Lets start with the cons first and then go to the pros.

Making your own homemade kitten food will take you more time then simply opening a bag or can of kitten food. There is nothing simpler then pouring premade food into your kittens bowl. Making your own food will require you to spend time making it every few days.
On the other side, the more used to making homemade kitten food you are the less time it will take you to make it and it has been proven that the more …

As the responsible care giver to our pets, we need to be sure that we give them a good balanced diet. That we can be sure is going to help them live a healthy life. With so many foods to choose from how do you know which is best?
With our pets now being part of our family, we are more concerned about getting their needs met. With diet being a major factor in that, we will share some good facts to know. Of course, some dogs might require special diets …

Like humans, dogs can suffer from the effects of allergies. Specific Breeds are more prone to have allergies. Among these are Bulldogs, Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, Schnauzers, and Terriers. These allergic reactions are usually caused by ingredients found in food.
Food allergies may manifest themselves in cats and dogs in the following ways: Their skin becomes itchy and irritated on their face, feet, ears, forelegs, armpits and amongst the area around the base of the tail. In addition, frequent inner ear infections, loss of hair, extreme scratching, hot spots, and skin …

Many people today realize that home made dog food is a great alternative to provide for all your pet?s nutritional requirements. Because you can prepare the meals, you can make it as healthy as it can be for your canine. Not only that, it can also be quite economical when planned beforehand. Here are some great tips on how to make dog food the best way.
1. Discuss with your veterinarian before making any changes in your pet?s lifestyle?especially in their diet. Some canines are born with specific needs and some …

A concerned pet owner and pet website owner, Susan Thixton have collaborated on a project requesting all pet owners to contact their pet food companies and ask them to develop an email and voice mail notification system for pet owners/purchasers of their products (Pet Food Recall First Alert Program).
A Paragraph From Susan’s Thixton’s site:
“A few weeks ago, I was contacted by a very concerned pet owner. Her own dogs had suffered from a silent recall in the past; the recent increase in silent recalls was becoming alarming. …

A dog food that is labeled as all natural dog food contains natural or organic ingredients. If the dog food is “all natural,” does not mean is the healthiest dog food which makes this phrase misleading.
Commercial dog foods typically use artificial colors, artificial flavoring, and preservatives. Several small dog food manufacturers produce natural dog food that does not contain these artificial ingredients.
If the dog food claims to be natural, does not necessarily make it healthy for dogs. For example, a dog food that consists of corn and other grains and …

There are many responsibilities that go into owning a pet of any kind. Many factors play a part in your pet being healthy. If your pet has ever been ill you know what heartache you feel. I remember how I felt the time my dog was ill; all I thought of was helping her get better. Do You Want a Healthier Pet?
The main thing you need to watch with your pet is the food you feed them; make sure it has the right nutritional value to it. Be certain the …

Don’t you consider your pets as part of the family and want to avoid giving her dangerous dog food? They are our friends and children. We wouldn’t purposely feed tainted chow to our four-legged children.
Shouldn’t we give our beloved pet the best? All natural dog foods are definitely the way to go. But, like me, you probably buy off the shelf bags of kibbles.
This could be costly in terms of our pet’s health and longevity.
With new evidence being plastered in the media constantly about specific food source scares and bad …

I don’t have to ask you but humor me – you love your pet right? Everybody does, why else would you own one. And I am sure you want to give him the very best that is why you scour the grocery aisles looking for the perfect pet food for your little darling. It may surprise you to know this but homemade pet food is actually a better way to give your dog the vitamins and nutrients he needs.
There is one important thing you need to know, and that is …

by Moses Wright
Dog owners who are concerned about the contents of popular commercial dog foods often seek out holistic dog food alternatives. Natural, commercial dog foods and homemade dog food are common holistic choices.
Natural dog foods that the companies promote as holistic often contain natural ingredients. Perhaps one of the biggest differences between these holistic dog foods and the most popular commercial dog foods is the quality of the ingredients.
Though animal byproducts are often the animal protein source in commercial dog food, animal byproducts are not usually included in holistic …