Since the large pet food recall occurred people have started to look at buying or making natural dog food. In the pet food recall it was found that tainted ingredients imported from China were the cause of the illnesses and deaths of pets. By making or buying natural dog food the owner can be confident that their dog is getting healthy food which is not tainted with harmful substances.
January 20 2008 | animals | No Comments »
There have been a number of studies that show the negative effects of processed and preserved foods in the human body. According to these studies, the chemical additives in processed and preserved foods can cause cancers in the human body. Since the body of your dog is just as sensitive as the human body, what could affect your healthy could also affect the heath of your dog. In other words, if processed and preserved food is harmful to the human body, it could also be harmful to dog. To make sure that your dog is eating natural balance dog food, give your dog natural and organically grown food.
January 18 2008 | animals | No Comments »
Bring a puppy home can very exciting for the whole family. Children are especially thrilled to have a puppy in the house and would to spend so much type fussing over the puppy. If your kids love to spend a lot of time with your new puppy, you might as well teach them to take care of the puppy and to feed it. To make sure that your little puppy gets the right type of food, take your kids along and pick up some merrick dog food from the supermarket.
January 16 2008 | animals | No Comments »
As they grow older, dogs – especially larger ones – may begin to develop health problems that require you to make some changes in the care you give them. You may, for instance, decide to switch their food to a brand containing less fat. Vet check ups become bi-annual instead of once a year. Long romps with a Frisbee turn into slower, less playful walks.
January 14 2008 | animals | No Comments »
There are many reasons why a pet owner should make their own dog food. It is a practice that is growing in popularity particularly due to revelations of the poor ingredients in dog food that can cause illness in dogs. Many pet owners are now realizing that the best options for their pets is to make their own dog food that is healthier and packed full of vitamins and minerals. The main reason to make your own dog food is that you know exactly what is going into your dog’s food bowl. Many brands of dog food contain unspecified ingredients as they can be full of unknown byproducts and fillers which bear no nutritional value and can be harder for the dog to digest.
January 12 2008 | animals | No Comments »