There are many resources and books to find recipes for homemade dog food online. The issues you face are really two fold. First, do you have the time to commit in making your own dog food? Secondly, you will need to research which is the best balance of protein to carbohydrates to veggies & fruit. What you will find on the subject is that most Vets and experts cannot agree on the best balanced diet for your pet.

In order to get a better understanding of organic dog food let us go back to the beginning. Ancestrally, our canine companions hunted and ate raw meat absorbing the nutrients such as grass, grains, and veggies from their prey. Therefore, some experts will tell you certain parts of raw chicken, raw beef bones, as well as turkey and pork is great for your dog. Yet others will say; only cooked food and never cooked fowl bones are best with the occasional raw egg.

Understanding what evolution has done for humans, we tend to believe in the later. One thing Vets and exerts do agree on is that your dog’s diet is not the same as a humans. Many foods we consume are deemed dangerous to dogs; such as chocolate in any form, onions, salt, garlic, raisins, & grapes to name just a few. So if you are thinking of just making an extra plate of your dinner for the dog think again.

There is definite time commitment involved in deciding to make your own dog food. Consider your personal schedule and preparing meals for your human family daily; can you find the time to prepare a meal for your dog as well. As a routine, switching from commercial dry/canned dog food and fresh homemade dog food is not a good idea. Your dog’s digestive system is delicate and trying to incorporate both will cause stomach issues and accidents in the house.

Gradually and slowly, blend their diet to avoid any problems when switching from commercial dog food to homemade dog food until the diet is all homemade (usually within 15 to 30 days). As with humans, variety is the spice of life and your dog will need some variety in their diet as well. Diversity in your homemade dog food recipes will help ensure their dietary needs are being met. Bring your recipes to your vet and ask them if your dog’s nutritional needs will be realized.

Commercial organic dog food can be a great alternative for those pet owners who cannot devote the time but still wish to give the very best to their dog. In our previous article, we discussed more on this subject. Do not be fooled by all the commercial hype on organic dog food. The pet food industry is spending millions on advertising and will tell you homemade dog is wrong and not what your pet needs.

At the end of the day, what your pet needs is a balanced diet. Whether buying organic dog food or making your own homemade dog food, it can be the healthiest choice provided pet owners do their research and invest the time.

By Remarkable Dogs

This confusion over terminology is most unfortunate since organic pet foods have a variety of nutritional advantages compared to their non-organic competitors.  If you wish to maintain the health & longevity of your family pet, you should be aware that certified organic pet foods are significantly healthier and more nutritious than any other available alternative.

Standards for organic pet food ban the use of synthetic chemicals during manufacture for certified organic pet foods and their individual ingredients making them safer than conventional pet foods. Most of these synthetic chemicals, aside from being harmful to the environment, are also known to be toxic to both humans and pets. Also, unlike convention pet foods, certified organic pet foods prohibit highly toxic pesticide residues, which in of its self is a substantial health advantage for your pet.

Unlike the ingredients in conventional pet foods, organically grown ingredients contain higher levels nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and antioxidants thereby offering a greater health benefit. If you are a pet owner or breeder who has raised a litter of pups solely on organic pet food, then perhaps you and your Vet have noticed these pets have maintained their health throughout their lives; rarely if ever developing any chronic ailments common to most pets. A good benchmark to excellent health is not only a shiny soft coat till old age, but most noticeably is the far fewer development of allergies as well as other diseases i.e. diabetes, obesity and arthritis.

With all that said, you still need to do your homework on organic pet food manufactures. Depending on the process of manufacture, some organic ingredients can lose their nutritional properties. Organic pet foods rely on raw and dehydrated ingredients for their content and the temperatures used during the method of production determine the value of the nutrients. Read the labels to see whether refined sugars and refined flour are listed. These ingredients can cause weight gain as well as the related issues that go along with an overweight pet.

So, what are organic pet foods? For those pet owners that have done their due diligence in investigating quality manufacturers, they are the safest healthiest choice for your family pet, improving their overall wellbeing and longevity.

By Remarkable Dogs