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 …

The requirement of healthy food seems to apply equally to people and their pets, since many animal owners prefer to buy organic foods to feed their four-legged friends. One could be forgiven for being surprised at the large amount of organic dog food on offer on the market. Just like for humans, there are a lot of pet health issues that one could cure or even prevent in the first place by the use of organic pet food.
For instance, organic dog food could lessen the risk of the dog …

So many of the dog foods available to us today try to lure you in by telling us about the great quality of the meat, grains, and vegetables they use. Can you believe them? To find out, you have to read the dog food ingredients list. But beware, they are tricky to navigate.
What is a healthy dog food? A healthy dog food can be broken into 2 components: the right type of food for your particular dog, and the quality of the ingredients. The first part depends upon what kind …

If you are a dog lover, it’s important you understand the dangers of using commercial dog food. With the number of dog food recalls that have happened in recent times. It’s no surprise more and more people are starting to research the food they are putting in their dog’s dish. Much of the dog food you find in the stores has been linked to all sorts of disease and illnesses – obviously you don’t want to put your pup’s health at risk.
The pet food industry has a tall task on …

The safety and effectiveness of dog food ingredients are regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). New dog food does not usually have to get FDA approval before being sold.
If a dog food manufacturer uses a new ingredient that has not been previously established as safe by the FDA, the dog food that uses the new ingredient may need to be tested and approved by the FDA before being sold. For example, if a new dog food uses sources of meat and dog food additives that have …