog allergies. Some symptoms are itchy skin, repeated ear infections, hair loss, frequent bowel movements and constant itching. WIth any diet changes, it is good to watch out for any of these signs cropping up in the dog.

Keeping that old dependable dog food ration in mind, it is time to experiment with your dog's palette. Try different ingredients but avoid those that could be harmful for your dog, like chocolate, garlic, onions, avocados, grapes, raisins and mushrooms. Striking the right mix of tastes could turn your dog into a fan of your cooking.

You dog's cuisine is only limited by your imagination. And there are countless ways to give your dog a loving treat - by checking labels of the commercial brands, or making a special dish at home that is completely organic and balance. A happy dog is always a well-fed dog and monitoring the dog's diet will ensure many years of shared happiness between you and your animal companion.

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