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Is Your Dog Food as Healthy as You Think?
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If you have ever owned a dog before, you probably know about the joy that a furry pal can inflict on your life. The best way that you can repay your pooch for his loyalty and companionship is to ensure that he leads a healthy way of life.
It is very important that you understand the number one most important factor in keeping your dog healthy—his diet! Most commercial dog foods are adequate to support life, but that’s about it. They are not adequate to guarantee health.
Some symptoms of ill health can be traced back to the not-so-nutritious food a dog is being fed. These symptoms include large and foul-smelling poo, increase in flatulence or burping, shedding that doesn’t seem to stop, a proneness to ear and skin infection, as well as energy loss or hyperactivity.
So, what does a dog need in his diet? Your dog needs 45 nutrients to function properly. Major groups for these nutrients are protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins and minerals, as well as water. These nutrients have to be in the right amounts so that they are properly digested and absorbed by the body.
However, not all brands of dog food provide all of these nutrients. Even expensive, premium commercial dog foods often contain ingredients that are simply not good for your dog. For example, the first ingredient in a dog food may be “meat,” but what kind of meat is it? If the species isn’t specified, it could be just about anything: Animals that were dead or dying when they reached the slaughterhouse. Animals that were diseased. Cancerous tumors. In some cases, plants that supply pet food companies use road-kill and dead pets from animal shelters and veterinarians’ offices. You can read more about this by checking out the Confidential Dog Food Report.
If you want to be sure that your dog food is up to scratch, the best way is to learn how to read dog food labels. If you find that your current brand of dog food is unsatisfactory, hunt around by reading labels until you find one that meets your dog’s needs. The greatest gift you can give your dog is a chance at a long and healthy life.
To learn more about dog food company cover-ups and how to find a healthy dog food, visit Dog Food for Life.