The Benefits of Natural Dog Food for your Dog Does your dog seem to be a little sluggish lately? Maybe you are noticing that his skin is becoming more dry and scaly, or possibly a persistently odd rash is effecting your dogs behavior causing him some discomfort. The list of ailment can be endless. Could it be possible that your dog’s diet is lacking in nutrients or contains harmful preservatives that are potentially causing harm to your four-legged friend?
Going "organic" for your dog may seem a little far-fetched, especially if you haven't yet jumped on the ”organic" bandwagon already. Choosing to go "organic" or "natural" can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be. Most of us know how crucial the role of a healthy diet is to achieve our own optimal health and well-being. Well the same goes for our dogs. Furthermore, research has proven that people who switch to organic foods find that their health problems are minimized. Their rashes heal up and go away, imperfect complexions tend to clear up; they catch fewer colds, recover quicker from illnesses, suffer from fewer allergies and symptoms and notice a significant boost in their energy levels. So where am I going with this? If your canine were suffering from any of these ailments, wouldn’t you like to know how you could potentially eradicate any or all of these symptoms with a single, simple change in your dog’s lifestyle?
The most important thing you can give your dog is a healthy, well balanced diet. By following a few, simple guidelines, you will be able to readily determine which dog food is right for your dog. Ever heard the saying, "You are what you eat"? Obviously this is not a realistic statement, but all the same we need to be aware of exactly what we are putting into our bodies. The same goes for our dogs. In order to get optimal health, we need to consider some major potential benefits of switching to organic pet food.
Here are some basic benefits of feeding your dog an organic diet” 1. Significant increase in energy and a stable, healthy weight. You might think its cute how your dog is carrying around those few “extra” pounds. But like overweight humans, the risk for diabetes, hip dysplasia, organ failure and back ailments in dogs also significantly rises. When canines suffer from one or more of these ailments, they also tend to have less energy for exercise, which could ultimately improve their health and physical condition.
2. Notice significant reduction of skin ailments and allergy symptoms. I hear a lot of dog owners who complain that their dog suffering from one, sometimes more allergy conditions, and irritating skin conditions. If this is sounds like your dog, you have probably already experimented with many different baths, shampoos, creams, sprays and medication. Maybe you found something that worked. Great for you! But in most cases it seems that the problems reoccur as soon as you quite using the remedy. Even expensive premium food from the vet doesn’t seem to help in a lot of cases.
3. Fewer digestive disorders. Grains such as oats, barley and human-grade meats such as turkey, lamb or chicken that are easily digestible make a tremendous difference to your dog’s digestive system. The quality of the grain and protein source and the lack of harmful chemicals and artificial, bulk fillers that most commercial dog food brands contain, make organic dog food more digestible. By eliminating bulk fillers and additives, your dog will only ingest what he needs to maintain a healthy metabolic function. Dogs on an organic diet eat and eliminate less, which means they also tend to have more “regular” bowel movements. Please note however that if your dog has a tendency to vomit after meals and is frequently suffering from gas, bloating or diarrhea, you should consult with your veterinary for the possibility of an underlying illness. In the probable event there is no underlying illness, consider switching your dog to an organic diet and I bet you’ll both appreciate the improvements!
4. Enjoy optimal health, stronger immunity, quality of life and longevity. Not all dogs suffer from skin ailments, obesity or digestive problems. However feeding a complete and nutritious diet can usually prevent these problems. An organic diet will be of benefit to any dog to ensure and maintain optimal health, quality of life and longevity.
Some useful tips when searching for the right dog food:
1. Select premium grade or organic dog food. Check the label for rich nutrient content that contains human grade ingredients. If it is not up to standards for humans it is probably not good enough for our pooches.
2. The first ingredient in your dog’s food should be meat. This should be made of human-grade quality meat such as turkey, chicken or lamb and be completely free of meat byproducts or other precariously described ingredients.
3. The next should be vegetables and rice. Again, stay away from vegetable by-products of any sort. It is the superior nutritional value of organic dog food that can make a difference. Organic food doesn’t contain bulk-fillers, so your dog consumes only what it needs to maintain healthy energy levels and body functions.
4. Watch out for preservatives such as BHT and BHA. These are considered carcinogenic and may potentially cause cancer in your canine. In reading dog food labels, a great tips has always been “If you can’t pronounce the ingredient or don’t know what it is, then it is probably not good and you should go on the next brand”. Your veterinarian office is good place to start shopping for dog food. However, be careful as these additives are even found in some dog foods your can buy from your vet. Just be sure to always check ingredient labels before you make your selection.
Summary
Now that you have the basic knowledge of why feeding organics will have a direct impact on how your dog looks, feels and acts you can begin making the changes to ensure your dog achieves optimal health that you will both enjoy! A luxurious, shiny coat, energy to run and play, a healthy weight and a strong immune system can maximize your dog’s life expectancy and quality of life into old age.
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